Midori and Friends

Play to learn:play to learn provides instrumental and vocal instruction for students in and out of school time. Midori & Friends teaching artists work with students to instill courageous selfexpression, The joy of learning, and a spirit of service through high-quality music education programs. Students showcase their artistic growth in a culminating performance, which amplifies youth voices, their creativity, and The transformative power of The arts to ignite positive social change. Play to learn follows The new york state learning standards for The arts and blueprint for teaching &learning in music: to create, perform,respond, and connect.

Nextgen musician:nextgen musician, a youth leadership and advocacy program, launched in 2022 for new york city public school teens. Scholarships are provided for students to explore career pathways, in music and beyond, through workshops, private lessons, masterclasses, performances, work-study opportunities, and career labs with critical thinkers in diversefields of study and extraordinary artists, including world-renowned virtuoso violinist, Midori! Teens sharpen their advocacy skills through storytelling, public speaking, and persuasive writing. The program culminates with a community presentation of their collaborative arts advocacy campaign featuring The next generation of music leaders.

Celebrate! Music:celebrate! Music program invites young learners to become global citizens in an active exploration of world music. By learning about The richness of cultural traditions, works of art, and musical customs around The globe, in class and through live performances, students cultivate a global perspective that nurtures empathy and understanding. Celebrate! Musicbrings engaging music ensembles from around The world and corresponding workshops into new york city public schools. Students experience live artistperformances and interactive workshops with teaching artists, deepening their understanding of a particular musical tradition.