Using art music to inspire every child and young adult to realize their dreams and transform societies.

Our Purpose

We aim to reach even more children by expanding our Ghetto Classics program to new communities across Kenya. Our goal is to introduce the program in at least three new counties within the next two years, bringing the joy and discipline of music to many more young people.

The work we do is made possible by the support of our partners, donors, and friends. Going forward, we will seek to build even stronger partnerships locally and internationally, ensuring that the Art of Music Foundation continues to be a vibrant part of the global arts and music community.

There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn't give a damn what goes on in between.- Thomas Beecham

Ghetto Classics Programs

Ghetto Classics is the flagship programme of the Art of Music Foundation. Based in communities in the informal settlements, we use music education to provide the youth with opportunities to better themselves and their community.

GC Dancethe programme into a very robust training ground for young dancers. The young dancers learn Ballet, Hip Hop and African Contemporary Dance.

Our Orchestra

Orchestra For Schools - Through our collaboration with after school programmes all over the country, the programme utilises the Link Up Recorder curriculum by the Carnegie Hall to teach music to school age students.

Kenya National Youth Orchestra - The National Youth Orchestra, or KNYO as it is affectionately called, draws from all of Kenya, public and private schools, colleges and young professionals. The orchestra encourages, nurtures and showcases their talent.

Safaricom Youth Orchestra

Safaricom Youth Orchestra - Safaricom PLC has contracted The Art of Music to provide the administrative framework for the orchestra from running yearly auditions, arranging weekly rehearsals, hiring of teaching and support staff and instrument care.

Social Welfare Programmes

Social Welfare Programmes - The Art of Music Foundation also engages in social welfare programmes for the families, siblings and larger communities that our children live and learn in.

Music ‘brings us together, helping us reflect upon who we are, where we have come from, and what lies ahead.’ The arts and music transcend ‘languages, cultures, and borders’ … and helps ‘exchange ideas and styles and share in the artistic vibrancy born from diverse experiences and traditions. - Former USA President, Barack Obama