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SUBJECT: Music Monday 01.29.24 Bye January

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January 29, 2024
Message from the Reps

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Happy Monday Music Families!

We hope you had a lovely weekend and that you managed to stay dry. 

Hard to believe that the Spring semester begins tomorrow, although we have a little more winter ahead of us. January has seen many amazing performances and we hope you've had a chance to enjoy them. Spring will be here before you know it, and we'll do it all again, beginning with Operetta in March!


Rising Stars!

Although Rising Stars is an all-school PA run event, the Music Studio is a major partner in this phenomenal endeavor -- from the parent coordinators (this year), to the volunteers and of course the talented students! This has truly been a labor of love and we thank you all for your support. Congratulations to all of the students involved in this year's show and we look forward to seeing your stars continue to rise and shine brightly in the future. 

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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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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!

Rising Stars Highlights

Photography by William A. Sherman


Visit the LaGuardia High School of Music & Arts and Performing Arts official Instagram page at laguardia.arts for additional highlights or laguardiahs.org/photo_albums

New Music Showcase Highlights

Photography by William A. Sherman


Stay tuned for the New Music Spring Showcase in April - open to all to attend.


Visit the LaGuardia High School of Music & Arts and Performing Arts official Instagram page at laguardia.arts for additional highlights or laguardiahs.org/photo_albums

Blurb From Ben

Dear Music Studio Families,

Spring semester begins tomorrow!

January has been a really exciting month for the music studio. The students have all worked so hard and we couldn't be prouder of the progress they've made since September. Stay tuned for updates coming soon.

Below are some reminders about summer programming outside of LaGuardia:

Interlochen Arts Camp

LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, Interlochen Center for the Arts share the goal of making the world a better place through arts education. I am thrilled to announce the continued partnership between our world class institutions, culminating in an opportunity for our students to be awarded scholarships to attend Interlochen Arts Camp this summer.

The following digital materials are available to learn more about Interlochen Arts Camp:  

Camp Factsheet

Camp Program Guide

Camp Viewbook

If you have any questions about this opportunity or the application process, please contact admission@interlochen.org.


Boston University Tanglewood Institute

Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) boasts a remarkable roster of internationally recognized faculty and guest artists. Students also have various opportunities to meet and work with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, as well as attend master classes given by artists and instructors engaged by the Tanglewood Music Center. 

As you begin planning for the summer please also know that we plan to continue our LaGuardia Summer Arts program (pending NYCDOE funding), and our partnership with Mostly Mozart for their instrumental music summer program at Lincoln Center.  I will share more information about these programs this winter.


IMPORTANT REMINDER:  

  • In order to perform at LaGuardia, students must complete the DOE media release.


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!

February 15 - All-School Lag Swag Sale, 2:45-4:30pm, main lobby

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

Duo Piano Master Classes

Guitar Workshop

Northwestern Bach Academy

Percussion Symposium

Trombone Master Classes

Violin Institute

Vocal Performance Seminar

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!

Learn More & APPLY NOW

2-Week Programs: July 19 - August 2, 2024

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 

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

Please email us at musicstudiocomms@laguardiahspa.org

Other Music Opportunities

JUILLIARD SUMMER PIANO

Program Dates: July 8-17, 2024

Beginning in summer 2024, Juilliard will offer Summer Piano, a 10-day intensive for pianists in high school led by a faculty of world-renowned piano instructors including Juilliard faculty members and visiting guest faculty. Participants will live, study, and perform at Juilliard, which is in the heart of Lincoln Center and New York City. Juilliard Summer Piano will expose pianists to the many skills, careers, and passions represented at the school and prepare them for success in college auditions and beyond.
 

Juilliard’s 2024 Summer Piano program will take place from Monday July 8 through Wednesday July 17. Participants will arrive on Sunday July 7 and depart on Wednesday July 17.

Click HERE for more information

Applications due February 1, 2024


JUILLIARD SUMMER VOICE

Program Dates: July 8-16, 2024

Beginning in summer 2024, Juilliard will offer Summer Voice, a nine-day intensive for singers in high school led by a faculty of world-renowned vocal instructors, including Juilliard faculty members and visiting guest faculty. Participants will live and study at Juilliard, located at Lincoln Center in the heart of New York City. Juilliard Summer Voice will expose singers to the many skills, careers, and passions represented at the school and prepare them for success in college auditions and beyond. 

