NORTHEAST Regional Practicum: APRIL 9-11, 2026
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Join us in Boston for the 2026 Northeast Regional Practicum!
This three-day in-person gathering brings together Teaching Artists from across Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and more for an energizing mix of learning, reflection, and connection. Hosted by Boston String Academy, the Practicum is your chance to:
- Level up your practice with interactive workshops led by expert clinicians.
- See artistry in action through real-time classroom observations.
- Reflect and problem-solve with peers in collaborative conversation groups.
- Build your network of Teaching Artists who share your passion and challenges.
You’ll walk away with new tools, fresh ideas, and a stronger sense of community to fuel your work back home.
Don’t miss out! Registration closes March 19. Scroll down for workshop details, travel info, and more.
About the Host organization
Boston String Academy is a non-profit organization, inspired by the Venezuelan El Sistema model which believes in musical excellence as a vehicle for social change. We provide rigorous string instrument instruction to children in under-served communities, laying a solid musical foundation and creating a path for young people to become sensitive, responsible, and creative human beings. Our program makes mastery of a string instrument reachable by eliminating obstacles that stand in an inner-city family’s way.
Boston String Academy was founded in 2012 by violinists Marielisa and Mariesther Alvarez, graduates from The Boston Conservatory, and of El Sistema program in their home country of Venezuela, and have modeled Boston String Aacademy on that experience. The Academy offers three programs in the Chinatown and Allston neighborhoods, serving more than 120 students.
Learn more: https://bostonstringacademy.org
featured clinician
TBA
Coming soon!
WORKSHOPS
Differentiated instruction for diverse learning styles
More details coming soon!
sample schedule
(subject to change)
Day 1
9:00 – 10:00 Breakfast and Opening Session
10:00 – 12:00 Workshop #1
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 Workshop #2
3:00 – 6:00 Site Visit and Peer Observations
7:00 – 9:00 Regional Networking Social
Day 2
9:00 – 10:00 Breakfast and Debrief
10:00 – 12:00 Workshop #3
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 Workshop #4
3:00 – 5:30 Site Visit and Peer Teaching with Community Partner (TBD)
6:30 – 8:30 Optional Group Dinner
Day 3
9:00 – 10:00 Breakfast and Debrief
10:00 – 12:00 Site Visit and Peer Teaching with Community Partner (TBD)
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 Workshop #5
3:00 – 4:00 Closing Reflections
Attending the northeast Regional Practicum
april 9-11, 2026
The TATI Regional Practicums are designed to be intimate, personalized conferences between a committed group of Teaching Artists. By registering for the Pacific Northwest Regional Practicum and securing one of these limited spots, you are committing to attend both days in their entirety.
General Registration: $150
Cohort Alumni receive a 30% discount for life.
Current Cohort Members receive 1 free registration valid in the year they are enrolled in the Lab Cohort program.
travel and lodging
Hotel Recommendation
Coming soon!
