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
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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.
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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.
LATEST POSTS
“Given music’s ability to unlock students’ potential and prepare them for success, we have an obligation to make the study of music more widely and equitably available.”
At the Harmony Program, we believe that every child should have access to music education, and for the last decade we have worked hard to make that happen. In this article, our Founder and Executive Director, Anne Fitzgibbon shares stories of student lives transformed by music: www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/03/26/can-music-really-change-kids-life-three-amazing-stories-that-s...
#MusicEducationMatters
5 days ago ·
#tbt to Harmony's Carnegie Hall debut with Time for Three in January. Can't wait to reunite with them at our 10th Anniversary Benefit Concert on Wednesday, April 25! For the full artist listing and to purchase your tickets, visit harmonyprogram.org/gala-2018/
2 weeks ago ·
Congratulations to Harmony Program student Victoria Wheby for winning the Grand Prize in our essay contest this year! 😀 To learn more about this year’s contest and read an excerpt from Victoria’s essay, check out our blog: harmonyprogram.org/harmony-program-2018-essay-contest/
#ElSistemaProud #MusicEducationMatters
2 weeks ago ·
RECENT NEWS
Harmony Program 2018 Essay Contest
April 11, 2018
The Harmony Program Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Under-Served Students with Access and Excellence in Music Education
March 27, 2018
Harmony Program Joins Gustavo Dudamel in Mexico City!
March 20, 2018
Harmony Students to Attend Interlochen Arts Camp
March 16, 2018
Junior Board Fundraiser at The Red Lion
February 10, 2018