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BRINGING MUSIC TO THE COMMUNITY

Bloomingdale makes music accessible to the community with a full season of events that are free and open to the public.

Community Music Events

Join us for our Free Faculty Concert Series, Instruments Festivals, Student Concerts and Recitals, Master Classes, Performathon, and other open house events. Most events take place at our brownstone in our state of art David Greer Recital Hall or the newly renovated Baisley Powell Elebash Salon. Bloomingdale also presents music events at other Upper West Side institutions, churches and concert halls, and outdoors in the nearby city parks. Please note: pets are not permitted at Bloomingdale events, with the exception of service animals.

Click here to view our entire Free Faculty Concert Series for this year.

FEATURED EVENTS

See featured community music events here or use the calendar below to see events by month.

Ensembles Concert at Broadway Presbyterian – June 16, 7:00pm

MAP Chamber Orchestra & MAP Jazz Ensemble Concert – June 18, 4:30pm

Make Music NY Mass Appeal: Guitars Uptown – June 21, 4:00pm

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27
Jul

Bloomingdale Sharing Hour and BBQ

Join us on July 27th for our Summer BBQ and Sharing Hour! FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Come meet us, enjoy live student performances and get to know our beautiful Upper West Side Community!
July 27, 2022, 7:00 p.m. | Bloomingdale School of Music
RSVP REQUIRED
07
Oct

Rare Pairing: An Evening of Guitar and Clarinet

This concert features rarely heard music for Guitar and Clarinet, including composers Ferdinand Rebay, Libby Larsen, André Victor Correia and J.S. Bach - Featuring Nora Spielman on guitar and Kathryn Vetter on clarinet. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
21
Oct

Sounds from the Neighborhood: An Evening of Songs Old and New

An evening of songs inspired by the Upper West Side featuring composers from George and Ira Gershwin to Ned Rorem, and Paul Ziegler. Come enjoy vocal selections celebrating the beauty and creativity of our unique neighborhood. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
04
Nov

The Music of Michael Cochrane

A program of original jazz compositions by Michael Cochrane that were recorded in 2022 at the Rudy Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Michael will perform this special concert as part of the Bloomingdale Birthday Celebration and will be joined by his quartet as well as two BSM jazz colleagues. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
18
Nov

Music Inspiring Music

A program of piano works that are inspired by other musical compositions. George Crumb’s chimeric celebration of Thelonious Monk’s ‘Round Midnight and Leo Smit’s take on dances from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story will be featured. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
02
Dec

String Quartet Gems

This concert features two hidden gems for string quartet, the Quartet in G Major by Florence Price and the Lyric Quartet by William Grant Still. Paired with these works will be Claude Debussy’s String Quartet, considered a cornerstone of the quartet repertoire. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
16
Dec

Virtuosic Violin-Piano Collaboration: Two Sonatas and a Ballet

This concert features two Sonatas in which the violin and piano converse about many subjects and a ballet transcription in which both instruments give lively musical inspiration for storied dancing. Works will include Bach's Sonata in B minor, Beethoven's Sonata No. 8 for Piano and Violin and Stravinsky's Suite Italienne. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
13
Jan

Guitar Faculty Concert

Concert, Virtual Concert
Join the Bloomingdale Guitar Department for a free concert featuring classical, jazz, and contemporary music. RSVP on eventbrite to attend! All Bloomingdale faculty concerts are free and open to the public. Reception to follow.
RSVP REQUIRED
26
Jan

Adult Student Sharing Hour and Mixer

Sharing Hours
Join us for an adult student recital ("Sharing Hour") on Thursday, January 26th at 7pm followed by a reception with wine and light bites. A chance for adult students, staff, and faculty to mingle and get to know more of the Bloomingdale community, this event is also free and open to the public. All are welcome. Adults potentially interested in taking lessons or group classes are encouraged to attend and learn more about our class offerings.
RSVP REQUIRED
27
Jan

Ensembles Concert

Concert
Join us for our Ensembles Concert featuring Bloomingdale's Guitar Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, and Jazz Ensembles. This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
04
Feb

