| MUSICAL
MENTORS
Professional musicians take up residence
in a select New York City public school to
work directly with the school band and orchestra program.
Once a week for 16 weeks, five New York
Pops teachers work with student musicians in an under-funded
New York City public school to help invigorate the school’s
music program. During a concentrated three-hour work
period, the teachers assist with all aspects of the
school’s music program, including orchestra, jazz
band, concert band, marching band, chorus and private
lessons. The program concludes with an annual year-end
showcase of student performances.
Mark Vinci teaches woodwind students
at Long Island City High School. Photo:
Megan Lemley |
Emre Kartari working with the percussion
students at Musical Mentors Site CIS 339. Photo:
Megan Lemley |
“Your visit to our school
was truly a special event for our students. They learned
a great deal from you not only about music but also
about life. Your presence has energized and inspired
us.”
Beth Cohen Music Teacher at the High School
for Environmental Studies
“Thank you for inspiring me
to work hard and dedicate myself to working on my instrument.”
Priscilla Toral Musical Mentors Student
“The Trio of musicians that
your office sent did a great job at individual and group
instruction, and their participation in the rehearsals
for the Spring Concert, Hall of Science, and Apollo
gigs gave the students a taste of playing with professionals.
Attendance was always good on [Musical Mentors] days.”
Lew Traver Band Conductor at Adlai E. Stevenson
High School
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