Ensemble Music is Powerful. Read about what we've been doing since February of 2022, when Capital Harmony Works was formed through the joining together of two thriving creative youth development organizations: Trenton Children’s Chorus and Trenton Music Makers. We hope you enjoy the presentation of the report this year as this format allows us to save some funding in trees. However, if needed, you still can download and print or request a hard copy to be printed by emailing: development@capitalharmony.works
Impact
Report
2024-25
ONE VOICE, MANY SOUNDS
A MESSAGE FROM
OUR BOARD CHAIR
As we close the past year, Capital Harmony Works completes its third year as a unified organization, bringing together the legacy and strengths of the Trenton Children’s Chorus, Trenton Music Makers, and the Music for the Very Young program. What began as a strategic consolidation has become a vibrant, mission-driven community dedicated to expanding access to high-quality music education for children in Trenton.
This year was not without challenges. Like many nonprofit organizations, we operated in a tougher financial environment that required discipline, adaptability, and collective resolve. Despite these headwinds, our programs did more than endure—they thrived. The musical quality of both Trenton Music Makers and the Trenton Children’s Chorus reached new heights, reflecting the extraordinary commitment of our students, teaching artists, and leadership team. Participation across our programs remains strong and stable. We now serve close to 100 students in our Chorus and Orchestra programs, spanning elementary school through high school seniors, and reach approximately 300 kindergarten students throughout Trenton through our early childhood offerings. These numbers represent far more than enrollment—they represent opportunity, consistency, and belonging. Participation in an orchestra or chorus develops far more than musical skill. Our students build discipline, collaboration, confidence, and resilience—qualities that serve them well in their academic journeys and in life. We continue to see our young musicians grow into well-rounded individuals who take pride in their achievements and support one another as a community. I extend appreciation to Niki Spruill as our new Executive Director. Niki stepped up from her role as Development Director into Executive leadership at a pivotal moment and has already demonstrated vision, energy, and resolve. Under her leadership, we are confident that Capital Harmony Works will continue to strengthen its programs, deepen its impact, and navigate financial challenges while raising the bar for artistic and organizational excellence. I also express gratitude to Carolyn Biondi for her strong and steady leadership as Interim Executive Director in 2024 that helped pave the way for Niki's tenure. Carolyn guided Capital Harmony Works through a period of transition with clarity and care, positioning the organization for long-term sustainability and success. None of this would be possible without our remarkable team of more than 20 staff members and teaching artists. Their dedication, creativity, and passion instill both a love of music and a commitment to excellence in every child we serve. The outstanding performances highlighted in this Annual Report are a direct reflection of their work and belief in our students. Looking ahead, our priorities are clear: sustaining program excellence, expanding access to music education for more children in Trenton, and strengthening the financial foundation that allows our work to endure. Continued investment in our teaching artists, instruments, and program infrastructure is essential to maintaining the quality and consistency our students deserve. With the support of our donors, partners, and community, Capital Harmony Works can build on its momentum and ensure that music remains a powerful and lasting force in the lives of the children we serve.
With gratitude and optimism,
Mathias Hemberger Board Chair Capital Harmony Works
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LOOKING AHEAD AT CAPITAL HARMONY WORKS...
Prioritize core programming while operating within reduced resources , ensuring that Trenton Children’s Chorus, Trenton Music Makers, and Music for the Very Young continue to deliver consistent, high-quality instruction by focusing staffing, rehearsal time, and materials on the areas of greatest student impact Leverage partnerships to offset costs and maintain artistic excellence, deepening collaborations with schools, community organizations, and peer arts institutions to share space, teaching artists, and guest expertise, allowing students continued exposure to enriching musical experiences despite budget limitations. Implement a focused, cost-efficient enrollment and retention strategy that prioritizes consistent participation and long-term student engagement. Outreach will concentrate on Trenton and nearby communities to stabilize enrollment levels, while scheduling efficiencies and strategic program design will reduce per-student costs and strengthen overall program sustainability. Strengthen financial stewardship and operational efficiency, including tighter expense monitoring, more intentional budgeting across programs, and aligning program scale with available funding to ensure organizational stability and transparency during a period of financial restraint. Create a unified home for our programs: Work toward finding a dedicated space where all programs can operate under one roof, fostering greater collaboration, community, and continuity for our students and families.
