Every child deserves a public education free of fear and intimidation

We are a non-profit organization that provides a preventative bullying program for schools. Our curriculum-based program is designed to address the root causes of bullying and prejudice in schools and communities, using music as the vehicle.

This program was founded by Jeff Haas, a nationally known jazz pianist, composer and host of the syndicated public radio series, The New Jazz Archive,  from Traverse City, Michigan.

We can come to your school! Visit our program page.

MLK Day at the State Theater a full house success! <

Bullying Forum in Traverse City…
Traverse City is looking forward to hosting a Bullying Forum and Conference  March 15 and 16, 2012.

Building Bridges is one of the many community organizations and agencies coming together to address the destructive behaviors that impact our community in an unhealthy way, including the State of Michigan,Department of Civil Rights.

For more information about this event:

Contact Melissa A. Claramunt, American Indian Specialist, Civil Rights Specialist, State of Michigan Department of Civil Rights: claramuntm@michigan.gov

Letters and Drawings from Music Workshops

Students leave with a thoughtful insight from the music workshops. Click images for full size and text.

Music is like a language...

Diversity Circle Drawing

1st Grader Letter from Old Missions