#RhythmSupport2026 at Carnegie Hall
Opening the Doors of Carnegie Hall
Sunday, December 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
This December, We’ve Got Rhythm aims to welcome approximately 75 students to Carnegie Hall through #RhythmSupport. Help us make this experience possible and create more opportunities like it.
Our goal is to welcome approximately 75 students to Carnegie Hall this December, alongside the parents, teachers, and chaperones who make their participation possible. Young people will experience pianist Katya Grineva live from one of the world's most historic stages, accompanied by post-concert backstage artist conversations.
Katya Grineva at Carnegie Hall
Concert program partnership welcoming students and families
"Experience inspires young musicians to achieve and reimagine their own potential."
A Stage for Discovery and Aspiration
For hundreds of students across our communities, world-class artistic performance often feels out of reach. Transit challenges, ticket costs, and unfamiliarity with major cultural institutions can create walls where there should be open doors.
Classroom music instruction is essential, but hearing world-class musicians live in a hall engineered for acoustic excellence transforms a student's relationship with music. In the presence of dedicated artistry, years of discipline and practice become visible and inspiring.
Through We've Got Rhythm's #RhythmSupport program, our goal is to welcome approximately 75 students into Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on December 27, 2026. They will attend alongside the parents, teachers, and school chaperones who guide and encourage them every day.
handshake Artist Mentorship and School Visits
The concert itself is only one part of the journey. In advance of the Carnegie Hall performance, We've Got Rhythm is exploring school appearances with pianist Katya Grineva, bringing the artist directly into public school classrooms.
Following the December 27 performance, participating students will have opportunities to meet the artist backstage, asking questions about practice, stage presence, and the dedication that brings a performer to Carnegie Hall.
Students and family members meet backstage at Carnegie Hall through We've Got Rhythm's #RhythmSupport program.
What Your Contribution Funds
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Transportation Assistance Group charter buses and transit assistance for partner school and community organizations.
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School & Partner Coordination Working directly with music educators and group leaders to coordinate participation and family permission.
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Family & Chaperone Inclusion Ensuring parents, guardians, and teachers accompany students so the concert becomes a shared milestone.
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Ongoing Mission Access Sustaining year-round instrument donations to students through our BEATS program.
A Proven Track Record
Established in 2012, We've Got Rhythm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. In our 2025 program, participation reached approximately 40 students, roughly double our initial goal. Over our history, we have served hundreds of young people with free instruments and live music access.
Help Us Welcome 75 Students
Choose a suggested contribution level below. Every gift helps cover transportation assistance, program delivery, and our ongoing music education mission.
$50
Supporter
Assists with student credentials, orientation packets, and event materials for participating youth.
$100
Community Partner
Supports group transit assistance and coordination for participating student cohorts and music classes.
$250
Patron Sponsor
Provides major sponsorship toward partner charter bus transportation and family participation.
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Other Amount
Choose any amount or set up recurring monthly giving through PayPal to sustain year-round music education.
Suggested giving amounts support program coordination, transportation assistance, and organizational capacity. They do not represent ticket purchases or fixed unit costs. Recurring monthly giving is available through PayPal.
"Your gift supports this year’s #RhythmSupport program and We’ve Got Rhythm’s broader work expanding access to music education and extraordinary live performance experiences."
Have Questions About Participating or Partnering?
Whether you are a music educator planning a school cohort, a family seeking concert access, or an artist interested in mentoring, our program team is here to help.