“Music education helps students develop the skills, discipline, and confidence they need to succeed in all areas of life.”
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— National Endowment for the Arts
35 Years of Youth Choir Excellence An Ongoing Capital City Legacy
TCC kicked off its 2024–25 season by celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a performance at the Boys & Girls Club of Trenton as part of their annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. Later in the fall, our Intermediate and Concert Choir students were once again invited to participate in the Bent but Not Broken Festival in Wilmington, DE — a conference dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the contributions of Black vocal artists, composers, and musicians across a wide range of genres. Our students proudly represented TCC as members of two honor choirs led by Cody Raven Morris of Portland State University and Vinroy D. Brown, Jr. of Westminster Choir College, culminating in an inspiring performance featuring nearly 200 singers. In December, our choirs ushered in the holiday season with our Annual Winter Concert and meaningful collaborations with local arts organizations. The Choral Readiness and Training Choirs partnered with Music for the Very Young and Passage Theatre to present A Passage-Harmony Holiday. This family-centered event featured performances by our choristers, a Grinch-inspired play, and a holiday-themed sing-along complete with a live band and egg shakers for all. The Chorale, our select high school ensemble, joined Voices Chorale NJ to present Sing Out My Soul, a holiday concert highlighted by a stirring performance of Vivaldi’s Gloria. In March, our students had the special privilege of making music with the visiting South African singing group Thula Sizwe during their United States tour. Through song and personal stories of resilience, we experienced firsthand the beauty of South African music rooted in the richness of Zulu culture. Our choristers gained a deeper appreciation for cultures beyond their own while learning powerful new repertoire. Over the summer, TCC proudly sent 11th grader Aury Vasquez to participate in the Pro Musica International Choral Festival, a premier tuition-free, weeklong summer program for high school singers held at the University at Albany in Albany, NY. The 2025 festival featured intensive rehearsals, performances, world premieres, and clinics with renowned artists. We were also excited to launch a weeklong Summer Vocal Camp in partnership with REX Arts and Passage Theatre. This full-day camp, held at Mill Hill Playhouse, gave students the opportunity to sing in ensemble while preparing selections from The Lion King and Wicked. Campers concluded the week with a vibrant singing-and-dancing showcase for family and friends. At the heart of our music-making is our connection to one another — strengthened through cherished community traditions such as our annual holiday sing-along, Cookies and Carols; our student-led Black History Month program and dinner, Soul Food and Song; and our End-of-Year Chorister Recognition and Potluck celebration.
Desiree Melegrito Interim Artistic Director and Intermediate Choir Director
Desiree Melegrito has over 20 years experience as a general and choral music specialist, in both public and independent school settings. She holds bachelors and masters degrees in music education and piano performance from Ithaca College and
Westminster Choir College, respectively, and draws from
Orff-Schulwerk, Kodaly, and Music Learning Theory principles in her teaching practice. Desiree has been a long-time teaching artist with the Trenton Children’s Chorus, where she has enjoyed conducting choristers from Kindergarten through 12th grade. She is also a member of the Performing Arts Faculty at the William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, PA.
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“Yes, Indeed WE Can!”
This call and response song, aptly named “Can You Do This?”, reminds preschool aged children of their capabilities, and asks them to participate in a group process of turn taking, vocabulary building, active listening, and gross and fine motor skill development. Early in the school year, Music for the Very Young students follow the prompts made by our professional Music Specialists, and as they become more accustomed to the format, young learners take turns combining two movements and leading the class one by one. Students may choose to jump and then spin, clap and then tap their shoulders, nod their head and then blink their eyes, or any other movement combination imaginable. This song can be adapted to all abilities, with the focus being on developing ones’ sense of leadership and self confidence. 3-5 year olds delight in being able to be the teacher, if only for a stanza! Written by Lili Levinowitz and Ken Guilmartin for Music Together™, this song is part of the Play Along Green collection of songs used by Music for the Very Young in Trenton classrooms.
