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# Music for Humanity

Music Grants to positively impact the world!

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- [Home](https://musicforhumanity.org/) - Save the Date for our 21st Annual Celebration Concert on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at the Mulder Chapel (part of the Warwick Conference Center) in Warwick NY from 3-6PM.Click here for more information Our 21st annual Celebration.“Music for Humanity exists to spread more music. Please help us “pay it forward” to the next generation of
- [21st Annual Celebration Concert](https://musicforhumanity.org/21st-annual-celebration-concert/) - 21st Annual Celebration Concert Join Us for Our 21st Annual Celebration Concert Sunday October 25th at the Mulder Chapel We are having our 21st Annual Celebration Concert on Sunday October 25th at the Mulder Chapel (part of the Warwick Conference Center) in Warwick NY from 3-6PM. The Chapel is truly one of the most magnificent
- [Song Writing Competition Entry Form](https://musicforhumanity.org/song-writing-competition-entry-form/) - Song WritingCompetitionEntry Form Complete the form below to Enter Our Song Writing Competition There is a $25 fee to enter this contest, payable upon completion of this form. First Name Last Name Email Mobile Number Mailing Address City State Zip Code Upload the lyrics of your song. (File types accepted are doc, docx, pdf and
- [VIP Experience](https://musicforhumanity.org/vip-experience/) - Purchase a VIP Experience Ticket If you’ve already purchased your ticket(s) to the Music For Humanity 21st Annual Celebration, you can use this order form to upgrade your ticket to “Meet the artists” including Cheese, fruit and crackers, Mini croissant sandwiches, Hummus and pita chips, Grape Leaves, Falafel, Vodka Meatballs, Penne a la vodka, and Grilled
- [All Scholarship Winners](https://musicforhumanity.org/all-scholarship-winners/) - MFH Scholarship Winners 2026 Winners On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Music for Humanity awarded $26,000 in music scholarships to eleven outstanding artists selected from 51 applicants. This brings our Grand Total to an incredible $233,000 awarded through 89 music scholarships.Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who has donated their time, talent, and financial support over the past two decades to make these scholarships possible.As you’ll
- [Event Sponsor](https://musicforhumanity.org/event-sponsor/) - Sponsorship Details for our 21st Anniversary Celebration Concert on Sunday October 25th from 3-5:30 at the Mulder Chapel at the Warwick Conference Center in Warwick NY We expect 200 people in attendance. Tickets are $30 general admission and $50 for reserved seating. Artists will include two of our Grand Scholarship recipients plus a couple of
- [PlayBill Ads](https://musicforhumanity.org/playbill-ads/) - Playbill Advertising Advertise in the "playbill" for Our 21st Anniversary Celebration Get your message out and support Music For Humanity by advertising in our playbill, which will be printed and distributed to our guests.This will be a 5.5 x 8.5 booklet listing all the performers. It will be a “keepsake” and be with people for
- [Music Supporter](https://musicforhumanity.org/music-supporter/) - Music Supporter Become a Music Supporter — $100 Can’t attend the concert but would still like to support Music for Humanity? For a $100 contribution, we’ll recognize you or your business as a Music Supporter in our 21st Anniversary Playbill.Your support helps us continue providing music scholarships, musical instruments and free performances throughout our community.Deadline to place
- [Scholarship Application](https://musicforhumanity.org/scholarship-application/) - Scholarship applications are accepted from February 15th thru April 30th Only. If the financial awards/scholarships you have received for the current year are greater than your annual tuition, then you are not eligible for an MFH scholarship. By checking this box I certify I am not receiving additional financial awards that would cover the tuition
- [Scholarship Application 2025](https://musicforhumanity.org/scholarship-application-2025/) - Michael Pantaleo Scholarship Music for Humanity 2025 Grand Scholarship ($10,000) in honor of Michael Pantaleo Apply for Scholarship Our brother Michael was born on May 12, 1951. and died January 25, 1981, when he was tragically murdered.He was always drawing and painting when we were young. He started playing clarinet, which we still have, then
- [Scholarships - placeholder](https://musicforhumanity.org/scholarships-placeholder-2026/) - The MFH Scholarships Music for Humanity scholarships are designed to help students with a passion for music who need financial assistance to continue their musical education at an accredited college or university in the United States. Because we are a recognized 501c-3 charity your contribution is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. And
- [Raffle Tickets for Guitar and Ukulele](https://musicforhumanity.org/raffle-tickets-for-guitar-and-ukulele/) - Guitar & Ukulele Raffle 1st Prize, a handmade dreadnought guitar donated by David Schiff 2nd Prize, a Kala Surf Series Ukulele donated by Jakes Main Street music Get Tickets You must be at least 18 years old to buy a raffle ticket. Raffle tickets for a handmade dreadnought guitar donated by DavidSchiff of https://www.nailhausguitars.com. Second prize:
- [Reserved Seating](https://musicforhumanity.org/reserved-seating/) - Choose Your Ticket Reserved Seating $50.00 coupon invalid Discount Applied! Contact Info First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number Address * Town / City * State / County * State / County Postcode / Zip * Quantity Payment Info Credit Card PayPal Credit or debit card * Want to upgrade to the
- [General Admission](https://musicforhumanity.org/general-admission/) - Choose Your Tickets General Admission $30.00 coupon invalid Discount Applied! Contact Info First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number Address * Town / City * State / County * State / County Postcode / Zip * Quantity Payment Info Credit Card PayPal Credit or debit card * Want to upgrade to the
- [Scholarship Application 2026](https://musicforhumanity.org/scholarship-application-2026/) - $26,000 in Music Scholarships in 2026 Music for Humanity 2026 Grand Scholarship of $10,000. Applications are only accepted from February 15th thru April 30th for the following academic year. On July 18th we will award another $26,000 in music scholarships bringing our grand total to $233,000 and 87 music scholarships.We’ll announce the scholarships on Saturday night
- [Teacher Appreciation Award](https://musicforhumanity.org/teacher-appreciation-award/) - Music Teacher Appreciation Award Fifth Annual Music Teacher Appreciation Award - $1000 We need more musicians & we need more music teachers.Music for Humanity is going to support music teachers with an annual award (chosen at random). There’s nothing to buy or do except fill out the form when applications are open and stay on
- [All Scholarship Winners 2025](https://musicforhumanity.org/all-scholarship-winners-2025-2/) - MFH Scholarship Winners 2025 Winners On Saturday July 19, 2025 we awarded another $20,000 in music scholarships bringing our grand total to $207,000 and 78 music scholarships. Thanks to all the people who have donated time, talent & money to make these scholarships possible. “More Music Means a Better World for All of Us”. Our
- [Wei-Ning Ko](https://musicforhumanity.org/wei-ning-ko/) - Wei-Ning Ko Grand Scholarship Winner – $10,000 from Irvine California attending Rice University as a Freshman. Performance Video Essay
- [Raffle Tickets](https://musicforhumanity.org/raffle-tickets/) - Raffle Tickets Now is the Best Time to Get Your raffle Tickets Raffle tickets are now available below. First Prize: $5000, Second Prize: $3000, Third Prize $1000, Fourth Prize: A $225 Gift Certificate to Exposures Gallery in Sugar Loaf NY. You must be 18 or older to buy raffle tickets. Please only buy them inyour name
- [Sing](https://musicforhumanity.org/sing/) - One Day Only Music for Humanity Presents: The Natural Singer Workshop by Voice Coach Claude Stein Sing Like You’ve Always Wanted – Even if You Never Thought You Could Sing with Platinum Award-Winning Master Coach Claude Stein. “The growth in the participants is truly astounding… A profound learning experience…”KATIE AGRESTA, COACH FOR PAUL McCARTNEY, STING,
- [Song Writing Contest](https://musicforhumanity.org/song-writing-contest/) - Song Writing Contest We Are Pleased to Announce the 2026 Song Writing Contest Music connects us and a song with great lyrics can truly open our hearts & touch our souls. If you have an original song, please enter it in the fourth annual Music for Humanity songwriting contest here. This is a songwriting contest
- [Song Writing Contest Over Page](https://musicforhumanity.org/song-writing-contest-over/) - Song Writing Contest Applications are closed for 2025. We'll start another songwriting contest in Spring 2026. Music connects us and a song with great lyrics can truly open our hearts & touch our souls. If you have an original song, please enter it in the third annual Music for Humanity songwriting contest here. This is
- [Scholarship Application Fee Payment](https://musicforhumanity.org/scholarship-application-fee-payment/) - Application Fee Payment Thank you for submitting your scholarship application!The process is NOT complete…Please submit payment below to complete the application process. Once you’ve completed the payment on this secured form, your application will be processed. Sorry, applications are no longer being accepted.
