K4K in Harmony Youth Songwriting Competition
May 10th, 2026
We’re excited to invite you to K4K inHarmony’s Songwriting Competition—an inspiring afternoon of original music, powerful storytelling, and young voices taking the stage.
This special event highlights the incredible work of students from across the state who have been developing their own songs through our program. Each performance is a reflection of their creativity, perspective, and growth as young artists. The concert will also feature performances by student ensembles from K4K in Harmony’s instrumental program.
K4K in Harmony is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through music, offering songwriting and instrumental programs that foster creativity, confidence, and self-expression.
Event Highlights Include:
Original songs performed by student songwriters
Live performances by K4K in Harmony instrumental ensembles
Audience voting for favorite performances
Admission:
Open to the public, but limited tickets. Please reserve using the link below!
https://shop-lcm.org/SelectEvent.aspx?eventid=1000262
Come ready to listen, support, and vote for your favorite song. We can’t wait to see you there!
Louisiana Children’s Museum @ 2PM
K4K in Harmony Annual Concert 2025
November 20th, 2025
Gallier Hall @ 7PM
Join Us for the K4K in Harmony Annual Concert 2025!
Gallier Hall |Thursday, November 20th |7:00 PM
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Koats for Kids (K4K in Harmony) Annual Concert 2025—a cherished New Orleans tradition that brings together music, community, and compassion.
This heartwarming evening not only features an incredible lineup of beloved local artists, but also shines a spotlight on our own young musicians. Students from our songwriting and instrumental programs across partner sites will perform original compositions created during their time in K4K in Harmony.
Most importantly, the concert supports our tradition of collecting winter coats for children in need—a founding commitment we proudly continue alongside our music education mission. We welcome concertgoers to bring new or gently used children’s coats (any size or gender) to help keep local kids warm this winter.
This Year's Lineup Includes:
Koats for Kids String Quartet featuring musicians from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Xavier University Music Department
New Voice New Orleans
...and many more surprise guests!
Ticket Information:
Concert Only – 7:00 PM | $50
Patron’s Party – 6:15 PM | $200 (includes pre-concert celebration with food & drink)
Come be part of an unforgettable evening of music, youth creativity, and community care. We can’t wait to see you there!