“Can you do this?”
“Yes I can, you bet I can!”
“Can you do this?”
“Yes indeed I can!”
“I can jump like a super hero”
“I can jump like a super hero”
“And swim so fast”
“And swim so fast”
2024-2025: MVY by the numbers -
“Can you do this?”
16 preschool classes 30 weeks 3 school districts
“Yes I can, you bet I can!”
“Can you do this?”
250 students 40 educators 500 family members 12 schoolwide celebrations 30 family music parties 480 Music Specialist/educator touchpoints 14,400 minutes of music making!
“Yes indeed I can!”
Additional Programming: The 2024-2025 school year brought about the first collaboration between Passage Theater, the Trenton Children’s Chorus, and Music for the Very Young. This collaboration culminated in a free Sunday afternoon event for families. The event included performances, live professional musicians, interactive singalongs from the Music for the Very Young repertoire, and movement opportunities. Music for the Very Young also collaborated with the Down Syndrome Association of Central New Jersey to create a series of five Saturday morning events for neurodiverse and neurotypical children and their caregivers to participate in making music together at their headquarters in Ewing.
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What impact does MVY make? Continuous music education is proven to drive positive outcomes for children from an early age. MVY provides students with ongoing music engagement during the critical birth-to-five year old period, a period of growth where music exposure amplifies brain development . Providing music education in pre-k classes enhances: - Detection and prediction of patterns; - Understanding and use of language;
Meet our Program Director, Kelsey Swanson
- Spatial-temporal reasoning; - Early reading development; - Lower rates of toxic stress - Neuroplasticity; - Kindergarten readiness; - Better grades; - Higher rates of college attainment; - Civic-minded behavior
Kelsey joined the team in 2015 as the Project Coordinator for our Trenton Makes - Words! partnership project with the Children’s Home Society of NJ and the New Jersey State Museum, then as a Music for the Very Young Teaching Artist, and now the Early Childhood Program Director since 2020. From the beginning she brought to the role deep knowledge of children, from her years as a Montessori educator, a youth sexuality educator, a diversity and inclusion facilitator, a Music Together teacher, and a mentor for youth-led tutoring programs. She
Programs like Music for the Very Young are deemed essential to the NJ core curriculum for public schools and proven as an effective means for students to attain better educational outcomes. However, funding is not provided by school districts and must be attained elsewhere. Securing funding for preschool music and movement programs remains a challenge in urban New Jersey school districts. In order to grow this critical program, MVY seeks additional funding to reach more students, teachers, and families in the Trenton area.
loves to support young learners, colleagues, school partners, and
families through continuous dialogue and life-long learning. Kelsey holds a B.A. in Sociology and Gender Studies from Manchester University and a Master of Education in Global Education Policy from the University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign.
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High Access, and High Expectations
In the early 2000s, a remarkable trend emerged in the Northern Hemisphere as massive youth orchestras began to flourish in cities and towns across Venezuela. Known as “El Sistema,” this concept became widely recognized among educators. Its core principles were straightforward: create access in communities where it is lacking, provide necessary resources, and gather young people for intensive periods to foster rapid skill development. The philosophy behind El Sistema emphasizes that when an ensemble thrives, it reflects society at its best, as all members work collaboratively toward a shared goal. In 2013, the Superintendent of Trenton Public Schools, who had a background in modern dance, prioritized the revitalization of the arts in schools and partnered with us to establish an after school orchestra. We began our journey in 2015 with three teachers and thirty violinists at one school. By 2021, Trenton Music Makers had expanded to include over 200 violinists, violists, cellists, and bassists from 26 public, charter, and parochial schools in Trenton. We rehearse on weekdays at Union Baptist Church, a historic house of worship in Trenton with a strong commitment to serving the community. Our percussion program continues to develop. This year, one of our students, Samantha Cruz, was selected to participate in the various performances hosted by ESNJA.
