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.
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
Diogo Pereira
Executive Director
Sabrina Hu
Flute & Director of Curriculum
Montserrat Hernandez
Violin & Director of Operations
Ashley Martin
ASL Choir Program Manager
Leslie PozoL
Director of the Orquesta Juvenil Latino Caribeña
Paula Lastra
Violin & Director of the Orquesta Juvenil
Jean Salas
Double Bass & Site Coordinator
Tara Fatima
ASL Choir Lead Instructor
Yessania Corrales
Site Coordinator
Teaching Team
Jaider Arteaga
Percussion
Roman Rivera
Violin
Wesley Weidig
Guitar
Emilio Vargas
Saxophone
Alexandra Chea
Clarinet Teacher
Robert Peterson
Low brass
Manuel Peña
Mariachi Director
Su Yin Tan
Choir & Musicianship
Paul Reid
Trumpet
Elizabeth Valenzuela
Strings Specialist
Elijah Baik
Cello
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