Enrichment Experiences
At We Are Instrumental, we believe that music education doesn't stop at the classroom door. Our Enrichment Experiences program brings students face-to-face with professional productions, world-class performers, and transformative cultural opportunities. Whether it’s a Broadway-caliber show, a behind-the-scenes masterclass, or a journey to the opera, WAI removes barriers of geography, access, and cost, inspiring, connecting, and igniting possibility in our North Country Students.
Brushton-Moira: Beauty and the Beast at Proctors – June 2025
Tina Turner Musical + Masterclass at Proctors – August 2024
Four incredible students were invited to a special masterclass experience with the star of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Following the workshop, they attended the show, witnessing how an artist’s story and legacy come to life through music, movement, and stagecraft.
More than 150 students from 7 North Country schools gathered at Skidmore College’s Arthur Zankel Music Center for a day of workshops and collaborative music-making with Ensemble Connect. The event broke down school silos and let students learn from — and with — one another. *** note what ensemble connect is
Students from Brushton-Moira Central School attended a stunning performance of Beauty and the Beast at Proctors Theatre — a reward they earned by winning WAI’s March Madness Music Challenge. For many, it was their first time seeing a full-scale musical.
Life of Pi + Masterclass at Proctors – February 2025
Twelve students participated in a tailored masterclass before attending Life of Pi at Proctors Theatre. The performance’s rich visuals and layered score complemented the day’s learning, showing students how musicality and storytelling merge in professional productions.
Angel of the Amazon – NYC Opera Trip – November 2022
Fifty students traveled to New York City to see Angel of the Amazon, an opera, written by our own Founder, Evan Mack, based on the life of a human rights activist. The trip introduced rural students to the grandeur of professional opera and opened conversations about music as activism.
Ensemble Connect – Zankel Music Center – Fall 2022
We are incredibly grateful to all of our partners and donors that make these experiences possible for our North Country Students. Consider donating today to help us provide more enrichment opportunities to our students!
Ausable Valley: Shucked at Proctors – March 2025
Ausable Valley students traveled to Proctors Theatre to experience Shucked, a high-energy musical comedy filled with clever lyrics and quick-paced humor. The trip was their prize for winning WAI’s Music Summit Social Media Engagement Challenge.
