VIA Academy offers students from remote and underrepresented communities in classical music access to instrumental skill training and broader outlooks on their future career decisions; while focusing on the purpose of classical music in culture and community. Standing for Virtual Inclusion Artists, VIA seeks to engage musicians from communities remote and underrepresented in classical music through individual lessons, mentorship and group classes. The free two week-long program is tailored to string, woodwind and brass instrumentalists (grades 9-12) and taught by teaching artist faculty and guest artists. VIA’s curriculum is tailored for each student through one-on-one discussions about goals and aspirations with VIA’s teaching artists. In addition to a virtual first week, all students will culminate in Miami, FL at the New World Center (home of the New World Symphony) during the second week of the program for further opportunities in advancing instrumental skills, chamber music, and future path development. For more information, visit www.viamusicacademy.org