Hold On To Your Music - A Mother’s Legacy

A multi-generational documentary inspired by Mona Golabek’s “The Pianist of Willesden Lane.”

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Embrace hope.

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Group of women collaborating around a table with books and papers.
Girl holding "The Children of Willesden Lane" book, smiling, surrounded by other seated people.
A pianist performs on a grand piano with a large vintage photograph of a woman walking down a path projected above.
A person standing on a stage next to a grand piano in a large concert hall filled with an audience. The ceiling is ornate and lit with blue lighting, creating an elegant atmosphere. The audience is seated in balconies and on the main floor, attentively watching the stage.
Cover of "The Children of Willesden Lane" featuring a child with a suitcase, sepia tone background with people, and red overlay. Subtitle: "Beyond the Kindertransport: A Memoir of Music, Love, and Survival." Authors: Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen.
Cover of "The Children of Willesden Lane" by Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen, adapted by Emil Sher. The background shows a sepia-toned image of children, with a girl in a blue coat holding a suitcase in the foreground. Text reads: "A True Story of Hope and Survival During World War II." Labeled as "Young Readers Edition."
A person on stage playing the piano with a large black and white portrait of a woman displayed on a screen behind them.
Group of students holding books and smiling indoors
Logo of Hold On To Your Music Foundation featuring a stylized letter H with a silhouette of a girl playing piano, set against a red background.
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A group of children and two adults standing indoors, each holding a copy of "The Children of Willesden Lane." The background shows a warmly lit room with pillars. Some children are smiling, and they are dressed in casual attire, such as school uniforms and shirts.
Education →
"The Children of Willesden Lane" books stacked on a table.
Books →
Pianist on stage taking a bow near a grand piano with a large audience in the background.
Performances →

"The most transformative and impactful story…a true catalyst for change" •

"The most transformative and impactful story…a true catalyst for change" •

-Dallas Independent School District

The Hold On To Your Music Foundation shares a universal story of hope that transcends all backgrounds, empowering generations with knowledge, understanding and the will to make a positive impact.

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Two girls in blue uniforms reading educational panels about Nazi Germany history in a museum setting. They hold copies of "The Children of Willesden Lane."
A young student holding a book titled "The Children of Willesden Lane" in a classroom setting with other children in the background, all reading similar books.
Woman playing a grand piano on stage
A collection of handwritten letters and colorful cards spread on a piano keyboard, with diverse, creative designs.
A person playing a grand piano on stage.
Group of musicians posed with their instruments, including violins, cellos, and clarinets, surrounding a piano on stage.