- [What We Do](https://musicforhumanity.org/what-we-do/) - What We Do A Few Words About What We Do & Why We Do It We spread more music throughout the world via mostly free live performances and by supporting young aspiring musicians, who are music majors at an accredited college or university in the United States, with scholarships. We’ve given $207,000 in music scholarships
- [Elly Wininger](https://musicforhumanity.org/elly-wininger/) - Elly Wininger Elly Wininger, Honorarium Award recipient. Click below for more info: Youtube WordPress Elly Wininger is a New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee, acoustic and slide guitarist, and songwriter known for her roots in the Greenwich Village Folk and Blues scene.Wininger was a regular on the Greenwich Village scene back in the day, and played
- [Teacher Appreciation Award Winners](https://musicforhumanity.org/teacher-appreciation-award-winners/) - Music Teacher Appreciation Award Winners 2025 Winner Mike teaches at Sussex Academy, a public charter school in Sussex County, DE, that serves students in grades K-12. He teaches middle and high school music electives, as well as Concert band and Jazz band, and is the faculty sponsor for the school’s Tri-M Music Honor Society. When not
- [MFH Honorarium Awards](https://musicforhumanity.org/mfh-honorarium-awards/) - MFH Honorarium Awards The Honorarium Award is an annual grant to a full-time musician and/or music educator. They must be nominated by a board member and approved by the board. There is no application. Via these awards we support the outstanding contributions to MFH by working musicians and/or music educators. We havegiven nine Honorariums to
- [Board of Directors](https://musicforhumanity.org/board-of-directors/) - Board of Directors Co-Founder Barry Adelman See Full Bio Barry Adelman was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1949. His involvement with music began when he started taking guitar lessons at the age of 12.He stopped however (within 6 months), in favor of playing sports. He became a starting player on the New Utrecht High
- [Raffle Tickets for Mini Guitar and Amp](https://musicforhumanity.org/raffle-tickets-for-mini-guitar-and-amp/) - Guitar & Mandolin Raffle 1st Prize, a Taylor Baby Guitar & Amp $650 Value 2nd Prize, a Rover Mandolin, value $160 You must be at least 18 years old to buy a raffle ticket. Tickets must be bought in your own name. A ticket is $5 plus a handling fee. We will accept online raffle
- [Song Writing Contest Winners](https://musicforhumanity.org/song-writing-contest-winners/) - Song Writing Contest Winners The 2025 winners are presented in the videos below. Press play on each video to listen. Click for Lyrics to see each song's lyrics. We received 122 songs. Many were absolutely outstanding songs that didn’t even receive an honorable mention. This is a very subjective process; different judges would select different
- [Song Writing Contest Winners 2024](https://musicforhumanity.org/song-writing-contest-winners-2024/) - Song Writing Contest Winners The 2024 winners are presented in the videos below. Press play on each video to listen. Click here to see last year’s winners. enter a song in the Songwriting Contest The 1st Place Winner of $1,000 Mike Borok for The Rain Mike Borok will be a guest on John Burton’s award
- [Twenty Year Celebration](https://musicforhumanity.org/twenty-year-celebration/) - Our 20th Anniversary Celebration Photos On Sunday October 19th, 2025 we celebrated our 20th Anniversary. Special thanks to our artists in order of performance: Charles Mokotoff, Ryan Soeyadi, Esther Chae, John Cimino and E’lissa Jones. Thanks to the Mulder Chapel the the amazing venue. Thanks to our sponsors: Key Bank, WALL Radio, and the Community Foundation
- [Contact Us](https://musicforhumanity.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us Contact Info Music For HumanityPO Box 359Chester, NY 10918845-988-6411MFH is a 501-C-3 Corporation.All donations are 100% tax deductible.Music for Humanity does not discriminate in any of its programs or scholarships, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, (including
- [Kurt Henry](https://musicforhumanity.org/kurt-henry/) - Kurt Henry Kurt Henry, Honorarium Award recipient. Click below for more info: Youtube WordPress Testimonial
- [Desmond Mulready](https://musicforhumanity.org/desmond-mulready/) - Desmond Mulready Grand Scholarship Winner – $10,000 Grand Scholarship in Honor of Michael Pantaleo goes to Desmond Mulready from Kingston NY. He is graduating from Kingston High School and will be a freshman at Eastman School of Music. Performance Video Essay
- [Song Writing Contest 2024](https://musicforhumanity.org/song-writing-contest-2024/) - Song Writing Contest Applications are closed for 2024. We'll start another songwriting contest in Spring 2025. To be notified please sign up for our email list here: http://eepurl.com/N5BJDClick here to see last year’s winners. Music connects us and a song with great lyrics can truly open our hearts & touch our souls. If you have
- [Scholarship Application 2024](https://musicforhumanity.org/scholarship-application-2024/) - Scholarship Application Applications are accepted from February 15th thru April 30th for the following academic year. We will give $20,000 in scholarships as follows:Grand Scholarship $10,000Runner-up $5,000Four Honorable Mentions for $1,250 eachTo apply you must be a music major or applying to be a music major at an accredited college or university in the United States. You
- [Merchandise](https://musicforhumanity.org/merchandise/) - Merchandise Coming Soon: Music for Humanity T-Shirts, Sweatshirts & Hats While you wait for our merchandise section to be added, why not get yourself a few raffle tickets. You can have a great chance at winning.You must be 18 years or older to buy a raffle. Each ticket (we print 2500) gives you 4 chances
- [Donate](https://musicforhumanity.org/donate/) - Donate to MFH Your Donations go a long Way Complete this form to make a tax-deductible donation. Your donation will help us spread more music via Music Scholarships, New Instruments for School Districts, the Annual Music Teacher Appreciation Award and an Annual Honorarium Award to a Professional Musician.If you prefer you can send a check
- [Raffle Tickets for Guitar & Ukulele](https://musicforhumanity.org/raffle-tickets-for-guitar-ukulele/) - Guitar & Ukulele Raffle Winner of the 2024 Guitar Raffle is: Nick Telgheder of Westtown, who bought his ticket at Freedom Fest on July 19th Winner of the 2024 Ukulele Raffle is: Bill March who bought his ticket at Tractor Supply in Pine Bush on December 26th. Contest is closed now. Information about the Raffle:
- [Raffle Tickets Over](https://musicforhumanity.org/raffle-tickets-over/) - Raffle Tickets Thanks for your Support Thanks for coming here to buy raffle tickets. Unfortunately, sales for this raffle are now closed. You can still make a tax deductible donation by clicking the Green Donate button, or send a check to Music for Humanity, PO Box 359, Chester, NY 10918. Thanks for your consideration &
- [Song Writing Contest Winners-2023](https://musicforhumanity.org/song-writing-contest-winners-2023/) - Song Writing Contest Winners The 2023 winners are presented in the videos below. Press play on each video to listen. The 1st Place Winner of $1,000 Lucas Rotman, Brooklyn NY; Song: We Honorable mentions Robert Bidney, Fort Myers, Florida; Song: It's All About the Love Brianne Chasanoff, New Fairfield, CT; Song: Look Around Phil Henry,
- [Song Writing Contest Winners 2023](https://musicforhumanity.org/song-writing-contest-winners-2023-old/) - Song Writing Contest Winners Music connects us and a song with great lyrics can truly open our hearts & touch our souls. We recently closed entries to the 2023 songwriting contest. Songs were judged on melody, lyrics, song structure and originality (in content as well as lyrics and melody). We did not consider production, performance
- [Instruments for Schools](https://musicforhumanity.org/instruments-for-schools/) - Instruments for Schools Annual New Instruments for School Districts On June 15th, at Alto Music, Music For Humanity purchased and presented $3000 worth of music instruments (including 4 Casio keyboards/stands/benches & 2 Taylor Baby Mahogany Guitars with Gigbag) to the Beacon School District.Left to right are James Walton: Beacon High School Band Director, Barry Adelman,
- [Thanks for Registering](https://musicforhumanity.org/thanks-for-registering/) - Thanks for registering for this Music For Humanity event. Music for Humanity exists for one reason: to use the emotional and spiritual power of music to improve life on this planet; Our current mission is presenting Music for Humanity Free Performance Nights, offering music scholarships to students at an accredited college/university who are music majors &
- [Testimonials](https://musicforhumanity.org/testimonials/) - Testimonials Esther Chae Simon Buerki Maxfield Panish Shavon Lloyd Ryan Soeyadi Christina Grohowski Matt Mulhare Arthur Wang
- [Esther Chae](https://musicforhumanity.org/esther-chae/) - Esther Chae Grand Scholarship: $10,000 to Esther Chae, Cellist attending the Juilliard School in New York. Listen to Esther here: Youtube Testimonial
