Magical Music for Life Foundation – TUNES IN TIMES SQUARE 2015 - Open Mic Opportunity
Auction Ends: Apr 2, 2015 10:00 PM EDT

Magical Music for Life Foundation's TUNES IN TIMES SQUARE
- Open Mic Opportunity at May 3rd event -
an exclusive Broadway opportunity
and more to come in April

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Magical Music for Life Foundation will present its fourth annual TUNES IN TIMES SQUARE benefit concert Sunday, May 3, 2015 on Broadway in Times Square.  The goal of this high-energy concert is to raise awareness and funds to produce more free, downloadable original songs written specifically for children with special needs & autism, concertize a travelling show of this music, and continue the other outreach efforts of Magical Music. The event will be a continuous sing-a-thon from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., where preselected, talented children and groups will perform on the same stage as Broadway actors and the Magical Music singing groups.

There will be many exciting items to bid on and win in the online and silent auction and raffle, including tickets for Broadway and other NYC shows and events with backstage tours, travel, autographed items, travel, dining, unique items, etc. Donations will be gladly accepted at the event, at this bidding site, or www.magicalmusic.org.



WHY?

While music is magic therapy for us all, it can make the difference between withdrawal and awareness for those with special needs. Lyrical melodies, rhythms, and harmonies can elicit a response in children that stimulates learning, promotes responsiveness, encourages communication, and fosters growth. When used to empower and evoke connectedness in children with autism and special needs, music is truly transformative.

Magical Music is thrilled that the funds raised at last year’s TUNES IN TIMES SQUARE enabled us to create our first “Songs for Skills” album, A Day in the Life of a Child, a collection of free downloadable original songs written especially for children with special needs and autism. Our goal is to provide children of all abilities with music that engages and transforms the way they understand themselves, others, and the world around them.

“What a wonderful gift to the special needs community!! With clever lyrics and great melodies, these songs hold the Magic of Music in the way they bring important skills to every child. I hope that parents and educators the world over will download this music and encourage their friends to do the same!!“ ~ Karen Nisenson, Arts for Healing

This year’s TUNES IN TIMES SQUARE proceeds will be used to 1) produce and distribute more original songs to be available at no charge to serve the specific needs of therapists, parents, and children and as an accessible resource for people everywhere; and 2) concertize a travelling show of this special needs music based on our A Day in the Life of a Child album. If you want to make a difference for your child or a child you know, we hope that you will consider making a donation or bid on our auction items to help us continue our mission to create music for all children.

 

WHAT IS MMFL?

Magical Music for Life, founded in 1999, is a nonprofit charitable foundation whose mission is to use music to better the lives of children. Toward this end, MMFL has produced a wide range of musical projects which deliver positive messages to children. These projects include two family musicals ("The Adventures of Zak" and "Russell, the Hermit Crab"), which have been performed in professional theaters, schools, and hospitals throughout the northeast.  MMFL has written songs for several national well-known charities and children with special needs and autism.  Most of the MMFL performances and songs are available at no charge to everyone attending and at www.magicalmusic.org.

COMING SOON ...

On March 17th, prior to the full auction opening, Magical Music for Life Foundation will be auctioning off an opportunity to sing on stage in Times Square!  If you have always wanted to sing on Broadway, here is your chance!!

Also ... Impossible-to-get tickets for "Matilda" in Los Angeles.  These are FIFTH ROW CENTER seats which have been held by the same family for decades.

Check out these opportunities now and our other items next month (at the "View All Items" button above) - please help support our organization and mission.