Carla will serve on a panel and also perform at the 2024 China-U.S. Youth Forum taking place in Fuzhou, China.
Carla will serve on a post film screening panel, following the showing of “Extraordinary Cinema: On the Road with Duke Ellington”. The panel will also include Duke Ellington’s granddaughter, Mercedes Ellington and will be moderated by NEA Jazz Master and DC Jazz Festival Artistic Director Willard Jenkins.
Carla will be a guest speaker for a panel hosted by the National Museum of American Diplomacy, on "The Lasting Impact of the Jazz Ambassadors Program in the Americas".
This course is offered by the University of Denver’s Korbel School of International Affairs, and is intended to provide an in-depth look at how the arts and culture have been harnessed by nations, communities and individuals worldwide.
14th Annual DUKE-UNC China Leadership Summit
Guest Speaker, Cultural Diplomacy between the US and China
GUEST FACULTY, HARVARD PUBLIC LEADERSHIP CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM "Using Your Voice to Make a Difference” Session 4
Using Your Voice to Make a Difference is designed to help participants find their voice, both literally and figuratively, through activities that explore culture, heritage, and identity as well as through voice lessons and other forms of artistic expression. The intention is to draw a parallel between understanding the power of our voices as social change makers and learning vocal technique in order to physically strengthen one’s voice. Participants will explore tools needed to cultivate their unique voice in order to be stronger leaders in both ways, and in hopes of also gaining an appreciation and understanding of basic vocal skills for speaking in public as well as for singing.
Learn more here.
GUEST FACULTY, HARVARD PUBLIC LEADERSHIP CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM "Using Your Voice to Make a Difference” Session 3
Using Your Voice to Make a Difference is designed to help participants find their voice, both literally and figuratively, through activities that explore culture, heritage, and identity as well as through voice lessons and other forms of artistic expression. The intention is to draw a parallel between understanding the power of our voices as social change makers and learning vocal technique in order to physically strengthen one’s voice. Participants will explore tools needed to cultivate their unique voice in order to be stronger leaders in both ways, and in hopes of also gaining an appreciation and understanding of basic vocal skills for speaking in public as well as for singing.
Learn more here.
GUEST FACULTY, HARVARD PUBLIC LEADERSHIP CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM "Using Your Voice to Make a Difference” Session 2
Using Your Voice to Make a Difference is designed to help participants find their voice, both literally and figuratively, through activities that explore culture, heritage, and identity as well as through voice lessons and other forms of artistic expression. The intention is to draw a parallel between understanding the power of our voices as social change makers and learning vocal technique in order to physically strengthen one’s voice. Participants will explore tools needed to cultivate their unique voice in order to be stronger leaders in both ways, and in hopes of also gaining an appreciation and understanding of basic vocal skills for speaking in public as well as for singing.
Learn more here.
The annual McSwain-Walker lecture brings renowned scholars, artists, analysts and other notable public figures to William & Mary to speak on topics related to how other countries and cultures interact with the United States, and how the United States interacts with them.
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US State Department Arts Envoy Program
US Embassy (Beijing)/US Consulate (Guangzhou)
Zhang Xiaoying Opera Center (Xiamen)
Triple Threat Academy: Artistry + Education + Entrepreneuership
February 17th through August 15th, 2024
Virtual + In Person
GUEST FACULTY, HARVARD PUBLIC LEADERSHIP CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM "Using Your Voice to Make a Difference” Session 1
Using Your Voice to Make a Difference is designed to help participants find their voice, both literally and figuratively, through activities that explore culture, heritage, and identity as well as through voice lessons and other forms of artistic expression. The intention is to draw a parallel between understanding the power of our voices as social change makers and learning vocal technique in order to physically strengthen one’s voice. Participants will explore tools needed to cultivate their unique voice in order to be stronger leaders in both ways, and in hopes of also gaining an appreciation and understanding of basic vocal skills for speaking in public as well as for singing.
Learn more here.
OAcademy is different from other top music conservatories. We use technology to connect emerging artists – wherever they are – to star FACULTY at the forefront of the music world. We combine an immersive digital curriculum with short in-person retreats and residency opportunities across the globe. The learning journey is fast-paced and responsive – relevant for day-to-day success and long-term impact, on-stage and beyond.
Learn more here.
GUEST FACULTY, HARVARD PUBLIC LEADERSHIP CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM "Finding Your Authentic Voice”
Finding Your Authentic Voice is designed to help participants find their voice through activities that explore culture, heritage, and identity. The intention is to draw a parallel between understanding the power of our voices as social change makers and learning helpful tools to explore personal identity and individual authenticity. Participants will explore tools needed to cultivate their unique voice to be stronger leaders in both ways, and in hopes of also gaining an appreciation and understanding of basic vocal skills for speaking in public.
This course is intended to compliment "Using Your Voice to Make a Difference" which will be offered in Spring 2024.
Over the course of four sessions, participants will explore ways to find, utilize and amplify their voices.
Learn more here.
GUEST FACULTY, HARVARD PUBLIC LEADERSHIP CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM "Finding Your Authentic Voice”
Finding Your Authentic Voice is designed to help participants find their voice through activities that explore culture, heritage, and identity. The intention is to draw a parallel between understanding the power of our voices as social change makers and learning helpful tools to explore personal identity and individual authenticity. Participants will explore tools needed to cultivate their unique voice to be stronger leaders in both ways, and in hopes of also gaining an appreciation and understanding of basic vocal skills for speaking in public.
