NEW YORK YOUTH SYMPHONY
If you know someone who might be interested in joining our Jazz Ensemble or learning how to write their own Musical Theater songs, this is the perfect opportunity for them to check out our programs.
Jazz Ensemble - RSVP HERE
Sunday, April 6th, 6-8pm:
Open Rehearsal
Open rehearsals will be a fun opportunity to jam with the current NYYS musicians, learn more about the program, and work with Jazz Ensemble Director, Michael Thomas!
Musical Theater Songwriting - RSVP HERE
Wednesday, March 19th, 6-8pm: Prospective Student Night
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our program, chat with current students, and have a Q&A session with Director, Michael Kooman.
***(the above link isn't working; please contact NYYS directly)***
New York Youth Symphony
110 West 40th Street, Suite 505, New York, NY 10018-8517
(212) 581-5933
SOUND + SCIENCE
Sound+Science is actively recruiting high school students to join its 2025 cohort.
Sound+Science is an innovative after-school program, research lab, and community in NYC for high school students interested in exploring the unique and deep connection between music, science, and technology. Through a unique curriculum, participants will explore modules like ‘The Hidden Codes in Electronic Music’, ‘From Hip-Hop to AI’, and Music Improvisation and the Evolution of the Mathematics of Computation Sound+Science, revealing the profound connections between music, technology, physics and mathematics.
Participants can look forward to Masterclass Lectures, where industry experts shed light on the confluence of music and technology and the Studio Labs, which provide a hands-on environment for participants to apply their knowledge, fostering creativity and collaboration.
Student Applications
Questions?
THE BOWERY JAZZ MESSENGERS
The Bowery Jazz Messengers is a band of 7th-12th grade musicians who perform regularly for the NYC homeless community at the Bowery Mission, the oldest mission in the U.S, providing food and shelter to millions of NY neighbors in need.
They are looking for young 7th-12th grade jazz musicians to join the program and perform at the Bowery Mission on a monthly basis. Each year as older students graduate, they look to bring in younger players, and are currently looking for bass, keyboards, sax & trumpet. Click here for more information
THE BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC - CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Advanced Chamber Orchestra for players at NYSSMA Level 5 and higher. This ensemble meets Thursdays at Bloomingdale, from 4:30 to 6 PM. Click here to apply
As part of Bloomingdale’s chamber music program, they offer to match students with other instrumentalists at their level, and provide expert coaches from Bloomingdale's outstanding instrumental and vocal faculty. Here is a link to the Chamber Music Program page, which describes how to sign up to be matched for chamber groups.
All inquiries about these programs can be directed to clchu@bsmny.org
VOICE ACADEMY NYC
Voice Academy NYC, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, offers a range of vocal training options, including private one-on-one lessons, group classes, custom workshops, onsite corporate singing lessons and vocal performance coaching for all levels, from beginner to professional. Our expert coaching staff will not only improve your voice but also prepare you for auditions, showcases, recording sessions, musicals or any live performance across various musical styles.
Our instructors are seasoned professionals with decades of experience on Broadway, as singer-songwriters, composers, pop/rock starts, jazz artists and performing musicians. With such a wealth of expertise, you can be confident that you’ve found the right school for vocal training coaching, we also offer piano, sight-reading and music-theory lessons for all students.
