The Power of Music to Help Young People Change Their Tune
Serving children and youth in priority neighbourhoods of Toronto with free music lessons and instruments.
Internationally-renowned violinist Moshe Hammer recalls:
“During the ‘Summer of the Gun’ in Toronto (2006), I was preoccupied with the sad fact that young people - even pre-teens - carry arms regularly and sometimes use them....
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Welcome Leslie
The Hammer Band family is pleased to welcome its newest member, Leslie Knight. In 2006 as The Hammer Band was in its infancy Leslie was ...Continue Reading... -
New Schools and Cellos for the 2012-13 School Year
We are proud to announce that The Hammer Band program has been introduced to three new schools this year in the Regent Park area: Sprucecourt, Lord ...Continue Reading...
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The Hammer Band Documentary Preview
Here is a preview of the new Documentary About The Hammer Band by Filmmaker Melissa Dozois.
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From a Parent
The Hammer Band was created from the belief that all kids from all walks of life should be given the opportunity to play music. Teaching ... Continue Reading...
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From a Student
When I play the violin I feel like I am in my own peaceful world where nothing is bad and everything is good, where harmony ... Continue Reading...