This course is intended to compliment "Using Your Voice to Make a Difference" which will be offered in Spring 2024.
Over the course of four sessions, participants will explore ways to find, utilize and amplify their voices.
Learn more here.
GUEST FACULTY, HARVARD PUBLIC LEADERSHIP CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM "Finding Your Authentic Voice”
Finding Your Authentic Voice is designed to help participants find their voice through activities that explore culture, heritage, and identity. The intention is to draw a parallel between understanding the power of our voices as social change makers and learning helpful tools to explore personal identity and individual authenticity. Participants will explore tools needed to cultivate their unique voice to be stronger leaders in both ways, and in hopes of also gaining an appreciation and understanding of basic vocal skills for speaking in public.
This course is intended to compliment "Using Your Voice to Make a Difference" which will be offered in Spring 2024.
Over the course of four sessions, participants will explore ways to find, utilize and amplify their voices.
Learn more here.
GUEST FACULTY, HARVARD PUBLIC LEADERSHIP CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM "Finding Your Authentic Voice”
Finding Your Authentic Voice is designed to help participants find their voice through activities that explore culture, heritage, and identity. The intention is to draw a parallel between understanding the power of our voices as social change makers and learning helpful tools to explore personal identity and individual authenticity. Participants will explore tools needed to cultivate their unique voice to be stronger leaders in both ways, and in hopes of also gaining an appreciation and understanding of basic vocal skills for speaking in public.
This course is intended to compliment "Using Your Voice to Make a Difference" which will be offered in Spring 2024.
Over the course of four sessions, participants will explore ways to find, utilize and amplify their voices.
Learn more here.
Guest Faculty for the Sicily International Voice Festival & Competition in Noto Italy July 8-17
Arts & Culture Management: Strategic Perspectives, Guest Instructor “Finding Your Voice”, Harvard University, May 15-19 2023
Led by Carla Dirlikov Canales, Fellow at the Social Innovation and Change Initiative
Using Your Voice to Make a Difference is designed to help participants find their voice, both literally and figuratively, through activities that explore culture, heritage, and identity as well as through voice lessons and other forms of artistic expression. The intention is to draw a parallel between understanding the power of our voices as social change makers and learning vocal technique in order to physically strengthen one’s voice. Participants will explore tools needed to cultivate their unique voice in order to be stronger leaders in both ways, and in hopes of also gaining an appreciation and understanding of basic vocal skills for speaking in public as well as for singing.
Learn more here.
Led by Carla Dirlikov Canales, Fellow at the Social Innovation and Change Initiative
Using Your Voice to Make a Difference is designed to help participants find their voice, both literally and figuratively, through activities that explore culture, heritage, and identity as well as through voice lessons and other forms of artistic expression. The intention is to draw a parallel between understanding the power of our voices as social change makers and learning vocal technique in order to physically strengthen one’s voice. Participants will explore tools needed to cultivate their unique voice in order to be stronger leaders in both ways, and in hopes of also gaining an appreciation and understanding of basic vocal skills for speaking in public as well as for singing.
Learn more here.
Led by Carla Dirlikov Canales, Fellow at the Social Innovation and Change Initiative
Using Your Voice to Make a Difference is designed to help participants find their voice, both literally and figuratively, through activities that explore culture, heritage, and identity as well as through voice lessons and other forms of artistic expression. The intention is to draw a parallel between understanding the power of our voices as social change makers and learning vocal technique in order to physically strengthen one’s voice. Participants will explore tools needed to cultivate their unique voice in order to be stronger leaders in both ways, and in hopes of also gaining an appreciation and understanding of basic vocal skills for speaking in public as well as for singing.
Learn more here.
Duende is an immersive multidisciplinary performance which explores Latinx culture.
Duende is a term from Federico Garcia Lorca that refers to that which is most dark and found in art and Spanish bullfighting, most closely translated to the soul. This piece explores latinx culture in a reimagining of the poet’s Canciones Antiguas with original songs by the singer / arts advocate Carla Canales and projection design by Carlos Johns-Dávila.
Session 1: With Conductor Maestra Xiaying Zheng
Conductor Maestra Xiaoying Zheng (born 28 September 1929) is a Chinese conductor and was the first female conductor in China. Zheng was the chief conductor of the China National Opera House (CNOH) and she formed and conducted the Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra. She was formerly the director of the Conducting Department of the Beijing Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM) in Beijing.
Register Here: The Harmony Academy
The Cultural Diplomacy Initiative Presents: The Harmony Academy: A Series of Masterclasses about Chinese Culture" in cooperation with the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America.
In Chinese culture, the word harmony is believed to be the most important value for a society. In Western culture, it derives from the Greek term “harmonia” which refers to how musical pitches related to one another. This summarizes the goal of fostering mutual understanding through this series. In each of these sessions, we will learn firsthand from revered Chinese artists about their culture and traditions.
As the Chinese philosopher Xun Kuang said, “Music is a fantastic peacekeeper in the world, it is integral to harmony, and it is a required fundamental of human emotion”, and in the In the Analects, Confucius observed “cultivated persons seek harmony but not sameness.” Please join us as we explore these concepts with remarkable guest artists.
Session 4 – Cultural Diplomacy in Action Today
Friday, Dec 9th, 10:30am-12:00pm ET
Virtual: Zoom
Part I: Study
South Korea’s Soft Power
The Korean Wave (Hallyu)
Key Questions:
How did South Korea’s culture become so well-known?
Part II: Guest Speaker TBD
Registration Link TBD. Sign up to our mailing list here: Study Group Sign Up
