Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! Diwali, one of the most important festivals in India, is the five-day Festival of Lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. Diwali will become a public school holiday in NYC in 2023. The name is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning “row of lights.” The festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and encourages people to work together and honor mother nature.

Lots of excitement coming up at LaG this week: 

• School Spirit Shopping Day - Thursday, October 27th
• Fiorello Friday will present "Latinos Unidos" with poetry, singing and dance - October 28th
• Show Choir will perform as part of the New York Philharmonic opening activities for the David Geffen Hall - October 30th  

See the Don't Forget section for more details.  

A reminder to all Music Studio families that our online store is currently closed. We just learned that the system accepted some orders, so if you have placed any orders please reach out to music@laguardiahspa.org or instrumental@laguardiahspa.org so we can help in figuring things out.  We have just done inventory and hope to open the online store officially soon!

All students should have received an email from Dr. Stricklin about LaG's costume guidelines for Halloween next Monday. It is a tradition at LaG (for students and faculty) to dress up so make sure your students follow the rules and have a great day! Third announcement here: https://www.laguardiahs.org/feed

Ron Carter, renowned jazz double bassist visited Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, as part of his new PBS documentary, Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes.  Click here to see the section just at LaG, or here to see the whole documentary.

LaG is also alma mater to his two sons, which he shared with the students attending the session, along with insights from his life and music career. Ron details how confronting racial injustices early in his career shaped his musical legacy.  

Carter's appearances on 2,221 recording sessions make him the most-recorded jazz bassist in history and he has won three Grammy awards, and is also a cellist who has recorded numerous times on that instrument.

Upcoming Events:

October 27 - 2:30-4:30 pm - School Spirit Shopping Day - in person at LaG in the Main Lobby, Atrium Floor.

October 28 - Fiorello Friday will present “Latinos Unidos” with poetry, singing and dance. 

October 30 - The Show Choir will perform at 5 pm, as part of the New York Philharmonic Open House Weekend for the David Geffen Hall on October 30th!  Tickets are free on a first-come-first-serve-basis.  For more information click here. 

November 4 - Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra Fall Concert at LaG, purchase tickets here. 

November 5 - The Operetta cast will appear as the chorus in the New York premiere of Hometown to the World, a chamber opera at The Town Hall on Saturday, November 5th at 8:00pm.  For more information and to purchase tickets here. 

November 9 - The first in-person Music Studio meeting will be held in the Recital Hall at 7 pm, meet & greet begins at 6:30 pm.

December 21 & 22 - Winter Semi-Annual Concert at LaG

Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! 

As many of you know, contributions to the Music Studio help pay for a variety of events - the senior class celebration and Accepted Students Open House - as well as the accompanist for chorus classes, additional live-streaming of Music performances, and other concert expenses. If families contributed $100 (or more!!) for every student, we could help the Music Studio pay for so many of these expenses.  Since LaGuardia is a 501(c)(3) organization, your donation is tax-deductible. 

You can make a one-time donation or set up a recurring monthly donation - whichever works better for you - to the Music Studio (and the PA) through PayPal. To do so, click the Direct Donation link below or follow these instructions:

Log into your MTK account, click on Ways to Give under the Donate & Volunteer drop-down menu, then on the underlined red link Donate to a specific studio (2 places on the page allow you to do that). The PayPal page that appears is auto-filled to make a donation to the General PA, but you can designate the Music Studio by clicking on the drop-down menu. Below that box is the option to make your donation a monthly-recurring one. Or, by leaving that box unchecked, the donation will be a one-time donation.

You can select any amount you like to donate. Contributions are very much needed, and all are gratefully received! 

Click Direct Donation to give to the LaGuardia PA.

TISCH FUTURE MUSIC MOGULS

Click here to learn more about the NYU Tisch Future Music Moguls program. It is FREE of charge and for groups traditionally underrepresented in the music industry. It is designed to introduce a select group of talented high school students in 9th - 11th grade to all aspects of the contemporary music business and for students who may not have access to other programs and who would qualify for financial aid at NYU. Students learn about the creative process behind making songs, but they're also exposed to the exciting behind-the-scenes business decisions that help music wind up in the ears of audiences around the world. 

SUMMER 2023 SEASON OPPORTUNITY

YO Jazz invites young musicians to audition for its summer 2023 season starting 9/8/22. Outstanding young musicians from across the US showcase the legacy and bright future of American jazz in a free rigorous training residency with world-class jazz masters on the campus of Purchase College, SUNY. Apply by 1/19/23.

CLASSICAL MUSIC AUDITION OPPORTUNITY

NYO2 invites young musicians from groups underserved by and underrepresented in the classical orchestra field to audition for its free summer 2023 season starting 9/8/22.  Teen musicians from communities underrepresented in classical music work closely with top players from American orchestras and conservatories during a residency on the campus of Purchase College, SUNY. Apply by 1/19/23.

TRAINING RESIDENCY FOR SUMMER 2023

NYO-USA invites young musicians from across the US to audition for its free summer 2023 season starting 9/8/22. The program includes a training residency with leading professional orchestra musicians followed by a tour performing in great musical capitals of the world. Teens spend several weeks in sectional and full orchestra rehearsals, workshops designed to complement the repertoire, and social/recreational activities. Opportunities for orchestra librarians, orchestra management, and apprentice composers also available. Apply by 1/19/23.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS AT 92Y

Recanati-Kaplan Program for Excellence in the Arts at the 92Y offers 100% full-tuition, merit-based scholarships for exceptional students in NYC to develop their creative potential as artists, dancers, and musicians. Students are immersed in a broad range of advanced classes as well as personalized private instruction. Programs in visual arts, dance, music, and musical theater. Visit website for details and deadlines.

National Children’s Chorus Vocal Auditions

The GRAMMY award-winning National Children’s Chorus Academy, based in NYC, provides children ages 5-17 the opportunity to learn and grow in an extraordinary musical environment. The country’s leading music educators work with students in small groups weekly to develop their vocal and musicianship skills form the most basic concepts through the college level. The ensemble culminates in an exciting array of performances with an exceptional roster of professional artists from around the world. Additionally students have the exclusive opportunity to participate in annual international summer tours, opera camp in Vail, Colorado, and national concerts at premier venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. 

Auditions Oct 29 - Nov 11. Online information presentation Saturday, October 29th.  To apply for Senior Division (Experienced, ages 10-17) click here: https://nationalchildrenschorus.com/audition/senior-division-ny/

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