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 Our Winter Concert Series begins January 4, 2025!

Don't miss out on some amazing performances this winter!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click the above photo to donate

 

Some of our current oboes still in use are over 40 years old, which is far beyond the lifespan of even the most well-maintained instruments, especially given how extensively they have been played in our program.

 

 

At our school, we often switch students to play the oboe to ensure full instrumentation in our ensembles. However, it’s essential to have quality instruments available so these students can take on this challenge and succeed. This project aims to provide a Fox 333 oboe, which will be the first of many that are needed to support our program. An oboe has not been purchased for the program in over 10 years, and considering the scale of our program, it is necessary to start replacing this segment of our inventory immediately.

The specific oboe we are requesting will give students a much-needed boost in their musical journey, opening doors to opportunities such as college scholarships—especially significant as oboists are in high demand. This instrument will ensure that our ensembles remain strong and that every student, regardless of their financial background, has the chance to learn, perform, and pursue music at a high level. Providing access to an updated oboe means these dedicated young musicians can thrive and achieve their full potential.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WINNER FOR OUTSTANDING MUSIC TEACHER!

 

 

The Music Studio congratulates our very own Rocco Carbone on being one of five recipients of the Manilow Music Project Award in New York City!

The Manilow Music project accepted nominations for outstanding music teachers across all five city boroughs and opened voting to the public. The five winning high schools will each receive $5000 in new band instruments for their school band and the winning teacher will receive another $5000 grant.

 

 

 

 The Music Studio

 

Behind the Scenes!

 

Your Music Studio Executive Board comprises a group of parent volunteers elected to represent the interests of Music Studio families to the LaGuardia Parents Association (PA) and to LaGuardia’s Music Department, and the opportunities and requirements of LaGuardia’s Music Department to families. Our goals are to support our Vocal and Instrumental students, and to assist in the school’s mission to educate and inspire our young musicians. We also provide financial support for Music Department needs. Please join us in supporting the unique talents of our children! Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or would like to get involved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whether you're a new or returning family of an Instrumental or Vocal student, we're excited to share this school year with you at LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where formative learning experiences, exceptional performance opportunities, and boundless personal growth create unique harmonies. TO BE IN THE KNOW about your teenager's LaG life - classes, practices/rehearsals, clubs, sports, concerts/shows, the wider LaG Arts community and more - we're here to help, with monthly Music Studio meetings (in person and on zoom) and weekly Music Monday newsletters.

 

 

IMPORTANT: in order to receive Music Monday (our weekly newsletter) or important email blasts you MUST join our PA directory ASAP and OPT IN to receive the info you need. Click HERE to go to the LaGuardia HS PA site where you can create an account on Membership Toolkit (the backend). Once you sign up and fill out the forms, you will get emails from the PA and Music Studio!

 

BOTH parents/guardians AND students can OPT IN, which helps to ensure that you and your student(s) won't miss a beat! Much information shared through Music Monday newsletters benefits students, and allowing them direct access to that information empowers them to take responsibility for their LaG experience.

 

Connect with us: WhatsApp Chat 

Email: music@laguardiahspa.org or vocal@laguardiahspa.org

 

 

 

 Music Monday Newsletters

 

2024 - 2025 Issues 

September 9    September 16   September 23    September 30  October 7  October 21  October 28  November 4   November 18  November 25  December 2  December 10

 

2023 - 2024 Issues 

September 11    September 18     October 2    October 16    October 23    November 6     November 13   November 20    November 27   December 4    December 11   December 18

January 8   January 22    January 29   February 5    February 12   February 26    March 4

March 11   March 18   March 25   April 8   April 15   May 6   May 13   May 20   May 28   June 3  June 10   

       

 

 

Show Dates 2024-25

 * unless notated, all concerts take place in the Concert Hall *

  

To purchase tickets for all shows, visit:  https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/laguardiahs/699.

 

 

 

Posters from 2023-24 Performances

 

     

                   

        

    

 

 

 

A Sampling of 2023-24 Performances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Music Studio Merchandise 

 

Looking to rep the Music Studio with some swag?

No need to worry. We have plenty of Music Studio Merchandise available for purchase - from

t-shirts, to pajama pants, to hoodies, beanies, totes and so much more - you're sure to find something you like.  

Merchandise is available for purchase during concerts, and once a month, from 2:30-4:30pm, during our all-school spirit day sales.

Questions? Please email musicmerch@laguardiahspa.org 

 

 


 Volunteer & Donate  

How can you help?

Donate to the Music Studio (scan QR code above)

Volunteer  (this will only work if you have created an account on the LaGuardia HS Parents Association site.)

 

 


Music Studio PA Meeting Minutes

 

2024-2025 School Year

October 8, 2024

November 13, 2024

 

2023-2024 School Year

September 28, 2023

November 20, 2023

December 18, 2023

January 8, 2024

February 12, 2024

March 18, 2024

April 15, 2024

June 3, 2024

June 11, 2024

 

 

 

Music Studio Department Contacts

Music Studio Assistant Principal
Benjamin Schott

 

Instrumental 

Krystyna Berman
Kevin Blancq
Jonathan Bloomfield
David Blumenthal

William Brown

Rocco Carbone

Leonardo Freire

John Hamilton
Kimberly Roof
Dr. Valentina Shohdy

Roslyn White

 

Vocal 

Robert Apostle
Jana Ballard
Jeanne Cascio

Victor Clark
Dawn Jones
Dr. Darryl Jordan

Flora Kirou
Jonah Piali

Chris Piro
Mary Ann Swerdfeger

 

LaG Music Curriculum

Vocal Studio and Instrumental Studio course sequence, grading policy, performance ensembles, course catalog and more: 

 

Music (Instrumental & Vocal) Programs 


Music Studio Board

General Inquiries

MusicStudioInfo@laguardiahspa.org

 

2024-2025 Music Studio Board members (elected)

 

Vocal Reps
Barbette Leonard
Vanessa Enriquez

 

Instrumental Reps

Rebecca Sherman

Staci Abramsky Risman

 

 

 Music Studio Non-elected positions

Music Studio Audit Manager: Rose Javier

Music Studio Fundraising Coordinator: Jennifer Richey

Music Studio Merchandise Director: Diane Vasquez

Music Studio Merchandise Assistant: Shira Eisenberg 

 

 

 

Communications/Website

Music Studio Newsletter and Webpage Editors: Tauheedah YasinKarina Tabacinic

 Music Studio Corresponding Secretaries: Tauheedah Yasin & Karina Tabacinic

Music Studio Recording Secretaries: Laetitia Ducroux & Abhilasha Mahan

Music Studio Volunteer Coordinators: Sherry Stuart Berman & Sonya Houston

 

 

https://www.laguardiahspa.org/Music_studio