Midori & Friends

These end-of-year celebrations are the kind of moments that our students will never forget. 🎵

The choral students at PS 101Q wrapped up their semester with a pizza party and a special surprise: brand new ukuleles, generously gifted through D'Addario Foundation and funding from the Mitsui USA Foundation. 💙

Teaching artist Ben Shanblatt kicked things off with an introductory workshop covering simple strumming patterns and chords. What a special way to end the year!

We’re so excited to share that the Midori & Friends Young Professionals Board Instagram account is launching! This will be a space for the YPB members to share in their own voices—from upcoming events, behind-the-scenes moments to highlights and more.

Interested in potentially joining our YPB? Want to know about their mission and what they do? Or just want to stay connected and support the community? Make sure to follow today!

What a month! 🎵 Our students have been putting on wonderful performances at our Midori Matinees, sharing their hard work with family and friends as the school year comes to an end. We're so proud of our young musicians 🎻

Now is your chance to support music education and see the acclaimed pianist, singer, and composer Harry Connick Jr. live at Carnegie Hall!

Donate $50 or more by 8 PM on Thursday, 5/21 to be entered into a raffle for a chance to win 2 tickets (valued at $650). 🎷 Your donation will directly support jazz education in public schools! 🎶

To enter: visit www.midoriandfriends.org/support-us and donate $50 or more to be automatically entered into the raffle. Winners will be announced Thursday at 9PM!

What happens when our Young Professionals Board and NEXTGen students meet? A truly inspiring conversation ✨

Our NEXTGen x YPB Career Panel took place this Monday where Jeffery King, Ellis Kim, Maria Ichizawa, and teaching artist Ester Wiesnerova shared thoughtful advice and personal experiences with our teens as they begin exploring paths of their own.

Make sure to follow our YPB account for their own content coming soon!

A beautiful evening celebrating AAPI Heritage Month ✨

On May 5, Midori & Friends brought together artists and traditions from Korea, Vietnam, China, Japan, and Taiwan, featuring performances by DoYeon Kim on the gayageum, the Columbia University Chinese Orchestra led by Yini Jin, Yang Jin and Joyce Yan on the p**a and ruan, and ARKAI. Thank you to all the amazing performers who made this evening possible.

Check out our photos from the event to see the beautiful traditional instruments!