Mozart & Friends

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Artist Statement

At Mozart & Friends, we believe music is a powerful tool for connection, creativity, and well-being. Our interactive programs make live music accessible, sparking joy and curiosity in children of all ages.

Our Mindful melodies, inspired by The Goldie Hawn Foundation’s MindUP, blends sound, movement, and social-emotional learning to boost focus, self-expression, and community building. Through breath, rhythm, and melody, we help connect, and experience the world with wonder—one note at a time.

Artist Bio

Mozart & Friends began as a series of family-friendly concerts and has since expanded to offer school assemblies, professional development programs, and community partnerships that bring high-quality music education to diverse audiences. Featuring world-class musicians from renowned orchestras, Broadway, and beyond, these interactive performances blend classical, jazz, and world music with storytelling and engagement.

Partners include institutions such as the New York Public Library, Hudson Yards, Lincoln Center Kids, the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra, and Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania (YANJEP), as well as the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), to bring enriching musical experiences into schools. Additionally, through a collaboration with The Goldie Hawn Foundation’s MindUP, Mozart & Friends integrates music and mindful action to support emotional awareness, focus, and well-being.

Through dynamic assemblies and professional development opportunities, Mozart & Friends is redefining how students and educators experience music—making it interactive, inspiring, and accessible for all.

Learn more about Mozart & Friends on Instagram @mozartformunchkins.