Core organizational programs and services of the Center for World Music (CWM) consist of four initiatives serving San Diego County: a world music and dance concert series of 5 to 10 annual public events focused on the performing arts of Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and North America; workshops and performances in partnership with cultural communities and institutions; a unique World Music in the Schools program; and an Access to the Arts for Seniors program.

WORLD MUSIC CONCERTS
The CWM presents an annual series of concerts carefully curated to introduce audiences to underrepresented musical traditions. Reaching approximately 1,000 attendees per year, the concerts present distinguished California, national, and international artists of traditional world music and dance in small and medium-sized venues.

COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES
In partnership with San Diego institutions and cultural communities, the CWM presents community workshops and performances reaching over 2,000 children and adults annually.

SCHOOLS PROGRAM
The World Music in the Schools program features more than 25 highly skilled, culturally sophisticated teaching artists and 16 ensembles-in-residence, representing 20 music and dance traditions from around the world. Established in 1999, World Music in the Schools has grown to become the largest CWM program. It offers both 8- to 35-week artist residencies and one-time encounters such as workshops and school-wide assemblies, reaching over 10,000 students each year.

ACCESS TO THE ARTS FOR SENIORS
Access to the Arts for Seniors offers enriching experiences for seniors living in affordable housing communities. Due to socio-economic and physical barriers, residents have limited access to cultural enrichment. This program aims to meet residents’ needs by presenting the world’s music and dance in the comfort of their communities. The program presents 52 quarterly events in 13 communities, reaching over 2,000 seniors per year.