Composers and Schools in Concert (CSIC) is a nationwide community arts provider that supports music education and the creation and performance of contemporary music. Composers & Schools engages high school students in the philosophies, techniques, and skills underlying contemporary music composition through culturally-responsive composer commissions and workshops for youth ensembles. Composers & Schools occupies a unique space in the performing arts and music education communities by rethinking the future of repertoire for educational ensembles.