NEWS - TONICA PROJECT

Cafesjian Classical Music Series / Tonica Project

17.05.2024
Tonica Project musicians`
Clarinet - Garegin Kevnakszyan
Violin - Gor Karapetyan
Piano - Levon Martirosyan
Cajon - Dmitri Hovhannisyan

Harmony XIII International Music Festival

A clip full of emotions, where you will see with what wonderful children we went to the city of Batumi, Georgia, to participate in the 13th Harmony International Music Festival.

Special thanks to the Tunian Family Foundation for fully funding the participation of several children, in favor of Lora Tunian.
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Tonica Music Contest Winner 2024

From May 20 to June 20, a classical music competition was held on the online platform, through which Nare Eloyan was selected, who will receive a special award: Full funding, to represent the Republic of Armenia at the 13th international festival "Harmony" held in Batumi, Georgia, along with several other participants. together with.

''Musical Dialogue'' in Vardenik village with Shushiki Band

In the hall of the Vardenik Music School, the Tonica Project Live cartoon event was held for children aged 3 to 12 years.
At 14:00, the "Shushiki" band performed at the event, which was joined by the "Tonika project" with an interactive musical team building program.
During the program, the participants were introduced to music and the rhythm of the body, which contributed to feeling the rhythm with their own body through music.
The event ended with a united Armenian song and dance.

''Musical Dialogue'' in Khachik village with Shushiki Band

On June 16, at 16:00, a cultural event was held in Khachik village with the support of "Artisimo" NGO and the sponsorship of the Hague Armenian community, Abovyan Center.
The event started with a concert by the "Shushiki" band, which was joined by the "Tonika Project" with an interactive musical team building program.
The event ended with a united Armenian song and dance.
The venue of the event: Khachik village, a grove of trees in the area adjacent to the Karakop church.

Musical Team Building / UNICEF ARMENIA

Armenia / Aghveran
26.06.2024 / More than 40 employees participated in team building

Tonica Musical Teambuilding in the Armavir youth center

Together with the Nexus Art Center, with the support of UNICEF, it organizes interactive musical events within the framework of the Music Healing program, the main goal of which is to connect different music-loving social groups through music, which plays an important role in human mental health.

Tonica and Musical Teambuilding in the "Privolnoe"

👌🏻 On May 16, at 16:00-18:00 at Privolnoye secondary school, within the framework of the Music Healing program of the Nexus Art Center, the Tonica music project and the Shushiki band had a musical interactive, creative and educational meeting with music-loving students of the school.
At the beginning of the event, Shushiki band and talented local students performed with a short concert program.

Tonica Live Cartoon program in " Voskeporik " development center in Yeghegnadzor

Within the framework of the "Art opens doors" integration program, a musical dialogue took place at the " Voskeporik " development center in Yeghegnadzor, which is implemented by the Nexus Center for the Arts with the support of UNICEF, within the framework of the Music Healing program.
The event gave a wonderful day to the "Voskeporik's", along with the networking program, they enjoyed a day full of happy and positive emotions.
Familiarization with musical instruments, accompaniment of familiar and favorite cartoons by children themselves. the event was very positive and impressive.

Tonica Musical Teambuilding in the "Gavar" open youth center

Tonica Live Cartoon program in " Voskeporik " development center in Martuni

Our cooperation with "Artissimo" NGO continues, reminding that we are implementing music therapy for children within the framework of the Music Healing program with the support of UNICEF.
This time it was the turn of Martuni's "Voskeporiks" to enjoy the glory.
The event provided a wonderful day for the children, along with the online education program, they enjoyed a day filled with happy and positive emotions.
Familiarization with musical instruments, accompaniment of familiar and favorite cartoons by children themselves. the event was very positive and impressive.

Interactive concert: Tonica Project and Shushiki band at Vanadzor Loft

On March 27, an interactive concert of Tonika Project and Shushiki band took place in the Loft center of Vanadzor, with the direct involvement of the audience.
👌🏻 The concert is held within the framework of "Nexus Art Center's Music Healing" and Loft's "Give Reading Minutes" programs, with the support of UNICEF.
🔹 In the first part of the concert, Komitas' compositions from the Tonika Project's playlist were played, as well as well-known popular European classical compositions.
🔹 In the middle of the concert, we sang and played together, discovered how to use our own body as a musical instrument.
🔹 Shushiki band closed the concert with their performances of Armenian songs.

