FEATURED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Global Groove Youth Orchestra Fills a Gap in Music Education Greenwich House Music School invited former public school music instructor Eve Zanni to join its faculty and lead a youth ensemble following the loss of the music program at PS 41 in Greenwich Village. The Global Groove Youth Orchestra combines the innovation of Rhythm First Jazz with World Music whole-body learning to inspire children. The orchestra’s middle and high school aged members learn rhythm techniques, how to read music and, most importantly, how to collaborate in a creative environment. Drawing from traditional string instruments, pianos and drums as well as marimbas, vibraphones, congas and djembes, the Global Groove Youth Orchestra makes learning about music and performing it more fun than ever before. At the same time it encourages collaboration and respect for alternative viewpoints. With private funding, this program remains free for all who participate.
Chemical Dependency Program and NYU Launch Smoking Cessation Program The College of Nursing at New York University lent their knowledge in support of improving services at the Chemical Dependency Program. Honors Capstone students and Greenwich House staff developed and implemented a long-term smoking cessation program for Chemical Dependency clients. The program, Better Breathing, Better You, provides assessment, advice and coaching for individuals interested in stopping smoking. Better Breather, Better You is based on recent CDC evidence that quitting all addictive substances at the same time is the most beneficial route to take. During each eight-week cycle, nursing students lead weekly smoking cessation groups, ranging in size from two to ten people, that set self-management techniques and set and track personal goals. At the end of the eight weeks, a graduation ceremony is held for all successful clients. 4 | Greenwich House Annual Report 2015
Right: New York City Council Member, Corey Johnson, New York State Senator Brad Hoylman, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and New York City Council Member Margaret Chin lead a rally to save Our Lady of Pompeii Senior Center. Below: Eve Zanni leads the Global Groove Youth Orchestra at a performance in Jefferson Market Garden.