- [Song Writer Entry payment](https://musicforhumanity.org/song-writer-entry-payment/) - Entry Fee $25 $25.00 coupon invalid Discount Applied! Contact Info Select a CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo, the Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCote D'IvoireCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland Islands (Malvinas)Faroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and Mcdonald IslandsHoly See
- [Shavon Lloyd](https://musicforhumanity.org/shavon-lloyd/) - Shavon Lloyd Shavon Lloyd, Composer, Conductor, Baritone, Music Educator and Grand Scholarship winner.Click below for more info: WordPress Youtube Testimonial
- [Dave Kearney](https://musicforhumanity.org/dave-kearney/) - Dave Kearney Dave Kearney, Performing Songwriter.Click below for more info: Youtube WordPress
- [Song Writing Contest-2023b](https://musicforhumanity.org/song-writing-contest-2023b/) - Song Writing Contest Music connects us and a song with great lyrics can truly open our hearts & touch our souls. We recently closed entries to the 2023 songwriting contest. We’ll announce the winner, runner-up and honorable mentions at our 158th Free Performance Night on Saturday December 16th at Noble Coffee Roasters in Campbell Hall
- [Song Writing Contest 2023](https://musicforhumanity.org/song-writing-contest-2023/) - Song Writing Contest Music connects us and a song with great lyrics can truly open our hearts & touch our souls. If you have an original song, please enter it in the first annual Music for Humanity songwriting contest here. This is a songwriting contest so production will not be considered. A phone recording is
- [Joseph A Palmarini Donation](https://musicforhumanity.org/joseph-a-palmarini-donation/) - Donate to MFH in Honor of Joseph A. Palmarini Your Donations go a long Way Joseph A. Palmarini of Liberty, NY, a long-time area resident, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at his home. He was 67.The son of the late Joseph Francis and Tina Palmarini (née Poli), he was born on February 27, 1956, in New York City.Joe was
- [Raquel Nisi](https://musicforhumanity.org/raquel-nisi/) - Raquel Nisi Grand Scholarship Winner – $7500 goes to Raquel Nisi, harpist, (pictured above) from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She will be attending Juilliard in New York as a freshman. Youtube testimonial
- [David Crystal Scholarship](https://musicforhumanity.org/david-crystal-scholarship/) - David Crystal Scholarship David Crystal Scholarship David Crystal received 5 degrees: a Bachelors, 3 Masters and a PHD, all from the University of Michigan. He became a professor of psychology at Georgetown University for 20 years. In his early sixties David was diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s.Music has been an important part of David’s life and
- [Scholarship Application Form Success](https://musicforhumanity.org/scholarship-application-form-success/) - Thank You! Your application has been submitted successfully. Final decisions are announced in July.
- [Money Raffle](https://musicforhumanity.org/money-raffle/) - Money Raffle Video & Winners of the 9th Annual Raffle The Winners of the 9th Annual MFH Raffle are William Lomeli of Washingtonville NY ($5000), Kevin Faith of Rock Tavern NY ($3000), Christine Westfall of Glen Spey NY ($1000). 4th Prize, a $225 Gift Certificate to Exposures Gallery went to Jack Miller of Ossining NY.Thanks
- [Raffle Tickets for Guitar](https://musicforhumanity.org/raffle-tickets-guitar/) - Raffle Tickets Get Your Raffle Tickets to Win a Handmade Guitar by David Schiff of Nailhaus Custom Guitars You must be 18 years or older to buy a raffle. Each ticket (we print 2500) gives you 1 chance to win this guitar, which was graciously donated by David Schiff. Once you’ve purchased, we’ll email your
- [Charles Mokotoff](https://musicforhumanity.org/charles-mokotoff/) - Charles Mokotoff Charles Mokotoff is a Honorarium Award recipient.Click below for more info: WordPress Youtube Testimonial
- [Hyojin Ellen Kim](https://musicforhumanity.org/hyojin-ellen-kim/) - Hyojin Ellen Kim Honorable Mention – $1000 to Hyojin Ellen Kim, violinist, originally from Korea. She will be completing her Masters at Juilliard in New York, NY. Youtube
- [Timothy Leonard](https://musicforhumanity.org/timothy-leonard/) - Timothy Leonard Honorable Mention – $1000 goes to Timothy Leonard, bassist, from Warwick NY. He will be attending William Paterson University in Wayne NJ. Youtube
- [Riley Brutvan](https://musicforhumanity.org/riley-brutvan/) - Riley Brutvan MFH Ron Renninger Scholarship – $2500 goes to Riley Brutvan, guitarist, from Gardiner NY. He will be attending the University of Hartford in Hartford, CT. Youtube
- [Simon Buerki](https://musicforhumanity.org/simon-buerki/) - Simon Buerki Runner-up – $4000 goes to Simon Buerki, pianist, originally from St. Gallen, Switzerland. He will be attending Juilliard in New York, NY as a senior. Here’s his website: SimonBuerki.com Youtube
- [Heidi Breyer](https://musicforhumanity.org/heidi-breyer/) - Heidi Breyer Heidi Breyer, Pianist and Honorarium Award recipient. Click below for more info: Youtube Testimonial
- [Thanks](https://musicforhumanity.org/thanks/) - Thanks for donating to Music For Humanity.Music for Humanity exists for one reason: to use the emotional and spiritual power of music to improve life on this planet; Our current mission is presenting Music for Humanity Free Performance Nights, offering music scholarships to students at an accredited college/university who are music majors & need financial assistance,
- [Membership](https://musicforhumanity.org/membership/) - MFH Membership Now is the Best Time to Become a member If you’d like to start a membership by sending a check, please make it out Music for Humanity. Send check to P.O. Box 359, Chester, NY 10918. For your convenience, you may also join with a credit card by choosing a payment plan below:
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- [Rave Tesar](https://musicforhumanity.org/rave-tesar/) - Rave Tesar Rave Tesar is a Honorarium Award recipient.Click below for more info: WordPress Testimonial
- [Ron Renninger Scholarship](https://musicforhumanity.org/ron-renninger-scholarship/) - Ron Renninger Scholarship Ron Renninger Scholarship Ron Renninger was both an outstanding singer-songwriter and guitarist. He passed away in July 2019. Fortunately we can still enjoy his music at the following:Website:http://www.ronrenninger.com/#/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acoustic.eclectic1/We are honored to join with Susan Feldman and Nicolai Renninger-Feldman, Ron’s family, to give the Music for Humanity Ron Renninger Scholarship. Ron truly
- [Maxfield Panish](https://musicforhumanity.org/maxfield-panish/) - Maxfield Panish Maxfield Panish is a Grand Scholarship winner.Click below for more info: WordPress Testimonial
- [Thanks for Donating](https://musicforhumanity.org/thanks-for-donating/) - Thank you! Thanks for donating to Music For Humanity.Music for Humanity exists for one reason: to use the emotional and spiritual power of music to improve life on this planet; Our current mission is presenting Music For Humanity Free Performance Nights and offering music scholarships to help children and young adults who have a passion for
- [Arthur Wang](https://musicforhumanity.org/arthur-wang/) - Arthur Wang Arthur Wang, Pianist – Grand Scholarship WinnerArthur is from Richmond, British Columbia, Canada and will be a senior at Juilliard in New York City Testimonial
- [John Sheehan](https://musicforhumanity.org/john-sheehan/) - John Sheehan John Sheehan – Honorarium Award WinerFor more info: WordPress Testimonial
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- [Home Slider 2](https://musicforhumanity.org/home-slider2/) - Grand Scholarship Winners Click on each image for video performance. Inspired By Passion More music means a better world for all of us because Music builds the invisible roads & bridges that connect our hearts, our souls. We need those connections now, more than ever. Music for Humanity Grand Scholarship Winners In 2021 we gave
- [Tania Mesa](https://musicforhumanity.org/tania-mesa/) - Tania Mesa Tania Mesa. Violinist, Singer, Arranger, Song Writer and Grand Scholarship winner.Click for more information. WordPress Youtube Instagram Facebook Soundcloud
- [Ryan Soeyadi](https://musicforhumanity.org/ryan-soeyadi/) - Ryan Soeyadi Ryan Soeyadi, Pianist and Grand Scholarship winner. Click below for more info: WordPress Youtube Testimonial
- [Matt Mulhare](https://musicforhumanity.org/matt-mulhare/) - Matt Mulhare Matt Mulhare, Singer/Songwriter & the first Ron Renninger Scholarship winner.Click below for more info: WordPress Youtube Testimonial
- [Christina Grohowski](https://musicforhumanity.org/christina-grohowski/) - Christina Grohowski Christina Grohowski, Mezzo-Soprano is a Grand Scholarship Winner. Testimonial
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- [Isabel Dooley](https://musicforhumanity.org/isabel-dooley/) - Isabel Dooley Isabel Dooley, Saxophonist – $1000 Honorable Mention.Isabel is from Florida NY and will be a freshman at Hartwick College in Oneonta NY.
