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
Lia 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

“You can feel the students’ energy from day one, and it shifts as they start learning. The excitement goes from ‘Wow, this is a really cool thing,’ to ‘Look what I can do; look what I can learn!” – Angela Shankar, Faculty Mentor

“The Harmony Program does such great work in enriching communities by making truly genuine musical experiences accessible to the students.” – Tommy Wu, Viola and Bass

“Working for the Harmony Program gives me a daily dose of fresh musical energy. The students work incredibly hard and never fail to be delightfully engaging.” – Katie Von Braun, Viola

“Through my wonderful students, I am inspired by the magic of music every day, and continue to appreciate the amount of work it takes to make beautiful music. Where I give, I gain.” – Gizem Yucel, Violin

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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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