Why is it important that young people of all backgrounds are exposed to live musical performance?
Cause Celeb highlights a celebrity’s work on behalf of a specific cause. This week, we speak with singer Vanessa Carlton and violinist Joshua Bell about their work with Music Unites and music education. Music Unites is nonprofit charity that supports emerging talents as well as established musicians by bringing their music to people, especially students, in underserved communities. Aside from schools, musicians also perform in a variety of other venues through partner organizations. Classical pianist Michelle Edgar founded Music Unites in 2008. Music Unites is composed of a group of professionals from a range of industries who share a passion for music. The Music Unites Youth Choir brings together public high school students from New York City to study and perform songs in all musical styles. They will be debuting at Carnegie Hall on March 2 in a tribute to The Who presented by Michael Dorf. Music Unites partnered with Education Through Music and Bell to host a recent fundraiser at Bel
