ABOUT US

A Journey of Love, Hope, and Music

It is a great joy and privilege to share in the precious dreams of our children.

New Life Foundation was founded in 2011 with a heart full of love and hope, inspired by God’s boundless love for children. Through music, we began reaching out to children, sharing God’s love and nurturing their dreams.

Over the years, we have walked alongside these children, helping them discover their talents, build confidence, and find hope for their future.

In Korea, we have offered music competitions and camps for children living in children's home, giving them opportunities to learn, grow, and pursue their dreams. 

In Maryland, our free Saturday Music School provides instruments and music education to children from underserved communities, opening doors to new possibilities through music.

Our mission has also reached communities across the United States and around the world, sharing love, compassion, and hope through music.

As we look to the future, our vision will continue to grow in response to the needs of our children. With the same sincere hearts that inspired our beginning, we remain committed to serving faithfully, guided by God’s love and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to dream and flourish.

Dr. Michelle Cho 

New Life Founder 

Sign Up Here: Nursing Home/Saturday Music School

Nursing Home Performance & Rehearsal Schedule

Sat 10/3 Rehearsal 3:00–6:00 PM  Gaithersburg High School

Thu, 10/8 Montcare Bethesda 4:00–4:45 PM  6530 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817

Sun, 10/18 Rehearsal 3:00–6:00 PM. Gaithersburg High School

Thu, 10/22 National Lutheran Home & Village at Rockville (NLH) 4:00–4:45 PM  9701 Veirs Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. 

Sat, 10/24 Holy Cross Germantown Hospital (HCH)12:00–1:00 PM  19801 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD 20876

Sun, 11/1 Rehearsal 3:00–6:00 PM Gaithersburg High School

Thu, 11/5 National Lutheran Home & Village at Rockville (NLH)4:00–4:45 PM  9701 Veirs Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

Sat, 11/7 Holy Cross Germantown Hospital (HCH)12:00–1:00 PM  19801 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD 20876

For the nursing home visit, please arrive 15 minutes early so we can prepare and begin on time.

Please everyone arrive on time and stay for the entire concert to support all performers.

Parking Reminder:
Parking may be limited. If parking is difficult, please drop off and pick up older students and yield to parents with younger children for closer parking spaces. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Music Reminder:
Please bring your own MUSIC and MUSIC STAND. We will not provide copies at the performance.

Attire Reminder – Please Read Carefully:
For this performance, please dress neatly and appropriately:

No jeans are allowed.

Wear a blouse, polo shirt, or regular dress shirt.

Pair with appropriate bottoms (e.g., dress pants, khakis, or skirts).

Saturday Music School

The Fall Semester will run from September 26 through November 14, 2026 ( 9am-12pm) and will include:

7 Saturday School sessions 9am-12pm, at Covenant Life Church, Gaithersburg MD.

(No Saturday class on 10/31)

NLF Concert on November 14  with the Saturday School students

Mandatory Participation Guidelines

Minimum of 3 Nursing Home Performances required per student.

Rehearsal attendance is mandatory in order to perform.

Nursing Home Performance Music must be submitted to:
newlifeyouthorchestra@gmail.com
At least 10 days prior to your scheduled rehearsal.

Students must be fully prepared by rehearsal day; otherwise, their performance will be rescheduled.

Saturday Music School November 7  and 14, 2026 attendance is mandatory.

This ensures each student is well-prepared to grow musically and serve the community with excellence.

For the Nursing Home performances, students will rehearse their performance music with NLF teachers on Sundays in preparation for each performance. We will send the complete Nursing Home schedule and sign up as soon as all dates and locations are confirmed.

     Leadership Opportunities (High School Students Only)

We are offering leadership roles for interested high school students.

Leader Responsibilities:

Attend Zoom planning meetings.

Must participate in 4 Nursing Homes and 6 Saturday Schools.

Leaders are expected to actively participate in all events, assist teachers and students as needed, and complete any tasks assigned by the teachers.