Midori & Friends provides high-quality, sequential music education programs to students in Grades PreK-12 in over 70 NYC schools and organizations who have little or no access to the arts.

What began in 1992 as a renowned artist’s singular vision to bring great music to NYC students, has become a music education leader embraced by a community of thousands. Midori & Friends has reached over 300,000 young people in our history, and yet the impact of our story lies with each individual young person. 

Education

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Midori & Friends

Larisa Gelman

Luz MacManus

Zubin Mehta

Yefim Bronfman

Rickin Mathew

Regina Carter

Philip Sheegog

Paquito D'rivera

Mark O'connor

Leah Dowdy

Jonathan Miron

Jeffery King

Jacquelyn D'angio

Emanuel Ax

Eliot Fisk

Dawn Upshaw

Audra Mcdonald

Jennifer Dayton

The Arts and Education Team at Midori & Friends develops and implements innovative music education programs tailored to meet the needs of underserved students in NYC. Collaborating with the Artistic Advisory Committee, the team ensures a high-quality curriculum that fosters creativity and artistic expression, while also providing training and support for educators. By prioritizing access to the arts, they strive to inspire and empower young people through transformative musical experiences.

Arts and Education Team

Arts and Education Team

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