In class and on stage, our teachers inspire the musician in every child.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Music is part of a well-rounded education and should be available to all of the City’s children. By teaching young people to make music, Harmony teachers not only share their talents, but help to close the opportunity gap in underserved communities.
DEVELOPING SKILLS
We prepare teachers to make a lasting impact. Our training workshops focus on strategies and techniques to reach every learner. Ongoing observation and evaluation by experienced educators throughout the year provide our teachers with the support they need to succeed.
BUILDING A NETWORK
Every Harmony Program teacher is part of a network of community-minded professionals who work to engage and inspire young people through music. Our teachers collaborate with other educators and artists to exchange ideas and learn from each other.
Ongoing training, an established curriculum, and a supportive network of fellow educators provide the foundation for our teachers to grow and succeed.
Harmony for teachers
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Lead small classes, coach chamber ensembles, and conduct beginner orchestras.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Achieve improved results in the classroom through observation and formal evaluation.
PEER-TO-PEER COLLABORATION
Learn from colleagues by working in pairs and teams of like-minded musicians and teachers.
GUIDED INSTRUCTION
Design lesson plans and prepare students to perform with the help of an established curriculum.
ONGOING SUPPORT
Participate in training throughout the year to develop teaching methods and strategies.
Meet Our Teachers
Tia Allen
Viola, United Palace of Cultural Arts, Faculty Mentor
Kate Barmotina
Viola, P.S. 124
Cole Belt
Saxophone
Mariel Bildsten
Trombone
Patricia Billings
Clarinet, P.S. 107
Reynard Burns
Bass, Faculty Mentor
Laura Cocks
Faculty Mentor
Eduardo Cordero
Flute, Castle Bridge School
Julia Danitz
Violin, P.S. 124
Alev Gokce Erem
Violin
Oriana Falla
Viola, M.S. 358Q
Kelly Flynn
Violin, Copiague Middle School, Harmony Program Youth Orchestra South
Leanne Friedman
Flute
Adam Gallob
Clarinet
Thomas Giles
Saxophone
Leerone Hakimi
Vioin, Juilliard Morse Fellow
Elad Kabilio
Cello
Angela Kim
Violin, Juilliard Morse Fellow
Krisztina Kiss
Viola
Andrea Kleesattel
Viola, Faculty Mentor
Marija Kovacevic
Violin, P.S. 124
Alia Kuhnert
Trumpet, P.S. 107
Liz Lee
Violin, Faculty Mentor
Isaac Levien
Bass
Yulin Liu
Violin, Piano
Noah Luft-Weissberg
Violin
Karl Lyden
Trombone
Eric Mahl
Conductor, Harmony Program Youth Orchestra North
Lawrence Markiewicz
Conductor, Harmony Program Youth Orchestra South
Liz Mooney
Cello, P.S. 124
Isidora Nojkovic
Cello, United Palace of Cultural Arts
Jacob Nordlinger
Cello, M.S. 358Q
Dena Orkin
Clarinet
Joe Pino
Trumpet
Eric Schultz
Clarinet, P.S. 107
Nicole Schroeder
Flute
Angela Shankar
Clarinet, Faculty Mentor
Zach Sheets
Flute
Jason Silva
Trombone, P.S. 194
Abby Swidler
Violin, P.S. 107
Stacy Szabo
Cello, Copiague Middle School
Grady Tesch
Percussion, P.S. 107
Jennifer Thielacker
Clarinet, Faculty Mentor
Felipe Tristan
Flute
Antonio Truyols
Piano, Urban Assembly School of Emergency Management
Katie von Braun
Violin, M.S. 358Q
Tyler Wes
Clarinet
Nicholas Alexander Wilson
Violin, P.S. 114
Tommy Wu
Bass, Copiague Middle School
Gizem Yucel
Viola, Castle Bridge School
Play Your Part
Our students and teachers make a tremendous commitment to learning music, 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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