CAG in the Neighborhood

CAG in the Neighborhood brings extraordinary artists and the transformative power of music to communities that often lack access, resources, or opportunities to experience live classical music

Concert Artists Guild is proud to partner with the following organizations for the CAG in the Neighborhood initiative:

New to the Neighborhood in 25/26

Our new CAG in the Neighborhood initiative is a collaboration between CAG and Creative Stage Collective (CSC), led by founder/director Madeline Bender.

CSC’s mission is the development of interactive performances for young audiences from ages 7 to 17, bringing together youth and professional artists to co-create original theater. The initiative supports roster artists in gaining theoretical knowledge and skills to create and present their own educational programming and share their experience in back-to-back afternoon concerts at The Thalia at Symphony Space on Saturday, April 26, 2026.

See Our Artists in Action!

Watch Empire Wild share a joyous educational concert at Arts and Athletics!

Enjoy Eleni Katz in a fun and informative afternoon concert with Arts and Athletics!

Past Events

 6 CAG artists -- violinists Ariel Horowitz and Nathan Meltzer, pianist Wynona Wang, bassoonist Eleni Katz, cello duo Empire Wild, and the Galvin Cello Quartet -- have given a total of 14 performances for 4 collaborating community-based venue partners!

Partner organizations included:

o   New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, with locations in Harlem, Chelsea, the Lower East Side, and Midtown West

o   Arts & Athletics, a non-profit serving the K-5 public school population

o   New Jewish Home, a rehabilitation center on the Upper West Side

o   Music for Autism performances, two in Brooklyn and one on the Lower East Side

  • Eleni Katz at Arts & Athletics

    Wednesday, May 28, 2025
    Arts and Athletics
    100 West 84th Street

    Join bassoonist Eleni Katzat Arts and Athletics for a free weekday concert. Enjoy our first concert featuring a woodwind artist at this fun event!

  • Ariel Horowitz at Arts & Athletics

    Sunday, June 8, 2025
    Arts and Athletics
    100 West 84th Street

    Say hello to violinist Ariel Horowitz at Arts and Athletics to start your week off right. This fun, interactive concert is a great way to get the family together!

  • Nina Bernat at Arts & Athletics

    Sunday, April 27, 2025
    Arts and Athletics
    100 West 84th Street

    Join bassist Nina Bernat and relax with great music including Reena Esmail's "Perhaps," Saint-Saen’s "The Elephant," and movements from Bach’s 5th Cello Suite. This promises to be an event that’s fun and informative for the whole family!

  • Ariel Horowitz with NYC Parks & Recreation

    Friday, April 25, 2025
    Asser Levy Recreation Center
    392 Asser Levy Pl


    Your Friday night plans just got an upgrade! Join violinist Ariel Horowitz on April 25 at the Asser Levy Recreation Center for another delightful evening of music!

  • Ariel Horowitz with NYC Parks & Recreation

    Friday, April 11, 2025
    Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center


    Violinist Ariel Horowitz is back with a free concert on April 11 at the Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center in NYC

  • Ariel Horowitz with NYC Parks & Recreation

    Friday, March 28, 2025
    Chelsea Recreation Center
    430 West 25th Street

    Relax with an evening of music and art with violinist Ariel Horowitz on March 28 at the Chelsea Recreation Center in NYC.

  • Wynona Wang at The New Jewish Home

    Sunday, March 16, 2025
    The New Jewish Home

    Enjoy an afternoon of music and memories with pianist Wynona Wang on March 9 at The New Jewish Home Health and Rehabilitation Center.

  • Empire Wild at Arts & Athletics

    Sunday, March 2, 2025
    Arts and Athletics

    Next up, Empire Wild offers up an adventurous and joyful music program in partnership with Arts and Athletics.

  • Wynona Wang at Arts & Athletics

    Monday, February 10, 2025

    In the first installment of our partnership with Arts and Athletics this season, pianist Wynona Wang shares a fun and free after-school youth concert.

  • Empire Wild with Music for Autism

    Sunday, January 12, 2025
    Arts and Athletics

    To wrap up a weekend feature, Empire Wild took the stage at Music for Autism, presenting a lively concert fit for all ages!

  • Vision Duo with Music for Autism

    Saturday, January 11, 2025

    The dynamic Vision Duo, comprising violinist Ariel Horowitz and percussionist Britton-René Collins, shared an interactive, in-person, autism-friendly concert in collaboration with Music for Autism this month!

  • Nathan Meltzer at The New Jewish Home

    Sunday, January 5, 2025
    The New Jewish Home

    This season, violinist Nathan Meltzer presented a family-friendly showcase in NYC! The New Jewish Home is a comprehensive health care system for older adults, providing health and rehabilitation care that meets the evolving needs of people as they age.

  • Wynona Wang with Music for Autism

    Saturday, December 14, 2024

    Pianist Wynona Wang shared a delightful and engaging concert filled with holiday cheer last winter season!

  • Galvin Cello Quartet with NYC Parks & Recreation

    Thursday, November 21, 2024

    As a warm-up to their November 22nd return to Merkin Hall, Galvin Cello Quartet took a warm detour to the Jackie Robinson Recreational Center in New York City to share some exciting new pieces with the crowd.