Our 2025 Kids 4 Harmony Summer Gala Concert on June 24th at Tanglewood was a joyful celebration and a huge success!

 

It was a warm and heartfelt evening celebrating our largest graduating class—many with us since the program’s early days—plus a moving tribute to Ed Bride with a video of our North Adams Beginners. Seniors gave a surprise performance at the reception and shared their post-high school plans.

 

The concert featured an original composition by senior Davis Albayeros and piano accompaniment by senior Zoë-Ruth Brizan—examples of the multifaceted talents of our students. We were also thrilled to welcome Boston-based cellist Francesca McNeeley in performing Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 with our Elayne P. Bernstein Ensemble.

 

Kids 4 Harmony is nurturing the next generation of musicians and leaders— this is only possible because of the generosity of donors, like you!

Your past support made a difference. Here’s your chance to double your impact!

 

The Gilson Family Foundation and Edward and Susan Kopelowitz have generously put forth a $20,000 matching challenge to support the next generation of Kids 4 Harmony. 

 

At the Gala, we raised the first half!

You can unlock another $10,000 with your gift before July 31st.

 

Make your gift online with the button above or text K4H20K to 50155 and follow the prompts. 

 

Mail a check, call, or email us!

 

Make your check payable to:

18 Degrees

480 West St

Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Contact the 18 Degrees Development Team at:

(413) 448-8281 ext. 236

info@18degreesma.org 

Andrew, Violin: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

 

Atlas, Violin: St. Michael’s College

 

Bella, Cello: Applying for college entry in Spring ‘26 

 

Davis, Violin: Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Violin Performance

 

Gina, Cello: Boston University, Cello Performance

 

Jason, Cello: University of Rochester

 

Jenny, Violin: Berkshire Community College, Music Education

 

Lisa, Violin: Princeton University

 

Mady, Viola: Westfield State, Music Education

 

Zoë-Ruth, Cello & Piano: Howard University, Piano Performance

Another BIG Thank You to our 2025 Gala Committee and Gala Benefactors!