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SUBJECT: Music Monday 04.15.24 General Meeting Tonight, Spring Musicales and More

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April 15, 2024
Message from the Reps

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Happy Monday, Music Studio Families!

Hopefully you're enjoying this beautiful spring weather we're having!

Join us tonight at 8pm via ZOOM for our General Meeting: Components of Executive Functioning in How to Help Our Kids Navigate School and the World. We will be joined by special guest, Jane Emmer. Below, you will find her bio. Please note this is a new time and new zoom link due to a DOE meeting happening for families from 7-8pm.

Meeting ID: 834 5175 6792

Passcode: 356751

Jane Emmer Bio

Jane Weil Emmer is an accomplished academic and executive functioning coach with over 25 years of experience in the field of education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in high school math education, a Master of Arts in Teaching, and a certificate in college and career counseling.

Jane's expertise lies in understanding the unique needs of her students and guiding them to reach their full potential. As a creative thinker, she is dedicated to helping individuals developnthe skills and strategies necessary for academic success and personal growth. With her wealth of knowledge and compassionate approach, Jane is committed to empowering her students to thrive in their educational and professional pursuits.

Spring Musicales

Join us TOMORROW at 6PM in the concert hall for Musicale #1 featuring:

  • String Orchestra

  • Cambiata

  • Cantare

  • Symphony Orchestra

  • Jazz Ensemble


Join us again on Thursday evening at 6PM in the concert hall for the Musicale #2 featuring:

  • Percussion Ensemble

  • Concert Orchestra

  • Elementary Chorus

  • Treble Chorus

get your tickets now!


Merchandise Pickup

If you have ordered merchandise online, it will now be available for pick-up during all scheduled concerts. Please stop by the merchandise/concession tables to pick-up your merchandise. Going forward, merchandise will only be available for sale during scheduled concerts. Thank you so much for your continued support.


Take A Break

   images by Freepik

It's Spring Break next week!

Wishing everyone a fun, safe and relaxing spring break.

Happy Passover to all who observe, and Happy Earth Day on April 22nd.

Music Monday will return on April 29th.


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


Connect With Us

Are you on our mailing list? Please make sure you sign up to get on our mailing list so you will never miss a meeting. Meetings will always be posted in the Music Monday newsletter and reminder emails will also be sent.

You can create an account using this link: Membership Tool Kit 

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


Calling All Volunteers!
Many Hands Make Light Work!

It's concert season and we need your help! 

Come out and help us sell merchandise, concessions, pop some corn and meet your Music Studio Board members and fellow Music Studio parents in-person! We're a friendly bunch! 

Can you spare some time? Please contact Music Studio Volunteer Coordinator, Sherry Stuart Berman at musicvolunteers2@laguardiahspa.lorg

Spring Musicales
New Music Highlights

Congratulations to the New Music Ensemble students who wrote, arranged and performed original music for last Tuesday's energetic performance!


Photography by William Sherman

More New Music...
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YouTube
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Jazz Orchestra Highlights

Congratulations to the LaGuardia Jazz Orchestra on a spectacular performance.

Click here to see video reels courtesy of Daniel Feldman from our parent community.

Click the poster to view the program.



Below photography by William Sherman

Jazz Orchestra at Swing 46

The LaGuardia Jazz Orchestra performed a set at Swing 46 in Manhattan on April 10th as a rehearsal before Friday's concert. Below are a few highlights.

Photography by William Sherman

The Jazz Orchestra is going to Copenhagen

The LaGuardia High School Jazz Orchestra has been invited to Copenhagen to spend their Spring Break week collaborating with Sankt Annae Gymnasium, the top upper secondary school of music in Denmark. After years of planning, the youth Big Band from Sankt Annae visited NYC and collaborated with the LaGuardia Jazz Orchestra last spring, and now Sankt Annae wishes to host and reciprocate. It is hoped that this cultural exchange can become an annual tradition between the two schools who share a common mission–to ensure music education at a high level for talented students–and perhaps grow to include other departments and groups from both schools in future years. This is an exceptional opportunity for the students to learn from each other, experience different cultures, and participate in concerts, workshops and jam sessions together.