Bloomingdale Voice Festival

Concert, Recital
The Bloomingdale Voice Festival will begin at 2:00pm with a 2 hour long masterclass, featuring opera expert, Mitch Roe. Followed by performances by faculty and students at their recital at 4:30pm. Both masterclass and recital are located in The Church of St. Matthew and St. Timothy at 26 W. 84th Street, NY, NY.
RSVP REQUIRED
10
Feb

Internet Intermezzi II: Chamber Improv Rebooted

The events of the past two years have accelerated the development of remote collaboration technology. Zach Lapidus and Eli Asher will be joined by contemporary classical music specialist and improvisor Carrie Frey in a live concert bringing these innovations into the concert hall in an engaging set of interactive performances. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
17
Feb

A Tribute Concert to Leontyne Price

Soprano Cheryl Warfield and pianist Olga Gurevich present a musical program of arias and spirituals with historical narrative about the life and career of legendary singer Leontyne Price, the first Black soprano to sing a lead role at the Metropolitan Opera House. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
03
Mar

New Beginnings

Concert
The music in this concert explores, through imagery and metaphor, the way universal themes of nature, inventiveness and past experience of all kinds create new beginnings. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
04
Mar

“An Afternoon of World Premieres” A4TY: Student Composing Project

Concert
For 18 years, Bloomingdale School of Music has maintained a special focus on introducing students (ages 7-18) to composition through our A4TY (Album for the Young) Student Composing Program. This concert will feature student compositions, ranging from solo works for piano, to works for small chamber ensembles of mixed strings, percussion and winds. The concert will also feature the premiere of a new commissioned work for violin, piano, flute and congas by composer, Mariel Mayz. "And yes, they were works of art indeed - no kiddie recital this! Professional composers, take note: This hopping center of creativity at Bloomingdale deserves national attention!" - John Deak, Founder, New York Philharmonic's Very Young Composers Program, Commenting on A4TY
RSVP REQUIRED
11
Mar

Piano Project: The Four Elements: Earth, Air, Fire, & Water

Concert
Now in our 16th year of the Bloomingdale Piano Project Concerts, our theme which explores the natural elements of Earth, Air, Fire & Water ignites the imagination through sound illustrations.  With music from every style of the piano repertoire, the Four Elements can be heard in the floating chords of the French Impressionists to the fiery turbulence of the German Romantics to the vitality of the Spanish Dance to the soulful Russian Melody.  These are expressions of the vast piano literature that cover every area of the human experience in more than three centuries. Featuring Bloomingdale's exquisitely talented faculty and their piano students and will be held in our David Greer Recital Hall.
RSVP REQUIRED
17
Mar

Celebrating Roberto Sierra

Concert
Roberto Sierra was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico and is one of the most important composers of our time. This program features recent works for solo piano that explore the colorful and virtuosic range of the instrument. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
22
Apr

Bloomingdale Jazz Fest!

Concert
April is Jazz Appreciation Month! The BSM Jazz Festival is Saturday, April 22 at 3pm. The festival will feature performances from the BSM Youth Jazz Ensemble, MAP Jazz Combo and two Adult Jazz Ensembles. The event will also feature solo performances from BSM jazz students. Bloomingdale School of Music jazz ensembles are directed by Daniel Bennett, Michael Cochrane and Eli Asher. The festival will feature music of Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and more. Bloomingdale School of Music students have consistently earned top ratings in the NYSSMA Jazz competition, Interlochen Jazz, and Essentially Ellington competition. The festival is free and open to the public. Food and refreshments will be provided.
RSVP REQUIRED
29
Apr

11th Annual Guitar Festival

Concert
The Festival will feature a masterclass and performance by classical guitarist Koh Kazama, and additional performances by the exquisitely talented Bloomingdale Guitar faculty and their students.
RSVP REQUIRED
05
May

Kaleidoscope of Moods

Concert
Violist Aundrey Mitchell joins faculty pianist Judith Olson in a program of evocative character pieces by Robert Schumann, Rebecca Clarke, Nino Rota, and Astor Piazzolla. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
19
May

Into the Future! A Modern Jazz Odyssey of Woodwind Music

Concert
Saxophonist Daniel Bennett presents a concert of Modern Jazz for all ages including music by Daniel Bennett, Lennon and McCartney, Gustav Holst, Harold Arlen and Joni Mitchell. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
02
Jun

