About Us
Hearts For Music is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to provide opportunities and avenues for individuals with special needs wanting to pursue their love for creating and performing music in a professional ensemble setting. At the core of Hearts for Music is an orchestra made up of 20 to 25 children and/or young adults with a variety of special needs, such as Down's syndrome or autism. By manipulating and playing a combination of acoustic instruments, digital instruments, and adaptive instruments, the Hearts For Music Special Needs Orchestra will tackle a broad range of musical works ranging from classical symphonies to modern pop and rock. For complete details, tap below or call us at: (330) 298-5549 or toll-free at 1-888-687-4218.
Meet our Board
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Kitrael Chin
President & Artistic Director/
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Jackie Bucks
HFM Pennsylvania Director
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Rick Frato
Vice-President
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Connie Edic
Secretary
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Audrey Jackson
Treasurer
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John Sullivan
Legal Advisor
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Deb Madey
Board Member
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Shawna Hill
Social Media
Where We Meet
Hearts For Music Special Needs Orchestra program has rehearsal groups running in the following locations:
OHIO
- Mantua/Aurora, OH
- Brecksville, OH
- Akron, OH
- Mentor/Deepwood OH
- Solon, OH
PENNSYLVANIA
- Union Lutheran Church,
Schnecksville, PA
info@heartsformusic.org for more information on rehearsal schedules and times.
Are There Fees?
$30.00 per child per session. Money from fees and donations are the lifeblood of our beloved orchestra.
We never, ever, want fees or lack of funding to be an issue. Just come on in! We will assist exploring a variety of funding avenues such as local county programs. .
Who Can Participate?
Our Special Needs Orchestra is open to ALL individuals with special needs. While our youngest are 6–8 years of age and the oldest is in her 60s, there is no age limitation. No experience necessary!
Our members have diagnoses ranging from Autism to Down syndrome to chromosomal abnormalities such as Turner’s Syndrome.
We also do welcome children/teens without special needs to participate so that they learn how to be caring and compassionate towards others with special needs.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
We are grateful and proud to have the spiritual and material support of these wonderful organizations, businesses and individuals. Please click on the our various partners and sponsors to find out about the awesome work they do.
Companies/Organizations
Kiwanis of The Western Reserve
Autism Speaks, Cleveland, Ohio
Rick Frato, Edward Jones Investments, Chardon, Ohio
Individuals
Cara Bromsen
Jim Oster
Dr Chin Ki Jinn, Toronto Canada
John and Faith Lanshe
CONTACT US
Get in touch with us now!
We would love to hear from you! Please contact us either via phone (330) 554-4140 (call/text) or email us at info@heartsformusic.org You can also shoot us a message using the contact form below. You should hear from us in a day or two. If you do not hear from us within 3 business days, please assume that your email or inquiry fell into the black hole of the internet, and contact us via phone. We do try to remember to check the spam folder regularly for missing emails. Thank you and we look forward to serving you and your loved ones!
Our Mailing Address:
Hearts For Music, Inc.
PO Box 515, 4572 West Prospect Street
Mantua, OH 44255
Telephone: (330) 298-5549