Scholar. Musician.
Youth Leader.
Class of 2030
Israel Smith is a homeschooled high school student, trombonist, emerging teaching artist, and youth leader building a life at the intersection of music, education, leadership, service, and community.
THE ROAD TO THE ROSE PARADE | PASADENA, CA.
THE ROAD TO THE ROSE PARADE | PASADENA, CA.
Israel is headed to Pasadena!
As a freshman trombonist participating with the Jonesboro High School Marching Majestic Cardinals, Israel is preparing for one of the biggest musical experiences of his young career: traveling to Pasadena, California.
But getting there takes more than rehearsal.
It takes travel, equipment, meals, lodging, fees, and a village willing to invest in a young musician while he is still becoming.
Your support helps Israel continue saying yes to opportunities that develop his musicianship, broaden his world, and move him closer to his long-term goal of becoming a professional musician and teaching artist.
WATCH HIM WORK
Follow Israel’s development as a young musician through performances, marching-band moments, rehearsals, concerts, and milestones.
MORE THAN THE MUSIC
MORE THAN THE MUSIC
Israel’s education extends far beyond a traditional classroom.
As a homeschooled scholar, his high school experience combines academic study with music, leadership, community engagement, entrepreneurship, service, and real-world learning.
His work is becoming an archive of the young man he is growing into.
THE JOURNEY SO FAR
senior beta club
As a freshman member of Global Leadership Academy Senior Beta Club, Israel is developing his leadership through scholarship, service, character, and community involvement.
Global Leadership Academy
Freedom youth organizing school
Israel completed the Freedom Youth Organizing School, expanding his understanding of organizing, leadership, community, and collective responsibility.
The Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
Young Black Fearless AlumniCommunity activism
Israel’s community activism work started at the early age of 3 years old, accompanying his revolutionary parents in protests and rallies for Black lives.
Upcoming Events
WHERE ISRAEL IS HEADED NEXT
Your Vote At the Root
Israel will join fellow Freedom Youth Organizing School alumni to help co-moderate an online discussion with experts on gun violence, education, and other hot topics. This discussion addressing the root causes of pressing issues can move people to exercise their right to democracy
September 19, 2026
12:00PM EST. | On Zoom