Harmony Program 2016 Fall Benefit: An Intimate Evening with Wynton Marsalis
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The Harmony Program provides after-school music education programs in underserved communities across New York City.



OUR STUDENTS

Harmony Program for Students and Families

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 TEACHERS

Harmony Program for Teachers

Training New Teachers

Preparing a new generation of music educators.MORE >

We recruit and train college students and recent graduates to teach with us and strengthen our communities through music.  More ›

OUR PARTNERS

Harmony Program for community partners

Developing Communities

Expanding cultural opportunities in underserved neighborhoods. MORE >

We unite colleges, public schools, community-based organizations, and cultural institutions in creating intensive and high quality after-school music programs.  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.”


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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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“I ALWAYS WANTED TO PLAY MUSIC. IT’S SO AMAZING AND NOW I NEVER WANT TO STOP.”


– Samuel, 4th Grade

After-school Music Education teaching jobs with the Harmony Program

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.

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Wait, whose feet are those? Future music teacher William Zhang didn’t want summer camp to be over. Here he is partnering with Mr. Antonio on the bass. :) ... See MoreSee Less

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Harmony Program congratulates Angelo Chery, Baldwin Cyriaque, and Tamika Merise for completing the O’Connor Method Camp which all three students attended this summer on full scholarship. Classically-trained violist Baldwin Cyriaque (2nd from left), who has been with the Harmony Program family for nearly 10 years, told us that he enjoys learning different styles of music at camp, such as folk, Latin, jazz, rock and ragtime. Also featured in this photo are camp co-directors Mark and Maggie O’Connor. ... See MoreSee Less

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Harmony Program’s Director of Education Beth Guerriero and Program Manager Bethany Wyshak were proud to congratulate HP teacher and trombonist Karl Lyden in the pit at intermission of #PrinceOfBroadway on Monday night! 😊 🎶📯#halprince #HPmeetsHP ... See MoreSee Less

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