About
Harmony Project Phoenix
At Harmony Project Phoenix, we firmly believe that talent knows no zip code. Every child, regardless of their socioeconomic background, deserves the gift of music education. Our nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing free, high-quality music education to children from low-income communities, empowering them to flourish and excel.
With a steadfast commitment to serving over 350 students, our year-round music-mentoring programs serve as powerful catalysts for positive change in their lives. Through the transformative power of music, we not only nurture their musical talents but also foster their personal growth, envisioning each child becoming a productive, responsible, and caring citizen.
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Our Mission
Harmony Project harnesses the transformative power of music to increase access to higher education for underserved students by removing systemic barriers to achievement through academic and social support.
We strive to achieve a world in which all students – regardless of color, income, background, or zip code – have equal access to opportunities to make music and the resources needed to thrive in college and beyond.
Empathic Culture
We see the world through the eyes of the people we serve.
Teach to Learn, Learn to Teach
We value the culture of inquiry.
Challenge the Status Quo
We challenge the status quo by working towards a future of equality and inclusivity.
Excellence as a Process
We believe in the power of process. Excellence is not an endpoint, but a journey and we will always strive to improve ourselves and our work.
Leadership & Staff
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Diogo Pereira
Executive Director
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Sabrina Hu
Flute & Director of Curriculum
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Montserrat Hernandez
Violin & Director of Operations
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Ashley Martin
ASL Choir Program Manager
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Leslie PozoL
Director of the Orquesta Juvenil Latino Caribeña
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Paula Lastra
Violin & Director of the Orquesta Juvenil
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Jean Salas
Double Bass & Site Coordinator
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Tara Fatima
ASL Choir Lead Instructor
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Yessania Corrales
Site Coordinator
Teaching Team
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Jaider Arteaga
Percussion
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Roman Rivera
Violin
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Wesley Weidig
Guitar
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Emilio Vargas
Saxophone
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Alexandra Chea
Clarinet Teacher
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Robert Peterson
Low brass
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Manuel Peña
Mariachi Director
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Su Yin Tan
Choir & Musicianship
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Paul Reid
Trumpet
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Elizabeth Valenzuela
Strings Specialist
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Elijah Baik
Cello
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Armando Salas
Woodwind Specialist
Board
DAVID BERNSTEIN
Chairperson of the Board
DIOGO PEREIRA
Executive Director & Board Secretary
ROBERT L. YOUNG
Director & Treasurer
CANDACE LAUCK
Director
ROBERT CASILLAS
Director