{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}} {{Infobox organization | image = The Sing for Hope logo.png | image_size = | name = Sing for Hope | type = Non-profit organization | founded = {{start date and age|2006}} | founders = Camille Zamora, Monica Yunus | purpose = humanitarian | headquarters = Midtown Manhattan | location = New York City, United States | region_served = New York City | website = [http://singforhope.org singforhope.org] }}
'''Sing for Hope''' is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 by opera singers Monica Yunus and Camille Zamora, that is located in New York City. The two vocalists established Sing for Hope as a resource for New York artists who want to use their art to give back to their community, and the program fosters interaction between artists and communities and makes the arts accessible to the public.
The Sing for Hope Pianos project brings 88 (one-per-key) artist-painted pianos for three weeks in June each year since 2011 to parks, street corners, subways, and other outdoor public spaces of the five boroughs of New York City. The pianos are available for anyone to play, for free. Notable entertainers take part in the project, and notable artists and fashion designers are among those who paint the pianos. Following their three-week public residency, the pianos are donated to schools, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and community centers.
==History==
Sing for Hope is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 by opera singers Monica Yunus and Camille Zamora.<ref name=spot>Anthony Tommasini (June 6, 2013). [https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/07/arts/music/the-sing-for-hope-pianos-project.html?searchResultPosition=11 "88 Spots to Tickle Keys and Your Fancy,"] ''The New York Times''.</ref> It is located in Midtown Manhattan, in New York City.<ref>[http://www.leadersmag.com/issues/2011.3_Jul/Making%20a%20Difference/LEADERS-Camille-Zamora-Monica-Yunus-Sing-for-Hope.html "Uniting Artists, Uniting Communities"], ''Leaders'' magazine, vol. 34, Issue No.3 (Autumn 2011)</ref><ref>Hon. Jerrold Nadler (May 22, 2013). [https://www.google.com/books/edition/Congressional_Record/Hqh8R6ydPnkC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Sing+for+Hope%22&pg=PA7715&printsec=frontcover "Honoring Sing for Hope and the Sing for Hope Pianos Project,"] ''Congressional Record''. </ref> The two New York City based vocalists and alumnae of the Juilliard School established Sing for Hope as a resource for New York artists who want to use their art to give back to their community, and the program fosters interaction between artists and communities and makes the arts accessible to the public.<ref name=spot/> Among other things, the organization sends professional artists to sing for students in New York City classrooms.<ref>James Barron (June 15, 2010). [https://archive.nytimes.com/cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/15/pianos-as-public-art-and-the-publics-playthings/?searchResultPosition=2 "Pianos as Public Art, and the Public’s Playthings,"] ''The New York Times''.</ref>
== Sing for Hope Pianos Project == The Sing for Hope Pianos project is one of New York City's largest public art projects. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Painted Pianos Bring Music and Whimsy to Campus and Community |url=https://cnu.edu/news/2024/02/15-cnu-sing-for-hope/ |access-date=26 September 2024 |website=Christopher Newport University}}</ref><ref>Monica Yunus, Camille Zamora (2012). [https://www.google.com/books/edition/Pop_up_Pianos/YH4oLgEACAAJ?hl=en ''Pop-up Pianos.'' ]</ref> It brings 88 (one-per-key) artist-painted pianos for three weeks in June each year since 2011 (hundreds, over the years) to parks, street corners, subways, and other outdoor public spaces of the five boroughs of New York City.<ref> Judy Zhu (June 5, 2018). [https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201806/05/WS5b164886a31001b82571e496.html "Fosun helps bring pianos to New York streets,"] ''China Daily''.