Arts Leadership Program

At the heart of From the Top’s mission is the belief that young people can make an important contribution to the world by sharing who they are and what they love to do. This idea is passed on to young musicians through From the Top's Arts Leadership program, which is dedicated to the memory of Margaret Stewart Lindsay. This program engages musicians as role models and empowers them to give back to their communities.

Orientation and Community Events

At every From the Top taping, performers are invited to share their music, experiences, and related passions with their peers in schools and/or a variety of community settings. All performers participate in an Arts Leadership Orientation the morning following the show. This orientation introduces them to the range of opportunities that they might consider in their home communities, and to personal spotlights of From the Top alumni who are arts leaders. A From the Top network of support and materials is available to all arts leaders to help them develop their own interests and projects. Access orientation materials here.

Examples of past projects include interactive performances in schools, libraries, and community centers; letter writing campaigns to local politicians; and advocacy for the arts.