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Concerto Competition Winners Announced

Photos by Merih Anil and Jenny Dumlao

Congratulations to our three Concerto Competition winners:

 

Ivan Roman, 2026 — Tuba
Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra, "Wars and Rumors of War"
Barbara York

Andraya Levy Schwartz, 2027 — Cello
Cello Concerto Op. 107
Dmitri Shostakovich

Kaitlyn Xie, 2027 — Violin
Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
Jean Sibelius

 

Save the date for the Concerto Concert: Tuesday, March 31 at 6PM. These three amazing talented artists will perform their concertos, accompanied by Philharmonic Orchestra.

 

Updated 10/12/25

 

 

Treble Chorus Performs at NYCPS Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

The Treble Chorus, our sophomore Alto/Soprano vocal ensemble led by Ms. Jeanne Cascio, was invited to perform at NYC DOE Headquarters, Tweed Courthouse, as part of New York City Public Schools' Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.

 

You can see and hear them sing “Cantares de mi tierra” by Julio de Osma on the LaGuardia Instagram Account.

 

This moving piece, whose name translates to "Songs of my Land" was composed in 1920. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15.

Photo by Jessica Klekman

 

 
 Updated 10/12/25

Music Studio Showcase - Auditions Closed

Thanks to everyone who auditioned for the Music Studio PA showcase. We had a fantastic response, and the level of talent across the board - from classical to rock - was awesome, making for some very tough decisions. We have now contacted everyone who auditioned so students, please check your inboxes.

 

If you have not heard from us, please reach out to jenniferorichey.lag@gmail.com and/or pilar.lagpa@gmail.com. Meantime, families, friends and supporters, please save the date - November 9, 2pm at Hill Country Barbecue Market, for what looks to be an excellent Fall Showcase!

Please note, this is a public event hosted by the Music Studio Parents Association, NOT LaGuardia High School.

 Updated 10/12/25

 

 
Thank You, Music Studio PA Volunteers at Orientation 8/28/25

We had the wonderful opportunity to meet new families at New Student Orientation that was held on August 28th. Thank you to our parent volunteers: Abhilasha Mahan, Alison Bartolone, Brooke Nixon-Friedheim, Diane Vasquez, Hiam Abbas, Jennifer Dumlao, Jennifer Richey, Katrin Hatch, Lara Bursor, Madeline Mercado, Marlene Smoot, Marty Mikles, Rona Tamir, Rose Javier, Sheila Boland, Sonya Houston, Veronika Surla and Wendi Lei. (Please let us know if we’re missing anyone who lent a hand that day at the Music Studio PA table!) 

This could be you! Merch doesn't sell itself

We were able to raise $9,410 in merch sales that day (!!) that will go directly to supporting LaGuardia Music Studio, and we’re very grateful to you all for the continued support.

 

Updated 8/29/25

Welcome to LaG, Ms. Chanphanitpornkit

LaG is excited to announce a wonderful addition to the music faculty in Ms. Tanatchaya (Tanya) Chanphanitpornkit. Ms. Chanphanitpornkit is a conductor with a rich history of inspiring and educating young musicians. As a double bassist, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and Kodak Hall.

 

Photo from New York Youth Symphony

 

Ms. Chanphanitpornkit's education has taken her through Eastman School of Music, Columbia University Teachers College. She has taught musicians of all ages at William Paterson University, Columbia Univsersity, Manhattan School of Music, and more, and is the Director of the Crescendo Orchestra at New York Youth Symphony and the founder of Girls who Conduct. Learn more about Ms. Chanphanitpornkit from her recent bio published when she was acknowledged as one of Yamaha's 2025 40 Under 40 - Music Education Excellence.  

 Updated 7/17/25

 

Bon voyage

Congratulations, Mr. Meyers 

After 24 years at LaGuardia, our beloved Mr. Joseph Meyers, the Coordinator of Instrumental Music and the Conductor of the outstanding LaGuardia Philharmonic Orchestra, is retiring. 

Thank you for your love and dedication to the students and your craft. Your legacy will be felt for years to come.

Congratulations on your retirement!

 

 Updated 6/17/25

2025 Roger Rees Awards

 

 

Congratulations to the LaGuardia Into The Woods Pit Orchestra, directed by Kimberly Roof Arazosa and Dr. Valentina Shohdy, and Cantare directed by Jana Ballard on winning their first Roger Rees New York City Center Outstanding Student Orchestra Award.

Eighty greater New York City high schools participated in the 15th annual Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance for the 2024-25 school year.

Updated May 2025

LaGuardia Chamber Ensemble, DiLiT Brass Quintet
Finalists, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's 41st Annual Young Musicians Concert

Congratulations to the LaGuardia Chamber Ensemble, DiLiT Brass Quintet, under the direction of Kimberly Roof Arazosa.

On Thursday morning, May 8, 2025, DiLiT Brass Quintet represented LaGuardia High School and the region, as finalists in a celebration of musical excellence, as they performed in the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's 41st Annual Young Musicians Concert.

The chamber ensemble performed Ewald's Brass Quintet No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 5 (1902), I. Moderato.

 

Updated May 8, 2025

Manilow Music Project Teacher Award, Mr. Rocco Carbone

Barry Manilow has announced LaGuardia HS Music Teacher Rocco Carbone as one of the winners of his Manilow Music Project Teacher Award in New York City. Each teacher will receive a $10,000 grant from the Manilow Fund. The Manilow Music Project Award contest was created to support high school music teachers and bands throughout the US.

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.

 

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