Student Ambassador Program
STRING WEEK IN CUBA
October 14-19, 2024
FOR STUDENTS: Travel to Havana, Cuba with a select group of your American peers alongside nationally-recognized CAYO teaching artists. Work side-by-side with Cuban students at one of the island’s performing arts high schools, such as Escuela Nacional de Música and Conservatorio Amadeo Roldán. Students under 18 travel with a parent. Scholarships are available; please inquire at info@cayomusic.org
FOR PARENTS: You’ll have the opportunity to divide your time between observing student activities and exploring the art, music and vibrant culture of Cuba with a dedicated guide. Cuba’s limited access to wifi ensures the emphasis for you and your child will be on face-to-face teaching, learning, growing and bonding through actual human contact.
A foundational part of our humanitarian experience is assembling and delivering providing the tools, supplies and materials that are difficult for Cuban students to acquire in their homeland. The result is thousands of pounds of donations per year to our partner schools in Cuba, helping make the lives of hundreds of students and their families a little bit easier.
APPLICATIONS OPEN JUNE 1!
Teaching Artists
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Desirée Ruhstrat
Northwestern University
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Masumi Per Rostad
Eastman School of Music
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Dr. Melissa Kraut
Cleveland Institute of Music
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For high school-aged musicians with a parent, or student musicians over 18
Participate in a weeklong intercultural experience alongside peers from Cuba’s schools for the performing arts
Receive 6 hours service learning by volunteering in elementary schools and packing/delivering humanitarian supplies
Learn outside your comfort zone and get to know the Cuban culture
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October 14-19, 2024
Itinerary coming in June!
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Student/parent pricing at $2500 each includes:
Cuban tourist visa, required for entry
Room/en-suite bathroom in private casa
Classes and workshops with US and Cuba teaching artists
Visits to schools for the performing arts
Cultural activities and excursions
Private lesson with teaching artist
Ground transportation, including airport pick-up and drop-off
All meals
Opening reception and supply distribution party
6 hours community service
Q & A with staff of US Embassy in Havana
Final evening reception
CAYO t-shirt
Scholarship assistance is available; please contact info@cayomusic.org
Parent/student responsibility:
Airfare (with logistical assistance from CAYO) and passport expenses
Meals while en route to and from Cuba
Spending money for souvenirs or personal purchases including alcohol (adults)
Tips for local guides
Vaccinations and medications needed for travel
Any transportation, lodging, or meals outside of the group
Mini-bar expenses in individual rooms
Donation of supplies, musical equipment or humanitarian items (up to $250)
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A non-refundable, tax-deductible deposit of $500 per traveler is required by August 1 to reserve a spot. Please email info@cayomusic.org for details.
Student Ambassador, January 2023
“Working with such talented musicians was both humbling and incredibly challenging and stimulating. It brought out the best in me.”
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Parent, January 2023
“This trip was much more than just an orchestral journey; it was an educational and life-enhancing experience.”
