Elementary & Middle School Students

Our Leadership Initiative Designed For Early Success

VMA outreach concerts are now open to elementary and middle school instrumentalists.

Kids beginning as young as 5 years old can perform outreach in their communities and earn national recognition. It’s the VMA’s radical idea of focusing on leading with love, deeply honoring their commitment to disciplined practice and charitable giving. When high school rolls around, they’ll have a good start understanding the love you take is equal to the love you make.

Music Teachers who partner with us submit a simple online Concert Completion Report each time a student performs. Teachers who refer students to the Leadership Initiative can receive referral fees as well.

Elementary & Middle School Leadership Initiative Requirements

Community Engagement: Perform a Minimum of 2 Concerts per Year

Students who complete the Initiative earn the VMA National Service Award

*AmeriCorps’ President’s Volunteer Service Award temporarily suspended due to federal administrative challenges