Our Mission
The mission of Rhythms for Recovery ("RFR") is to connect high school musicians with people in medical institutions, rehabilitation facilities, and community centers across New York City. RFR concerts include performances by singers and musicians. Many of our musicians take private lessons regularly throughout the year or study in precollege music programs at music schools across the city — such as Juilliard, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Mannes School of Music. We bring the joy of live music to seniors and those recovering from illness, creating uplifting experiences that foster connection and healing through the power of performance.
Rhythms for Recovery was created by Emma Leifer when she was a senior at Trinity School in New York City. She passed the leadership position to Jessica Wang in May 2024 when she graduated and went to Harvard University. In the past two years, Jessica expanded the program to include more young musicians to perform at more senior centers in the city. She also expanded the leadership team to include Audrey Shaker and Anderson Chan as co-presidents. The core of the organization is each talented musician who genuinely cares about the well-being of the seniors in our community.
Youthful Performances
Young musicians bring energy and joy to our concerts, making a positive impact on the lives of attendees through engaging and heartfelt musical experiences. We will post the bio of our talented musicians here soon......