OUR NON-PROFIT STANDS FOR: 

LOCAL TEACHING ARTISTS present arts workshops to diverse school populations, scholarship lessons, special needs programming, and pair students with professionals through interactive concerts. 

GLOBAL OUTREACH EFFORTS send teaching volunteers, supplies, medicine, and instruments to underprivileged populations in Ecuador and Guatemala.

YOUR DONATIONS SUPPORT presentations, lessons, scholarships, equipment, and creative musical education! 

MUSICWORKS is endorsed by
AOL 365 / Daily Impact Unit  

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Musicworks Programs:

                               
                               Music for Children with Special Needs                                       
Music is a proven means to providing emotional comfort and relief in ways which can be adapted to meet the needs of individual children. Exposure to various styles of music, sounds, rhythm and song provides a therapeutic environment and allows children to explore different cognitive modalities. MUSICWORKS--duos and trios comprised of a rotating cast of professional performers and teachers--encourages creativity, helps increase a child’s confidence, focus, leadership and learning through playing instruments, singing, and improvisation. Our work includes residencies including:

• Extreme Kids and Crew (a sensory gym dedicated to serving all populations of downtown Brooklyn with affordable programs on a sliding pay scale)
• Manhattan JCC's Camp Kulam (summer workshop including field trips and a significant staff:student ratio)
• 14th Street Y (weekly arts and movement sessions for families across the tri-state area)
• Friendship Circle (fostering mentorships between teenage volunteers and special needs kids)

 

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      GLOBAL ACTION!
Thanks to your donations, MUSICWORKS has made three trips to volunteer with underprivileged students in Ecuador and Guatemala.  Last year, MUSICWORKS:

• taught over 30 private lessons per week
  
• coached 6 ensembles totaling over 100 students
• held a student recording session
• presented a workshop at a native reservation
• visited local nursery, elementary, and secondary schools.   
  
• donated clothing, medicine, instruments, and supplies

"I think Jordan has never been happier in his life than performing in yesterday's concert.  Thank you for giving him that unforgettable experience." 
Linda Carr, parent, NYC

"Your assembly was wonderful! --a girl in my class turned to me at the end and said, "Wasn't that great?!  I hope it's not over...' "Dinah Herrity, teacher, Claremont School

"Your students’ presentation was phenomenal! The fact that students had been talking about it and really took ownership is a great compliment 
 to you all!"                
-Curriculum Developer, Kent Place School    
                                                                      "Musicworks was enthusiastic, extremely professional, and presented a program which artfully incorporated the 'pillars of character' which our school consistently focuses upon.  The performers quickly engaged the students with fantastic music and humor, including over a dozen kids who were involved directly onstage. Several of the classroom teachers later remarked to me how the buzz from the morning’s performance had sparked classroom discussions." 
-Erik Van Gunten, dean, PS 83

Arts Education 
in the Schools and Community

STUDENT + TEACHER CONCERTS
...Musicians, dancers, and poets at Senior Citizen centers, NYC Parks, and kid-friendly NYC performance venues! 

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For more pics and info about ongoing events, visit our blog @ www.MUSICWORKS.tumbLr.com

MUSICWORKS also collaborates with Deportes Pana in Panajachel, Guatemala

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