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Feel the Music! Sandy Relief

December 4, 2012

Feel the Music! launches arts program for communities impacted by Hurricane Sandy: What a devastating fall we have been through together. The ongoing aftermath of Hurricane Sandy is heart-wrenching, as is the knowledge that it will continue to be felt by so many in the weeks and months ahead. Here at Feel the Music! we are quickly developing a program to bring music, art and creative self-expression directly into the communities most impacted by the storm. With FtM Sandy Relief…

Feel the Music! Songwriting for Seniors – Fall 2012

September 28, 2012

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Musical Arts, Seniors

Announcing our Feel the Music! “Songwriting for Seniors” workshops this fall! We are delighted to kick off October bringing Singing and Songwriting to members of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, at St. Peterâ€™s Church. Starting October 5, 2012, Feel the Music! will bring weekly songwriting workshops to seniors at Lenox Hill with renowned songwriting instructors Ina May Wool and Thomas Boyd. This free songwriting workshop series runs for 10 Fridays, culminating in a public concert. Save the date now – December…

Exposed on the Cliffs of the Heart…

September 11, 2012

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9/11

All of us at Feel the Music! would like to take a moment to remember and honor the lives tragically lost 11 years ago; to send our love to the many they left behind; and to express our gratitude to those who courageously worked in the rescue and recovery efforts. On this anniversary we are also reminded that the past 11 years have turned children into adults, strangers into friends, and individuals into strong communities. We would like to share…

Feel the Music! at VISIONS

July 12, 2012

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Concert, Musical Arts, Seniors

Feel the Music! launched a new program this spring at VISIONS! Renowned percussionists Bashiri Johnson and Gary Fritz taught weekly percussion workshops for the blind and visually impaired at VISIONS, engaging participants in rhythms and hand techniques. By the end of the workshop each participant could solo on their own drum! The series culminated in a wonderful concert, featuring all participants, on June 27th.Â Congratulations to all our new DRUMMERS! This program is supported, in part, by public funds from…

Feel the Music! Songwriting for Seniors Spring 2012

March 12, 2012

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Concert, Musical Arts, Seniors

We are thrilled to announce our spring 2012 schedule for Songwriting for Seniors at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, at St. Peter’s Church. Starting March 29, 2012, Feel the Music! will bring weekly songwriting workshops to seniors at Lenox Hill with renowned songwriting instructors Ina May Wool and Thomas Boyd. This free songwriting workshop series, will run for 12 Thursdays, culminating in a public concert. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of…

Feel the Music! fundraiser concert w/ Wool & Grant, Valerie Ghent, Amy Soucy – Feb 19, 2012

February 3, 2012

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Concert, Fundraising

Join us for this very special benefit concert with Wool & Grant, Valerie Ghent & Amy Soucy – all proceeds to “Songwriting for Seniors”. Special guest MC John Platt of WFUV. DATE: Sunday, Feb 19, 2012 TIME: 3:00pm-5:30pm LOCATION: Le Cheile, 839 W. 181th St at Cabrini $15 contribution – all proceeds, including a portion of food/drink ordered during the concert, to Feel the Music! Senior Songwriting program About Feel the Music!: http://feelthemusic.org/ About Songwriting for Seniors: http://www.feelthemusic.org/new/feel-the-music-for-seniors RSVP on…

UPDATE: Feel the Music! Press

December 16, 2011

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9/11, News

If you missed the dozens of news stories and radio/TV interviews this past summer which covered our partnered 9/11 Reflections project and 2-day installation in Battery Park’s Gardens of Remembrance, we’ve updated our Press page with links to articles by CBS News, NY1, WFUV, Tribeca Tribune, El Diario, Epoch Times and more!

Feel the Music! 9/11 Reflections project in Public Art Review

December 7, 2011

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9/11, Art, News, Press

We are thrilled to share that our “9/11 Reflections” Public Art Project is featured in the current issue of Public Art Review.

NYC Master Chorale 9/11 Concert to Benefit Feel the Music!

September 8, 2011

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9/11, Concert, Events, Fundraising, News, Uncategorized

On Saturday, September 10, 2011, 3 pm, at Church of St. Paul the Apostle (60th and Columbus), NYC Master Chorale will perform a 9/11 Remembrance Concert with the Empire City Men’s Chorus. NYC Master Chorale will sing Paul Leavitt’s Requiem and donations will be collected for Feel the Music!, a non-profit founded in the aftermath of 9/11 that uses music to bring healing to trauma survivors. Please join us for this very special concert performance. Feel the Music! extends tremendous…

Feel the Music! Founder Valerie Ghent to Speak at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

September 1, 2011

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9/11, Concert, News

Singer-songwriter and Feel the Music! founder/director, Valerie Ghent, has been invited to speak at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music on Sunday, September 11th. The Conservatory is holding a special 9/11 Commemoration Event in honor of the 10th anniversary of September 11th, with an entire day of events, including two concerts, one at noon and the other at 3pm. Ms. Ghent will speak at 12pm, preceding a performance by The Brooklyn Art Song Society. Admission is FREE. Brooklyn Conservatory of Music…

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