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
Sign up for email updates and stay informed of concerts, events, and opportunities to join us in expanding access to music education.
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
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Join us next Wednesday, October 5th, as we celebrate the launch of Tricia Tunstall and Eric Booth’s new book, "Playing for their Lives: the Global El Sistema Movement for Social Change through Music!" Come buy the book, have it signed by the authors, hear them speak, and listen to performances from Harmony Program students and others from El Sistema-inspired programs!
2 days ago ·
Some #MondayMotivation from George Gershwin, whose birthday is today: “I didn't even start playing the piano until I was about 13 or 14. I guess I must have had a little talent or whatever-you-call-it, but I practiced regularly, and that's what counts.”
4 days ago ·
It's recruitment season at Harmony Program! This is the joy experienced by one of our prospective students as she picked up a flute for the very first time.
This is why we do what we do.
6 days ago ·
Please join the Harmony Program on Wednesday, October 19th, for an intimate evening with the great Wynton Marsalis.
Tickets can be purchased here: harmonyprogram.org/wynton-marsalis/
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
1 week ago ·
Happy International Day of Peace! Here’s some #WednesdayWisdom for today and everyday: “Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife.”
― Kahlil Gibran
1 week ago ·
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