Afro-Brazilian Percussion After-school at the Millennium High School

Feel the Music! returns to the Millennium High School in 2009-2010, offering Afro-Brazilian Drumming with master percussionist Dende Macedo. This exciting after-school class introduces students to rhythms from Bahia, Brazil, such as Sambe, Afoxe and Samba-Reggae. Classes culminate in performance. Participants learn names of instruments, purpose of drums in the context of Afro-Brazilian traditions, proper technique, listening, controlling level of sound, playing as an ensemble, playing rhythms while moving and/or singing, AND, have fun!

Feel The Music! at P.S. 42

After-school singing, percussion and movement for young children and their parents with Brenda Earle.

For more information, please email Lucia Dundara at lucia@musicandhealing.org or call 212.669.6126

P.S. 124 Music Concert

Feel the Music! students perform at the PS 124 annual spring concert!

Feel The Music! at P.S. 124

After-school African percussion workshops at PS 124 with master instructor Bashiri Johnson.

For more information, please email Lucia Dundara at lucia@musicandhealing.org or call 212.669.6126

P.S. 124 Music Concert

Feel the Music! students perform at the PS 124 annual spring concert!

Feel The Music! at P.S. 124

Brazilian percussion continues at PS 124 with master instructor Dende Macedo, Jay Kahill and introduces students to African rhythms with renowned percussionist Bashiri Johnson.

For more information, please email Lucia Dundara at lucia@musicandhealing.org or call 212.669.6126

Feel The Music! at P.S. 124

Feel the Music! brings Brazilian percussion to PS 124 with master instructor Dende Macedo.

For more information, please email Lucia Dundara at lucia@musicandhealing.org or call 212.669.6126

Feel The Music! at PS 1 in New York City

Piano/voice and early childhood music teacher Brenda Earle presents Feel the Music! for schools with workshop presentations and a discussion of our programs and mission. For parents only.

For more information, please email Lucia Dundara at lucia@musicandhealing.org or call 212.669.6126

Feel The Music! with Project Renewal

Feel the Music! presents an exciting new program for schools. Bashiri Johnson leads this demonstration percussion workshop. For teachers only.

For more information, please email Lucia Dundara at lucia@musicandhealing.org or call 212.669.6126

Songwriting workshops at The Millennium High School!

Our first in-school program offers students a forum for learning the basics and exploring various songwriting methods. Led by singer/songwriter Mary Lee Kortes, students experience firsthand how this art form opens a path for creativity and self-discovery.

For more information, please email Lucia Dundara at lucia@musicandhealing.org or call 212.669.6126

Feel The Music! goes to school!

On faculty development day, PS 42 invited Feel the Music! to make two workshop presentations to teachers. With Lucia Dundara, percussionist Dendê Macedo and singer/songwriter Mary Lee Kortes.

For more information, please email Lucia Dundara at lucia@musicandhealing.org or call 212.669.6126

Feel The Music! Meets the 9/11 School Recovery Program

Director Valerie Ghent, percussionist Bashiri Johnson and singer/songwriter Mary Lee Kortes introduce Feel The Music! to school guidance counselors from New York City schools directly affected by 9/11. Featuring interactive percussion and songwriting presentations.

For more information, please email Lucia Dundara at lucia@musicandhealing.org or call 212.669.6126