Brooklyn Conservatory of Music's Historic Expansion to Double Music Therapy Services

Historic Expansion for Music Therapy

• 🎶 The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, a 128-year-old nonprofit, is undertaking an historic expansion.
• 🎯 It is currently the largest provider of music therapy in New York City, serving about 7,000 New Yorkers and at 90 partnership sites.

New Campus and Increased Capacity

• 🏢 The conservatory is moving to a new 12,000 sq ft campus at one Prospect Park West.
• 📈 Leaders anticipate this expansion will allow them to double their music therapy clients over the next few years.
• 💡 The new space will also house a future music therapy institute.

Impact of Music Therapy

• ✨ Music therapy has demonstrated a meaningful impact on physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being.
• 🗣️ For individuals like Danielle, who is visually impaired, music therapy has helped build confidence and the courage to communicate.
• 🤝 The organization partners with public schools, private schools, and homeless shelters to develop community-based programs.

Funding and Vision

• 💰 A significant portion of the $16 million project was funded by Billy and Alexis Joel's Foundation.
• 🌟 The expansion aims to significantly increase the reach and impact of music therapy services for thousands of clients in the city.