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Music4Harmony began as a small quartet formed by four young musicians: Claire and Katie on violin, Hailey on viola, and Ellie on cello. Driven by their passion for music and a desire to heal and unite their community, they started volunteering to play at children’s hospitals and retirement centers from a very    young age. Over the years, their dedication and love for music have expanded the group to more than 25 members, allowing them to reach and impact even more lives.

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When the pandemic disrupted these activities, they felt a strong need to restore a sense of connection through music. ​Two months after the onset of the Russian-Ukraine war, the group organized a benefit concert to support Ukrainian children through UNICEF. This event raised $7,500 and solidified their belief in the incredible power of music. 

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​They realized that there are many people that are willing to offer help as long as the awareness is brought up. With those motivation, they formed an official non-profit organization in the name of “Music4Harmony”. ​The mission is two-fold: to provide benefit concerts for people in need and promote music education for the next generation.

 

Over the past three years, they have raised over $85,000 for those in need, including individuals with Alzheimer’s, autism, children with rare diseases, victims of the Ukraine war, and those affected by forest fires and home loss. Their efforts were recently recognized with a $5,000 scholarship from Warner Records, affirming their dedication and impact.

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Music4Harmony regularly performs at events hosted by autism support groups and collaborates with the Alzheimer’s Association to host concerts that promote awareness and support for mental health. They have also organized concerts on a mobile truck for the City of Portland’s summer meal program, bringing music to children with limited access to live performances.

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Their bi-monthly library concerts offer children and adults the opportunity to learn different string instruments, often attracting over a hundred attendees. To nurture young talent, Music4Harmony offers music concerts at kindergartens during the school year and hosts free music camps for 12 to 16 students each summer, welcoming all kids, including those with no music experience and children with disabilities such as Down syndrome. Providing violins to aspiring students who cannot afford one ensures that economic barriers do not hinder their passion for music.

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The success of Music4Harmony would not be possible without the dedication and passion of their team members, who have joined them on this journey. They feel incredibly fortunate to have found so many great players who share the same passion for music and service.

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Now Music4Harmony hosts one to two events per month, continually striving to make a positive impact on their community. ​As Music4Harmony continues to grow, they remain dedicated to their mission of healing and uniting the community through the power of music. Their story is a testament to the incredible impact that passionate individuals can make when they come together to share their talents and serve others.