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Updates, reflections, and impact stories from our music programs around the world.

Renowned Musician Nathan Pacheco to Headline Concert in Celebration of PTMI
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Mar 02, 2026

Renowned Musician Nathan Pacheco to Headline Concert in Celebration of PTMI

We have incredible news.  In support of our 25 year anniversary, renowned musician NATHAN PACHECO will be headlining a concert on Friday, May 1, 2026!  This wil...

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Power of the Pennywhistle
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Jul 31, 2023

Power of the Pennywhistle

The power of the pennywhistle! From a climate refugee in our Bangladesh program:...

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Unprecedented Progress in Bangladesh
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Mar 15, 2023

Unprecedented Progress in Bangladesh

After a 3-year hiatus due to COVID, Liz was finally able to return to Bangladesh in January and February of this year. She was absolutely amazed at what she saw...

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BIG NEWS: The Shropshire Music Foundation is Changing its Name!
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Sep 14, 2022

BIG NEWS: The Shropshire Music Foundation is Changing its Name!

We are thrilled to announce The Shropshire Music Foundation will now be known as “Peace through Music International.”  ...

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Design Contest
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Sep 18, 2018

Design Contest

Calling all designers!  Help us raise money to improve the lives of refugees by designing a t-shirt for The Shropshire Music Foundation.  ![](/files/posts/517...

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World-Renowned Italian String Maker Makes Unexpected Donation
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May 28, 2018

World-Renowned Italian String Maker Makes Unexpected Donation

This month, Liz Shropshire made a pit stop in Italy on her way from Kosovo to Greece! Read below for her story on the amazing, generous people behind the ukulel...

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March Update
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Mar 23, 2018

March Update

Hello everyone!...

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Liz Shropshire Receives Prestigious BYU Alumni Achievement Award
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Oct 05, 2017

Liz Shropshire Receives Prestigious BYU Alumni Achievement Award

Press Release by Monica Clay Liz Shropshire, Director of the Shropshire Music Foundation, was awarded the 2017 College of Fine Arts and Communications BYU ...

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Where I'm Meant to Be
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Apr 20, 2016

Where I'm Meant to Be

As the weeks go by and I try to accomplish as much as I can on this short 7-week trip, I took a moment to think about how I feel being back in Uganda. It was th...

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