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    Medal of Distinction: Marching Arts Division

    Global Initiative for Talented Students (GIFTS) a 501 (c)(3) organization in collaboration with Perform America – TX, LLC is excited to offer a new educational opportunity for high school marching bands. The Marching Arts Division of Medal of Distinction, will be an unique recording submission process designed to celebrate excellence in performance while simultaneously offering practical and exciting opportunities of growth for both students and directors. All participants will have access to a wealth of knowledge from evaluators with a variety of musical and visual backgrounds.. The Medal of Distinction program serves as a means to bring together a community of musicians and educators striving to better themselves, their programs and the art of music-making through the marching arts.

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    National Youth Wind Ensemble

    The National Youth Wind Ensemble of America (NYWE) is excited to announce its inaugural season in 2022. Following a comprehensive audition process, the NYWE will consist of the nation’s premier young musicians. Performers will spend a week in the nation’s capital, with rehearsals led by 2022 guest conductors Colonel Jason K. Fettig, the 28th Director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and Dr. Kevin Sedatole, Director of Bands at Michigan State University. We are hoping to raise funds for participants to cover costs of masterclasses from members of the top Washington D.C. area bands, tour the national monuments, experience military band performances at the capital, attend the Evening Parade, meals, lodging and transportation. The 2022 experience will be from June 14-19th culminating in a performance in the historic Warner Theater in Washington D.C.

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    Help music programs provide quality instruments to their talented students.

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EVENTS AT G.I.F.T.S.

UPCOMING & RECENT EVENTS AT G.I.F.T.S
June 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm 513 13th St NW Washington, DC

NATIONAL YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLE

The Global Initiative for Talented Students (G.I.F.T.S.) is excited to announce its inaugural National Youth Wind Ensemble concert season in 2022. Following a comprehensive audition process, the 2022 season will consist of the nation’s premier young wind, brass, and percussion performers. These incredible musicians will spend a week in the nation’s capital, with daily rehearsals led by 2022 guest conductors Colonel Jason K. Fettig, the 28th Director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and Dr. Kevin Sedatole, Director of Bands at Michigan State University. Students will also receive mentorship from members of the top Washington D.C. area bands, tour the national monuments, experience military band performances at the capital, and attend the Evening Parade. The 2022 experience will be held from June 14-19, culminating in a performance in the historic Warner Theater in Washington D.C. on June 18, 2020.

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WHAT OUR DONORS OVER THE WORLD ARE SAYING

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Thanks to organizations like G.I.F.T.S. I was able to perform in locations all over the U.S. and abroad. Now, that I’ve become a professional myself, I want to see the same passed forward to younger, aspiring musicians.

Aaron Henry

Trombonist
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Debate is what kept me focused on school work while I was in high school. If it wasn’t for organizations like G.I.F.T.S., I and many of my peers would have not had the academic opportunities that bigger schools seem to have.

Jesus Trujillo

Tru Art Designs
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When I was a student soccer was my life. I followed Team U.S.A. ever since they won Gold in the 2012 Olympics. Now that I’m older I want to see younger women with that same glow in their eyes to achieve their dreams.

Sarah Williamson

Designer

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