What have you learned about yourself by being a musician in TMM?
"I have learned self discipline and hard work. I have also learned that I can do many things by just playing the bass and like hanging out with my friends. And learn how hard the teachers work for all the students"
-Luis, 12 (Bass Student)
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The Trenton Chamber Orchestra (TCO) was established in 2022 as the premier ensemble within Trenton Music Makers, showcasing our most advanced students. TCO members are not only proficient musicians with strong practice habits; they also serve as role models and ambassadors for Capital Harmony Works. This year, TCO students participated in master classes with musicians from the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. We had the privilege to host Dr. Timothy Schwartz, violin professor at Rowan University and the London College of Music who visited our site and worked with our students. Besides master classes, our students had the opportunity to perform in various venues such as the Patriot’s Theater at War Memorial in Trenton and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center performing alongside students from El Sistema New Jersey Alliance programs. Trenton Music Makers admitted Cindy Lorenzana into their pre-college program a couple years ago. During the 24-25 academic year, Cindy completely immersed herself into her performance practice and music making having already graduated from Trenton Central High School. Cindy presented auditions during the winter seasons to competitive music schools nation-wide such as the UNT College of Music. Peabody Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, West Chester University or Temple University. Ultimately Cindy committed to Rowan University on a full scholarship. The Trenton Music Makers Pre-College Program also had Cindy be part of the every day teaching staff, allowing her to develop her pedagogy skills by having her own viola studio.
Meet our Artistic Director, Melissa Niño
A Venezuela native, Melissa grew up with the renowned music method originated in Venezuela El Sistema. At the age of 6, she was selected by Professor Emil Friedman to join the prestigious school Colegio Emil Friedman in which she was trained in violin, chamber music and orchestra. She participated at the Juan Bautista Plaza violin competition at the age of 14 and is a former member of the Virtuosis de Caracas ensemble. Melissa is an alumni of the world recognized institution Interlochen Centre for the Arts in Michigan, USA and a former member of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and The World Orchestra. A graduate of Indiana University South Bend and Arizona State University, she is the founder of the TrèsFemme Trio, a chamber music ensemble that performed unknown compositions by women composers that debuted in the Veranos de la Villa Festival in Spain. Apart from the classical world, Melissa has collaborated with artists from other genres such as BB King, Marc Anthony, The Monomes among others. In addition to performing, Melissa has a remarkable pedagogical career teaching violin, chamber music and orchestra in countries including USA, Spain, Singapore and Hong Kong. Niño is the Co-founder of El Sistema Hong Kong and is also one of the first El Sistema inspired educators to launch an orchestra program for the elderly population of Hong Kong.
"TMM is amazing, I love it. They teach us a lot and the teachers tell me to keep going. A lot of people help you while learning."
-Levi, first-year percussion student
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Meet Samantha! Meet Samantha!
Age: 12 Grade: 7th Trenton Music Makers “Sami” started with TMM in 2023 What is one of your most memorable moments with TMM? “When I first got to be the leader of percussion because we were all so new to it I also appreciate having a good day with my friends who are also in the program.” What is your favorite show or movie? “Stranger Things and Gravity Falls. I also love the movie Sandlot.” What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at school or TMM? “I also play sports! And I take time to make sure I’m caught up on homework!”
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CAPITAL HARMONY WORKS FISCAL YEAR 2025 Income and Expenses
INCOME
2.00 2%
8.00 8%
$183,774 386,000
Individual Donations Foundation Grants Earned Income Corporate Grants Other Income
25.00 25%
13.00 13%
96,219 63,343 12,380
$741,716
TOTAL INCOME
52.00 52%
11%
EXPENSES
9%
$672,870 88,667 86,189 100,615
Personnel Program Expenses Professional Services General Administrative Expenses
9%
$948,341
TOTAL EXPENSES
71%
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STRONG PARTNERSHIPS
FUNDING PARTNERS
David Mathey Foundation
Cestone Family Foundation
ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS
El Sistema USA is a nationwide movement of programs inspired by El Sistema to effect social change through music for children with the fewest resources and the greatest need.