</ref><ref name=spot/><ref>Birgit Abels (2016). [https://www.google.com/books/edition/Embracing_Restlessness/Ka3DDQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Sing+for+Hope%22+%22new+york%22&pg=PA60&printsec=frontcover ''Embracing Restlessness; Cultural Musicology'']</ref><ref name=kra>Lawrence Kramer (2016). [https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Thought_of_Music/mBs2CwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Sing+for+Hope%22+%22new+york%22&pg=PA192&printsec=frontcover ''The Thought of Music'']</ref><ref>Chris Anderson (2024). [https://www.google.com/books/edition/Infectious_Generosity/9XbFEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Sing+for+Hope%22+%22new+york%22&pg=PA89&printsec=frontcover ''Infectious Generosity; The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading'']</ref><ref>Anthony Rhine, Jay Pension (2022). [https://www.google.com/books/edition/How_to_Market_the_Arts/oRx-EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Sing+for+Hope%22&pg=PA191&printsec=frontcover ''How to Market the Arts; A Practical Approach for the 21st Century'' ]</ref> The pianos are available for anyone to play, for free.<ref name=spot/> The pianos often feature formal and impromptu concerts and have been likened to an open festival of music bringing together New York’s culturally diverse population.<ref>Tommasini, Anthony (July 6, 2011). [https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/07/arts/music/sing-for-hopes-pop-up-pianos.html "Sirens, Trucks’ Gears and Piano Melodies in the Great Outdoors"], ''The New York Times''.</ref>
In 2010, artist Sophie Matisse, the great-granddaughter of French painter Henri Matisse, hand-painted four Kimball pianos that had been donated for the cause, including painting the piano keys.<ref name="Pianos1">{{cite web | url = http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23712 | title = Pianos as Public Art, and the Public's Playthings | first = James | last = Barron | date = June 15, 2010 | work = The New York Times | access-date =April 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Pianos2">{{cite web | url = https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pianos-bring-note-of-joy-to-new-yorkers/ | title = Pianos Bring Note of Joy to New Yorkers | first = Jim | last = Axelrod | date = June 21, 2010| publisher = CBS | access-date =April 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Pianos3">{{cite web | url = https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sing-for-hope-wants-new-yorkers-playing-piano-all-summer/ | title = Sing for Hope wants New Yorkers playing piano all Summer | first = Amy | last = Birnbaum | date = June 21, 2010 | publisher = CBS | access-date =April 1, 2013}}</ref> In 2011, fashion designers Isaac Mizrahi, Diane von Furstenberg, and Kate Spade painted pianos for the project, and the following year fashion designer John Varvatos painted a piano silver.<ref>James Barron (June 7, 2011). [https://archive.nytimes.com/cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/07/street-pianos-returning-with-reinforcements/?searchResultPosition=4 "Street Pianos Returning, With Reinforcements,"] ''The New York Times''.</ref><ref name=spot/><ref>[https://reuters.screenocean.com/record/231783 " Non-for-profit organization, Sing for Hope, installs record number of free pianos around New York City,"] Reuters, July 6, 2011.</ref>
Following their three-week public residency, the Sing for Hope Pianos are donated to schools, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and community centers.<ref name=spot/> ''CBS News'' wrote that the project was "reminding us all of the power of music to inspire and unite".<ref name=kra/><ref>Birnbaum, Amy ( June 21, 2010). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sing-for-hope-wants-new-yorkers-playing-piano-all-summer/ "Sing for Hope Wants New Yorkers Playing Piano All Summer"], ''CBS News''</ref>
==List of artist partners== {{div col|colwidth=14em}} * Tituss Burgess<ref name = "2010 Gala">{{cite web|first=Linda |last=Lenzi |url=http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_2010_Sing_for_Hope_Gala_20101015 |title=Photo Coverage: 2010 Sing for Hope Gala |date=October 17, 2010 |website= Broadway World}}</ref> *Miley Cyrus<ref name=boa>[https://books.google.com/books?id=AhQEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA53&dq=%22Sing+for+Hope%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiqktKnqdiLAxUKD1kFHQdqASoQ6AF6BAgHEAM#v=onepage&q=%22Sing%20for%20Hope%22&f=false "Cyrus, Jonas Brothers Sing for Hope,"] ''Billboard'', August 23, 2008.