The Harmony Project
PROGRAMS
Youth Development Through Music Education and Social Support
Harmony Project provides tuition-free music education and wraparound support to more than 4,000 young people in historically underserved communities across North Orange County and Los Angeles County, at no cost to students or families. Students receive an instrument, weekly music instruction, and opportunities to perform, grow, and build confidence over time. Families can also turn to Harmony Project for social-emotional support and resource connection through our CARE department. Older students receive college access guidance, alumni support, and scholarships that help them prepare for life after high school.
Harmony Project measures student growth through end-of-year surveys, teaching artist evaluations, focus groups with students, families, and teaching artists, and ongoing review of program data. Our Data & Technology department tracks this information and uses it to assess annual impact, strengthen programs, and identify when additional support may be needed for students or families. Attendance, active status, and dismissals are also monitored throughout the year to support program continuity and inform intervention when needed.
Key outcomes used to measure impact include:
• Participation and retention
80% student attendance
80% student retention
• Access to support
80% of students and parents report increased access to emergency resources and vital social support services
• Student growth
80% of students report improved self-confidence and focus
80% of parents report improvements in students’ work habits, grades, behavior, focus, and collaboration
• Musical and social-emotional development
80% of teaching artists report improvements in students’ musical progress and socioemotional development, including conflict resolution, stress management, and self-awareness
• Educational attainment
90% of participating 12th-grade students graduate from high school
90% of graduating seniors are accepted to college
CONTACT
The Harmony Project
2410 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90057
Liz Crozer
Phone: 3234624311