Music isn’t just our gift, it’s our SERVICE!

“As we journey through life, we not only learn it is important to find a soft place to land during the rough parts of the journey, but also, a SAFE space to land where self-expression can flow freely as we understand the innermost part of ourselves and others! Welcome to the intentional safe space created through the collaboration of Broadway Inspirational Voices’ Arts & Education Programs and Covenant House International. No matter the career field of choice, Covenant House youth walk away with tools to activate self-reflection, goal setting, and self-esteem building learned through the fundamentals of Performing Arts techniques.  This collaboration allows Cov House Youth and young adults to show up in the world with a new foundation of confidence and focused goals. We welcome you to be inspired by Cov House Youth as they step boldly into their own voices! Broadway Inspirational Voices is committed to supporting and empowering Covenant House youth and young adults. And we thank you for showing up for us!”

- Tasha Michelle, Assistant Director of Arts & Education - Broadway Inspirational Voices

SONGS IN THE KEY OF ME!: Covenant House

Through the “Songs in the Key of Me!- Covenant House” program, BIV connects residents at Covenant House who have an interest in writing, songwriting, and performance with a professional composer/ teaching artist as a mentor. The team collaborates for up to 8 weeks writing and preparing an original song. Each individual program concludes with a concert or video featuring the song(s) performed by the program participants, members of BIV, the Broadway community, or the composer/lyricists themselves. Live performances in New York are performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

BIV@The COV

Our “BIV@” Programs are unique, customized, year-round programs for organizations who seek to engage and educate their community through creativity, music and the arts. “BIV@” Programs feature a diverse range of Teaching Artists handpicked for ongoing workshops designed for each partnership. Our extensive roster of Teaching Artists includes those with backgrounds and expertise in Broadway, Film, Television, Music, Dance, Design, Fashion, Music Production and many other creative areas.

 “On behalf of the Covenant House staff and the young people across our entire movement, thank you for going the extra mile this year to help our young people prepare to shine in our historic event, A Night of Covenant House Stars.

Your friendship and devotion to Covenant House mean so much to me, but especially to the youth who rely on you to help them find their voice, perfect their song, and use their talents to creatively shape and share their experience. This is a singular gift in itself.”

Every year you do this is a delight. To make it so amid the challenges COVID-19 imposed on us is just extraordinary.”

Thank you, Kevin Ryan, President and CEO, Covenant House International

HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR COVENANT HOUSE PROGRAMS

About Our Partner: Covenant House International

Founded in 1972, Covenant House is the largest privately funded agency in the Americas helping youth overcoming homelessness and victims of human trafficking, providing 24/7 crisis care and ongoing support in 31 cities across six countries.

Covenant House builds a bridge to hope for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking through unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support. Covenant House high-quality programs are designed to empower young people to rise and overcome adversity, today and in the future. 

Learn more about our programs and our dynamic team HERE. Feel free to connect with us and send us any questions or inquires to ArtsEducation@BIVoices.org

TEStimonials

“I’ve been blessed to be a part of some of the workshops BIV has done with some of our young people from beginning to finish and it's powerful! It’s powerful to see the transformation of these young people. BIV’s impact on the young people that we work with here at Covenant House is incredible. They are amazing, I appreciate them and all that they do. WE LOVE YOU BIV, from the West Coast!”

-Brian, Covenant House, California Staff

“Yes! Thank you so much! It was so much fun! I love how everyone was so engaged and going with the flow! You all are amazing! We look forward to your sessions! Can’t wait for next month!”

-Celeste, Covenant House, California Staff

“I just want to say thank you for the opportunity to let our youth showcase some of their talents. They all love it and they love being able to see other youth from different Covenant Houses. I look forward to our upcoming appointments and seeing what great things you all can provide for the youth. Keep up with the hard work and I will be in contact. Thank you.”

-Charles, Covenant House, St. Louis Staff

“This was such a great opportunity for the youth. Robert especially enjoyed every moment of it. I hope to be able to have more of our youth participate in the near future. I look forward to your email.”

-Delesha- Covenant House, Texas Staff

OUR LEAD PROGRAM SUPPORTERS

BIV Arts & Education programs are made possible with the generous and longstanding support from our lead funders and diverse family of supporters.

Learn more about our programs and our dynamic team HERE. Feel free to connect with us and send us any questions or inquires to ArtsEducation@BIVoices.org

 Since its inception, the monthly “BIV@The Cov” music and arts program at Covenant House New York has been a safe space for our kids.  BIV uses music and the Arts as therapeutic modalities to provide mental and emotional support in an environment that is fun and promotes learning and creativity, and helps the youth to build confidence in themselves.”  

- Dr. Shakeema North, Vice President, Youth Development, Covenant House, New York