Recently, Deanna Sherman, along with her parents, Rebecca and Bill Sherman, and Mr. Kevin Blancq sat down to do an interview with WBGO News Director, Douglas Doyle, to talk about the concert collaboration in Denmark. WBGO is a public radio in Newark New Jersey that primarily plays jazz music. Click here to watch. 


Congratulations!

Congratulations goes out to Junior Instrumental student, Liana Logan for being accepted into NYO2 for the second year in a row. 

NYO2 is an intensive summer training program for outstanding young musicians ages 14-17.

Blurb From Ben

Dear Music Studio Families,

Our Spring concert season continues this week with our Spring Musicales.

Come out to hear the these two wonderful concerts Tuesday and Thursday. Our students have been working so hard all school year, so lend your support and witness their growth in musicianship.

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!

Purchase Tickets Here For All Upcoming Concerts


April 15 - General Music Studio Meeting: Components of Executive Functioning in How to Help Our Kids Navigate School and the World with special guest speaker, Jane Emmer

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 834 5175 6792

Passcode: 356751

April 16 -Musicale #1, 6 pm. Featuring: String Orchestra, Cambiata, Cantare, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble

April 17 - LaG Swag Sale

April 18 - Musicale #2, 6 pm. Featuring: Percussion Ensemble, Concert Orchestra, Elementary Chorus, Treble Chorus

April 19 - Fiorello Friday: New Music Ensemble


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 closed

Merchandise can be purchased at all scheduled concerts. If you ordered something previously, orders can be picked up during scheduled concerts.

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
Searching For Colleges & Conservatories

Big Future

Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL)

College Navigator


Researching Art Careers

  • Talk to others in the career you are interested in. Shadow them. Find out where they studied and what they did to work in their career.
  • Talk to your studio teachers
  • Try an internship or volunteer somewhere
  • Does it match the values that are important to you? Ask yourself is it a calling? Would you still do it if you didn't get paid? Are you passionate about it?
  • Look at the data in the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) and on LinkedIn
  • Does the career require graduate school?

OOH Handbook Guide

Music Careers (article)

Musicians & Singers

Music Directors & Composers

Sound Engineering Technicians

Actors

Art, Drama & Music Teachers, Postsecondary


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.

ArtsBridge Summer 2024

Applications Are Now Open For Our 15th Summer

Join us next summer at Baldwin Wallace University for the ArtsBridge Summer programs you already love, plus our newest addition!

Click Here to Learn More & APPLY NOW

4-Day Add-on Programs: July 15 - July 19, 2024


New Program Spotlight

ArtsBridge Summer Screen Acting

We are thrilled to announce our newest program: ArtsBridge Summer Screen Acting! Led by Chapman University faculty John Benitz, students in this 4-day add-on program will discover a whole new world of acting for the screen. Through a series of exercises and hands-on experience, students will build foundational screen acting skills. The program will culminate in the filming and screening of partnered scenes, allowing students to experience the entire process from rehearsal to professionally edited work. 

Contact: 1-855-788-ARTS (2787)

info@artsbridge.com

ArtsBridge.com 

Scholarships Available

Just Announced: 
Scholarships are available through the Empire State Summer Arts Scholarship, a program of the New York Department of Education. Must apply by April 19, 2024. Eligibility Requirements


Do you have additional resources to share with the LaGuardia Music Studio Community? 

Please email us at musicstudiocomms@laguardiahspa.org


Other Opportunities

BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC - MAP & PROJECT BRIDGE

Do you know someone between 7th-12th grade who wants to further their musical training?

Perhaps a teen who wants to get into college for something music related?

How about a middle or high schooler who wants to get access to private lessons, chamber ensembles, music theory classes, and more at a fraction of the cost or no cost at all?

Then we have great news for you!

We have extended the application deadline for our esteemed MAP and Project Bridge Programs (2024/2025) to April 19th.

Don’t wait, APPLY NOW!

Both of Bloomingdale's scholarship programs are essential to our programming and mission "to bring high-quality music education to anyone who seeks it, regardless of economic status, ability level, ethnicity, or religious affiliation."

