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Experience the power of youth creativity at Music With A Message — the premier South Bronx youth band and performing arts program by the Renaissance Youth Center . Featuring talented young musicians, singers, dancers, DJs, and performers ages 6–21, MWAM empowers youth through music education, live performances, STEM, leadership development, and real-world stage experience at iconic venues across New York City and beyond. Join a movement where young voices inspire communities through music, culture, and positive change.

Empowering youth through music, performance, leadership, and real-world stage experience.

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THE MUSIC WITH A MESSAGE BAND IS A GROUP OF 25 PERFORMERS, AGES 6-21, WHO TRAVEL ACROSS NEW YORK CITY, PERFORMING UPLIFTING MUSIC FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EACH YEAR.

SINCE 2001, MWAM HAS PERFORMED AT VENUES LIKE YANKEE STADIUM, CARNEGIE HALL, LINCOLN CENTER, THE APOLLO, THE NEW SCHOOL, NYC SUMMER STAGE, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, THE BRONX ZOO, PAC NYC, NYCFC, AND MORE.

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Empowering youth through music, performance, leadership, and real-world stage experience.

THE MUSIC WITH A MESSAGE BAND IS A GROUP OF 25 PERFORMERS, AGES 6-21, WHO TRAVEL ACROSS NEW YORK CITY, PERFORMING UPLIFTING MUSIC FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EACH YEAR.

SINCE 2001, MWAM HAS PERFORMED AT VENUES LIKE YANKEE STADIUM, CARNEGIE HALL, LINCOLN CENTER, THE APOLLO, THE NEW SCHOOL, NYC SUMMER STAGE, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, THE BRONX ZOO, PAC NYC, NYCFC, AND MORE.

BERVIN HARRIS - BAND DIRECTOR