Midori & Friends

Our sequential programs invite students to discover music traditions from cultures around the world and express themselves creatively. Each program is tailor made in partnership with school leadership to meet students’ artistic needs at your school.

Midori & Friends integrates New York State standards for music education, as well as the benchmarks and goals of the New York City Department of Education’s Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts.

View the 2023-2024 School & Community Programs Brochure.

Questions? Email Jennifer Dayton, Director of Education for more information.

Instrument Instruction

Play to Learn brings high quality instrumental instruction to students in grades K-12 in historically underserved neighborhoods.

World Music Performances + Workshops

Celebrate! Music expands the musical horizons of students in grades K-12 by introducing them to different cultures and music genres through live performances and classroom workshops.

Teen Leadership

NEXTGen Musician is a two-year paid apprenticeship open to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors attending New York City public or charter high schools who have a passion for music

Journey to Japan

Journey to Japan is an immersive exploration of Japanese artistry and musical traditions.