Community Service
The Joyful Youth Musical Alliance
is a passion project I started during the summer of my sophomore year of high school. When my family moved upstate in 2022, I lost the performance connections I'd spent years building. I missed the moments of connection with audiences—the smiling faces, the way people moved gently to the melody. JYMA became my way of bringing that joy back, not just for myself, but for communities that don't always have access to live music.
Over the years, we’ve gone from a group of friends hosting impromptu performances to an organized, elite ensemble of young musicians, determined to make a difference in our community through music.
"Harmony in Community" Concert Series
Annual holiday tradition performing at senior homes, community centers, and public venues
15 performances reaching over 1,000 listeners
Featured at prestigious venues including Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Old Westbury Gardens Mansion
Local news coverage highlighting youth-led community engagement through music
Featured “Harmony in Community” Performances:
Old Westbury Gardens Holiday Festival, December 2025
Old Westbury Gardens Holiday Festival, December 2024
Performance at the Westchester Mall, December 2023
View all past “Harmony in Community” performances here
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"The Joyful Youth Musical Alliance has been the highlight of the holiday season for us for the past couple of years. We are thrilled to have you back!"
—Amy Marino, Manager of the Mansion at the Old Westbury Gardens
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"Our residents greatly enjoyed the performances and loved the atmosphere. The Joyful Youth Musical Alliance is always welcome to visit us again!"
—Pamela Horvath, Director of Entertainment at the Christian Fellowship House