Tonica Musical Teambuilding in the "Gyumri Youth House" open youth center

Tonica Musical Teambuilding in the "Spitak Youth House" open youth center

Tonica Musical Teambuilding in the "Echmiadzin Youth House" open youth center

Cafesjian classical music concert series

December 15 Time: 20:00
TONICA PROJECT
In the program: Komitas, Astor Piazzola, Joe Hisaishi, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Yann Tiersen, Carlos Gardel.

Album Release " The Echoes of Komitas""

On October 20, Tonica Project released their debut album "The Echoes of Komitas".
Special thanks to the main sponsor of the CD, the Tunyan Family Foundation,represented by Lora Tunian.
CDs are on sale at Common Ground (Baghramyan 6)

The history of Zoma-Zoma song in Artsakh dialect

POST-WAR Charity Visit to the children of residence of refugees places.
At the moment, many of our compatriots displaced from Artsakh live in the "Shoghik" camp of Khankavan.The history of Zoma- Zoma song in Artsakh dialec

Two weeks Camp for a Artsakh children

Two weeks Camp for a Artsakh children
Our mission is to encourage post-war depressed children through music, offering them psychological support.
Your contribution of $5, $10, or $20 can make a significant difference in the lives of these children.
https://paypal.me/tonicaproject
The funds will be used for travel expenses and
the purchase of musical instruments․
Special thanks to the camp organizer Izabella Sargsyan

Musical meeting with the children of the orphanage

It's been a long time since we met children from orphanages and support centers, this time we implemented this wonderful opportunity together with the school's philharmonic project. Children who could not return to Artsakh and remained in Armenia were also hosted.
There are no limits with us, because within an hour you will appear in the role of a real cartoon character, you will voice cartoons yourself. We will watch the favorite episodes of the most popular cartoons with live music.

New Year's Live Cartoon's event at LOFT ⭐

At the beginning of the meeting, the children watch a famous cartoon, then we remind them that what they watched was different from what they watched on TV, that's when they notice that the movie is not with the original sound, but we are playing it on the spot, making different sounds. Then comes the stage of getting to know the instruments, after which we watch the second cartoon, at that time the children should pay more attention to understand which instrument the cat is playing when it walks, what sound it makes when the mouse runs, that is, you should try the sounds to listen "as a musician".

1000+ Children participated in the LIVE Cartoons project in 2022

"In 2022, over 1,000 children enthusiastically joined our LIVE Cartoons project. These young participants came from a variety of backgrounds, including orphanages, child support centers, and other communities."

"As we step into 2023-2024, our goal is to expand our LIVE Cartoons project to reach even more children in need. To make this vision a reality, we're launching a fundraising campaign. Your support will enable us to bring the magic of live cartoons and music to additional children, including those in orphanages, child support centers, and other communities. Together, let's create more smiles and memories in the coming year."

Live Cartoon's event at LOFT ⭐

Children sitting on the carpet first study the small musical instruments they have been given, then they start to "play" irregularly, listen to their sound. Some bring the tinkering tools and bells closer to the person sitting next to them to show what sound the "egg" makes, how the bell rings.

My children participate in the Tonica Project music program, which, through cartoons, teaches them to distinguish between soft and loud sounds, to repeat the rhythms by clapping. At the end, when everyone already understands the movements of the "leader's" hands, a small music group is formed and the children are able to join the musicians on the spot. voice their favorite cartoons, imagine how the picture gets sound.

Tonica Project Classical Concerts in 2022-2023

Interactive music project in the Rehabilitation Camp

Children aged 13 to 17 from Jermuk, Kechut and Gndevaz settlements of Vayots Dzor participate in the camp.
The primary goals of the organized camp are:
🔸 in the current situation, moving the children of the settlements targeted by military operations to a safer area and providing them with the necessary living conditions,
🔸 relieving the social burden of the households of the given settlements to some extent,
🔸 preparing children to return to their daily life and providing psychological first aid with the involvement of relevant specialists,
🔸 ensuring the educational process interrupted as a result of military aggression.

Children's Day 2022 / U. S. Embassy Armenia

How much you can delve into the music during the meeting depends on the group of children, their number, age, that is, it is possible that there is just a little attention to the rhythm and other musical abilities, but more often the meeting develops in such a way that we feel how we all become a big band. The goal during the meeting is to develop the children's abilities in such a way that at the end we all sing a cartoon together in a live performance.