Sounds of Nature: Piano Miniatures

Concert
This concert presents piano works inspired by the sights and sounds of nature: birds, insects, animals, water, landscapes, and atmospheric conditions. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
03
Jun

23rd Annual PERFORMATHON & BBQ

Concert
Performathon is student-driven fundraising campaign which supports Bloomingdale’s scholarship fund. Students begin fundraising online and in person beginning on May 8. The campaign culminates in a marathon day of live performances at the school (“Performathon”). All are welcome to join us on site for the performances, BBQ, and crafts for kids. We believe all people who want to study music should have access! Help support Bloomingdale’s Scholarship Program and Financial Aid Program, the core of our mission to provide open access to quality music education.
RSVP REQUIRED
16
Jun

Ensembles Concert

Concert
Join us for our Ensembles Concert featuring Bloomingdale's Guitar Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, and Jazz Ensembles. This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
18
Jun

MAP Chamber Orchestra & MAP Jazz Ensemble Concert

Join us for our MAP Chamber Orchestra & MAP Jazz Ensemble Concert on June 18th at 4:30pm. The concert is located at Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church at 152 West 66th Street, NY, NY 10023. There will be performances by our MAP Chamber Orchestra and MAP Jazz Ensemble, including Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Carnival of the Animals”, “Cherokee” by Ray Noble, “Short Story” by Kenny Dorham and more! This event is free and open to the public. Come celebrate 30 years of MAP by attending one of our most anticipated MAP concerts of the season!
RSVP REQUIRED
21
Jun

Make Music NY Mass Appeal: Guitars UPTOWN!

CALLING GUITARISTS OF ALL LEVELS AND BACKGROUNDS! Come learn from amazing guitar teachers in our educational session and play-along in Harlem! *Please bring your own guitar to this event. Guitars not provided. This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
23
Jun

MAP Graduation 2023

The faculty and administration of the Bloomingdale School of Music cordially invites you to attend a ceremony celebrating the Class of 2023 graduates of the Music Access Project.  Celebrating graduating seniors: Alex Campos, Karen Matute, Ghair Perez Ponce, and Honoko Saeki. Join us on Friday, June 23rd at 5:00pm for this very special event! Reception to follow.
RSVP REQUIRED
30
Sep

33rd Annual West 104th Street Block Association Yard Sale

Join us at the 33rd Annual West 104th Street Block Association Yard Sale! Bloomingdale will be joined by more than 60 stalls bursting with second-hand treasures. Bid on gift certificates, antiques, vintage collectibles, posters, photographs, paintings, theater tickets, household items in their original boxes, and services at the Silent Auction. Browse a large selection of novels, plays, poetry, history, biography, children’s books, cookbooks, atlases, dictionaries, and CDs at the Book Sale. Select your family dessert at the Bake Sale. Hunt down a two-dollar labor saver or conversation piece at ‘What-A-Bargain.’ Take a chance in a raffle. Most importantly, join us at our table for some fun music making!! Saturday, September 30, 2023 West 104th Street between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive Open 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Free admission
RSVP REQUIRED
06
Oct

Virtuosic Violinistic Folk Inspiration

Concert
This concert of virtuoso violin works takes us on a journey through such richly diverse styles as Romani and Hungarian music, American jazz and ragtime and traditional fiddle music. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
20
Oct

100 Years of Saxophone

Concert
Music for saxophone and piano that will take listeners on a journey through 100 years of music in works by composers including Eugène Bozza, Alec Wilder and Paul Kirby. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
27
Oct

Brazilian Music for Two Guitars

Concert
A program of Brazilian works for two guitars inspired by such native styles as Bossa nova and Samba. This concert is just the first in a series of events by Guitar at Bloomingdale. Stay tuned for more! Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concert Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
03
Nov

A Tribute to Bill Evans – Bloomingdale’s 59th Birthday Celebration

Concert
Michael Cochrane and his ensemble pay tribute to one of his major influences, American jazz composer and pianist Bill Evans, in a concert featuring selections from Evans' album "We Will Meet Again." Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
10
Nov

What’s in a Name?

