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MFAS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1991. http://www.musicforallseasons.org/who-we-are/history/

Music For All Seasons brings healing musical experiences, songwriting programs, and human connection into communities through the power of music, storytelling, and participation. Music For All Seasons fosters human interaction and healing, through the art of live musical performance, for people who, for health economic or social reasons are unable to attend concerts. By facilitating the performance of live musical events in a wide range of institutions - including children's hospitals, retirement facilities, juvenile detention centers, nursing homes, medical centers, halfway houses and prisons - MFAS helps aid the healing process, physical, mental and spiritual. Also by solidifying the commitment of young, professional artists to serving special audiences, and creating regular volunteer opportunities to serve local communities, MFAS fosters stronger, more interconnected communities.

10/31/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM MUSIC FOR ALL SEASONS! 🎶🧡

Whether you're dancing to the Monster Mash, singing along to your favorite spooky tunes, or enjoying a little Halloween magic, we hope your day is filled with music, laughter, and plenty of treats!

Because no matter the season, life is always better with music! 🎵🍬

🧡 Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and wonderfully SPOOKTACULAR Halloween!

10/31/2026

🎶🇺🇸 THEY CAME TOGETHER AS VETERANS. THEY LEFT WITH A SONG THEY CAN CALL THEIR OWN! 💙

Imagine walking into a room with no musical experience, no idea how to write a song, and perhaps never having sung a note in your life.

Now imagine walking away with a professionally recorded original song, a music video, and an accomplishment you can proudly share with the world!

THAT'S THE MAGIC OF VOICES OF VALOR! 🎶

👏 Meet FREEDOM INC., an incredible group of Veterans from Veteran's Haven North in Glen Gardner, New Jersey!

Through Music For All Seasons' Voices of Valor program, these Veterans joined forces with professional musicians to turn their thoughts, experiences, and emotions into something extraordinary: their very own original song, “I'm Free!”

And what a song it is! A powerful celebration of overcoming challenges, finding friendship, discovering hope, and embracing the freedom to move forward.

💙 Here's what makes Voices of Valor so special...

You don't have to sing.
You don't have to play an instrument.
You don't even have to know the first thing about writing music!

NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Our professional musician-facilitators guide Veterans through a collaborative songwriting experience where every idea matters, every contribution counts, and every voice has a place.

🎉 On October 29, 2026, Freedom Inc. celebrated the release of their song and watched their completed music video for the very first time!

The pride on their faces said it all. THEY DID IT! ❤️

🎥 NOW WE WANT YOU TO EXPERIENCE WHAT THEY CREATED!

🎵 Watch “I'm Free” by Freedom Inc. on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/0ZLM40R7AEA?si=yzK3eik5m2m-IbfE

👏 Please help us celebrate these amazing Veterans! Leave them a message of congratulations and share their music so others can experience what they have accomplished.

A special thank you to our talented musician-facilitators Ged Dagot and Dave Rimelis, the wonderful staff at Veteran's Haven North, and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey for generously supporting this program.

💙 At Music For All Seasons, we believe music has the power to bring people together, build connections, and remind us that every voice matters.

Their stories. Their words. Their music. Their accomplishment.

And now, their song is yours to enjoy! 🎶

10/31/2026

Music is good for the soul, and for keeping our minds active, engaged, and connected as we age. This week, A World of Music filled the Summit YMCA with guitar, singing, and plenty of “Personality!” Join us next Wednesday as we continue exploring musical traditions, cultures, and instruments through live performances and engaging experiences with professional local musicians.

🎵 Wednesdays at 1:00 PM
📍 Summit YMCA
☺️ Free and open to all community members ages 50+

Presented by Music For All Seasons and made possible through a generous grant from The Summit Foundation. Learn more at thesay.org/enrichment or at the Fall Programs link in our bio!

10/31/2026

🎶🇺🇸 “I'M FREE” – A SONG OF HOPE, STRENGTH, AND NEW BEGINNINGS!

From sharing their stories to creating an original song, these Veterans have accomplished something extraordinary! 💙

We are incredibly proud to share “I'm Free,” an original song written and performed by Freedom Inc., a group of Veterans participating in Music For All Seasons' Voices of Valor program at Veteran's Haven North in Glen Gardner, New Jersey.

Through collaborative songwriting, these Veterans brought their individual experiences, ideas, and creativity together to produce something truly meaningful. What began as conversations and shared experiences became a professionally recorded song and music video they can proudly call their own.

On October 29, 2026, we celebrated their achievement with a special CD release party. For the first time, participants heard their completed recording and watched their music video. Seeing the pride on their faces as they experienced the results of their hard work was a powerful reminder of what makes Voices of Valor so special.

🎥 Now we're honored to share their accomplishment with you!

👏 Please join us in congratulating these remarkable Veterans on their achievement!

Special thanks to musician-facilitators Ged Dagot and Dave Rimelis, Sound on Sound Studios, recording engineer David Amlen, assistant engineer Kyle Villareal, and the dedicated staff at Veteran's Haven North.

We are especially grateful to The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey for its generous support in making this program possible.

💙 Every Veteran has a story. Every voice deserves to be heard.

