In Irish mythology, Clíodhna is the goddess of love and beauty—traits also ascribed to one of Music for People (MfP)’s leading ambassadors. For more than a decade, Clíodhna Ní Aodáin—an Irish-born musician living Switzerland—has led …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Bassoonist, Audiophile Jess King
Want to improve your improvisational skills? Then Jess King has some advice for you: “Make sure you’re not the smartest person in the room. If you start telling people how to play their instruments, you’re …
Press Release: Music for People Opens Way for All to Play – March 7-8 in Montreal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2020 Contact: Rob Enslin, rmenslin@syr.edu 315.559.8115 Music for People Opens Way for All to Play: Come See What Community Music-Making Is All About, March 7-8 in Montreal MfP satellite workshops …
Press Release: Music for People, Success Enrichment Group Launch Pilot Program for CNY Homeschoolers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2020 Contact: Rob Enslin, 315.559.8115 rmenslin@syr.edu Music for People, Success Enrichment Group Launch Pilot Program for CNY Homeschoolers Local homeschoolers will learn the art of creative self-expression, thanks to a …
Press Release: Improvisation for All Workshop at Immaculata
Musicians of all ages and abilities who want to expand their creative vocabulary are invited to participate in two days of workshops at Immaculata University, near Philadelphia. Music for People (MfP)—a global leader in the …
Announcing the 2020 Holiday Fundraising Drive
We asked some graduates about Music for People for the Holiday Fundraising Drive and $10K Matching Gift Challenge. See how they responded and find out how any tax deductible donation you make to Music for …
Jeffrey Mehr
Since he was four years old, Jeffrey Mehr, MA, Music Director at Kinections, a graduate of the Musicianship and Leadership Program at Music for People, and creator of LivingMusic™, has played many instruments including piano, …
Video: Come to Adventures in Improvisation
After an opening music improvisation by Mary Knysh, David Rudge and Irene Feher, Mary Knysh and David Rudge invite you to come to a Music for People workshop and experience for yourself the fun, freedom …
Video: Sincerely Expressed Emotion – Joelle Danant
Through an improvised song and with the accompaniment of the New York City Music for People group, Joelle Danant sings about one of her favorites in The Bill of Musical Rights: Sincerely expressed emotion is …
A Drummer’s Drummer: Meet Tim Simmons
Tim Simmons (Graduate 2013) was, as he says, a “drummer’s drummer.” He grew up in Philly, taught himself to play by playing in bands, gigging all through high school. Like many band drummers he didn’t …