FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 2025
Bethesda, MD — The Washington Conservatory of Music (WCM) is proud to announce that it has received a $25,000 grant from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation to support its mission of making music education accessible to children and youth throughout the DC metropolitan region.
This generous funding will allow WCM to expand its classical and Latin jazz programs, reach more students, and deepen its impact in underserved communities.
“These resources will allow us to expand music education and help youth find their rhythm through classical and Latin jazz instruction,” said Andrew Lee, Executive Director of the Washington Conservatory of Music. “We are thrilled to partner with Hyundai USA and are touched by their support of this critical program.”
“Genesis Inspiration Foundation is dedicated to empowering young people to experience an education through the arts,” said John Guastaferro, Executive Director of Genesis Inspiration Foundation. “We are grateful to work with nonprofit partners like Washington Conservatory of Music to increase accessibility, spark imagination, and bring the transformative power of the arts to more children across the country.”
The grant will support program enhancements across WCM’s Tapestry Music Project, scholarships for children and teens, and expanded opportunities for youth to perform and collaborate with professional musicians. Together with Genesis Inspiration Foundation, WCM will continue to ensure that every child — regardless of background — can experience the life-changing benefits of music.
For more information about Washington Conservatory of Music and its programs, visit www.washingtonconservatory.org.
