Mystical Music and Art

  BEAT logo on white background with black, blue, yellow, and red lines and arrows forming the letters B-E-A-T.  Bridging  Education & Art Together is in black text below the logo. Wow, time is flying! I can’t believe it’s already been three years since I joined BEAT — first as the Administrative Coordinator, and now as the Program Director. In three quick years, I’ve seen BEAT grow into a powerful force for good. We’ve impacted thousands of New York City’s under-resourced youth and people with disabilities through our  beatboxing (Rockers) ,  breakin’ (Breakers) , and  songwriting/music production (Explorers)  programs, in addition to launching our  visual art program (Letters)  earlier this year!  We’ve also partnered with other equity-minded organizations such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the U.S. State Department: Arts Envoy to bring our innovative programs to  youth in refugee camps in Jorda...

  BEAT logo on white background with black, blue, yellow, and red lines and arrows forming the letters B-E-A-T. Bridging Education & Art Together is in black text below the logo. Goodbye 2020! The words Happy New Year inside a rectangle with a black outline covered in gold glitter As this tough year comes to an end, BEAT thanks our friends for all of the love and support that helped us make it this far. It's been a bumpy road, but we couldn't have made it without you! As we enter this new year, we are filled with hope for our  exciting initiatives  upcoming in 2021. BEAT wishes you a new year filled with joy, opportunity, growth, strength, and love.  Have a safe and Happy New Year everyone! Donate To The BEAT As we reach the end of giving season, it’s not too late to give the gift of BEAT programming to under-resourced youth & people with disabilities. Click Here  to lodge your support for these vital communities by showing them that their voic...

  BEAT logo on white background with black, blue, yellow, and red lines and arrows forming the letters B-E-A-T. Bridging Education & Art Together is in black text below the logo. Merry Christmas from BEAT! The words Merry Christmas in between Christmas trees and Christmas ornaments, dangling from strings BEAT would like to wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas! As many of us unwind for a short week and prepare for the new year, let's take a moment and reflect on the power of giving. Nothing feels better than seeing your loved one open that special gift you bought for them. Giving leads to joy and at BEAT, we are determined to continue to spread joy by providing quality arts programs to underserved communities and students with disabilities. You can help too! If you're still in the giving mood, please consider  Clicking Here  to join our efforts in spreading joy.  BEAT x BMW Foundation A screenshot of a zoom call with participants ...

  BEAT logo on white background with black, blue, yellow, and red lines and arrows forming the letters B-E-A-T. Bridging Education & Art Together is in black text below the logo. Hey BEAT Fam, Can you believe 2020 is  finally  drawing to a close? There’s no denying this has been a rough year in so many ways, and we’ve had things thrown at us that we never thought we’d have to deal with or see in our lifetimes. But as I look back, I’m realizing that not all surprises this year have been bad. The challenge of physical distancing and mandated site closures motivated us to find new and innovative ways to show our youth, especially our youth with disabilities, that their voices and abilities matter even in the midst of a pandemic. Here are just a few of the projects that are already underway as we move into 2021:  We’re partnering with  Swissbeatbox , the world’s largest beatbox platform, to launch an online community for beatboxers with disabilities. We’re worki...

  BEAT logo on white background with black, blue, yellow, and red lines and arrows forming the letters B-E-A-T. Bridging Education & Art Together is in black text below the logo. Happy Hanukkah! A candlelight menorah between two blue stars of David with the words Happy Hanukkah in front. Today's the fifth night of  Hanukkah  and BEAT would like to wish everyone who's observing a happy and safe celebration.  Spin those dreidels and collect all those chocolate coins! But as the days go by and you light your menorah, don't forget to "light up" the days of your loved ones with joy and laughter as this turbulent year comes to an end.    Happy Hanukkah! Free Breakers Program for NYC Youth It's the season of giving and BEAT has some exciting news! We're offering a  FREE  4-Day BEAT Breakers Workshop for NYC students ages 7-18 years old. With schools closing for break, BEAT wants to make sure students still have access to fun and engaging ou...