Music for Youth

UJA-Federation of New York’s Music for Youth brings together leading professionals from the music and other industries to support music-education programs for underprivileged young people.

The result of these efforts, and the proof of their effectiveness, lies in the hearts of thousands of students who have been touched by these programs.

We invite you to join us at high-profile events, stimulating programs, and a rich variety of social opportunities — all in support of the life-changing work of Music for Youth.

To date, Music for Youth has granted nearly $3 million to 50 programs, including:

• Bloomingdale School of Music
• Bronx House Jewish Community Center
• Brooklyn Bridge Academy
• The Children’s Aid Society
• Kaufman Center
• The Little Orchestra Society
• Midori & Friends
• Opus 118 Harlem School of Music
• Riverside Symphony
• Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts
• Young People’s Chorus of New York City

Music Visionary of the Year Honorees
Each year, Music for Youth honors a professional in the music industry for demonstrating leadership and philanthropy, both at work and in the community.

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2001

Julie Greenwald, Atlantic Records
Craig Kallman, Atlantic Records
Barry Weiss, Sony BMG
Mitch Bainwol, Recording Industry Association of America
Cary Sherman, Recording Industry Association of America
Clive Davis
Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Island Def Jam
Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Warner Music
Rob Glaser, Real Networks
David Munns, EMI
Charles Goldstuck, BMG
Joel Katz, Greenberg Traurig
Kevin Liles, Island Def Jam
Fred J. Davis, Davis Shapiro Lewit & Hayes
Daniel Glass, Artemis Records
Lyor Cohen, Island Def Jam
Russell Simmons, Island Def Jam