The El Sistema New Jerey Alliance is a unique alliance of El Sistema-inspired music instruction programs across the Garden State that use music as a vehicle for social change. It provides collaborative training, performance and professional development opportunities that empower participating families to come together in a statewide musical community.
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Thank you to our
2024-25 Donors
Board of Trustees: Genevieve Thayer, Chair Mathias Hemberger, Vice Chair Zoe Brookes, Treasurer
Corporate & Foundation
Individual
Jeffrey Albert and Marian Bass Elizabeth Allen Carole K. Allison Hope Ammidon
Arts In Action Consulting Auburn Theological Seminary The Bank of Princeton Bernstein Philanthropic Impact Fund Burlington Stores Foundation Church & Dwight Employee Giving Fund The Curtis W. McGraw Foundation David Mathey Fund of Princeton Area Community Foundation Dr. Louis B. Boxer Memorial Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation The Edward T. Cone Foundation
Joseph Eisele Melissa Daciek
Pamela Ammidon Barbara Anderman Clair Andreas Anne VanLent Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation
Jessica Figueroa Tanice Fitzpatrick Erin Hartshorn Karen Palmer Richardson Dr. Anniesha Walker
Mary C. Arena Betty Ashwood Debbie Baer Elizabeth Baia David Barile and Nicole Schrader Joyce Baynes Edith Beckett Barbara Berko and Joel Deitz Gloria Bethea Raamiah Bethea Tina Bilhorn Madeline and Alan Blinder Carol Blum Debra Bottinick Susan Bradbury Robert W. Braunschweiger Zoe Brookes and Alastair Binnie Carol and William Burden Herschel and Leslie Burstyn Paula Bushkoff Katherine Bussard Janet Byard Jean Watson Cahouet Michael A. Camp Candance Campbell Elouise D. Finch Campbell
Community Foundation of New Jersey Credit Union Of New Jersey Foundation CYO of Mercer County D'Addario Foundation First Bank of NJ First Presbyterian Church of Trenton The George H. and Estelle M. Sands Foundation
Trenton Children’s Chorus: Desiree Melegrito, Interim Artistic Director & Intermediate Choir Director Josh Wilson, Program Manager & Accompanist Danelly Deleon, Program Coordinator Dana Steele, Choral Readiness Director Constance Hurtt, Training Choir Director Kristin Schenk, Concert Choir & Chorale Director Liz Latorre, Accompanist Jo-Ann Sciarrotta, Accompanist Azhaneet Blackwell, Rehearsal Intern Josiah Boorse, Rehearsal Assistant Jennylis Muñoz-Concepcion, Rehearsal Assistant Natalie Paitchel, Rehearsal Assistant Aury Vasquez, Rehearsal Assistant Maritza Albarran, Volunteer Linda Young, Volunteer Trenton Music Makers: Melissa Niño, Artistic Director - Program Director Freddy Contreras, Associate Artistic Director Alonzo Davis, Percussion Teaching Artist Cindy Lorenzana, Viola Assistant Teaching Artist Emely Martinez De Flores, Site Coordinator Hans Jean Giles, Student Intern Kathryn Stewart, Bass Teaching Artist Simon Perez, Cello Teaching Artist
Honey Perkins Family Foundation, Inc. The Page and Otto Marx, Jr. Foundation Pennington Players, Inc. PNC Foundation The Princeton Area Community Foundation The Rose and Louis H. Linowitz Charitable Foundation, Inc. Frank & Lydia Bergen Foundation George G & Elizabeth G Smith Foundation, Inc.
