Global Voices Initiative

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The music component of the Global Voices Initiative seeks to create musical exchanges with US students and those in other countries. The premise is to sidestep language barriers that separate cultures and join them together through the true universal language of music.   

This is accomplished through email exchanges, pre-recorded video exchanges and live Skype exchange as a culminating event. The students learn about the each others countries and have the truly exciting experience of musical exchanges with students of similar ages in countries and cultures thousands of miles away. No ability to speak each other’s languages is required to share music.   

 
 
“Over 8 days, in 5 different cities, Michael Miles interacted with over 2000 Moroccans through workshops and public events, most them young students who had never met an American. For those 2000 people Miles was the face of America. Musicians like Michael Miles are among the best Ambassadors that the United States can have.”
— Elisabeth Millard, Consul General, Morocco
 
 

2010-2014 School Year Statistics

 

Participants

  • Over 2000 student participants, aged 7-18

  • Over 30 teacher participants

PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS

  • Chicago, Niles and Lincolnwood Illinois, United States

  • Casablanca, Morocco

  • Beirut, Lebanon

  • Dublin, Ireland

  • Milan, Italy

  • ManchesterEngland

Participating Schools and Organizations

  • Rutledge Hall, Lincolnwood IL

  • Passages Charter School, Chicago IL

  • Murphy School, Chicago IL

  • Niles North High School, Skokie IL

  • Wellspring Learning Community, Beirut

  • Riad School, Casablanca, Morocco

  • American University in Beirut

  • Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, IL

  • Kilternan School of Music, Dublin

More information

This is a not-for-profit organization. Please contact Michael Miles directly for more information about the music component of the Global Voices Initiative.

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