- [Juliet Papadopoulos](https://musicforhumanity.org/juliet-papadopoulos/) - Juliet Papadopoulos Juliet Papadopoulos, Soprano – $1000 Honorable Mention.Juliet is from Napanoch NY and will be a senior at Purchase College in Purchase NY.
- [Ruben Portillo](https://musicforhumanity.org/ruben-portillo/) - Ruben Portillo Ruben Portillo. Guitarist – The 2nd Ron Renninger Scholarship $1500Ruben is originally from Ciudad del Este in Paraguay, but now lives in Baltimore MD. He will be a 1st year graduate student at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore MD.
- [Rachel Schlesinger](https://musicforhumanity.org/rachel-schlesinger/) - Arthur Wang Rachel Schlesinger, Soprano – $4000 Runner-UpRachel is from Roslyn Heights NY and will be a sophomore at Northwestern University in Evanston IL.
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## Events

- [Music Connects Us Series at the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-series/) - This is the first concert of our sixth free concert series at the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society and features Debbie Major. There will be another concert in October and one in November. They will be posted soon. Debbie Major (aka: “DMajor”) is an extraordinary vocal stylist, performer and vocal coach – a native
- [Our 21st Anniversary Celebration](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/our-21st-anniversary-celebration/) - We celebrate our 21st Anniversary at the Mulder Chapel at the Warwick Conference Center with an extraordinary afternoon of music featuring Ryan Soeyadi and Shavon Lloyd, two of our Grand Scholarship recipients who earned their master’s degrees from Juilliard. Ryan and Shavon have also given back to Music for Humanity by volunteering to serve on
- [Music For Humanity's 7th Free Concert at The Common Good Featuring Rob Cannillo](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-for-humanitys-7th-free-concert-at-the-common-good-featuring-rob-cannillo/) - On the second Friday night of each month we present a free concert featuring the finest musicians in the Hudson Valley and beyond. For September our featured artist is Rob Cannillo. Rob Cannillo is a singer/songwriter whose gritty vocal style and distinctive Americana compositions speak from the heart, engaging thousands of listeners across the U.S.
- [191st Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/191st-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers), and sometimes classical, jazz, flamenco, etc. We're into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Bruce T. Carroll and Sarah D. Bruce T Carroll is a master of intellectual lyrics, songs from
- [Music For Humanity's 6th Free Concert at The Common Good Featuring Kyle Hancharick](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-for-humanitys-6th-free-concert-at-the-common-good-featuring-kyle-hancharick/) - On the second Friday night of each month we present a free concert featuring the finest musicians in the Hudson Valley and beyond. For August our featured artist is Kyle Hancharick. Kyle Hancharick is a singer songwriter From Warwick New York. His roots are firmly planted in contemporary folk music. Kyle takes in the world,
- [190th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/190th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers), and sometimes classical, jazz, flamenco, etc. We're into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Lucas Maehara Rotman and Peter Sando. LUCAS MAEHARA ROTMAN is a Brooklyn based singer-songwriter. He is a
- [Music For Humanity's 5th Free Concert at The Common Good Featuring Lydia Adams Davis](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-for-humanitys-5th-free-concert-at-the-common-good-featuring-lydia-adams-davis/) - On the second Friday night of each month we present a free concert featuring the finest musicians in the Hudson Valley and beyond. For July, Lydia Adams Davis is our featured artist. Lydia grew up in New England and the Hudson Valley, where she was active with Pete Seeger and the Hudson River Sloop Singers.
- [188th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/188th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). We're into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Jim Pospisil and David Schiff. Sue Horowitz was scheduled, but is "under the weather." We wish her a speedy recovery. Jim Pospisil is
- [189th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night Plus the Scholarship Announcements](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/189th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers), and sometimes classical, jazz, flamenco, etc. We're into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Charles Mokotoff, Maggie Seligman, and Rick Norman (pictured above left to right). CHARLES MOKOTOFF holds Bachelors and
- [Hudson River Music Festival](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/hudson-river-music-festival/) - Come enjoy a full day 11-12 hours of outstanding music at a beautiful park. The lineup is excellent. Here are the details: https://www.hudsonrivermusicfestival.com Music for Humanity is honored to be a part of the event. Look for the MFH tent and stop by to support the future of humanity by supporting music education.
- [The Natural Singer Workshop by Voice Coach Claude Stein](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/the-natural-singer-workshop-5/) - Whether you sing in the shower or are a professional, Claude creates an environment where everyone feels comfortable to explore the limits of their voice. You'll hear yourself and everyone else improve on the spot thanks to Claude's experience and expertise. He has coached over 30,000 students during a 40 year career including many professionals.
- [Music For Humanity's 4th Free Concert at The Common Good Featuring Sharon Klein](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/4th-free-concert-at-the-common-good/) - Sharon Klein, a veteran of the Greenwich Village music scene of the 80s and 90s and a regular performer on the contemporary folk and Americana music scene in the Hudson Valley, and at the Neve Shalom music festival in Israel. Sharon is an also a singer and accomplished finger style guitar player. She wrote her
- [Dylan Festival at The Warwick Valley Winery](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/dylan-festival-at-the-warwick-valley-winery/) - MusicForHumanity.org will be setting up, at the 30th Annual Dylan Festival at the Warwick Valley Winery, over the Memorial Day Weekend. Please stop by. Pick up your tickets for the event in advance to save $5 per day and $30 for a 3 Day pass. Live music from great artists, for five hours (from 12-5) each
- [Music for Humanity and HVGives](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-for-humanity-and-hvgives/) - Last year HVGives raised more than $1,000,000 for charities in the Hudson Valley. Music for Humanity has secured a $5,000 matching grant from a music lover. All donations to MFH from $10 to $1,000 will be doubled until the $5,000 is used. There are also other matching grants from other organizations which you can use
- [Music for Humanity at The Morton Memorial Library in Rhinecliff, NY](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-for-humanity-at-the-morton-memorial-library-in-rhinecliff-ny/) - Co-Founder Barry Adelman will share some of his original songs; some that led to the formation of Music for Humanity. He'll be accompanied by Kurt Henry. Also on the "Richard's Rhinecliff Acoustic Show" are Fisher & Kean, and Tina Pierce. This will be an excellent evening of music. Please join us for free. Donations are
- [Free Second Friday Concert Series at The Common Good in Ellenville NY](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/free-second-friday-concert-series-at-the-common-good-in-ellenville-ny/) - On the second Friday of each month we invite you to join us for a free concert. Our featured artist for May is Don Lowe. Don has been featured in venues of all types across the eastern corridor (NY/CT/NJ/Mass) and has opened for national acts such as Tom Rush, The Little River Band, Livingston Taylor,
- [187th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/187th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). We're into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Henry Ferland and Jerry Mitnick. Henry is the Winner of the 2025 International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Championship. He plays melody, rhythm,
- [186th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/186th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). We're into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Bruce T Carroll and Pat Lamanna. “Bruce T Carroll is a master of intelligent lyrics, songs from the heart, political observation and wit.
