We began El Paso Society for Musicians of. the Future with "Instruments for Young Lives"-- a competition in which promising students are given the opportunity to compete for "step up " instruments both to further their music education and to develop leadership skills during a 2 year commitment to give back to the community through ALPS (Ambassador Leadership Program). The absolute joy that these young people express at realizing that they now have their own instrument that they can use year-round is wonderful to see. We then offered our "Competition for Young Musicians" open to musicians ages 8-19. Finalists compete in a live recital open to the public. To date, we have awarded cash prizes to more than 20 young musicians. Realizing that many young musicians not only play an instrument but also create their own compositions, our next program was targeted to young composers – “OM/NI, Original Music/New Ideas” (Junior Division 9-16 and Emerging Composers 17-25.) We have solicited original scores for piano, flute and string competitions. Now, international in scope, we have received applications from the US as well as Ukraine, Hong Kong, Israel, Turkey and Singapore. Currently these scores are being prepared for publication.A spin off of our Instruments for Young Lives is in development -- “POISE”, offers donated refurbished, used instruments to young musicians exhibiting desire and promise to keep as their own to facilitate continuing with their music education. Our newest project is to fulfill our commitment to making music accessible to all --"SINGS", reaching persons with neurodiversity. This is a time of discovery…of creating… of inspiring… of new ways of connecting and sharing with each other… especially through the power of music. We could not fulfill our promise to El Paso's young people without your help. If you would like to help with any of these programs or if you have a student or child or grandchild who might be a candidate for one of these programs, find out more about us at www.epsmf.org. and for a good look at what these students have been working on check out our Youtube offerings, www.utube.com/@epsmfoutreach2006.