Stamford's INTEMPO is Lewis Prize for Music Awardee!

Stamford's INTEMPO is a The Lewis Prize for Music’s 2022 Awardees, receives $500,000 Accelerator Award

The Lewis Prize for Music’s 2022 Awardees are influencing youth-serving systems so young people have access to learning, creating, and performing experiences that reflect their culture and identity. 

INTEMPO offers children the opportunity to express themselves artistically through traditional and classical music and instrumentation. Founded in 2011 by Angelica Durrell, INTEMPO teaches music to over 1,000 young people ages 3-17. In their core afterschool program and summer music camp, almost every student comes from an immigrant background. Their newest music program at three Stamford, CT, public schools is specifically for children who are new arrivals/English Learners—children who have flown largely under the public schools’ radar during the pandemic.

The organization is committed to connecting the dots between intercultural music education and its influence on the socio-emotional and intellectual development of children. They offer a repertoire that reflects the diversity of their students’ cultures and communities. Through the joy of making music together, INTEMPO aims to broaden children’s understanding of the world, as well as build skills that will serve them well in every aspect of their lives.

Accelerator Awards provide multi-year support to enable leaders and organizations to make sustained progress toward ambitious community change initiatives that align with The Lewis Prize for Music’s values and vision.

Learn more on The Lewis Prize for Music website here.