- [Our Second Free Concert Series at The Common Good in Ellenville NY](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/our-second-free-concert-series-at-the-common-good-in-ellenville-ny/) - On the second Friday of each month we invite you to join us for a free concert. Our featured artist for this one is Jim Pospisil. Jim is a singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist, whose songs seamlessly bring together musical arrangements with compelling lyrics that can be humorous or tragic, sensitive or cutting, all drawn from
- [Music Connects Us Spring 2026](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-spring-2026-3/) - This is the third and last of the Spring 2026 Music Connects Us concert series and features Jim Pospisil. Jim Pospisil is a singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist, whose songs seamlessly bring together musical arrangements with compelling lyrics that can be humorous or tragic, sensitive or cutting, all drawn from a well of personal experience. His
- [Music Connects Us Spring 2026](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-spring-2026-2/) - This is the second of three free concerts and features Kyle Hancharick. Kyle Hancharick is a singer songwriter From Warwick New York. His roots are firmly planted in contemporary folk music. Kyle takes in the world, processes it, and turns it into song with his own special touch. We know Kyle since he's eight years
- [Music Connects Us Spring 2026](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-spring-2026/) - This is the first of three free concerts and features Don Lowe. Don has been featured in venues of all types across the eastern corridor (NY/CT/NJ/Mass) and has opened for national acts such as Tom Rush, The Little River Band, Livingston Taylor, Steve Forbert, Kenny White, Toby Walker, Tim Grimm, Danielle Miraglia, David Jacobs-Strain, Johnny
- [New Free Concert Series at The Common Good in Ellenville NY](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/new-free-concert-series-at-the-common-good-in-ellenville-ny/) - Beginning on Friday March 13th Music for Humanity will present a Free concert on the Second Friday of the month at The Common Good in Ellenville, featuring the finest musicians in the Hudson Valley & beyond. This first one will feature Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert. Kurt, a great singer/songwriter/guitarist has accompanied acclaimed artists Rick
- [The Natural Singer Workshop](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/the-natural-singer-workshop-4/) - Sing Like You’ve Always Wanted – Even if You Never Thought You Could Sing! With Platinum Award-Winning Coach Claude Stein. Faculty, Omega, Kripalu, Juilliard, ClaudeStein.com. "The growth in the participants is truly astounding...A profound learning experience..." Katie Agresta, Voice Coach for Paul McCartney, Sting, Cindi Lauper “Everyone, beginners to professionals, experiences a breakthrough in Claude’s
- [185th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/185th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). We're into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Laurie Siegel & Patrick Stanfield Jones, and Lydia Adams Davis. Patrick and Laurie are musicians and composers who cover many different styles ranging
- [184th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/184th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). We're into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Kyle Hancharick and Jay Strauss. Find out more about Kyle: https://kylehancharick.com/index.html and Jay: https://linktr.ee/jaystrauss Kyle Hancharick is a singer-songwriter who listens to the noise
- [Bringing it Home](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/bringing-it-home/) - Join us for an outstanding evening of music presented by John Doelman and The Guthrie Center to support MusicForHumanity.org and The Quentico Foundation. Limited seating. Click here to reserve your seats today. Artists: Sue Horowitz https://www.suehorowitz.com/ Carol Crittenden https://carolcrittenden.com/ Kala Farnham https://www.kalafarnham.com/ George Cipperly https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC83hPnbwvg1FUZZ88KA5JBQ
- [183rd Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/183rd-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). We're into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Justus and The Mission Street Music Club. Justus is a Unique Singer & Sax Duo. Covering 60’s, 70’s & 80’s Hits Find out
- [World Premiere of the 20th Anniversary Celebration](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/world-premiere-of-the-20th-anniversary-celebration/) - We recently celebrated our 20th Anniversary at the magnificent Mulder Chapel in Warwick NY. One man, videographer Philip Miller, with four cameras made a beautiful video of five brilliant artists. This is a free event. The video features performances by two of our Grand Scholarship recipients: Ryan Soeyadi, Masters in Piano Performance from Juilliard and
- [The Natural Singer Workshop](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/the-natural-singer-workshop-3/) - Sing Like You’ve Always Wanted – Even if You Never Thought You Could Sing! With Platinum Award-Winning Coach Claude Stein. Faculty, Omega, Kripalu, Juilliard, ClaudeStein.com. "The growth in the participants is truly astounding...A profound learning experience..." Katie Agresta, Voice Coach for Paul McCartney, Sting, Cindi Lauper “Everyone, beginners to professionals, experiences a breakthrough in Claude’s
- [182nd Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/182nd-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). We're into our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Kurt Henry, Lisa Markley and Stuart Kabak. They were the judges for our 2024 Songwriting Contest. Kurt Henry, https://www.kurthenry.com/, an Educator of Excellence
- [Music Connects Us Fall 2025](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-fall-2025/) - This is the first of our second Free fall concert series at the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society at 366 Main St, Goshen, NY 10924. It features the incredible Chris Raabe. https://chrisraabeband.com. This is a free event, but please register here: https://goshenpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14520602 If you can't attend, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1.
- [Music Connects Us Fall 2025](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-fall-2025-2/) - This is the second of our second Free fall concert series at the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society at 366 Main St, Goshen, NY 10924. It features the incredible Judith Tulloch. https://www.judithtulloch.com. Pop, soft rock, & world music. With vocals, guitar, flute, & bass. Judith and her band have warmed up the stage as
- [Music Connects Us Fall 2025](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-fall-2025-3/) - This is the third of our second Free fall concert series at the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society at 366 Main St, Goshen, NY 10924. It features the wonderful Marji Zintz. https://www.marjizintz.com. Marji Zintz is a captivating vocalist, guitarist, and interpreter of song whose performances blend the intimacy of folk, the sophistication of jazz,
- [The Subaru Share the Love Event to Benefit Music For Humanity](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/the-subaru-share-the-love-event-to-benefit-music-for-humanity/) - Music for Humanity is truly honored to have been selected by https://www.johnstonssubaru.com in Middletown NY as the "Hometown Charity" for the Annual Subaru "Share the Love" Event, which is one of the most successful and long-running charitable campaigns in the U.S. auto industry. As of 2025, Subaru reports donating over $300 million through the Share the
- [181st Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/181st-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). This event begins our 16th year. Our featured performers this month are Carol Crittenden and Chris Miele. Carol has been known to "light up the stage" with her sweet soaring vocals and thoughtful, melodic
- [180th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/180th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). This event completes our 15th year. Our featured performers this month are Tom Heany and Lisa Bigwood. Tom is a songwriter and guitarist from the Hudson River Valley in New York. His musical touchstones
- [Our 20th Year Celebration](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/our-20th-year-celebration/) - Join us, in person or virtually, for our 20th Anniversary Celebration at the magnificent Mulder Chapel. It features three of our Grand Scholarship recipients, Ryan Soeyadi, pianist and Esther Chae, cellist, Shavon Lloyd, Baritone, plus three consummate professionals: Charles Mokotoff, classical guitarist, E'lissa Jones, violinist, singer/songwriter, and John Cimino, baritone. This will be music on
- [My 2nd Gig](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/my-2nd-gig/) - If you can't make the event please subscribe to the Music for Humanity YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musicforhumanity-1 and we'll post the video the following week. After playing open mics throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond for decades, I had my first real gig on Sunday, February 9th at The Common Good in Ellenville. It was close to
- [179th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/179th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for almost 15 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are Larry Stevens and Neil Bostock. Larry leads audiences down a musical path with his original music. He has shared stages with 30+ national acts
- [178th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/178th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for almost 15 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are Ed Seifert & Friends, Loretta Hagen, and Tony Christopher & Friends. Find out more about Ed here: https://www.facebook.com/ed.seifert.39 Find out more about Loretta here: https://lorettahagen.com/ And
- [177th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/177th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for almost 15 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are E'lissa Jones and Mark McGrath. E'lissa is a full time music teacher in Warwick NY, an outstanding singer/songwriter, arguably the most dynamic performer in
- [176th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/176th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for over 14 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are The Four Horseman. The Four Horsemen Songwriters are David Ray, Mike Latini Dave Goldenberg and George Mallas. All four are accomplished Singer/Songwriters in their
- [The Natural Singer Workshop](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/the-natural-singer-workshop-2/) - Sing Like You’ve Always Wanted – Even if You Never Thought You Could Sing! With Platinum Award-Winning Coach Claude Stein. Faculty, Omega, Kripalu, Juilliard, ClaudeStein.com. "The growth in the participants is truly astounding...A profound learning experience..." Katie Agresta, Voice Coach for Paul McCartney, Sting, Cindi Lauper “Everyone, beginners to professionals, experiences a breakthrough in Claude’s
