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February 26, 2024

Message from the Reps

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"Life has two rules: number 1, never quit! Number 2, always remember rule number one." ~ Duke Ellington

Welcome back, Music Studio Families!

We hope you had a fun, relaxing and rejuvenating mid-winter break. Before we broke for mid-winter break, we had our monthly general meeting and we were joined by our AP of Music and Special Education, Ben Schott. He shared information and answered questions about electives and juries. If you were unable to attend, you can find the recording here, passcode: B5^V6FYs, and the meeting minutes here.

2024: African Americans and the Arts

Lend Me Your Ear - The Final Installment

We’ve come to the close of the 48^th annual celebration of Black history month. This year's theme is African Americans and the Arts. African Americans have made indelible contributions to the world of music, and just for fun, here is the final installment of a curated playlistfeaturing some of music's biggest icons for your listening pleasure. This list is by no means all-inclusive, but a sampling of some of the most influential musicians to the world of music and beyond. Music is a universal language that crosses boundaries and genres because it comes from deep within the soul – a wonderful gift that we all can enjoy, and participate in, moving us in ways that we sometimes cannot verbalize. Hopefully you’ve enjoyed listening, and possibly discovering something new.

Don’t stop the music… let the music play on!

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As always, we look forward to hearing your thoughts, so if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to reach out to us either in the WhatsApp Chat or via email: music@laguardiahspa.org or instrumental@laguardiahspa.org

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Please continue to join us virtually and in-person. We look forward to seeing you!

Blurb From Ben

Dear Music Studio Families,

Welcome back!

I hope you are feeling refreshed after mid-winter break, as we gear up for spring. I look forward to sharing more updates with you all soon.

Operetta
The Operetta has been in rehearsals for several weeks now; costumes are being ordered, sets are being built and the cast is working really hard. This is the largest cast show at LaGuardia. Please come and see it for yourself from March 14-16th. Purchase your tickets here.
Partnership with families makes our program work.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at Bschott@schools.nyc.gov if you have any questions or concerns.

Benjamin Schott

Assistant Principal - Music and Special Education

Don't Forget!

March 14 - Operetta: The Gondoliers, Fandango Cast, 6:30pm, Concert Hall

March 15 - Operetta: The Gondoliers, Cachuca Cast, 6:30pm, Concert Hall

March 16 - Operetta: The Gondoliers, Cachuca Cast, 1:30pm, Concert Hall

Fandango Cast, 6:30pm, Concert Hall

March 19 - LaG SAT Day

March 27 - Concerto Concert, 6:30pm, Concert Hall

Purchase tickets here

Calling All Volunteers

Help Beautify the Music Studio Hallways!

Hey there!

Do you have some free time that you'd like to donate? No problem, we've got just the opportunity for you!

We're forming a Music Studio Enhancement Committee to help us create a warm, cheerful and welcoming environment in the Music Studio!

We're looking for people to help us brainstorm ideas for decor, planning, printing posters and pictures, then assemble and execute. If you are interested, please send an email to music@laguardiahspa.org or instrumental@laguardiahspa.org and let's get to beautifying!

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Music Studio Funding Appeal

The Music Studio thanks you for your continued donations and support for our students and studio. Your donations assist in covering the many expenses of the Music Studio, which in turn helps our students. While we work to continuously support our students and teachers, we definitely cannot achieve this without your help. These necessary funds are used to purchase the music our students perform, workshops, master classes, professional development, accompanists and so much more.

Click HERE to read our fundraising letter - WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

Music Studio Merchandise!!

Our online store is now open!!

Shop now! Order pick-ups happen Friday afternoons.

If you have questions or comments please email lagmusicstudiostore@gmail.com

Mr. Clark, LaG vocal teacher with his LaG Swag: Laguardia MS sweat pants, and LaG Big Label red scull cap

Music Studio Board members selling LaG MS Swag in their own LaG swag

Resources

FIND YOUR BEST POST SECONDARY MUSIC SCHOOL

Get all the details you need for your best music school choice, from audition requirements to financial aid and career help - and what makes each school unique.

Click the photo to download the 2023-24 Guide to Music Schools.

View the guide online here.

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Below you will find a list of organizations who offer summer programing for high school students. Click on any one to be taken directly to their websites for more information.

*DISCLAIMER*

The LaGaurdia PA does not endorse any of the below organizations. Resource listing is provided simply as a means to share information with our Music Studio Community.

Summer 2024 Applications Now Open

Greetings from the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University! Explore all that Northwestern and the Bienen School have to offer through one of our eight Summer Session workshops. These programs offer students a one-week intensive led by Bienen's world-renowned faculty in a small group setting. Visit our Summer Sessions Workshops page to learn more about our offerings and start your application today!

Conducting & Wind Music Symposium

Registration with full payment is required to reserve your participation and will be accepted until the symposium is filled. Payments must be received no later than June 1, 2024.

Duo Piano Master Classes