Music With A Mission

Since it was founded in 2017, Miesse Fest has been dedicated to amplifying and inspiring young, underserved lives with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Harmony Project and their South High Harmony group-fulfilling the dream of the late David Miesse, a lifetime member of the Harmony Project.

David Miesse was a friend to so many and for such great reasons.  He lived every bit of his life to the fullest and was warm, inclusive and enthusiastic with every interaction and every person.  His humor, intelligence, honesty, and compassion made him a genuine and loyal friend.  David's love of family, friends, music and a good party were only matched by his distaste for doing things like everyone else--he was a true, authentic individual.  David's life was cut short after this third bout with cancer--he was only 35 when he left us. Even though he left us far too soon and his path was unfair and difficult, David's exuberance was never hindered by his experience with cancer.

David's love of music was vast--he could play any instrument he was given and wouldn't pass up any opportunity to join in on a song or drum circle.  As a way of acting on his love of music, David was an active and original member of Harmony Project--serving and singing were his gifts to the community. David often said, "rock it steady!"  This phrase didn't just apply to his take on music, but it was emblematic of how he lived.  There was only one version of David, he was always present, positive, engaged and looking to make those around him happy.  

David is survived by his wife, Victoria Windsor, and an endless circle of loving family and friends. 

Miesse Fest has raised over $200,000 since it’s inception in 2017.

Harmony Project, a non-profit organization based in Columbus, Ohio with a mission of connecting people across social divides through the arts, education, and volunteer community service. Working together, Harmony Projects builds a social infrastructure that unites the community for the greater good, bringing about real results in real time.  

South High Harmony, a collaboration with City Year Columbus and South High School, this weekly, after-school arts and community service classes fosters creativity and responsibility among the 7-12 grade students—90% of whom qualify for free lunches. While learning new songs, students learn invaluable life skills that serve them as they embark on new journeys in higher education, careers, and service trips facilitated by Harmony Project each year. To date, 100% of participating seniors have successfully graduated compared to 58% of their peers.