We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity to amplify the impact of your generosity. A dedicated supporter of PROJECT MUSIC has stepped forward with an extraordinary $50,000 matching grant: our largest matching challenge yet. For every dollar you give, our anonymous donor will match it dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of your contribution. This is a crucial moment to support our mission of providing high-quality music education—donate today and double your impact!

PROJECT MUSIC is proud to partner with the Youth Mental Health Alliance in Stamford, enhancing its commitment to youth well-being. This collaboration will equip its leadership with the training and resources needed to integrate mental health support into its transformative music education programs.

PROJECT MUSIC and Strawberry Hill School honored Afro-Venezuelan heritage with Tambor y Caña, celebrating Black History Month through music and storytelling.

This holiday season, Logan McIntyre, a dedicated Project Music volunteer and talented saxophonist, showcased the power of youth leadership and music education. A student at Darien High School, Logan collaborated with his school’s esteemed music program and the Tri-M Music Honor Society, led by Director Jane Minnis, to raise funds and awareness for Project Music. As Darien’s Tri-M’s student president, Logan decided to use this holiday season as an opportunity to spread holiday joy and benefit Project Music. 

We are thrilled to announce that Daniela Carias, a talented clarinetist and dedicated musician, has been admitted to the prestigious YOLA National Institute! A student at Project Music for over seven years, Daniela will join a select group of young musicians this February in Los Angeles for an immersive residency.

Two of our incredible parent leaders, Nidia Carías and Daffne Cosgrave, have graduated from the UConn People Empowering People (PEP) program! The 10-week course, offered in Spanish, helps parents strengthen leadership skills and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

PROJECT MUSIC brought holiday cheer to Stamford with performances at Edgehill Retirement Center, Stamford Towers, and Building One Community. Each event highlighted the dedicated work of our students, bringing joy to the community through music.

At the heart of Stamford’s thriving arts community, a remarkable collaboration recently unfolded, showcasing the transformative power of community partnerships. A 5’8” ebony Baldwin grand piano, once a cherished centerpiece in the home of Susan DiMattia, found a new purpose through the shared vision and generosity of local organizations.Susan DiMattia, former president of Stamford’s Friends of the Ferguson Library, a former PROJECT MUSIC Board member, and a longtime supporter of the organization, donated the well-loved instrument to PROJECT MUSIC.

On Monday, December 9th, PROJECT MUSIC brought the Joyful Sounds of the Season to life at King School’s Performing Arts Center with an unforgettable Holiday Concert. Featuring captivating performances by our Amadeus String Ensemble, Concert Band, and Project Music Collective, the students thrilled the audience with a festive lineup of holiday music.

We’re thrilled to share that Project Music recently participated in the YOLA National Accelerator program, an invitation-only initiative hosted by the LA Phil from November 7-10. This all-expenses-paid experience brought together leaders from a select group of transformative music programs, including our own Executive Director, Gabrielle Molina, and Program Director, Pedro Falcon, for an immersive gathering dedicated to advancing youth music education.

We are thrilled that our Executive Director, Gabrielle Molina, is facilitating the professional development series for CEO as part of the forums provided by El Sistema USA. This month’s webinar is extra special as she facilitates with Peter Compo, current Board member of Project Music and advisor to El Sistema USA.

We are excited to announce that Garrett Mendez, one of our Co-Founders and Artistic Director, has been nominated for a position on the Board of Directors of El Sistema USA.

On October 22, 2024, Project Music celebrated its 10th Anniversary Gala, Mambo, bringing together supporters and guests for an evening honoring a decade of transformative musical education.