Peace of Music, a local music solutions company, offers workshops for youth throughout the Philadelphia area via its CODA (Community Outreach, Development, and Achievement) Program. Through schools, libraries, after school and community programs, CODA provides over a dozen music related workshops, including Hip Hop Jazz Musicology and Creating an Instrumental to students ranging in age from 5 - 18. The focus of CODA Program is providing quality youth music programs that empower our children, as well as the community as a whole.

Not only was the performance educational, it was original and interactive, says Christolyn Carter-El, After School Leader at Charles Durham Library. Many of the students who participated in the program are in foster homes, some are special needs and many are just plain active, yet the healing power and peace of music was able to reach each and every one of them. For just a moment they were able to express themselves in a creative and fun way; they were able to just be kids.

CODA Programs Introduction to Latin Style & Rhythm workshop was included as part of the Northeast Frankford Boys and Girls Clubs Open House in celebration of Latino Heritage Month. The Peace of Music team provided the children with a hands on approach that members are still talking about, said Ninette Cooper, Unit Director of the program.

Tangible achievements are at the core of CODAs approach, and the program has produced several finished CDs featuring songs written and performed by the youth. Students are able to learn about the production process from conception to completion, including creating a fully-packaged CD, says Nathan Doc Jones, CEO of Peace of Music.

CODAs new educational newsletter, CODA Connection, which targets parents, educators, community organizations, and community leaders will be published this Spring.

Contact:
Nathan "Doc" Jones
Founder & CEO

Peace of Music CODA Program
P.O. Box 11787
Philadelphia PA 19101-0787

www.codaprogram.com
em coda@apeaceofmusic.com
ph 888-250-6341 x703