Monday, December 1, 2014
Faculty Focus: Tia Roper: November 23, 2014
On Sunday, November 23, BSM flute faculty Tia Roper presented a recital showcasing the flute in its versatility and captivating style, its virtuosity and lyricism with music from around the globe and across two centuries. She was joined by guest pianist Mitchell Vines.
Pierrot's Progeny: November 21, 2014
BSM flute faculty Kaoru Hinata presented Pierrot's Progeny on November 21. Repertoire included an arrangement for the iconic Pierrot instrumentation of Schoenberg’s Chamber Symphony, and new works by Higdon and Greenstein. She was joined by BSM violin faculty Naho Parrini, and guest artists Christopher Cullen playing clarinet, Emily Brausa on the cello, and Laura Barger at the piano.
Violin Virtuosity - Fantastic Fiddle Flair: November 14, 2014
BSM violin faculty Claudia Schaer presented Violin Virtuosity: Fantastic Fiddle Flair on November 14th. It offered glimpse into some of the most brilliant, virtuosic, fantastical violin music from the Baroque to the 21st century! She was joined by BSM guitar faculty Alejandro Cote and José Maldonado, and guest pianist Eduard Laurel.
50th Birthday Concert: November 8, 2014
Music filled the West End Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November, 8, for Bloomingdale School of Music's 50th Birthday Concert. With over 500 people in the audience and over 150 performers, it was the biggest concert in BSM's history, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and board members for one giant celebration concert. West End Presbyterian Church was the place where it all began 50 years ago with 50 cent piano lessons! Thank you to all of you who made it such a success!
The performance was hosted by Peter Schickele (PDQ Bach) while concert highlights included a trumpet fanfare by Britten played antiphonally, JS Bach's Brandenburg 3rd Concertoperformed as a faculty/student collaborative performance, a guitar quartet performed by BSM faculty, an organ remembrance for David Greer, the school’s founder and an orchestra remembrance for Lawrence Davis, the school's more recent Executive Director. Students performed a piano duet, an exciting percussion trio and a solo flute piece written by 11 year old Gabriel Nichols, was performed by BSM's new Executive Director, Erika Floreska.
The big grande finale was a performance of Ode to Joy by Beethoven conducted by guest artist Adam Glaser and performed by 150 people, including all the members of the BSM ensembles, and a whole host of alumni, faculty, and friends who had joined in just for this event.
A New York City Council Proclamation from our CM Helen Rosenthal was read by board members, alumni, staff, students, and faculty with the City Council “gratefully honoring Bloomingdale for fostering greater harmony throughout New York City.” Board President and BSM Alumni Ken Michaels spoke, along with alumni, Jay Epelman, John Sanchez, Khaya Cohen and Executive Director, Erika Floreska. The speeches reflected on the school's strong community and its commitment to access-- the core of BSM's mission and values.
And of course, what birthday celebration doesn't end with cake and singing?!
Below are some photo highlights including some back stage pictures.
The performance was hosted by Peter Schickele (PDQ Bach) while concert highlights included a trumpet fanfare by Britten played antiphonally, JS Bach's Brandenburg 3rd Concertoperformed as a faculty/student collaborative performance, a guitar quartet performed by BSM faculty, an organ remembrance for David Greer, the school’s founder and an orchestra remembrance for Lawrence Davis, the school's more recent Executive Director. Students performed a piano duet, an exciting percussion trio and a solo flute piece written by 11 year old Gabriel Nichols, was performed by BSM's new Executive Director, Erika Floreska.
The big grande finale was a performance of Ode to Joy by Beethoven conducted by guest artist Adam Glaser and performed by 150 people, including all the members of the BSM ensembles, and a whole host of alumni, faculty, and friends who had joined in just for this event.
A New York City Council Proclamation from our CM Helen Rosenthal was read by board members, alumni, staff, students, and faculty with the City Council “gratefully honoring Bloomingdale for fostering greater harmony throughout New York City.” Board President and BSM Alumni Ken Michaels spoke, along with alumni, Jay Epelman, John Sanchez, Khaya Cohen and Executive Director, Erika Floreska. The speeches reflected on the school's strong community and its commitment to access-- the core of BSM's mission and values.
And of course, what birthday celebration doesn't end with cake and singing?!
Below are some photo highlights including some back stage pictures.
Dress Rehearsal
Concert Preparation
The Celebration Begins
HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY
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