{"id":210383,"date":"2021-05-20T13:01:38","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T17:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/john-j-cali-school-of-music\/?page_id=210383"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:24:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:24:59","slug":"pathways","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/john-j-cali-school-of-music\/pathways\/","title":{"rendered":"Cali Pathways Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Our Mission<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Cali School of Music at Montclair State University aims to create dynamic and comprehensive pathways to higher education and careers in music for under-resourced students. Our goal is to empower these young musicians to pursue their dreams and\u00a0to make\u00a0 higher education more accessible.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Video: Cali Pathways Program 2025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iWQpWk_lMEs?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Program Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cali Pathways identifies talented and motivated students in grades 8-12, and assists them in bridging gaps that may otherwise preclude them from achieving their full musical potential. An individualized support plan is developed collaboratively and adjusted yearly for each student.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Through the generosity of our donors, the Cali School will provide these students with educational and musical resources to advance their goals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>This support may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Private instruction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Acquisition of a musical instrument<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Performance opportunities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">On-campus activities, workshops and seminars with Cali School faculty and world-renowned visiting artists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Supplemental music instruction such as theory and ear training, and keyboard skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Mentoring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Tuition aid to summer camps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Travel expenses to and from instruction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">College preparation and guidance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Need and merit based scholarships to the Cali School of Music<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Cali Pathways students are expected to:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Practice a minimum of 10 hours per week and attend weekly private lessons.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p class=\"p1\">Participate in Pathways advising sessions, performance evaluations, workshops and seminars<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Participate in a school music program or enrichment ensemble in their community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p class=\"p1\">Attend professional or collegiate performances.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">To be considered, a student should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p2\">Be a rising under-resourced 8th-12th grader with an aptitude for and dedication<br \/>\nto music (any instrument or voice type).<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Intend to study music in college<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Students must be nominated by a music teacher or ensemble director. Once nominated, students will be asked to submit an audition video. Selected students will be invited for an interview.<\/p>\n<span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfNWUJp2YlaHxBiqSJpziB1OOcqWPcnd_ecaT99xlkzse_uOQ\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=111887988796727666857\">Nominate a Student<\/a><\/span>\n<p>If you have questions contact Cali Pathways Director <strong>Tomoko Fujita<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:fujitat@montclair.edu\">fujitat@montclair.edu\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Join Us By Donating<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">As lofty as aspirations are, we know that we cannot succeed without engaging the community. In order to succeed in making a difference in the lives of future musicians and the musical landscape, the Cali Pathways Project is looking for your support.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are ways you can make an impact:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>$25,000<\/strong> ensures one year\u2019s tuition and room and board at Montclair State University<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>$15,000<\/strong> ensures one year\u2019s tuition at Montclair State University<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>$7,500<\/strong> ensures one-semester tuition free at Montclair State University<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>$5,000<\/strong> will provide a student with an instrument that will take a student to and through college and beyond OR one year of private instruction\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>$2,500<\/strong> will provide a student with the unique opportunity of an immersive musical experience at a summer camp or festival<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>$1,000<\/strong> will facilitate a student\u2019s travel to\/from music instruction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>$500<\/strong> will provide a student with musical bucks and accessories<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crowdfund.montclair.edu\/project\/26601\">Donate to Cali Pathways Project<\/a><\/span>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Contact Cali Pathways Director <strong>Tomoko Fujita<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:fujitat@montclair.edu\">fujitat@montclair.edu\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Mission The Cali School of Music at Montclair State University aims to create dynamic and comprehensive pathways to higher education and careers in music for under-resourced students. 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