Sept 10 - Oct 7, 2012 32 musicians from 21 countries and many genres—hip hop, electronic, roots, jazz, rock, experimental and more—came together to write, produce, and perform original music, and develop ways that music can make a positive impact on our local and global communities.

From September 10 – October 7, a group of exceptional young musicians from around the world collaboratively wrote, recorded, produced, and performed original music in venues ranging from concert halls to city parks to rock clubs. In addition to creating new work, OneBeat Fellows partnered with community organizations, schools, and socially-engaged local musicians to offer workshops, performances, and public dialogues. OneBeat is divided into two segments, a residency and a tour.

During the residency, OneBeat Fellows spent two weeks at the Atlantic Center for the Arts in central Florida, immersed in a process of collaborative music creation and experimentation. During the two-week tour, OneBeat ensembles collaborated with local musicians to give public performances and lead workshops with youth and community groups. OneBeat Fellows worked with a diverse group of expert Collaborating Artists—including luminaries of classical music, hip-hop, jazz and more—to develop and deepen the scope of their collaborative work.