Elissa Jones
Music for Humanity, a Hudson Valley nonprofit dedicated to making music education, performance opportunities, scholarships, and live music accessible to the community, will celebrate its 21st anniversary with a special concert on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Mulder Chapel at the Warwick Conference Center in Warwick, New York.
Founded in August 2005, Music for Humanity has spent more than two decades using music as a way to educate, inspire, connect, and give back to the community.
The anniversary celebration will feature an exceptional afternoon of music, including performances by Ryan Soeyadi, Shavon Lloyd, Charles Mokotoff, and E’lissa Jones.
The concert will also highlight Music for Humanity’s continuing commitment to supporting the next generation of musicians. In 2026, the organization awarded $26,000 in music scholarships, bringing its total scholarship awards to $233,000 since its founding.
“Twenty-one years ago, we started Music for Humanity because we believed that music could make a difference in people’s lives,” said Barry Adelman, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Music for Humanity. “After 21 years, that belief is stronger than ever. This celebration isn’t just about looking back at what we’ve accomplished. It’s about celebrating the people who have helped us get here and looking forward to what we can accomplish together in the years ahead.”
Music for Humanity’s work extends beyond scholarships. The organization provides free live performances, supports music education, donates musical instruments to schools and students, and creates opportunities for musicians to share their talents with the community.
The October 25 celebration is intended to be more than a concert—it is an opportunity for longtime supporters, musicians, families, friends, and members of the community to come together and celebrate the power of music.