Songcatchers Inc.

Meet Our Brunch Gala Honoree: CLEMENCIA CASTANEDA

THE BRIDGES IN HARMONY AWARD
Clemencia Castaneda is an accomplished music educator, cultural administrator, and media producer who has dedicated her career to enriching the lives of children and families through music and the arts.

With extensive experience in music education, cultural programming, community services, and nonprofit organizations, Clemencia has combined her professional expertise with a deep commitment to education and community enrichment. Her work reflects her belief that music inspires creativity, builds confidence, preserves cultural heritage, and creates meaningful opportunities for personal growth.
Throughout her career, Clemencia has developed and supported educational, musical, and cultural programs that empower children and young people to discover their talents, develop their abilities, and reach their full potential.

As a longtime and valued member of the Songcatchers team, Clemencia has played an instrumental role in advancing the organization's mission of making high-quality music education accessible to all children, regardless of their financial circumstances. Her dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students embody the very spirit of Songcatchers.

Songcatchers proudly honors Clemencia Castaneda in recognition of her longstanding dedication, exceptional service, and unwavering passion for using music to inspire, educate, and transform lives. Her contributions have made a lasting difference in our community, and we are deeply grateful for all she has given to Songcatchers and the children we serve. Congratulations, Clemencia, on this well-deserved honor!

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Marc Lipitz, our Mentor who also volunteers for us, will be performing with our Early Childhood violin teacher, Frank Cortalano at this fun event. Please support them if you can attend!! The show is next Sat in Scarsdale at 8 pm. Free admission.

Thank you City of New Rochelle, NY and the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce for a beautiful event of the New Rochelle Street Fair for our city!

Thank you also to The Mendoza and The Kitheka Families for volunteering your time to represent Songcatchers there. Thank to our performers at our table Mila and Jerryl Bell - video to follow.

Thank you to Ariana Barrios and the amazing Songcatchers Orchestra. You’ll be able to hear them next at the Songcatchers Brunch Gala!

Do you or someone you know need community service? Share your talents with another-we need volunteers to teach ALL instruments including piano, xylophone, guitar, violin, flute, cello, & voice.

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Thank you, Dan Murphy and the Yonkers Times for publishing this article about our camp revival!

46 Years of Music. A Whole New Sound for Summer | Yonkers Times Songcatchers’ beloved Choir Camp becomes Camp Songcatchers, bringing music, performing arts, adventure, and summer fun to a new generation. More than 46 years ago, Sister Beth Dowd, OSU, began a Songcatchers tradition: a sleepaway Choir Camp where children came together through music, friendship, ...

If you'd like to learn how to teach children Piano, Violin, Guitar, Trombone, we are having orientation tomorrow at 4 - 5:30

Affordable Music Programs Songcatchers Inc. for children ages 3-13 & Volunteer opportunities for ages 14+