Henry E. Niles Foundation Holman Automotive Group I Am Trenton Community Foundation Mary G. Roebling Foundation, Inc. Mercer County Education Association Nassau Presbyterian Church NJM Insurance Group Princeton Public Library Roundview Capital Smith Family Foundation Tenacre Foundation ThriveWise Solutions LLC Thurston Hall Investment Research Trinity Church Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church United Way of Greater Mercer County
Janet Campbell Linda Caprariello Melissa Chalker Shirley Suiling Chan Scott D. Chasalow John C. Clark Tina Clark
John and Melanie Clarke Louisa and Austin Clayton Elliot and Joanne Cohen Morris Cohen Barbara and Christopher Cole Marlene Collins Rob Connor and Sushama Austin-Connor Nicholas A. Corcoran Chris Coucill Lisa Craig Angela and Bill Creager Adrienne Crombie David and Christine Crooke
Early Childhood: Kelsey Swanson, Program Director Ellen Acuna, Teaching Artist Joyce Kay, Teaching Artist
Learning Academy: Gloria Bethea, Director
Administration: Carolyn Biondi, Interim Executive Director Niki Spruill Graham, Director of Development Jenna Stelmok, Grants Specialist Kelly Paul, Business Manager
Individual donors continued on next page
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Daniel Popkin and Robin Federiconi Popkin Marvin Porter Theresa and Paul Price Marcia and Caesar Primus Harry and Barbara Purnell Ronnie Ragen and Andrew Lowenstein Jody Rajesh Karen P. Richardson Elaine and Tobias Robison Sue Rodgers Jane Rohlf and Ted Boyer
Sarah and Landon Jones Bill and BJ Katen-Narvell Kathrin Poole and Ward Tomlinson Janet S Kerney Judy King and Robert Moreno Louise L. Kingston Judith Klotz Michael Knox
Jon and Jenny Crumiller Catharyn Cutright Eliot and Patti Daley Martha Davidson and Robin Wardell Ken and Bonnie Davis Dawn A. Day E. Hope Demitry Beth Dempsey Julia Denny Clark Jess and Ted Deutsch Moustapha Diop Ariana Dupont Landis Stevenson Eaton and Peter Eaton Edward and Claire Percarpio Joe and Stephanie Eisele Employees of Clarke Caton Hintz Eric and Barbara Greenfeldt Charitable Fund Peter and Shane Farrell Justine Finch Andrew Fitzpatrick Tanice and Dudley Fitzpatrick
Mark and Ginger Leonard Carolyn E. Lewis-Spruill Marilyn L. Licciardello Lighte Grant Family Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Andrew and Kate Lindseth Walter Lippincott Maureen and Frank Llort Inger Magnusson Janice Mahon and Buzz Woodworth Joel and Kimberly Martin Edward E. Matthews MayorDouglas H. Palmer David McConnell Samuel H. McFarlane III John McGoldrick Mark R. McLaughlin Russell McTague Karen Mende-Fridkis and Lawrence Fridkis Kate and Peter Mittnacht Eileen Moffett Kelly Mooij
Edward M. Rosen David C. Rowntree Michele Russo
Sean Rutkowski Lauren Sanders Laurence H Sanford III Ellen Saxon Schaeder/Batterman Family Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation John and Chrystal Schivell
Esther Schor Melissa Scott Sybil Shainwald Kep Short Gary Silverman
Ann and Glen Fries Mark Fullenkamp Tamara Gallant Linda and Steven Gecha Kate Germond Oscar Gerster Joseph Giamarese Linda and John Gilmore Alice R. Ginsburgh Lee E. Girer
Katy L. Simonsen Alison H. Snieckus Elizabeth Stabler Sarah Stecker Joanna and William Storrar Caren Sturges Sandra Sussman and Ronald Schnur Sycamore Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Pete Taft and Mara Connolly Megan Tagliaferri Julia Taylor Genevieve Thayer and Jaseem Mahmmdla Mary Ann Thomas John Thurber and Constance Cloonan Linda and Daniel Tsui Anne M. VanLent George and Martha Vaughn
Carole Moore and John Wagner Ellen and Charles Morehouse Susan T. Morris Thomas M. Moses Jane Murphy Samta Narvekar Ann T. Nugent Laurie Nussdorfer and Nicholas Adams Rich and Lolly O'Brien Kate O'Neill