</ref> * Renée Fleming<ref name = "2010 Gala"/> * Nia Franklin<ref>{{cite web|first=Carol Ann |last=Benanti |title=ICYMI: Miss Five Boroughs crowned Miss New York at state pageant |work=SI Live |url=https://www.silive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/07/miss_five_boroughs_crowned_mis.html |date= July 6, 2018}}</ref> * Curt Hansen<ref name="2018 Gala">{{cite web|last=Franklin |first= Marc J. |url=http://www.playbill.com/article/go-inside-the-2018-sing-for-hope-piano-unveiling-with-daphne-rubin-vega-wicked-and-more |title=Go Inside the 2018 Sing For Hope Piano Unveiling with Daphne Rubin-Vega, Wicked Stars, and More |work= Playbill |date=June 5, 2018}}</ref> * Erika Henningsen<ref name = "FFB">{{cite web|first= Jane |last=Jourdan |url=http://www.fitforbroadway.com/features/broadway/ffb-erika-henningsen/ |title= #FFB Erika Henningsen |date=February 14, 2018 |work=Fit for Broadway}}</ref> * Hugh Jackman<ref name = "2010 Gala"/> *Jonas Brothers<ref name=boa/> *David Kaplan<ref>Anthony Tommasini (July 5, 2011). [https://archive.nytimes.com/artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/05/a-musical-impromptu/?searchResultPosition=8 "Impromptu for Piano and Taxi Horn,"] ''The New York Times''.</ref> * Chilina Kennedy<ref>{{cite web |title=Photo Flash: Chilina Kennedy Celebrates BEAUTIFUL Sing for Hope Piano at Carole King's Alma Mater |website=Broadway World |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Chilina-Kennedy-Celebrates-BEAUTIFUL-Sing-for-Hope-Piano-at-Carole-Kings-Alma-Mater-20171121 |date=November 21, 2017}}</ref> * Billie Jean King<ref name= "2017 Gala">{{cite web |title=Photo Flash: Nadine Sierra, Laurel Harris, Mary-Louise Parker, Renee Fleming and More Attend Sing for Hope's 11th Annual Gala |website=Broadway World |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Nadine-Sierra-Laurel-Harris-Mary-Louise-Parker-Renee-Fleming-and-More-Attend-Sing-for-Hopes-11th-Annual-Gala-20171020 |date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> *Demi Lovato<ref name=boa/> * Mary-Louise Parker<ref name= "2017 Gala"/> * Daphne Rubin-Vega<ref name="2018 Gala"/> *Lea Salonga<ref>{{cite web |title=Lea Salonga and More to Honor Dr. Joseph Polisi at Sing for Hope's 2017 Gala |website=Broadway World |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Lea-Salonga-and-More-to-Honor-Dr-Joseph-Polisi-at-Sing-for-Hopes-2017-Gala-20171002 |date=October 2, 2017}}</ref> *Nadine Sierra<ref name= "2017 Gala"/> * Carla Stickler<ref name="2018 Gala"/> *Anthony Tommasini<ref>Anthony Tommasini (2019). [https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Indispensable_Composers/SPq0DwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Sing+for+Hope%22+%22new+york%22&pg=PA110&printsec=frontcover ''The Indispensable Composers; A Personal Guide'']</ref> {{div col end}}
==List of board members== {{div col|colwidth=14em}} * Jon Batiste<ref name = "About Sing For Hope">{{cite web|url=https://singforhope.org/about |title=About Sing for Hope |date=September 4, 2024 |website= Sing for Hope}}</ref> * David Beahm<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Devika Bhise<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Jeffrey Chertoff<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Andrea Bocelli<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Garance Choko<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Monique Coleman<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Renée Fleming<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Annabelle Garrett<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Tahra Lore Grant<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Eva Haller<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Linda E. Johnson<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Andrea Jung<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Rochelle King<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> *Emily Lenzner <ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Margie Loeb<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Midori Miyazaki<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Josh Pultz<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Kara Unterberg<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Damian Woetzel<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Monica Yunus<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Muhammad Yunus<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Camille Zamora<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> * Ann Ziff<ref name = "About Sing For Hope"/> {{div col end}}
== References == {{Reflist}}
==External links== {{commonscat}} *[https://singforhope.org/ Sing for Hope] *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66pZFQKaww8&ab_channel=SingforHope "The 2022 Sing for Hope Pianos LIVE at NYC’s Fosun Plaza,"] SingForHope, June 3, 2022 (''video'') . *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSDKcqJSIzo&ab_channel=PianistWithoutBorders "Sing For Hope Opening Ceremony - 25 pianos at Liberty Street NYC,"] Pianist Without Borders, June 10, 2024 (''video'')
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