- [175th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/175th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for over 14 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are Joseph McKay and New Middle Class. Joseph, https://www.sonicbids.com/band/joemckay2/, is a singer/songwriter of traditional folk songs. New Middle Class, https://newmiddleclass.com/, write adventurously original acoustic pop with great
- [Music Connects Us Series Featuring Peter Sando](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-series-featuring-peter-sando/) - This is the third of the three concert series "Music Connects Us." It features another outstanding singer/songwriter, Peter Sando https://www.petersando.com/ from Ringwood NJ. Peter has been writing and singing since the late 60s and has an incredible collection of original songs. He also has a great voice. It will be another outstanding afternoon of music. Register for
- [Music Connects Us Series Featuring Neil Okeson](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-series-featuring-neil-okeson/) - This is the second of the three concert series "Music Connects Us." It features another outstanding singer/songwriter Neil Okeson from the Hudson Valley. https://neilokeson.bandcamp.com/album/beautiful-world Neil has some of the most unique and beautiful original songs. It will be another outstanding afternoon of music. Register for this event at: https://goshenpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/13450548 This is a Free event thanks to
- [Music Connects Us Series Featuring Ed Seifert & Friends](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-series-featuring-ed-seifert-friends/) - This is the first concert of three for the Spring 2025 "Music Connects Us." It features Ed Seifert & Friends. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100045658311706 Ed is a prolific and outstanding singer/songwriter from New Jersey. Along with his friends he'll do originals and covers with great harmonies. Guaranteed to be an outstanding afternoon of music. Register to attend at: https://goshenpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/13450538
- [174th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/174th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for over 14 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are Jo Jo Russell http://jojorussell.com/ and Ben Shaw benjaminshawmusic.com Jo Jo is one man, one guitar, one good time. Ben is a Rhode Island based Americana/Folk singer and
- [172nd Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/172nd-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for over 14 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are Larry Stevens and Andy Shapiro. The Larry Stevens Experience "AMERIROCK" Pop/Rock w/ a Twist of Country has opened for over 35 National Acts! https://www.larrystevensband.com/ Andy Shapiro's
- [173rd Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/173rd-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for over 14 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are The Porch Brothers and Sharon Klein. The Porch Brothers are two guys with guitars, mandolins, gently weathered voices, and a collection of good songs
- [My First Gig and Probably Last](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/my-first-gig-and-probably-last/) - I decided it was time, before my journey is over, to give at least one solo concert. Over 90 minutes or so, I'll weave some famous songs from the 60's and 70's into a tapestry with some of my originals. There will be songs you'll recognize immediately and some unknown ones, but you'll be able
- [171st Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/171st-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for over 14 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are Michelle Palmer and Chris Reali. Michelle says, "The music I create is truly just an extension of who I am and what I think
- [170th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/170th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for over 14 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are Bruce T. Carroll https://brucetcarroll.com/ and Neil Okeson https://neilokeson.bandcamp.com Bruce is a singer-songwriter who uses irony and imagery as tools in trade, like shoeing a horse. Neil Okeson
- [169th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/169th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, this one begins our 15th year, we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are Arielle Silver, Little Sparrow, and David & Jacob Bernz. In the sun-soaked heart of California, Arielle Silver emerges as a masterful storyteller,
- [The Natural Singer Workshop](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/the-natural-singer-workshop/) - Sing Like You’ve Always Wanted – Even if You Never Thought You Could Sing with Platinum Award-Winning Master Coach Claude Stein. Faculty, Omega, Kripalu, Esalen. ClaudeStein.com “The growth in the participants is truly astounding… A profound learning experience…” KATIE AGRESTA, COACH FOR PAUL McCARTNEY, STING, CYNDI LAUPER “Everyone, beginners to professionals, experiences a breakthrough in Claude’s workshop.”
- [Music Connects Us with Elissa Jones](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-with-elissa-jones/) - This is the first of our free fall concert series "Music Connects Us" at the Goshen Public Library & Historical Society and features Elissa Jones. Elissa is a full time music teacher in Warwick, but is arguably the most dynamic performer in Orange County. This is a free event, but registration is required. Please register
- [167th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/167th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for almost 14 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are pictured above left to right Kyle Hancharick and Don & Maureen Black. Kyle combines crisp acoustic guitar, soaring tenor vocals, and skilled songwriting to
- [166th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/166th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month (we're into our 14th year) we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are pictured above left to Jim Pospisil, Lucas Maehara Rotman and Sundad. Plus we have a special guest appearance by Charles Mokotoff. We'll start
- [Music Connects Us with Violet Willows](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-with-violet-willows/) - This is the third and last of our free fall concert series "Music Connects Us" at the Goshen Public Library & Historical Society and features Violet Willows https://violetwillows.com/. Both members of the group, Brianne Chasanoff & Mary Gardner have their Masters of Music and are full time music teachers in Connecticut. They create incredible originals with
- [Music Connects Us with Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-with-kurt-henry-and-cheryl-lambert/) - This is the second of our free fall concert series "Music Connects Us" at the Goshen Public Library & Historical Society and features Kurt Henry and Cheryl Lambert, a truly outstanding duo. http://kurthenry.com/ They have been playing throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, including New York City for decades. Please join us for what will be a
- [Charles Mokotoff - Classical Guitarist](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/charles-mokotoff-classical-guitarist-2/) - Charles Mokotoff has been playing & mastering the classical guitar for over 50 years. In this concert he will play some of the greatest music ever written or transcribed for the guitar. Check your schedule and reserve your seats today... only room for about 100 people. At checkout you'll have an option to make an
- [165th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night & Scholarship Announcement](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/165th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month (we're into our 14th year) we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are E'lissa Jones, Kurt Henry & Cheryl Lambert, and Julie Grower. It will be an outstanding evening of music. We will also announce the
- [164th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/164th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month (we're into our 14th year) we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are Christian Aja who plays fingerstyle acoustic guitar, an instrumental style that aims to create the illusion of more than one person playing at
- [163rd Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/163rd-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month (we're into our 14th year) we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are Debbie Major and Arlon Bennett. They are both professionals and we are honored to have them join us. It will be an outstanding
- [162nd Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/162nd-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month (we're into our 14th year) we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are George Mallas, Jon Stein and special guest Arielle Silver. George has been a student of the piano since age 6; the instrument is
- [Music Connects Us - Featuring Loretta Hagen](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-featuring-loretta-hagen/) - This is the first of a 3 part series "Music Connects Us" featuring the incomparable Loretta Hagen an outstanding singer/songwriter. Thanks to the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society for hosting this series. "Sound Wizardry" by Jim Elwell. The series continues on Sunday, April 14th featuring Elly Wininger & Dave Kearney and once again on
- [161st Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/161st-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month (we're into our 14th year) we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are Claude Stein and JustUs. In a rare appearance, renowned voice coach Claude Stein will be performing an evening of his original songs. JustUs
- [Music Connects Us - Featuring John Sheehan](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-featuring-john-sheehan/) - This is the 3rd of a 3 part series "Music Connects Us" featuring John Sheehan, a truly great guitarist and singer/songwriter. Thanks to the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society for hosting this series. Hopefully we'll receive additional funding and continue the series in the fall. Thanks to our previous artists: Loretta Hagen and Elly
- [Music Connects Us - Featuring Small Engine with Elly Wininger & Dave Kearney](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-connects-us-featuring-small-engine/) - This is the second of a 3 part series "Music Connects Us" featuring Small Engine with Elly Wininger & Dave Kearney, both outstanding songwriters. Elly is also a member of the NY Blues Hall of Fame. Thanks to the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society for hosting this series. The last concert of the series
- [160th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/160th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month (we're into our 14th year) we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are John Irizarry, Chris Raabe and Charlie Thurman, all outstanding singer/songwriters. We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive closer to 6:30 for
