Harmonies from Home was an online charity concert coordinated by the NJ chapter of Colors4Change aiming to celebrate the togetherness and drive of their West Windsor-Plainsboro community. The concert brought together local artists, essentials workers, and even a councilman in order to raise money for locals hospitals to relieve the effects of COVID-19. The various artists from different grade levels all showed off their talents and contributed to a successful concert. The essential workers shared stories from the frontline and encouraged the community members to do their part. The event was a huge success not only in terms of viewers but also monetarily. In total the with generous donations from the viewers and supporters the concert amassed over $800 all of which will be given back to the community, to local hospitals and food shelters. The NJ chapter is overjoyed to see the support they received for their collective endeavor and looks forward to more events as such in the future.
Harmonies From Home
List of performers:
Megan Lee, 10th grade – Song – Carry On by FUN
Olivia Richards, 10th grade – Song -Lean On Me by Bill Withers
Jivi Irvichetty, 10th grade – Song – Gratitude by Amin Toofani
Reva Sangal, 12th grade – Song – Don’t Wanna Be Here by Kate Wetherhead
Sonia Balakrishnan, 11th grade – Song – Halo by Beyonce
Navani Rachamallu, 10th grade – Song – Peanut Butter Ice Cream(original song)
Jeremy Hui, Rithika Iyengar(duet), 10th grade – Tarantella Op. 6- Camille Saint-Saens
Ethan Xu, 7th grade – Performed Gigue from Cello Suite No 1. by Bach
Dr Yingchao Zhang – Song – Heart of Gold by Neil Young
Nikita Sharma, 10th grade – Song – September, Earth Wind and Fire
Rishabh Prasad, 6th grade – Song – One Call Away by Charlie Puth
Ally Stump, 9th grade – Song – So Will I by Ben Platt
Appearances from Essential Workers:
Dr. Qian Wang, Penn Medicine Princeton Primary Care.
Dr. Harpreet Sidhu- Medical Director, Merwick Care