After Movie Post - War Musical Journey with Talanted Kids 202

Tonica musical project received an invitation to participate in <<Harmony>> 10th international music festival, which will take place in Georgia.
During the 11 years of Festival Armenia always had its participants, who presented our country and culture with honor.

Live Cartoon Project Concert Recording

Tonica Project Charity Visits October 2021

Let's summarize the October Visits
Thanks to your help, we will also visit other centers
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✔️ Orphanage named after Mari Izmirlian
✔️ FAR Children's Support Center
✔️ Easter Children's Support Center
✔️ In Aram Khachatryan's House Museum, we hosted the children of the freedom fighters killed and injured in the four-day war

After Movie Post - War Musical Journey with Talanted Kids 2021
Georgia / Borjomi

Tonica musical project received an invitation to participate in <<Harmony>> 10th international music festival, which will take place in Georgia.
During the 10 years of Festival Armenia always had its participants, who presented our country and culture with honor.

The talented Youth of Armenia and Artsakh will be with us. The total number of departing participants of the project is 8, where 3 talented teenagers are from Artsakh, 2 of them from Yerevan, and the other 3 are the senior professional musicians of the musical project.

Tonica Project - Al Aylughs

Tonica Project and Young Musicians From Artsakh Al Aylughs
Shushiki Band
Folk Arts Museum
December 2020

Tonica Project and Samvel Yervinyan

From Samvel Yervinyan Facebook Page ` The year is coming to the end. What a terrible year it has been-- can't wait for it to end! A few days ago Xach called me with an interesting proposal. "Sam, there is this project, young men, who are working with kids from Artsakh; they are students involved in music. Can you imagine their joy if you play with them?" I said--let's do it! Xach put his educator hat and arranged the rest. Please give it a listen and share it, if you like it. Many thanks to the members of Tonica project for their patience, devotion to the idea of supporting the kids. Live, and LET LIVE! December 2020

There are endless creations for these smiles...
Happy New Year
December 2020:

Young musicians of Artsakh,
Tonica Project and Shushiki band
Komitas - Lorik (Kele kele)

Work in progress with kids from Artsakh We play an armenian song by Komitas "The Sky Is Cloudy" 🇦🇲️October 2020

Birthday party after rehearsal
Arben is from Artsakh and he turned 13 today
November 2020

Charity Visit to the special school N.2

On September 29 of 2018 “Tonica” Cultural NGO did charity visit to the special school n.2.
The main purpose of the visit is to help needy children and to give them smiles.
Tonica Cultural NGO organized a musical event for these children and the students of Yerevan State Conservatory after Komitas gave a concert for them.
Through this visit we gave many gifts to these children.
Charity visits of Tonica Cultural NGO will be continuing. So if you want to join, please contact us`
Facebook.com/TonicaCulture/
Instagram.com/Tonica_Culture/

Tonica Classical Music Festival 2016

It's great to hear that Tonica Cultural NGO organized a Classical Music Festival in Yerevan in 2016! Organizing such cultural events can be a significant contribution to promoting classical music and enriching the cultural scene in the city.
It's wonderful to hear that the festival involved young musicians from schools and conservatories. Including young talents in such events not only provides them with a platform to showcase their skills but also fosters a love for classical music among the next generation.
If you have any specific questions about the festival, its participants, performances, or any other details you'd like to know or share about this event, please feel free to ask, and I'll be happy to provide information or assist with any inquiries you may have.

Tonica Project & Nairuhi Nazaryan Concert

Date: 10 May 2016
Time: 19:00
Location: National Center of Chamber Music

Musicians`
Nairuhi Nazaryan ( Soprano )
Garegin Kevnakszyan ( Clarinet )
Gor Karapetyan ( Violin )
Aram Shekikyan ( Piano )
Mesrop Karinyan ( Flute )

Tonica Classical Music Festival 2015

It's great to hear that Tonica Cultural NGO organized a Classical Music Festival in Yerevan in 2015! Organizing such cultural events can be a significant contribution to promoting classical music and enriching the cultural scene in the city.
It's wonderful to hear that the festival involved young musicians from schools and conservatories. Including young talents in such events not only provides them with a platform to showcase their skills but also fosters a love for classical music among the next generation.
If you have any specific questions about the festival, its participants, performances, or any other details you'd like to know or share about this event, please feel free to ask, and I'll be happy to provide information or assist with any inquiries you may have.