Harmony on the Southside is a community outreach venture of the Community Development for All People Corporation, an organization which works to improve the economic and social conditions of the Southside Columbus community. We seek to create positive community identity and improve the quality of life for Columbus Southside residents by providing music and opportunities to make music throughout the community. View this video about the program.

 

What Do We Do?

• Perform music that is uplifting, positive, fun and interactive in venues throughout the Southside and Downtown Columbus.
• Present music and musicians that cross ethnic and cultural boundaries to demonstrate multicultural harmony.
• Use arts events to create a sense of positive community identity and goodwill.
• Support and highlight positive efforts and events in the community, such as new small businesses, health screenings, immunization drives, community associations, and voter registration.
• Mentor aspiring musicians in the community, including children and youth.
• Help children, youth and adults discover the joy of experiencing and making art.
• Support the performing and visual arts by providing supplemental income for musicians and artists.
• Provide music lessons to youth and adults.
• Provide alternative entertainment events which are positive, and drug and alcohol free.

Questions?  Read our FAQ's

 

 

Upcoming Concerts and Events

(all events at 946 Parsons unless otherwise specified)

 

• The All People Band/Harmony on the Southside Video Channel\
   
• Videos from the Open Mic program and Voice Lessons

 

Ways You Can Participate

• Book the All People Band - Available for community and professional events. Contact Us for information.
   
• Contribute Instruments - We need youth and adult sized guitars, and other musical equipment. Email us if you think you can help.
   
• Contribute Money - Our grants require a match and your funds are important to keep our program going. Send tax deductible donations to Community Development for All People, P.O. Box 06063, Columbus, OH 43206, marked as "Harmony".
   
• Volunteer - teach an instrument or voice, be a band "roadie", or help with fund-raising.
   
• Perform - Experienced musicians and singers wishing to become involved in the program should contact Eileen Howard, the Project Director. Email Here