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What is Harmony?
About Us
Harmony is a Penn State sanctioned performing arts club for children and adults with and without disabilities. Through the arts, Harmony fosters relationships between Penn State volunteers and these individuals. In order to create harmony, students and volunteers must work together to make a voice.
"I feel happy when I go to Harmony. My favorite part is dancing and fun games!"
Gabe Billy, Harmony participant
Our Approach
Harmony is a performing arts program that helps integrate individuals, both with and without disabilities. Once a week, the students meet with Penn State volunteer mentors in the HUB dance studio for rehearsal. There, the students learn various acting, dancing, and musical skills all presented in a joyous environment. All mentors go through a Special Education Training workshop and have up to date background checks. Since the program is run by Penn State college students for the benefit of the community, participation in the program is free of charge.
What We Do
One Voice
Music and drama therapy have been used successfully with people of all ages and a variety of disorders and afflictions. Research has shown that music helps all kinds of people to better express themselves and their emotions. Harmony takes things a step further by having student mentors connect closely with its participants; our program is a great way to build relationships, promote inclusion, develop emotional awareness, and improve communication and self-expression. We invite you to you to become a part of our performing arts group!