Silk Road Connect students performing at SummerStage in Central Park in June 2011	© JENNIFER TAYLOR

Education Overview

We have a passion for education, and our goal is to inspire self-motivated learning through the arts. Our educational principles guide our work with students, educators and partner institutions.

The Silk Road Project provides a gateway to greater understanding of the world through active educational programs and resources and multidisciplinary explorations of topics inspired by the Silk Road.

Current educational initiatives

• Silk Road Connect, an approach to teaching through the arts that uses cross-disciplinary instruction and high-impact activities to spark a lifelong passion for learning.
• The Arts and Passion-Driven Learning, a weekend summer institute for educators and teaching artists from all disciplines

Other educational resources and programs

• Materials for teachers
• Materials for students
• "Creating a Life with Music" workshops for music students
• “The Silk Road: A Musical Journey,” a live introduction to the instruments and music of the Silk Road Ensemble
• Reading lists for children and adults

The Silk Road Project is affiliated with Harvard University, exploring connections between the arts and academics. The Silk Road Ensemble also conducts short-term residencies in museums and universities and workshops with music students.