HTLab: In Harmony

In Harmony: Building and Sustaining Community Partnerships

Friday, February 5 

10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. on Webex

What makes for a deep and equitable community partnership? What are some approaches that can help navigate challenges that arise as partnerships change over time? 

In this interactive workshop, Associate Professor of Music Brian Kaufman will share his experience developing a partnership with the Baltimore Symphony’s OrchKids program over the last 7 years. Kaufman will share best practices for collaborating with community partners in the arts (and beyond) as well as tips for adjusting to virtual settings. Participants will work collaboratively to develop their own ideas for existing or future community collaborations. 

Participants will learn to:

• Evaluate different approaches to building and sustaining community partnerships

• Navigate challenges that emerge as partnerships change and develop

• Engage ethical issues that arise for teachers, learners, and partners

Registration is required to attend this HT Lab. Please register by Monday, February 1. 

Questions? Contact Ally Kocerhan, Inclusion Imperative Associate: alko1@umbc.edu. If you are unable to attend, but would like to access a recording of the workshop, please contact Ally Kocerhan. 

Brian Kaufmanis a conductor, tubist, educator, and social entrepreneur. As an Associate Professor of Music at UMBC, he developed a partnership between the UMBC music department and the Baltimore OrchKids program. He has previously held leadership roles with arts education organizations including From the Top, the United Nations Rio+20 Global Youth Music Contest, The Sounding Board, and the Center for Music in Education. His work has led to performances and presentations across five continents at institutions including the United Nations, the Ford Foundation, and Yale University. His recent co-edited book titled Music Learning as Youth Development features chapters from international scholars who share their perspectives on how music learning can best contribute to young people’s social, emotional, cognitive, and artistic capacities.