10/28/2026

🎶✨ 35 YEARS OF MUSIC. 35 YEARS OF CONNECTION. COUNTLESS LIVES TOUCHED. ✨🎶

The countdown is on! 🥂

On Monday, November 9, 2026, Music For All Seasons will celebrate an extraordinary milestone with A Tribute to Our Founders, an unforgettable evening honoring 35 years of bringing the transformative power of music to communities that need it most.

🌟 Featuring:
🎬 Bo Derek, Actress & Event Chair
🏆 Glen Ward, 35th Anniversary Honoree
🎸 Julio Fernandez & Ron Haney, Grammy-nominated musicians and Co-Music Directors

Join us for an elegant evening overlooking the New York City skyline, featuring incredible live music, dinner, an open bar, a silent auction, and the opportunity to celebrate the people and partnerships that have made 35 years of meaningful musical experiences possible.

📅 Monday, November 9, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Liberty House | Jersey City, NJ

💙 This evening is about more than celebrating our history. It's about ensuring the music continues for generations to come.

We would love to celebrate with you!

🎟️ Tickets: $275

👉 https://givebutter.com/c/vl2dYG

10/05/2026

An evening of music, community, and impact. 🎶

Join Music For All Seasons as we celebrate 35 years of bringing the healing power of music to communities that need it most.
Our 35th Anniversary Gala is more than a celebration. It is a fundraiser that helps make our programs possible and keeps the music going.

📅 Monday, November 9, 2026
📍 Liberty House, Jersey City
🎶 Dinner | Open Bar | Live Music | Auction
Come celebrate 35 years with us and help us continue the work for years to come.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Scan the QR code or visit musicforallseasons.org.
https://givebutter.com/c/vl2dYG

10/03/2026

🎶 A new Voices of Valor group is starting!

Beginning October 6, Voices of Valor will be at the Lyons VA Medical Center in Basking Ridge, NJ.

Veterans will come together to turn their thoughts, experiences, and stories into lyrics and create an original song together. No musical experience is needed.

Veterans receiving services through Lyons VA Medical Center who are interested in participating can ask their VA care team for more information.

🇺🇸 Your story. Your voice. Your song.
Voices of Valor is a program of Music For All Seasons.

09/26/2026

Today is the LAST DAY for Early Bird tickets!

Our 35th Anniversary Gala isn’t just a celebration, it’s a fundraiser that helps make the work of Music For All Seasons possible.

Your ticket helps us bring professional musicians and meaningful music experiences to veterans, shelters, seniors, and under-resourced communities.

🎟️ $250 today | $275 beginning tomorrow

Celebrate with us. Help keep the music going.
https://givebutter.com/vl2dyg

09/14/2026

Please enjoy this music video featuring the song "SPIN'EM" written and recorded by Voices of Valor's newest group, Deliver.
Deliver recorded at Sound on Sound Studios in Montclair, New Jersey with the CD release date of 18 March 2024.

Musician/Facilitators were Laura Blaine and Benny Harrison with Benny Harrison as music producer and performer. Recording engineer was Alex Graves.

Special thanks to The George A. Ohl Jr. Trust for sponsoring this session along with Veterans Haven North, New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for opening their doors to Voices of Valor and Dr. Shaw Benotakeia and Dr. Andrew Huang for participating with this session.

Voices of Valor is a unique opportunity for Veterans to work with professional songwriters to create a song based on their experiences and reflecting who they are. No musical experience is required from participants!

This program is free of charge to all Veterans. This is a result of generous funding and grants received for this program. We welcome donations to help provide future Voices of Valor programs!
https://www.voicesofvalor.org/donations/

If you would like to receive an mp3 of the song, or would like more information on the Voices of Valor program, please call our office at (908) 322-6300 or email [email protected]

09/14/2026

Our newest Voices of Valor session from Pittsfield, Massachusetts in complete! Please enjoy this music video featuring the song "Reality Check" written and recorded by Voices of Valor's newest group, Peace Warriors, residents of Soldier On in Pittsfield, MA.

Peace Warriors recorded at The Stationery Factory in Dalton, MA with the CD release date of 23 May 2024.

Musician/Facilitators were Markeisha Ensley and Ron Haney. Music produced and performed by Ron Haney, Tom Seguso- drums, Willis Goodale- electric guitar, and William Freudenthal- acoustic guitar. Recording engineer was Abe Guthrie.

Special thanks to The Soldier On Foundation, Pittsfield, MA (Bruce Buckley, Casey DiCicco, & Richard Sabellico) for sponsoring this session along with The Stationery Factory, Dalton, MA for opening their doors to Voices of Valor.

Voices of Valor is a unique opportunity for Veterans to work with professional songwriters to create a song based on their experiences and reflecting who they are. No musical experience is required from participants!

This program is free of charge to all Veterans. This is a result of generous funding and grants received for this program. We welcome donations to help provide future Voices of Valor programs!

https://www.voicesofvalor.org/donations/

If you would like to receive an mp3 of the song, or would like more information on the Voices of Valor program, please call our office at (908) 322-6300 or email [email protected]

Address

336 Park Avenue, Ste 2R
Scotch Plains, NJ
07076

Telephone

+19083226300

Website

http://www.musicforallseasons.org/, https://givebutter.com/MFAS

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