Our Vision: Capital Harmony Works is a hub of creative youth development resources in Trenton, and an example of what high-quality ensemble music education can do in the lives of children and youth regardless of whether they experience other forms of material abundance. It is a source of pride for Trentonians, and a youth resource that attracts families both from the Capital City and from its surrounding communities.

All of our participating children and youth build meaningful connections with each other, and deepen their appreciation of the cultural richness of their community, while discovering new forms of expression.

Capital Harmony Works’ early-childhood programs not only enrich the preschool environment of the city, support preschool teachers, and foster increased creative activity in children’s homes, but also drive outcomes in arts awareness and elementary math and language arts achievement. 

The afterschool programs, both Trenton Music Makers and Trenton Children’s Chorus, provide their participating students of all ages with a sense of home away from home, where they learn to challenge themselves with rigor and excitement within an atmosphere of support and belonging. Young children look up to older teens who in turn grow as leaders and positive role models. They all experience the joy of fruitful hard work, and come to include creative musicianship among the positive attributes that make up their self-esteem.