- [159th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/159th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each (we're into our 14th year) we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are Stuart Kabak and Peter Sando. Special thanks to Stuart for filling in, on very short notice, for John Sheehan who is sick. Both Peter &
- [158th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/158th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month (we're into our 14th year) we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are Elly Wininger and Dave Kearney, both outstanding singer/songwriters. Elly has also been inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame. Both Elly
- [Music For Humanity Presents Music Connects Us Featuring the Slam Allen Band and Reggie Harris](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-for-humanity-presents-music-connects-us-featuring-the-slam-allen-band-and-reggie-harris/) - City Winery Hudson Valley and Music for Humanity Present "Music Connects Us" featuring The Slam Allen Band and Reggie Harris live in concert on Sunday December 3rd at 2PM The internationally renowned Slam Allen is a messenger of love. This dynamic entertainer uses the genres of Blues, Soul, R&B, and a touch of Rock and Roll
- [157th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/157th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each (this one begins our 14th year) we invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our featured performers this month are Don Lowe and Montgomery Delaney, both outstanding singer/songwriters. It will be an outstanding evening of music. If you love listening to great music
- [Starry Starry Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/starry-starry-night/) - SUPPORTING WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON Every October, we celebrate the anniversary of Walkway Over the Hudson's grand opening and the millions of connections made high atop the Hudson River since 2009. Be part of this year's Starry Starry Night - a magical evening showcasing the bounty of the Hudson Valley and highlighting Walkway's profound impact on
- [156th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/156th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month for 13 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional performers to share their music, both covers & originals. Our featured performers for October 21st are Loretta Hagen, Ed Seifert & the Stimulus Package and Tony Christopher. It will be an excellent night of music. We start promptly at 7:30,
- [Maxfield Panish Violinist with Abram Korsunsky on Piano](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/max-panish-violinist-with-abram-korsunsky-on-piano/) - This event will be in the Pavilion, the smaller venue in the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center. Drive around the back of the building to find the entrance to a very unique space. This is a free concert donated by Maxfield Panish, https://www.maxfieldpanish.com/, Music for Humanity's first Grand Scholarship Recipient & now member of the scholarship
- [155th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/155th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - Each month on the 3rd Saturday (for over 12 years) we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both covers & originals). If you like to listen to great music in a small intimate setting (40-60 people) you'll love this event. It is a free event. We ask for donations, but if you
- [Charles Mokotoff Classical Guitar Virtuoso](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/charles-mokotoff-classical-guitar-virtuoso/) - This is not a MFH event, however it features classical guitar virtuoso Charles Mokotoff, who is an MFH Board Member & Chairman of the Scholarship Committe. There are no advance tickets ($20). Box office opens at 4PM. Come early and visit the Frederick Franck sculpture garden. Bring pillows for comfortable seating. Not handicapped accessible. Charles
- [154th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/154th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month for over 12 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional performers to join us & share their music, both originals & covers. For this month our artists are Robert Tellefsen and JustUs. We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive closer to 6:30 for a seat with table.
- [Goshen Great American Weekend](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/goshen-great-american-weekend/) - Music for Humanity will be set up in booth #238 at Goshen's Great American Weekend on Saturday & Sunday, July 1st & 2nd, from 9AM-5PM. Please stop by to pick up raffle tickets to win a $1500 Taylor Guitar. We'll have the guitar with us. You can hear how beautiful it sounds here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3QwrJJCfNI Please subscribe to
- [The Complete Unknowns - Bob Dylan Tribute Band](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/the-complete-unknowns-bob-dylan-tribute-band/) - TICKETS: $58 for the first 10 rows , $44 for all other seats! Bob Dylan is regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture during a career spanning more than 60 years. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s, when songs such as "Blowin' in
- [153rd Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/153rd-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month for over 12 years we've invited 2-3 local/regional outstanding artists to join us and share their music, both originals & covers. For this event we have Kurt Henry & Cheryl Lambert and John Burton. As always it will be a terrific night of music. Plus we will announce
- [152nd Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/152nd-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month for over 12 years we've invited 2-3 local/regional outstanding artists to join us and share their music, both originals & covers. For this event we have "Dylan & Dad" who are a Beatles Tribute Group and "Karen, Kerry & Judy" a flute trio. As always it will be
- [Mayfest- Farmers and Makers Market](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/mayfest-farmers-and-makers-market/) - Walkway Over the Hudson & Hudson Valley Rail Trail. May 20 & 21, 2023 | Saturday & Sunday | 12 - 5 p.m. General Admission: $5 | Walkway Members: FREE | Get tickets Walkway Over the Hudson is pleased to present the fourth annual Mayfest Farmers & Makers Market. Mayfest brings a curated selection
- [Charles Mokotoff, Classical Guitarist](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/charles-mokotoff-classical-guitarist/) - Charles Mokotoff is more than just an outstanding classical guitarist. He is also an outstanding human being and is an MFH Board Member and has been the chairman of the Music for Humanity Scholarship Committee for many years. He will play a program that will include some of the greatest pieces written and/or transcribed for
- [151st Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/151st-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday for over 12 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music, both originals & covers. For May 20th we have two great singer/songwriters: Bernie Drury (on the left) and Darian Rivera. It will be another outstanding evening of music. If you enjoy listening to music is a small
- [150th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/150th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for over 12 years, we've invited 2-3 outstanding local, regional performers to join us and share their music, both originals & covers. For Saturday April 15th our performers are left to right, Michael Angelo Falco, Mike Tomasulo and Peter Bradley. It will be a terrific evening of music.
- [18 TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNER JIMMY STURR AND HIS ORCHESTRA](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/18-time-grammy-award-winner-jimmy-sturr-and-his-orchestra/) - City Winery Hudson Valley presents Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra live in concert on Sunday, April 30th at 2 PM.At the time that rock was reaching its crescendo, and in the era when Country was dazzling the nation, a strange phenomenon was taking place. In essence, this phenomenon was the rising popularity of JIMMY STURR as the
- [149th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/149th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month (for over 12 years) we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to join us and share their music (both originals & covers). For March 18th we have 3 excellent singer/songwriters. Left to right above are Denise Jordan Finley. Jerry Mitnick and Kathy Moran. If you enjoy listening to great
- [Marc Von Em](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/marc-von-em/) - Marc Von Em donates a concert to Music for Humanity. This is a free concert. We'll ask for donations, but if you're financially stressed please join us for free and let the music work its magic... it will. Marc Von Em is a singer, songwriter, musician and composer based in Northeast Pennsylvania. His soulful sound,
- [148th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/148th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month (for over 12 years) we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to join us and share their music (both originals & covers). For February 18th we have 3 excellent singer/songwriters from 3 states. Left to right as pictured above are Randie O'Neill (New Jersey), Frank Critelli (Connecticut) and Neil
- [147th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/147th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - Save the Date: Saturday January 21st for our 147th Free Performance Night at Noble Coffee Roasters in Campbell Hall NY, featuring a truly outstanding lineup featuring Dave Kearney, The Heartstrings Project and D.C. Anderson. This will be a very special show. We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive before 7 for a seat.
- [Reggie Harris Concert](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/reggie-harris-concert/) - Music for Humanity is honored to feature Reggie Harris on Saturday Dec. 10th 7:30PM at Noble Coffee Roasters. Doors will open to the public at 7PM Noble will serve a light dinner menu plus coffees, teas and desserts. Only 50 Tickets available in advance at $25 each. Tickets at the door are $30. You can
- [146th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/146th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for over 12 years, we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional performers to share their music, both originals & covers. Foc December 17th we have Marji Zintz and Bones Krew. It will be an outstanding evening of music. If you enjoy listening to great music in a small intimate setting
- [145th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/1445th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - We begin our 13th year of offering free concerts (once a month) by some of the finest musicians from the Hudson Valley & beyond. Our 145th show features two of the best guitarists this side of the Mississippi: John Sheehan & Larry Amato. This is a free event. We ask for donations, but if you
- [Jerry Ebert Concert](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/jerry-ebert-concert/) - Noble Coffee Roasters Cafe presents: Jerry Ebert...songwriter Special Guest Barry Adelman in a benefit show for MusicForHumanity.org. Location: 3020 Rt 207, Campbell Hall, NY 10916 FREE admission.
