Midori & Friends

Midori & Friends Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn & TikTok Midori & Friends makes the music of today and builds the futures of tomorrow.

For 30 years Midori & Friends, founded by violin virtuoso Midori, has invested in over 300,000 students in NYC by providing tuition-free music education programs. We serve local communities by supporting those arts organizations whose purpose is to develop self-confidence, creativity and ambition in our young people. As it ignites positive social change in the rising generations of students and th

eir families, our dynamic music education programs enrich our city and the individual lives that make it great. We believe that by acting to realize the principles of equity, inclusion, and a strong, diverse population, we help to create an environment of goodwill upon which our city depends if its citizens are to flourish.

06/04/2026

Our 2026 NEXTGen cohort has been hard at work preparing for their End-of-Year Concert!
This is their opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned throughout the year and celebrate all of their hard work and growth as leaders and advocates. Take a look at some highlights from this year!

These end-of-year celebrations are the kind of moments that our students will never forget. 🎵The choral students at PS 1...
06/02/2026

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 ...
06/01/2026

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!

05/29/2026

Check out our Matinee performance highlights! 🌟🎤🎻
From singing "If You're Happy and You Know It" to "Golden," our students have been performing a wide variety of music to get our audiences clapping along 😎

What a month! 🎵 Our students have been putting on wonderful performances at our Midori Matinees, sharing their hard work...
05/22/2026

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...
05/20/2026

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!

05/19/2026

🎊What a WONDERFUL wrap-up to the chorus program at PS 48Q!❤️

Our first and second graders—English Language Learners and native speakers alike—came together as one chorus reflecting the rich diversity of the Queens community, led by our teaching artist . This is a quote Saul shared: “Because of programs like this, I was able to find a place of belonging as a kid—and it led me to pursue music.”

Check out their amazing performance of Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop the Feeling!"

What happens when our Young Professionals Board and NEXTGen students meet? A truly inspiring conversation ✨Our NEXTGen x...
05/13/2026

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!

05/11/2026

🎶 200 second graders at PS 160K came together to sing "Fengyang Flower Drum" and parents couldn't help but sing along! 🌷

When 65% of your students are Chinese, you find a song that speaks to them. And that is exactly what our teaching artists Ester Wiesnerova ( ) and Lynne Wilson did for the community at PS 160K. Check out this amazing moment where the students collaborate for the first time on a song in Chinese. ❤️

A beautiful evening celebrating AAPI Heritage Month ✨On May 5, Midori & Friends brought together artists and traditions ...
05/07/2026

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!

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New York, NY
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Monday 9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
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