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Congratulations to Django, our latest CommonTime Artist of the Week!! đź’™
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Django is a percussionist whose dedication to his craft goes far beyond the practice room — bringing depth, character and a whole lot of soul to every note.
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As this week’s CommonTime Artist Spotlight, Django has been awarded a $100 grant to keep chasing his academic and musical dreams. We can’t wait to see where he takes it 🎶
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If you’re looking to get featured next, create your free profile at CTPathways.com 🤩
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06/08/2026
CT State Manchester is now on CommonTime Pathways!! đź’™
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is a community college with a vibrant and welcoming music program — where students build real skills, find their sound, and take the next step in their musical journey in an environment that meets you where you are.
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Through CommonTime Pathways, prospective students can create a FREE profile, upload a performance video, and connect directly with recruiters.
Explore more in our bio👆
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What if the way you record your performance could be the difference between getting noticed or getting passed over? 🎬
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In this segment on CommonTime Pathways, Anthony Barfield — Emmy-nominated composer and multi-platinum producer — breaks down exactly what recruiters and admissions teams are looking for when they press play on your video.
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Watch for the complete breakdown in the Content Library on CTPathways.com — link in bio. 🎶
Congratulations to Jonah, our latest CommonTime Artist of the Week!! đź’™
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Jonah is a bassoonist whose dedication to his craft goes far beyond the practice room — bringing depth, character and a whole lot of soul to every note.
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As this week’s CommonTime Artist Spotlight, Jonah has been awarded a $100 grant to keep chasing his academic and musical dreams. We can’t wait to see where he takes it 🎶
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If you’re looking to get featured next, create your free profile at CTPathways.com 🤩
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06/02/2026
We’re celebrating a HUGE milestone for our team and an exciting step forward for the students, educators, and institutions who believe creative talent deserves to be recognized.
A heartfelt thank you to our investors, university partners, educators, families, and students who have been part of this journey so far.
We’re feeling incredibly grateful and even more excited for what’s ahead💙
đź”— Full announcement at the link in bio.
06/01/2026
🎶 Music creates opportunity.
We’re excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 CommonTime Summer Scholarship Pool.
This year, we awarded $5,000 to support student musicians pursuing incredible opportunities around the world—from composition programs and summer festivals to international performance experiences across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
As we reviewed applications, we were inspired not only by the talent of these students, but by their passion, dedication, and commitment to their craft. Their stories were a powerful reminder of how music can open doors, build community, and create life-changing opportunities.
Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish this summer and beyond. 🎉
And to everyone who applied: thank you for sharing your musical journey with us. We are honored to support a community filled with so much talent, ambition, and heart.
👇 Join us in congratulating this year’s recipients in the comments!
05/29/2026
Troy debating his entire life could never be us because we know that talent and hard work is ALWAYS worth itđź¤
Especially as a musician or vocalistđź’™
Congratulations to Nicole, our first CommonTime Artist of the Week!!đź’™
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Nicole is a Music Education major and percussionist whose passion for music goes far beyond the stage — she’s building the foundation to inspire the next generation of musicians.
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As this week’s CommonTime Artist Spotlight, Nicole has been awarded a $100 grant to keep chasing her academic and musical dreams. We can’t wait to see where she takes it🎶
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If you’re looking to get featured next, create your free profile at CTPathways.com 🤩
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ArtistOfTheWeek
The world doesn’t need more automated ex*****on. It needs deep human empathy.
To every student musician, performer, and arts educator: the world is hitting an automation bottleneck, and the workforce is quietly looking to the arts for the solution.
While hard technical metrics and standardized data ex*****on are becoming easier for AI to commoditize, the premium is shifting entirely to Artistic Intelligence.
As enrollment expert Jim Bouse breaks down in this clip, jazz legend Miles Davis once summarized his musical style with a single rule: “It’s not the notes you play, it’s the notes you don’t play.” That is the exact definition of artistic taste and deep empathy. It is the ability to step outside yourself, look around the corner, and identify the silent human needs and hidden niches that data and machines completely miss.
Whether you want to major in Business, STEM, or the Arts, your creative background isn’t just a baseline talent—it is your ultimate competitive advantage.
The full episode is officially live.
🎬 Watch “The One Untapped Asset That Will Save Your Enrollment in the Age of AI” right now on YouTube .
05/23/2026
To every high school musician, parent trying to navigate upcoming tuition, and band director pushing their ensemble to the next level—the old rules are officially broken. Â
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Higher education is finally starting to recruit creative talent the exact same way they recruit athletes. Â
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Hit the link in our bio to search 15,000+ open awards for free.✨ Â
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