The Harmony Program provides after-school music education programs in underserved communities across New York City.
OUR STUDENTS
Enriching Young Lives
Learning life skills through music making. MORE >
We work every day to bring the many benefits of music making into the lives of more New York City school children. More ›
OUR MISSION
At the Harmony Program, music changes lives every day. Through collective music making, children from under-served communities explore new avenues and realize their full potential. Our specially trained teachers guide students from beginner group instruction to orchestral performance, building life skills and community from a shared love of music.
BY THE NUMBERS
400
Students receive up to 400 hours of instruction each year.
90%
Student attendance at daily after-school lessons exceeds 90%.
95%
In annual surveys, 95% of parents rate our programs as “very good” or “excellent.”
98%
98% of teachers rate our training program as “very good” or “excellent.”
Play Your Part
Our students and teachers make a tremendous commitment to music education, but it’s your commitment as a Harmony Program supporter that makes it possible. Donate today and help change lives through music.
BE IN THE KNOW
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Apply To Teach
If you’re passionate about using music to inspire students and families, we want to hear from you. Apply to teach with the Harmony Program and share your talents while developing new skills.
RECENT NEWS
Harmony celebrates the holiday season with Winter Recitals
December 29, 2014
Brooklyn Rock Lottery Benefits the Harmony Program
December 9, 2014
Harmony Program featured in award winning documentary, “Crescendo: the Power of Music”
December 5, 2014
Harmony students attend performances around the city
November 27, 2014
Harmony Program Chosen as Beneficiary of Inaugural Warner Music Prize Gala
November 4, 2014
LATEST POSTS
The Harmony Program is thrilled to announce that we will be honoring the New York Philharmonic at our upcoming spring gala on April 2, 2015. See our website for more information on our featured performances for the evening and how to purchase tickets!
www.harmonyprogram.org/gala2015
3 days ago ·
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” - Albert Einstein
1 week ago ·
Here are a few of our students from PS 129, sharpening their music theory skills with some flashcards!
2 weeks ago ·
“Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them.” - Lady Bird Johnson
A big thank you to all our supportive Harmony families out there. Thanks for making our students who they are, because we think they’re pretty great.
2 weeks ago ·
The Harmony Program thanks the New York Philharmonic, the United Palace of Cultural Arts, the West Point Band, and everyone who helped make this such a memorable day!
3 weeks ago ·
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