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Feel the Music! Supports Ukraine

March 20, 2022
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Our hearts are with Ukraine and the millions of people displaced by the war, as well as to Russians who have fled Russia for fear of persecution, arrest or worse. We support the IARPP Ukrainian Psychotherapist Relief Fund, which provides direct funds to psychotherapists in Ukraine: On March 7, 2022, IARPP launched the IARPP Ukrainian Psychotherapist Relief Fund – https://iarpp.memberclicks.net/IARPPUkraineSupport – for the purpose of helping psychotherapists in Ukraine with the basic living expenses of food, water, housing and medical…

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Remembrances on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

September 6, 2021
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9/11, Featured Post
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Feel the Music! was born as a hopeful response to tragedy and loss, bringing music to children who had lost a parent or family member on 9/11. The initial idea came to singer-songwriter Valerie Ghent as she bicycled up West Street after volunteering at Ground Zero during the 9/11 recovery. “How can we help the children?” Valerie asked. Brainstorming with fellow musicians Arturo O’Farrill, Bashiri Johnson and Bar Scott, psychoanalysts Lew Aron, Steven Knoblach and Spyros Orfanos, and 9/11 family…

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Solidarity & Unity: Feel the Music! Supports Black Lives Matter

June 12, 2020
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We at Feel the Music! call out injustice, systemic racism, sexism, hate, and intolerance. Our mission is to offer health, wellness, resilience, and healing through our music and art programs. We support Black Lives Matter. We affirm our commitment to change, and stand for justice, racial equality, love and greater understanding. Looking for ways to help? Many are asking, what can I do? Here are organizations you can learn about, support, volunteer and donate to. National Museum of African American…

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Indiegogo Campaign Launch!

November 18, 2014
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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our first Indiegogo campaign to support Feel the Music! workshops for children with cancer at Columbia Presbyterian Children’s Oncology Center. Join us by making a donation and spreading the word! Help us lift the hearts and spirits of dozens of children, teens and families through music, song and rhythm. THANK YOU! ps: If you feel moved by our work, please share our campaign link with your friends on Facebook and Twitter: igg.me/p/feel-the-music-for-kids-kicking-cancer

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Janice Pendarvis Leads Inter-Generational Choir for Feel the Music!

April 18, 2014
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Musical Arts, News
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We are delighted to announce our newest teaching artist, Oscar winner Janice Pendarvis, is leading an inter-generational choir for Feel the Music! at Bailey’s Cafe. Youth and seniors meet Fridays from 3pm-5pm for six weeks; culminating in a public performance May 16, 2014. Have a desire to sing? Join our Inter-generational Choir! Janice Pendarvis, Choir Director Marienne Thomas, Assistant Choir Director When: Choir classes are April 4, 11, 25; May 2, 9, 16 Where: Fort Greene Stuyvesant Heights Senior Center…

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Give Back on #GivingTuesday!

December 2, 2013
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Fundraising, News
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Join Feel the Music! on December 3, 2013 On December 3rd, charities, families, businesses, community centers, students, retailers and more are coming together for #GivingTuesday – a national movement to celebrate giving! Share your support!   Donate today! Tell others about your donations on Facebook & Twitter Change your profile picture on Facebook & Instagram to our Feel the Music! logo (download here) & tell your friends why Feel the Music matters to you Take a photo, tag it w/…

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FtM founder Valerie Ghent featured in FEMA Think Tank

September 23, 2013
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We are delighted to announce our founder and Executive Director, singer-songwriter Valerie Ghent, was a panelist in a recent FEMA Think Tank conference call, held on September 25, 2013. Valerie spoke about Feel the Music!, her own experience as a volunteer at the WTC site, and the role of music and the arts during the 9/11 recovery to a national audience. After her presentation, the call was opened up to questions and comments from disaster relief workers and from the…

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In Remembrance, with Love.

September 11, 2013
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9/11
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On this 12th anniversary of 9/11, all of us at Feel the Music! remember and honor those who tragically lost their lives twelve years ago. To all our families, to our extended 9/11 community, we send love and strength. As we remember, we love, we weep, and we find one another. Our journey together over these twelve years has made profound changes in many of our lives. Today, we join you in remembrance. In times of deep sadness and reflection…

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Feel the Music! at FEMA Think Tank – Innovating in Disasters

August 30, 2013
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Feel the Music! Executive Director Valerie Ghent attended an all-day FEMA Think Tank on ‘Innovating in Disasters’ at the White House Eisenhower Executive Building in Washington DC on August 27, 2013. Over 80 innovators from the tech, art, public, non-profit, and private sector communities gathered to think about ways to improve the disaster survivor experience. A second event will be held later this fall to follow up on ideas generated in the think tank. We are honored to share what…

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