Contact program directors with questions: 

Judy Woo, MAP Director jwoo@bsmny.org

Kaoru Hinata, Project Bridge Coordinator khinata@bsmny.org


SING FOR HOPE YOUTH CHOIR

The Sing for Hope Youth Chorus is Sing for Hope’s musical ensemble that provides creative service learning through rehearsal and performance for children and youth ages 8-18 via an innovative multi-age model. At once global and hyperlocal, The Sing for Hope Youth Chorus is our pride and joy, currently centering a core group made up of young singers from across the New York Metropolitan area. Performing subset groups include Girls’ Chorus, Gospel Choir, and more. Click here for more information. 


PIERROT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Pierrot Chamber Music Festival includes programs for pre-college students (entering grades 7 through 12 for fall 2024) and college/conservatory students.

Festival Awards for pre-college students and college/conservatory students and Fellowships for college/conservatory students.

The Pierrot Chamber Music Festival runs from July 15 to July 26 at Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center and includes daily chamber music coaches by Festival Faculty, performance master classes, chamber orchestras, educational residences and a concert series over two weeks featuring faculty, guest artists and festival participants. Online application and information at available below.

NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CHORUS - VOCAL AUDITIONS 

Auditions are OPEN NOW for the National Children’s Chorus Fall 2024 Season in New York!


The GRAMMY® Award-winning National Children’s Chorus, with weekly rehearsals by Lincoln Center, provides children ages 5 to 18 the opportunity to learn and grow in an extraordinary musical environment. The country’s leading music educators work with students weekly to develop their vocal and musicianship skills from the most basic concepts through the college level. With a variety of introductory to advanced choir levels, there are opportunities for young singers of all ages and experiences.

In addition to local seasonal performances, students in the Senior Division have the exclusive opportunity to participate in annual international summer tours, summer opera academy, and national concerts at premier venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Walt Disney Concert Hall. With a spectacular music-reading and theory curriculum to accompany its first-rate vocal training, the National Children’s Chorus is an unparalleled educational resource for children who love to sing. Don’t waste another minute. Set up a virtual audition today to discover your voice!

Children ages 5 to 18 are invited to apply. Financial Aid is available for all qualifying families.

Apply now on the NCC website to book an audition and attend the online information presentation on Sunday, May 5th! Click below to watch the NCC audition video.


Upcoming Events on the LaG School Calendar
Tuesday, April 16
6:00p Spring Musicale #1
Wednesday, April 17
6:00p General PA Meeting @ 6:00 PM
Thursday, April 18
Spring Musicale 2 - CH
6:00p Spring Musicale #2
Tuesday, May 7
6:00p Senior Band Concert - CH
7:00p Spring Drama Festival 1 - LFT
Wednesday, May 8
6:30p PA EB Meeting @ 6:30 PM
7:00p Spring Drama Festival 1 - LFT
Thursday, May 9
7:00p Spring Drama Festival 1 - LFT
Friday, May 10
6:30p Show Choir Concert - CH
Tuesday, May 14
6:00p Spring Gospel Choir Concert - CH
Wednesday, May 15
6:30p General PA Meeting @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday, May 21
7:00p Spring Drama Festival 2 - LFT
Wednesday, May 22
7:00p Spring Drama Festival 2 - LFT
Thursday, May 23
Parent Teacher Conference (Evening)
Current Music Studio Board Members


Instrumental Co-rep: Rebecca Sherman - instrumental@laguardiahspa.org

Vocal Co-reps: Marcee Smith and Diane Vasquez -music@laguardiahspa.org 

Co-Corresponding Secretaries: Tauheedah Yasin & Michael Goldsman musicstudiocomms@laguardiahspa.org

Co-Recording Secretaries: Laetitia Ducroux & Abhilasha Mahan

musicrecordingsecretary@laguardiahspa.org

Audit Manager: Barbette Leonard and Vanessa Enriquez - Audit Manager Assistant

Merchandise Director: Marcee Smith and Diane Vasquez, Coordinator

Fundraising Coordinator: Jackie Cope

Volunteer Coordinators: Sherry Stuart Berman and Sonya Houston

musicvolunteers2@laguardiahspa.org

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