Welcome to Media in the Mix, the only podcast produced and hosted by the School of Communication at American University. Join us as we create a safe space to explore topics and communication at the intersection of social justice, tech, innovation & pop culture. In this special episode of Media in the Mix, we spotlight a meaningful collaboration between students and professionals that blends passion, purpose, and public relations. Classical pianist and founder Christopher Schmitt joins us to discuss his new nonprofit, the Classical Arts Society—an organization dedicated to making classical music more accessible, inclusive, and community-centered.He’s joined by Professor Gemma Puglisi and her PR students, Sarah Ailor and Angelina Szkotak, who are helping shape the organization’s outreach and branding through their class project. Tune in to hear how this hands-on partnership is bringing Christopher’s vision to life and giving students real-world experience in the process.Check out the Classical Arts Society: classicalartssociety.orgLearn more about SOC in the links below. Graduate Admissions:http://www.american.edu/soc/admissions/index.cfmUndergraduate Admission:https://www.american.edu/admissions/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ausoc/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/au_socFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausoc/?hl=en