Church Street School for Music & Art is the only not-for-profit school for the arts in Lower Manhattan serving as a community center supporting a diverse audience with affordable arts programming. The process oriented approach facilitates music education through skill building and development of technique in performance.

The D’Addario Foundation is a unique non-profit grant-making organization providing monetary and product support to high-quality sustainable music instruction programs on the frontline to improve access to music education. We support programs that bring music back into communities and schools and get kids playing as early and as frequently as possible. The D'Addario Foundation believes in the transformative power of music and that mentoring and building communities through music can positively affect social change. .

The GRAMMY Museum's goal is to eliminate the financial burden to access music education and foster the next generation of music's creators and leaders. The funds raised through the Campaign For Music Education double the number of students who have access to the Museums' galleries each year, and would expand our education and community programs which have served more than 477,000 students.

The business of music is tough, and it’s only gotten tougher. Changes in the music industry have left many behind including underground legends, session players and even the big names themselves. When age, illness, or disaster threatens a long career, many have nowhere to turn. These musicians have been saving us with their music our entire lives. These are dignified people who never think to ask for help. Our lifesaving programs turn despair into hope.

For over 20 years, JAZZ HOUSEKiDS has been transforming lives using the power and legacy of jazz through world-class education and performances that create avenues of access, learning, career development and community building. The organization and students have received more than 125 awards and honors for excellence in jazz and jazz education.

At LIHSA, emerging artists get the opportunity to explore and refine their talents in a one-of-a-kind, master apprentice, arts-centered community. Nestled in Syosset, NY, students learn in a safe and supportive environment where they can pursue their artistic passion and discover who they are as individuals and as artists.

Day by day, for 25 years, Midori and Friends inspires passion in their students, sparks their imagination, and empowers them through life-changing musical experiences. From the classroom to the stage, the young students develop into confident individuals who realize that no dream is beyond their reach. Midori has reached over 250,000 young people since starting in 1992.

Music Will (formerly Little Kids Rock) transforms lives by transforming music education. We believe that music education is a right, not a privilege, and it should reflect the cultures of the students it serves. That’s why we run the largest nonprofit music program in the US public school system, having served over 1.2 million students in 600+ communities across America by donating resources to help teach popular American genres such as rock, pop, R&B, Latin, rap and country music in schools.

For over sixty-five years, Newport Festivals have shown that music has the ability to change lives. Newport Festival Foundation's goal is to expand the impact of their festivals by supporting artists and music education programs year-round, across the country.

Partnership with Children’s mission is to strengthen the emotional, social, and cognitive skills of children in New York City so they can succeed in school, society, and life. Partnership with Children envisions a future where every child possesses the cognitive, social, and emotional skills to be their authentic selves, develop self-sufficiency, and build strong, supportive relationships.   

Since 1997, Save The Music – a leading 501c3 nonprofit organization – has worked to address systemic inequities in music education by investing in culturally rich American communities, supporting music teachers and donating musical instruments, equipment and technology to public schools. To date, STM has donated over $75 million worth of instruments, equipment and technology to over 2,800 schools across nearly 300 school districts, impacting the lives of millions of students nationwide.

An innovative training orchestra at Bard College which does outreach and concerts to middle school and high-schools in the NY metro area. In addition, TON supports a number of scholorships to bring in aspiring teachers to integrate into their broader curriculums.

Theatre Within is a non-profit providing the John Lennon Real Love Project a free music workshop for children and adults impacted by cancer. Theatre Within also provides the John Lennon Real Love Project a free songwriting program for public elementary schools. Children write new lyrics to "Real Love" and record a new version accompanied by John Lennon's original piano and vocal track.

Our mission is to inspire, engage and unite children and communities through education, culture, and the arts.

We fulfill our mission primarily through Residencies. Our professional teaching artists “reside” at schools and community centers engaging students in various art making processes. Each year YANY leads more than 200 residencies in 47 schools across New York City. Over 50,000 students engage in innovative arts learning experiences.