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What people have to say about Ten O’Clock Classics…

"For some kids, music is the best way to reach them. It helps build their confidence and improve their overall learning abilities in more academic subjects."           
                                                                                                                                   -Teaching Artist

“Through classical music instruction, TOC educators are opening the minds of our East Harlem students to other cultures and giving them numerous opportunities to perform at high regarded venues. They address a need that no other organization has met. Words cannot express how grateful I am for the inspiration and excitement the organization generates among the students of my school.”
                                                                                               - Principal, East Harlem, Manhattan


“Ten O’Clock Classics has helped my son realize that his special hidden talent was playing the violin. This program has given him the necessary skills and confidence to try out for the Music Advancement Program at the Juilliard School this year.”                                                                                                                                                                                                 -Parent


“Ten O’Clock Classics allows student who may not otherwise have an opportunity to play instruments to do so.”                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     -Parent


“By the end, his attention span had increased, he was learning left from right, developing learning skills and habits and best of all, he seemed much more interested in actually playing the violin.”                                   
                                                                                                 -Teaching Artist Report on Student

Quotes from our Students…

“Music is a gift to me. To me, music is the Pursuit of Happiness… I am very lucky to be one of the few who gets to learn violin.”

“We have performed at many fantastic places… It was just plain GREAT! It has changed my life.”       
                            
“Many people think violin music is boring and slow but if you continue to play it, it is great.”     
      
“I love playing… it’s such a good way to express my feelings. Playing music has brought me many places and will open many doors for me in the future.”

“Just hearing the crowd gave me a great feeling. I wish I could have that feeling every day.”