Juilliard’s 2024 Summer Voice program will take place from Monday July 8 through Tuesday July 16, 2024. Participants will arrive on Sunday July 7 and depart on Wednesday July 17, 2024. 

Click HERE for more information

Applications due February 1, 2024


JUILLIARD SUMMER COMPOSITION

Program Dates: July 8-20, 2024

Beginning in summer 2024, Juilliard will offer Summer Composition, a two-week intensive for composers in high school led by a faculty of world-renowned composers, including Juilliard faculty members and visiting guest faculty. Participants will live and study at Juilliard, which is in the heart of Lincoln Center and New York City. Juilliard Summer Composition will expose composers to the many skills, careers, and passions represented at the school and prepare them for success in college auditions and beyond.

Juilliard’s 2024 Summer Composition program will take place from Monday July 8 through Saturday July 20, 2024. Participants will arrive on Sunday July 7 and depart on Saturday July 20, 2024.

Click HERE for more information

Applications due February 1, 2024


JUILLIARD SUMMER PERCUSSION SEMINAR

The Juilliard School’s long-running Summer Percussion Seminar is a two-week percussion intensive designed specifically for advanced high school percussionists. Students may also be recent high school graduates taking a gap year before attending college.

Set in the exciting cultural environment of New York’s Lincoln Center, the Seminar offers students hands-on instruction in orchestral, contemporary, and world music styles. Participants experience a challenging range of master classes, clinics, lectures, rehearsals, and performances led by a faculty of today’s most prominent percussion teachers and performers. The Seminar exposes students to the many skills, careers, and passions represented by Juilliard’s faculty and graduates and prepares them for success in college auditions and beyond.

Click HERE for more information

Applications due February 1, 2024


SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS WITH JUILLIARD

Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard is a two-week summer intensive for young artists (aged 12-18) looking to expand their training with Juilliard artist faculty at state-of-the-art facilities in Orlando, FL. While offering students a highly rigorous experience, this program encourages community, confidence, and healthy artistic practices.

2024 Program Dates and Majors

Session 1 | June 30-July 13: Drama, Piano, Voice 

Session 2 | July 14-27: Dance, Musical Theater

Applications are due February 15th. The program is hosted at their partner school, Windermere Preparatory School, in Orlando, Florida. Students with wide-ranging interests are welcome to apply to both sessions.

Session 1 Documentary - 2023

Session 2 Documentary - 2023


RHYTHM & WAVES - THE HARLEM ROCKET SONG SEARCH

This new song contest celebrates the 2024 launch of the Harlem Rocket, a new Black-owned high-speed boat tour for this world-famous neighborhood. An original, compelling new short song will be selected as the Harlem Rocket's theme music and promotional jingle.


CRITERIA: The entries for Rhythm & Waves must be original tracks under 2 minutes in length, and submitted through the Harlem Rocket's WeTransfer platform. They will be judged according to the following criteria:

  • Originality and creativity

  • Capturing the spirit and thrill of The Harlem Rocket

  • Melody and sound

  • Immediate usability as a theme song, jingle and sonic hook

Providing a signed Release, found HERE


FORMAT & DEADLINE: Submissions must be MP3 or MP4 files. All submissions are due by midnight ET on February 19th, and must be submitted at https://ccsullivan.wetransfer.com for review

PRIZES & PROMOTION: The winning song's composer will win a prize valued at $1000.00 including $500.00 in cash, and they will be promoted widely. The composer will be credited.

USAGE: Harlem Rocket will be granted first rights to own/use, modify, distribute, play and perform the winning song.


Do you know of an opportunity to share with the LaGuardia Music Studio Community? 

Please email us at musicstudiocomms@laguardiahspa.org

Upcoming Events on the LaG School Calendar
Monday, February 5
National School Counseling Week
Tuesday, February 6
National School Counseling Week
6:30p PA EB Meeting @ 6:30 PM
Wednesday, February 7
National School Counseling Week
Thursday, February 8
National School Counseling Week
Friday, February 9
National School Counseling Week
Monday, February 12
Respect For All Week
Tuesday, February 13
Respect For All Week
6:30p General PA Meeting @ 6:30 PM
Wednesday, February 14
Respect For All Week
Thursday, February 15
Respect For All Week
Friday, February 16
Respect For All Week
Friday, March 1
1:45p Senior Art Show #1
Saturday, March 2
7:00p Senior Art Show #1
Tuesday, March 12
6:00p PA EB Meeting @ 6:00 PM
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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