Matt Malanowski and Sami Stevens along with Julio Fernandez worked with veterans from Lyons VA Medical Center, NJ on their original song “Keep Goin’” by Me and My Kin.
Jennifer Lampert and Julio Fernandez at a MFAS Russian Tea Room gala, performing "Surrender," written by VOV participants at Holliswood Hospital.
Internationally renowned pianist Byron Janis speaks about overcoming challenges with Voices of Valor participants at Veteran's Haven North.
Musician/ facilitators Ron Haney and Dave Rimelis worked with veterans from Lyons VA Medical Center, NJ on their original song “How Do We Heal?” by War for Peace.
Musician/ facilitators Ron Haney and Kate Hall with veterans from Veterans Haven, NJ on their original song “Don’t Give Up (Embrace It)” by Accidentally on Purpose.
Musician/ facilitators Benny Harrison and Laura Blaine with veterans from Lyons VA Medical Center, NJ on their original song “Home” by S.A.L.T. (Souls All Linked Together).
 
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Voices of Valor Participation
Participation in the Voices of Valor program is open to all veterans, free of charge. Eight to ten veterans, with no previous musical experience required, meet with two musician/facilitators and a psychology mentor for nine 90-minute sessions. The sessions meet weekly or more frequently depending upon the needs of the group. The facilitators assist participants in developing a mutual theme and style for their group song. They explore and write their individual experiences, collectively creating a song that reflects their challenges in returning to civilian life. For the eighth session, they all gather in a professional recording studio and record their finished song. The veterans are not required to sing, but almost all choose to do so. The result is a recorded song, premiered at a CD Release Party for participants, their families, and friends. CDs are given to all participants and are available at no cost to all attendees. Photographs of the group and highlights of the sessions are on display and are available for all participants.
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This program has changed my life. It has given me back the joy and confidence I thought I had lost. The validation and acceptance has made me feel like I’m part of a large family.
– A.H.

Veterans

Let Your Voice Be Heard

A unique opportunity for veterans to work with songwriters to create a song based on your experiences and reflecting who you are – no musical experience required!

A program designed to honor your experiences and help you use music to ease the transition from military to civilian life.

Voices of Valor, a program of Music For All Seasons, brings small groups of veterans together with professional songwriters to create and record original group songs, honoring participants’ life experiences, facilitating communication and healing through musical expression.

 

 

UPCOMING FUNDRAISING EVENT

Event: Honoring Our Veterans- Voices of Valor

When: Monday, November 10, 2025

Where: Hopewell Valley Vineyards

Join us for a powerful and inspiring evening honoring our veterans and supporting the transformative work of Voices of Valor and Music For All Seasons. The event will feature Voices of Valor participants and live performances by internationally acclaimed musicians, composers, and Grammy-nominated artists. Advance ticket purchase is required for entry.

If you’re unable to attend, please consider making a donation to support Voices of Valor and Music For All Seasons to inspire hope and promote healing.
 
To purchase tickets or make a donation:
Scan the QR code on the event image or go directly to: https://givebutter.com/C2yJVh

Or go to our Events page for more details.

 

Music For All Seasons is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Voices of Valor in action

The highly-acclaimed Voices of Valor program has been featured in nationwide publicity over the past four years.  This Associated Press video gives a look at our program in action, showing the leaders, participants and administration of this exciting and creative program that helps veterans reintegrate into civilian life through group songwriting and recording.

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Voices of Valor®
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Scotch Plains, New Jersey info@voicesofvalor.org


Voices of Valor is a program of
Music For All Seasons, Inc.