06 October, 2025

On September 26, 2025 I provided a Hohner-sponsored Harmonikids session to underserved child participants at the the H. Fletcher Brown Boys & Girls Club of DE. All students were focused and engaged throughout the session. The room was filled with excitement and enthusiasm. The kids giggled with joy and astonishment as I entertained them. Then each was thrilled as I handed them new Hohner harmonicas on which I gently taught them to accurately play four songs. They beamed with pride at their immediate success. It made a positive difference in the lives of these youth - joyfully boosting their confidence and self esteem. For many it was the first experience of learning to make music on a real musical instrument. Attached below is some feedback received from club supervisor Isaiah.

~ Gary Allegretto, Founding Director of Harmonikids, www.harmonikids.org

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"I would like to thank you again for taking the time to come to our club and teach us about the harmonica and music through your Harmonikids program. And thanks the Hohner. All the boys who took part in the lesson loved it and had been practicing diligently. Music is not always treated as important for them and last week unlocked a new passion for several boys so much that they joined musical clubs provided by their schools. Once again, thank you for inspiring us last week."

- Isaiah, Supervisor, H. Fletcher Brown Boys & Girls Club of DE