Every March, musicians across New York State are invited to take part in a Practice-a-Thon with all proceeds going to local food banks. Last year, The Harry Chapin Practice-A-Thon raised $30,000 for food banks in New York State.
The Practice-a-thon is a wonderful way to strengthen students’ practice habits while encouraging empathy and
teaching students that their actions can make a difference.
Heartfelt thanks to all who participated in the 2019 Practice-a-thon!
We are grateful to everyone who practiced, collected money and helped our neighbors in need.
Thanks again and we look forward to working with you next March!
Music teachers who promote the program do not have to collect any money.
All donations are mailed directly to the food banks from the individuals and families that participate.
Music teachers who promote the program do not have to collect any money.
All donations are mailed directly to the food banks from the individuals and families that participate.
Ideas to help teachers succeed are listed in our RESOURCES section.
Motivational ideas, videos, posters and prize suggestions can be found
at the RESOURCES tab on the top of this page or on by clicking the button below.
Email us at harrychapinpractice@gmail.com if you have any questions and
please like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/Practiceathon
As Helen Keller said "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
Scroll down for links to the 2019 participation packets and our poster
connected to the Harry Chapin Food Bank at Long Island Cares 
Connected to the Food Bank of Western NY
Serving Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara Counties 
Connected to Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties
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Serving areas from Newburgh to Plattsburg 
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connected to the Food Bank for Westchester 
Serving Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and St. Lawrence Counties
Serving Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins counties,
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