Tony and Bev Glockler Yazminelly Gonzalez Cynthia Graiff Hubert C. Greaves Sarah Gregg Alfreda Gregory-Kirkland Lynn Grillo Darrell and Judy Guder Kenneth Guilmartin Dina Gutkowicz-Krusin and Bruce Draine Diane and Moris Guvenis Mark Hall Susanne Hand and David Kinsey Happer Family Fund Lauri Harbison Catherine Harper and Roy Winnick Mary Harper and Al Cavallo Patricia Hartpence
Veronique Oomen Deborah Osgood
Lori Pantaleo Tari Pantaleo Fran Parker and Ron Lavine Amy Pearlmutter Caroline and Vince Peloso Tom and Ellen Petrone Helen Pettit Regina Pickett Christopher Pierson Deborah Pillow Peter Pisutvacharakul Elyse Pivnick
Vernice Vaughn Ellena Verasco Patricia Slane Voorhees Anneisha Walker Carol Watchler Constance White Heidi Wilenius and Scot Pannepacker Elizabeth and Stanley Wilk Craig Alan Wolpert John Wood Lu Ann Wood Marcia Wood Newell B. Woodworth Joan Woolley The Wrestle Fund Theresa and Jay Wrobel Sunyoung Yang Gary and Linda Young Kenneth and Naomi Anne Young Michele Yuan Paul Zuck and Dan Balko Margaret Zullinger
Erin Hartshorne George Harvey
John Hatch and David Henderson Mathias and Anette Hemberger Jane Henderson Kenyon and Kevin Kenyon
Rachel and Mark Herr Edward Andrew Hoag Angie Holler Simone Hopkins Anne R. Horne Allison Howe Jack Hunt and Barbara Brizzee Jane and Edward Hynes Una Jenkins Pamela Jett Daphne and Charles Jones
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In Tribute
In-Kind Donations
In Honor of Gloria Bethea Mark R. McLaughlin Regina Pickett Kep Short In Honor of Carol Burden Martha Davidson and Robin Wardell Davidson In Honor of The Finch Family Justine Finch In Honor of Tanice and Dudley Fitzpatrick Liza and Schuyler Morehouse Craig Alan Wolpert In Honor of Larry and Karen Fridkis Deborah Pillow In Honor of Mathias Hemberger Diane and Moris Guvenis Schaeder/Batterman Family Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation In Honor of Gabi Page-Fort and Dean Whitmore Lisa Craig In Honor of Mari Pearlman Walthall Debbie Baer In Honor of Ronnie Ragen Jeffrey Albert and Marian Bass Albert Ken and Bonnie Davis Joan Woolley In Honor of Niki Spruill Lauri Harbison Allison Howe Beth Dempsey In Honor of Dorothy Turner Anneisha Walker In Honor of Marcia Wood The Martha MacGoey Sollenberger Memorial Fund of The Princeton Area Community Foundation In Memory of Nancy Fordy Maureen and Frank Llort In Memory of Robert Graiff Cynthia Graiff In Honor of Maureen Llort Bill and BJ Katen-Narvell In Honor of Desiree Melegrito David McConnell
Capital Area YMCA Dan Balko and Paul Zuck Liz Cutler D’ Addario Foundation Julian Grant and Peter Lighte Elizabeth Guerriero Alison Lorenz Mercer County Improvement Authority Riverview Studios The Gingered Peach John Weihe
Matching Gifts
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Johnson & Johnson Matching Gifts Program
*We Remember
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our supporters who have been with us from the beginning. We also warmly welcome our new donors who have recently joined the Capital Harmony Works family as ambassadors of our music enrichment programs. Thank you for being a vital part of our mission!
In Memory of Ruth Wyatt Maureen and Frank Llort
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Mission Statement
Capital Harmony Works empowers young people as teams of musicians, providing an environment of abundant resources and high expectations, and enriching their community through the joyful pursuit of excellence together.
Without your generous support, this incredible work would not be possible. Your donation is essential to bring not only the joy of music but also the hope of a brighter future to the children of Trenton.
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