Bloomingdale School Of Music to Participate In New York Philharmonic's 3rd Annual Summer Practice Challenge

Bloomingdale School of Music, in partnership with the New York Philharmonic, will present the third annual Practice Challenge: Bridge to Creativity from August 21-25, 2023. In an effort to bridge students' learning from the BSM Summer Session, the program will feature prompts from New York Philharmonic Teaching Artists to build creativity through practice. For more information, visit https://www.bsmny.org/practice-challenge-bridge-to-creativity/.

Bridge to Creativity

August 21-25, 2023

Ages 8-18

Cost: Free to BSM students

Capacity: 25 students

For five days, students from BSM will receive a daily practice challenge video prompt from a New York Philharmonic Teaching Artist on the discussion board software Padlet. Students will then practice, record, and post their own video responses for daily feedback. In addition to posting, students are encouraged to comment and respond to each other's videos.

Practice mentors will encourage students to:

· engage in focused practice

· set attainable goals and maintain a practice routine

· give and receive constructive feedback from a community of others working toward the same goal

· use available tech to aid in their practice

· allow students to return to their instruments and music stands between their summer activities and vacations and the start of the school year

"Not only is practice crucial to the success of every musician, but it also helps people of all ages develop skills around critical thinking, time management, patience, and problem solving," said BSM Executive Director Erika Atkins. "We are thrilled to once again team up with New York Philharmonic to encourage our students to get a head start on the school year and be the best musicians they can be."

"I really liked this practice challenge. It taught me new ways to use my bow and play different rhythms. I was given the freedom to choose my favorite songs and use their rhythms to practice my pieces. This made practicing so much more fun and gave me the space to come up with creative ways to improve my technique." - DJ, Bloomingdale School of Music Student

"I enjoyed this new, innovative way to practice and receive feedback. The challenges were interesting and made me feel more engaged in my practice. The flexible schedule of the challenge also allowed me to submit a video at any time of day and ask questions to be answered by the teachers. I still use the practice methods I learned in this program in my practice today." - Scarlett, Bloomingdale School of Music Student

The New York Philharmonic connects with millions of music lovers each season through live concerts in New York and around the world, as well as broadcasts, recordings, and educa­tion programs. The 2022-23 season begins a new chapter in the life of America's longest liv­ing orchestra with the opening of the new David Geffen Hall; programming that engages with today's cultural conversations through explo­rations of HOME, LIBERATION, SPIRIT, and EARTH; and the premieres of 16 works. This marks the return from the pandemic, when the NY Phil launched NY Phil Bandwagon - which pre­sented free, outdoor chamber music performances across the city when concert halls were closed - and, in the 2021-22 season, performances at other New York City venues and a residency in Germany that marked the first European appearance by an American orchestra since the winter of 2020. In 2023-24 the NY Phil marks Jaap van Zwden's farewell season as Music Director; explorations of exile, through the US Premiere of Aaron Zigman & Mark Campbell's oratorio Émigré (about Jewish flight to Shanghai during the Holocaust), and the legacy of 20th-century master composer György Ligeti; and a celebration of the centennial of New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts. The Philharmonic has commissioned and / or premiered important works, from Dvořák's New World Symphony to Tania León's Pulit­zer Prize-winning Stride. The Orchestra, which has released more than 2,000 recordings since 1917, recently announced a partnership with Apple Music Classical, the new standalone music streaming app designed to deliver classical music lovers the optimal listening experience. The NY Phil shares its extensive history free online through the Shelby White & Leon Levy Digital Archives. Founded in 1842, the New York Philhar­monic is the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States, and one of the oldest in the world. Jaap van Zweden became Music Director in 2018-19, following titans includ­ing Bernstein, Toscanini, and Mahler; he will be succeeded by Gustavo Dudamel (as Music Director Designate in 2025-26, and Music and Artistic Director beginning in 2026-27). nyphil.org

Bloomingdale School of Music, serving the UWS since 1964, offers a variety of music classes for students of all ages in their beloved brownstone and online. Bloomingdale classes aim to educate students and instill a sense of passion and fun for self-expression through music. The school offers private lessons and classes 7 days a week for over 20 instruments - for every type of student at all skill levels. Multiple genres from classical and jazz, to Broadway and pop music, are available. Private lessons at Bloomingdale offer individual attention, customization and a personalized curriculum. Students and teachers are strategically matched based on teaching style, experience, and schedules. These lessons can be transformative for students as they discover their unique talents and interests. Other options include beginner group classes, string orchestras, vocal ensembles, guitar orchestras, jazz ensembles, music theory classes, and a comprehensive college prep program. Most classes and lessons take place weekdays after school and on weekends. Bloomingdale School of Music is dedicated to the belief that music changes lives, and that everyone should have access to high-quality music education regardless of economic status, race, religion, ability level, or gender. Bloomingdale is a music-driven community center where all are welcome to join and learn about music from top faculty. We are dedicated to our mission - to make music education accessible to all who want to learn - and remain focused on supporting this mission through our values. www.bsmny.org/

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