School Concerts
Every month PS 154 rings with the sounds and grooves of live music. Our concert series features world class, professional musicians from various genres. Most of the musicians have toured and recorded extensively. The aim of the program is to allow our kids the experience and joy of music, while also engaging the children in public speaking during concert introductions and the question and answer periods that follow the music.
Some performances have included:
Bluegrass music:
Jim Whitney's Bluegrass Band
Classical music:
Frances Brodeur, flute and Barbara Lee, piano; with Carolyn Altman, cello
Afro Cuban music and percussive dancer:
Grupo los Santos: Paul Carlon, saxophone, Pete Smith, guitar, Dave Ambrosio, bass, William Bausch, drumset and Max Pollak, Rumbatap dancer and body percussion
Acoustic singer/songwriter:
Sasha Nolan and Ben Rubin, guitar
Music Education:
Michel Gentile group
Traditional World Folk music:
Kenny Contursi, guitar, mandolin, and voice
Jazz Trio (standards and avant garde):
Anthony Pinciotti, drums, Bennett Pastor, keyboards, Gary Wong, acoustic bass