Concert
Aaron Butler performs piano sonatas by Beethoven (Op. 81a "The Farewell") and Muzio Clementi (Op. 50 No. 3 "Didone Abandoned") that were given their descriptive titles by the composers. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
11
Nov

Artemis Guitar Duo

Concert
Join us for a captivating musical experience as Guitar at Bloomingdale proudly presents the Artemis Guitar Duo in concert on Saturday, November 11, at 3pm at Bloomingdale School of Music. This special performance is made possible by the generous support of the Bloomingdale Guitar Training Program led by Dr. José Maldonado, Director of Guitar Studies.
RSVP REQUIRED
17
Nov

American Souvenirs

Concert
A program of fascinating American works for violin and piano by major composers of our time including David Del Tredici, Ned Rorem and Paul Schoenfield. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
01
Dec

Max Kutner presents “High Flavors”

Concert
Max Kutner and his ensemble perform original alternative and experimental jazz music on a variety of instruments. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concert Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
03
Dec

Remembering Eric Phinney

Concert
Please join us as we remember our beloved friend, teacher, and colleague, Eric Phinney. Remembering Eric Phinney Memorial Concert takes place at 4pm at Advent Lutheran Church 2504 Broadway, NYC. This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
08
Dec

New Faculty Focus

Concert
Join us for a program of solo and chamber works by the newest members of the Bloomingdale faculty on Friday, December 8th at 7pm at Bloomingdale School of Music. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
15
Dec

Bloomingdale Holiday Concert: Holiday Brass!

Concert
Join us for a festive program of holiday brass! A Bloomingdale faculty quintet will perform holiday favorites from the 18th century to the present. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
13
Jan

MAP Chamber Recital

Recital
Join us on January 13th, 2024 at 3pm for our MAP Chamber Recital! In this recital, Music Access Project students perform end of semester chamber recital featuring classical and jazz performances. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in our David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
19
Jan

Ensembles Concert

Concert
Join us on January 19th, 2024, 7pm for our Ensembles Concert featuring Bloomingdale's Guitar Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, and Jazz Ensembles. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Broadway Presbyterian Church. Click button below for more info.
RSVP REQUIRED
27
Jan

MAP Solo Recital

Recital
Join us on January 27th, 2024, 3pm for our MAP Solo Recital! In this recital, Music Access Project students perform end of semester solo recital featuring classical and jazz performances. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in our David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
27
Jan

12th Annual Guitar Festival

Concert
Join us on January 26th, 2024 at 6:30pm for our 12th Annual Guitar Festival featuring Bloomingdale's Guitar faculty, students, and special guests. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at The Kosciuszko Foundation. Click button below for more info.
RSVP REQUIRED
29
Jan

Virtual Flute Choir Winter Concert

Virtual Concert
Join us on Monday, January 29 at 7:00pm EST for our Virtual Flute Choir Winter Concert! Join us for an evening of great music, silly fun, and amazing costumes! We invite you to attend via the Zoom link and to enjoy the evening brought to you by Bloomingdale's Virtual Flute Choir and choir director, Tereasa Payne.
RSVP REQUIRED
01
Feb

Adult Sharing Hour

Concert
Join us on Thursday, February 1 at 7:30pm for our Sharing Hour for Adult Students! Every semester, Bloomingdale holds public “sharing hours” for our students to share their musical talents. This is an important step in becoming a great musician and we invite you to join us! This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
02
Feb

Love Notes: Voice Faculty Song Recital

Concert
The Bloomingdale voice faculty presents a concert exploring love from multiple genres and languages. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
03
Feb

Voice Festival

Recital
Join us on February 3rd, 2024 at 1:30pm for our Voice Festival featuring Bloomingdale's voice faculty, students, and special guest artist Dr. Errik Hood. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at The Church of St. Matthew and St. Timothy. Click button below for more info.
RSVP REQUIRED
09
Feb

The Venetians

Concert
Venice was the hub of musical invention and soloistic virtuosity in the baroque era. Dorian Baroque presents a program tracing the myriad of musical styles flourishing in Venice from the early 1600s to the mid-1700s with chamber music featuring two violins, cello, and harpsichord by composers Giovanni Legrenzi, Antonio Caldara, and Antonio Vivaldi.
RSVP REQUIRED
11
Feb

Instrument Discovery Day!