- [Home From Here: John Burton Interviews Music for Humanity Co-Founder Barry Adelman](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/home-from-here-john-burton-interviews-music-for-humanity-co-founder-barry-adelman/) - John Burton, on his "Home from Here" podcast interviews MFH Co-Founder Barry Adelman. They'll share some songs and talk about music, the creative process, the mission of Music for Humanity and more. Listen to the recording here: https://www.radiofreerhinecliff.org/home-from-here.html
- [18 Time Grammy Winner Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/1105/) - Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra have over 117 recordings and 18 Grammy Awards which puts them in the Top Ten list for All-Time Grammy Awards. They have performed around the world. The Orchestra has recordings with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Bobby Vinton, Arlo Guthrie, Bela
- [6th Music for Humanity Benefit Acoustic Showcase](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/6th-music-for-humanity-benefit-acoustic-showcase/) - This is our 6th MFH Benefit Acoustic Showcase at the Creative Compound in Honesdale PA. Each month, on the first Friday, we will invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional performers to share their music, both originals & covers. Our performers for November 4th are David Darshan (facebook.com/dadiddarshanfb), Lucas Rotman (lucasmaehararotman.com) and Poison Love (poinsonloveband.com) We spread more
- [144th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/144th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for 12 years, we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both covers & originals). For October 15th, please join us for the music of Sundad and Peter Sando; it's guaranteed to be an outstanding evening of music. This is a free event. We ask for
- [5th Music for Humanity Benefit Acoustic Showcase](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/5th-music-for-humanity-benefit-acoustic-showcase/) - This is our 5th MFH Benefit Acoustic Showcase at the Creative Compound in Honesdale PA. Each month, on the first Friday, we will invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional performers to share their music, both originals & covers. Our performers for October 7th are Robert Tellefsen - www.reverbnation.com/roberttellefsen, bringing the vibes of Richie Havens and Bob Dylan (with whom
- [143rd Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/143rd-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month, for almost 12 years, we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both covers & originals). For September 17th please join us for the music of Jerry Ebert & Rob Cannillo. it's guaranteed to be an outstanding evening of music. This is a free event. We
- [Slam Allen](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/0918/) - Sunday September 18th. Doors at 6:00pm Show at 7:00PM - TICKETS: VIP (up to and including Row M) $20 VIP Balcony $20 Row N to R is $15 Row S to Z $10
- [SONiA Disappear Fear](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/1001/) - Music for Humanity is honored to start a new concert series, featuring professional musicians with a following. Our first is with SONiA disappear fear, a dynamic singer/songwriter. You can only buy tickets online through this website for this performance. Reserve yours today. From a Palestinian Village in Israel to the synagogue in Fredenthal, Germany to
- [3rd Music For Humanity Benefit Acoustic Showcase](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/3rd-music-for-humanity-benefit-acoustic-showcase/) - This is our 3rd MFH Benefit Acoustic Showcase at the Creative Compound in Honesdale PA. Each month, on the first Friday, we will invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional performers to share their music, both originals & covers. Our performers for August 5th are Con Queso, Jay Luke and Brad Schneider. It will be a great night
- [4th Music For Humanity Benefit Acoustic Showcase](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/4th-music-for-humanity-benefit-acoustic-showcase/) - This is our 4th MFH Benefit Acoustic Showcase at the Creative Compound in Honesdale PA. Each month, on the first Friday, we will invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional performers to share their music, both originals & covers. Our performers for September 2nd are Janet Burgan - www.janetburgan.com, Gorilla Bob, and Dave Milner. In her own words, Janet says "singing and playing
- [Guitar Making Workshop by Luthier David Schiff](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/guitar-making-workshop-by-luthier-david-schiff/) - Want to learn how to make a guitar from scratch? Do you want to make just one guitar for yourself? Interested in pursuing luthiery as a hobby? Or are you eyeing a career? There are many paths to becoming a guitar builder and the one you take depends on your existing skills and goals. Luthier
- [142nd Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/142nd-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday for almost 12 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both covers & originals). Our performers for this show are the Judith Tulloch Band, Pat Lamanna and the Porch Brothers. It will be an outstanding show. We start promptly at 7:30 and recommend you arrive before 7
- [141st Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/141st-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday for over 11 years we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional performers to join us and share their music, both originals & covers. For this event we are honored to have the members of the scholarship committee share their "stuff". They are Charles Mokotoff (Chairperson), Kurt Henry and Maxfield Panish (1st Grand Scholarship
- [Music for the Spirit of the People with Heidi Breyer](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/music-for-the-spirit-of-the-people-with-heidi-breyer/) - Heidi Breyer, Music for Humanity's first Honorarium Award Winner, makes her Carnegie Hall performance debut and presents the world premiere of her new choral-orchestral work. 'Amor Aeternus: A Requiem for The Common Man' portrays our changing humanity, mourns the loss of a simple life, and drives home a reminder that beauty is not in exile.
- [Music for Humanity 2nd Benefit Acoustic Showcase](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/benefit-acoustic-showcase-2/) - Music for Humanity is a group of passionate musicians & music lovers who believe that Music can change the world. We believe that "More Music Means a Better World for All of Us". On the 3rd Saturday of each month for over 11 years we’ve invited 2-3 local/regional artists to share their music (both originals
- [Music for Humanity First Benefit Acoustic Showcase](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/benefit-acoustic-showcase/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month for over 11 years we’ve invited 2-3 local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). This time, in addition to our Saturday performance, on Friday, June 3rd we’re having a Benefit Acoustic Showcase with performers Kathy Geary, Rich Faschan and Sue Peters. Guaranteed to be an outstanding evening of
- [140th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/140th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month for over 11 years we’ve invited 2-3 local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). For Saturday June 18th our performers are Dave Kearney, Chris Harrison & Friends and David Schiff. Guaranteed to be an outstanding evening of music. “Sound Wizardry” by Jim Elwell. If you
- [Hudson Valley Gives - Matching Donations](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/hudson-valley-gives-matching-donations/) - Give where you live! May 18, 2022 Celebration of Success Party Toast your nonprofit’s success by joining us at our HV Gives Celebration from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Billy Joe’s Ribworks in Newburgh. In addition to enjoying appetizers courtesy of Billy Joe’s and a cash bar featuring HV Gives Charity Wit, you can root
- [139th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/139th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month for over 11 years we’ve invited 2-3 local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). For Saturday May 21st our performers are Ralph Housman, Maggie Seligman and Ken McNally. Guaranteed to be an outstanding evening of music. “Sound Wizardry” by Jim Elwell. If you love to
- [138th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/138th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month for over 11 years we've invited 2-3 local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). For Saturday April 16th our performers are Loretta Hagen, Ed Seifert & the Stimulus Package, and Tony Christopher. Guaranteed to be an outstanding evening of music. "Sound Wizardry" by Jim Elwell.
- [The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles-A Musical Biography](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/the-extraordinary-journey-of-jason-miles-a-musical-biography/) - Jason Miles, Grammy Winning Artist, with almost 50 years in the music industry has some incredible music & stories to share. He’s worked with Miles Davis, Roberta Flack, Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan, Marcus Miller, David Sanborn & many others. Jason is donating this concert as a fund raiser for Music for Humanity. We only have
- [137th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/137th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday for over 11 years we have invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our performers for March 19th are Marc Von Em, John Irizarry and Lydia Adams Davis. If you love to see live music in a small setting (50-75 people) you'll love this event.
- [136th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/136th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday for over 11 years we have invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our performers for Feb. 19th are Chris Raabe, Dead End Beverly and Thom Joyce. If you love to see live music in a small setting (50-75 people) you'll love this event. Save
- [135th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/135th-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - On the 3rd Saturday of each month (for over 11 years) we've invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional performers to join us and share their music (both originals & covers). For this event our performers are The Steam Drill Meddlers and Chris Harrison & Friends. It's guaranteed to be a great evening of music. "Sound Wizard" Jim
- [134th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/134th-free-concert/) - This is our 134th free concert (once a month); we're into our 12th year. We recommend you arrive by 7PM for a seat. Each month, on the 3rd Saturday we invite 2 or 3 outstanding local/regional performers to join us and share both original tunes and/or covers. Music starts promptly at 7:30. Noble has a
- [133rd Music for Humanity Free Performance Night](https://musicforhumanity.org/event/133rd-music-for-humanity-free-performance-night/) - This show begins our 12th year of free concerts (once a month). This is our 133rd live monthly concert. We recommend you arrive by 7PM for a seat. Each month, on the 3rd Saturday we invite 2 or 3 outstanding local/regional performers to join us and share both original tunes and/or covers. Music starts promptly

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