OUR MISSION
Cellists for Change empowers youth through music by nurturing self-expression, cultivating belonging, and developing individual and collective agency.
OUR PURPOSE
We aspire to build a more equitable, inclusive, and connected world by investing in young people while making diversity-centered paradigm shifts within the classical music sphere.
OUR IMPACT
We are committed to actualizing the fundamental truths that equity in access is transformational and representation matters. Cellists for Change works to achieve our mission and purpose through three programs: Local Youth Scholarships, Growing Cello Repertoire, and Music Transcends Borders.
OUR VALUES
Collaboration
We believe in the power of working together for the common good.
Reflection
We are committed to developing and expanding our understanding and practices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Relevance
We believe in providing fair and just opportunities with resources assigned to unique needs such that everyone can achieve their fullest potentials.
Curiosity
We encourage originality, inquiry, risk-taking, critical thinking, and the life long discovery of self-expression.
Intersectionality
We celebrate and embrace the uniqueness of individuals, respect and value each other’s differences, and actively listen to all with an open mind.
Empowerment
We believe in empowering individuals by validating their ideas and celebrating the power of their creative voices.
