Give Music Classes to Students in Harlem
Summary
Opus 118 Harlem School of Music helps 600 underserved students annually by providing low-cost, high-quality after-school instruction in violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano, and voice.
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Project Needs and Beneficiaries
The After-School Music Program at Opus 118 began when public school music programs in East Harlem were cut. About 41% of Opus 118 students are African American, 55% are Hispanic; and 92% participate in the federal free or reduced lunch program. Opus 118 provides a safe, creative environment where youth can develop their artistic and personal skills.
Activities
Students of the After-School Program receive instruction 1-4 hours per week throughout the school year. They also perform at recitals and give free concerts in local neighborhoods, hospitals, shelters, senior centers, and other organizations.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $6,105
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $18,895
Total Funding Goal: $25,000
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
In serious music study, a student learns discipline, patience, persistence, and what it feels like to succeed. Music also provides an alternative to high-risk behaviors. Our students go on to study at prestigious music schools and universities.
Project Message
Opus teaches students dedication and patience...how to achieve goals...how to concentrate and work hard....It gives them success. This is most important for kids coming from lower-income neighborhoods
- Jairus Steed, Opus 118 alumnus
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Robert Gondola
Director of External Relations
103 East 125th St.
7th Floor
New York, NY 10035
United States
212.831.4455
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Project Sponsor
Organization
Opus 118 Harlem School of Music
103 East 125th St 7th floor
New York,
NY
10035
United States
212.831.4455
www.opus118.org
Where this Project is Located
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United States
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Education.
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When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on May 29, 2009
Latest Update from the Field
We're here to stay
By ksanders - External Relations, July 15, 2009 11:01 AM
This has been a standout year for Opus 118. In January our students performed in Washington, DC at the Children's Inaugural Ball as part of President Obama's celebration. It was truly a historic event that our students will never forget. We are looking forward to even more successes in the future. Thanks again for your dedicated support.
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