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Founded in 1974, CAT is an educational theatre program at The City University of New York (CUNY) - K16 Initiatives, using drama for change.

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Our Fall 2026 Sessions are under way! We meet weekly with high school and middle school participants to create original theatre based on their ideas about topics they care about. Help us keep our programs free for participants at bit.ly/supportCATYT

#youththeatre #originaltheatre #nycyouth #theatreineducation #supportthearts

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NYC high school students, this one’s for you!

We’re excited to partner with @commontimepathways to give 1–2 NYC high school students the opportunity to win up to $1,000!

Use the money to further your education in music. Whether it’s purchasing a DAW you’ve been wanting to learn, taking some classes to learn a new instrument, or working on your voice, we want to help you further your education in music!

Applying is simple:
Scan the QR code or head to the link in our bio.
Create your CommonTime Education Bio.
Complete it and submit!

Applications are open now through October 31. Don’t miss out!

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Let the 2026-2027 school year begin!

Thank you @maindragmusic for hosting our kick of Jam Session, it was the perfect way to start the year.

Stay tuned for all the great things happening in Sound Thinking NYC this year!

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Help us continue to provide vital free programming for young people from all over NYC. Stream the 2026 FILM BONANZA for a donation today!
cur8.com/2098/project/140024 or link in bio

#youththeatre #supportthearts #nycyouth #afterschool #shortfilms

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We had an amazing time at the CUNY STEM RA Luncheon Symposium! STNYC was thrilled to be included with so many brilliant and innovative young minds. Looking forward to next year!

#STEAM #ArtsEd #ArtsAreEssential #MusicIndustry #NYCYouth FutureCreatives @nycmomecommish

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What an inspiring final sharing for the STNYC internship program!

After completing the STNYC Summer Intensive, these 17 exceptional young people became eligible to pursue our paid internship program. This year our interns learned about audio engineering, archivism, digital and analog technology, the music industry, and so much more!

A big thank you to our amazing intern hosts: @thresholdstudiosnyc @tothebridgenyc @hotclubny @cdbaby @maindragmusic & #bluedogproductions

Sound Thinking NYC is a program of the CUNY Creative Arts Team (@cunycat74) and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment (@madein_ny)

#STEAM #ArtsEd #ArtsAreEssential #MusicIndustry NYCYouth FutureCreatives @nycmomecommish

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Congratulations to our 2026 Sound Thinkers!

It was an amazing four weeks, and all your hard work and dedication paid off.

Check out the link in our bio to listen to all the incredible final projects!

Sound Thinking NYC is a program of the CUNY Creative Arts Team (@cunycat74) and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment (@madein_ny)

#ArtsEd #ArtsAreEssential #MusicIndustry #NYCYouth #FutureCreatives @nycmomecommish

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Always love being back at @soundthinkingnyc 🥰🎶

The talent, curiosity, and passion in the room are inspiring. Grateful for the opportunity to connect with and mentor the next generation of music industry professionals. Huge shoutout to the amazing educators and supporters who bring this program to life.

@cunycat74 @madein_ny
#MusicIndustry #Mentorship #NextGen #YouthPrograms #MadeInNY

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Still thinking about Friday’s panel…

Huge thank you to our incredible speakers for showing up, keeping it real, and dropping gem after gem. From career advice to life lessons, our students walked away with so much more than just answers, they left inspired.

We’re beyond grateful for your time, your honesty, and your willingness to pour into the next generation.

#soundthinkingnyc #musiceducation
#representationmatters #youthinmusic #futurecreators

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The Sound Thinking NYC Summer Intensive is wrapping up, and our students are ready to share what they’ve created.

Join us for our Final Sharing on Friday, July 31 from 10 AM–12 PM for a museum-style showcase featuring student projects from the summer.

Come when you can, stay as long as you’d like. All are welcome.

📍 Sound Thinking NYC

RSVP WITH LINK IN BIO
(You must RSVP by Thursday 7/30)

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Thank you to Threshold Studios for welcoming our Sound Thinkers and sharing an inside look at the recording process and giving our students the chance to record and work on a piece in the studio. Experiences like these help inspire the next generation of music creators.

#SoundThinkingNYC #MusicEducation #StudioVisit #MusicIndustry #FutureCreators

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The students become the mentors.

A panel featuring Sound Thinking NYC alumni sharing their experiences, career paths, and advice for the next generation of sound thinkers.

Huge thank you to our alumni panelists. We are so proud of you, can’t wait to see what’s next!

#soundthinkingnyc #musiceducation #representationmatters #youthinmusic #futurecreators

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