We’re working to build a thriving culture of music education across Canada that prioritizes inclusivity, sustainability, and innovation. We accomplish this work in alignment with these guiding principles.

Through our work, we advocate for and invest in a thriving culture of music education across Canada that is:

• We believe all young people deserve to have access to the life-changing power of music in their school and community.
• We believe all approaches to music education are worthy. Music education should look and sound as diverse as contemporary Canadian music.
• We work to dismantle barriers to access, whether that be financial, geographic, cultural, or professional.

• We believe the health and vitality of the Canadian music industry begins in the music classroom.
• We recognize that music education includes the knowledge young artists and industry professionals need to thrive in their careers.

• We consistently engage stakeholders from the communities served through our programs to inform program development and adjudication.
• We make funding decisions through a community-driven, needs-based approach.
• We are proud to invest the support we receive from our donors and partners into high-impact charitable programs with a demonstrated history of making music education more accessible.

• We empower educators to evolve their practice, to ensure young people benefit from music education that aligns with their needs, interests, cultural identities and futures in music.
• We adapt and respond to demonstrated needs within the communities we serve.