Harmony on the Southside is a community outreach venture of the Community Development for All People Corporation, an organization which works to improve the economic and social conditions of the Southside Columbus community. We seek to create positive community identity and improve the quality of life for Columbus Southside residents by providing music and opportunities to make music throughout the community.
What Do We Do?
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Perform music that is uplifting, positive, fun and interactive in venues throughout the Southside and Downtown Columbus.
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Present music and musicians that cross ethnic and cultural boundaries to demonstrate multicultural harmony.
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Use musical events to create a sense of positive community identity and goodwill.
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Support and highlight positive efforts and events in the community, such as new small businesses, health screenings, immunization drives, community associations, and voter registration.
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Mentor aspiring musicians in the community, including children and youth.
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Help children, youth and adults discover the joy of hearing and making music.
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Support the performing arts by providing supplemental income for emerging musicians.
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Provide music lessons to youth and adults.
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Provide alternative entertainment events which are positive, and drug and alcohol free.
Click here to learn about the All People Band
Click here to find out about upcoming events and view photos.
Click here to listen to audio clips.
Click here for videos from the Open Mic program and Voice Lessons
Ways You Can Participate
- Book the All People Band - Available for community and professional events. Email us for information.
- Contribute Instruments - We need youth and adult sized guitars, and other musical equipment. Email us if you think you can help.
- Contribute Money - Our grants require a match and your funds are important to keep our program going. Send tax deductible donations to Harmony on the Southside, P.O. Box 06063, Columbus, OH 43206, marked as "Harmony".
- Volunteer - teach an instrument or voice, be a band "roadie", or help with fund-raising.
- Perform - Experienced musicians and singers wishing to become involved in the program should contact Eileen Howard, the Project Director. Email Here
