Our Activities
BLUME Haiti strengthens, expands, increases, and develops the music education ecosystem throughout Haiti.
Workforce Development and Participation
We mentor young professionals and are developing a knowledgeable, networked and caring professional workforce for the music education sector in Haiti with efforts like:
Pedagogy Workshops & Seminars
Professional Training Scholarships
Instrument Repair Workshops & Seminars
Online Resources and Training
Support of Haitian composers through commissions, development, and performances
Access to national and international experts
Access to Music Education
We nurture music students and expand access to high quality, learner-centered educational opportunities in Haiti and abroad with efforts like:
Tuition assistance
Scholarships for Summer Camps and special programs
Study Abroad Scholarships
National workshops and seminars
Facilitating access to international music educators
Community Investment and Capacity Building
We strengthen our partner programs and build their capacity, resources and infrastructure through:
Salary Support for faculty and staff
Logistical Support for schools and camps
Grant programs for instruments, supplies, and music
Direct in-kind donations from sponsors and supporters
Access to national and international experts
Artistic Vibrancy
We inspire and produce national and local initiatives with meaningful artistic, cultural and educational impact like:
Haitian Orchestra Institute
Instrument Repair Programs
And in the near future:
BLUME Haiti Luthier and Violin Instructor
Port-au-Prince International Series
Cap-Haitian Performing Arts Campus project
Health & Wellness Support
We model and support a positive and healthy presence in the lives of all those our programs reach through:
Food distribution and nutritional resources
Promoting safe and sanitary living and learning environments
Sharing best practices for youth development
Developing a No Harrasment policy for partner programs
Responding to basic health and security needs during emergencies