New York Stories
Exploring Music from New York City
New York City public school children will explore their city through its tapestry of rich musical traditions in our newest video series, New York Stories!
Students will discover and celebrate many of the cultures that make New York one of the most diverse cities in the world and will build musical skills and knowledge along the way. Teaching artist Evan Harris will produce this interactive program featuring special guests and focusing on music that is woven into the fabric of life in New York, including Native American songs, Haitian Kompa, jazz, musical theater, and hip-hop.
Video of the Week
In our last newsletter, we shared an uplifting video of students from across the United States performing at Boston Early Music Festival’s Recorders Beyond Borders. This week we hope you enjoy an equally inspirational performance by our Kenyan students for this international musical gathering.
Link to "Recorders Beyond Borders: Kenyan students perform a medley."
Community Member Highlight
Teaching artist Evan Harris is an accomplished jazz saxophone player and educator. He recently graduated with his Artist’s Diploma in Jazz Studies at the Juilliard School while simultaneously dedicating himself to his work with S’Cool Sounds. In addition to teaching this summer at NYC's Summer Rising program, he has been busy developing curricula and new learning resource sites for our school and community partners.
Evan shares, “I love that S'Cool Sounds provides music education to kids who would otherwise not have access to it. I believe arts education is the most important thread in the fabric of our society.”
Thank you, Evan, for your inspired work!