Open House
Join us on Sunday, February 11 from 11:00am - 1:00pm for our Instrument Discovery Day! During this FREE open house event, people of all ages will have the opportunity to hear, hold, and play instruments like the guitar, trumpet, flute, piano, violin, clarinet, cello and more with the guidance of Bloomingdale’s experienced faculty.
RSVP REQUIRED
01
Mar

A Woman’s Life – Music of Clara Schumann

Concert
In celebration of Woman’s History Month, this concert will be dedicated to the composer, pianist and mother Clara Wieck Schumann. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
02
Mar

Guitar Duos Serenade

Concert
Join us for a captivating musical experience as Guitar at Bloomingdale proudly presents Dúo Copla & Dúo Kaplan-Mansilla in concert on Saturday, March 2, at 3pm at Bloomingdale School of Music. This special performance is made possible by the generous support of the Bloomingdale Guitar Training Program led by Dr. José Maldonado, Director of Guitar Studies.
RSVP REQUIRED
08
Mar

19th Century Guitar Works

Concert
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of solo guitar as this captivating program takes you on a journey through different musical landscapes. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
09
Mar

An Afternoon of World Premieres: A4TY

Concert
Join us on March 9th, 2024, 3pm for "An Afternoon of World Premieres" featuring our A4TY Student Composing Project student compositions. This is a ticketed event and requires a ticket for entry. Located at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
RSVP REQUIRED
15
Mar

Remembering Ned Rorem

Concert
A recital of music by Ned Rorem in honor of his 100th anniversary. Works will include his Piano Sonata No.2 as well as solo piano transcriptions by Marc Peloquin of various songs and the second movement of his Piano Concerto No. 2. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
16
Mar

Music of U.S.A. Composers – Piano Project

Concert
Now in our 17th year of the Piano Project, we join our celebration of “Music of U.S.A. Composers” with the 60th Anniversary of the Bloomingdale School of Music, founded in 1964, and dedicate this event to the memory of Lawrence Davis (Executive Director 1991-2013) whose vision and artistry embodied the American Spirit.
RSVP REQUIRED
01
Apr

Ignite the Music | 2024 Spring Benefit

Concert, Benefit
Join us for Bloomingdale School of Music’s annual spring benefit, Ignite the Music. This year’s benefit will honor our “legacy” faculty members who have been teaching with the school for an impressive 25 to 50 years! Hosted by award-winning ABC News Correspondent, Deborah Roberts. Learn more at the button below or visit www.bsmny.org/ignitethemusic for more info.
RSVP REQUIRED
05
Apr

Jamie and Lisa Play Thelonious and Ornette

Concert
A concert of dynamic and freewheeling renditions of music by Thelonious Monk and Ornette Coleman. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concert Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
06
Apr

MAP Chamber and Jazz Ensemble Concert

Concert
Join us on April 6th, 2024 at 3:00pm for our MAP Chamber Recital! In this recital, Music Access Project students perform end of semester chamber recital featuring classical and jazz performances. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in our David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
12
Apr

Fantasy

Concert
This concert features "fantasy" compositions, music representing the free spirit and limitless imagination of the composer, in works from the Baroque to the Modern era. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
19
Apr

The Forgotten Melodies of Nicolai Medtner

Concert
Pianist Roberto Hidalgo performs three richly expressive and haunting sonatas by Russian composer Nikolai Medtner. For the "Sonata-Vocalise" he will be joined by his daughter, soprano Luisa Hidalgo. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
04
May

MAP Graduation Recital

Recital
Join us on May 4th, 2024, 3pm for our MAP Graduation Recital! In this recital, Music Access Project graduating students perform end of year solo recital featuring musicians graduating from MAP. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in our David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
05
May

Black and Latinx Women Composers for the Guitar

Master Class
Amplifying the work of composers from diverse backgrounds is something all guitarists can get behind, no matter where they are in their musical journey. In this masterclass with Dr. Ciyadh Wells, we'll delve into learning about these composers and how their works are woven into the guitar repertoire.
RSVP REQUIRED
10
May

Bach to Borikén: Baroque, Romantic, and Puerto Rican Guitar Music

Concert
Guitarist José Maldonado presents a concert that blends baroque and 19th-century classical guitar sonatas for guitar and piano in which he will be joined by pianist Weiwei Zhai. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concert Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
11
May

MAP Solo Recital

Recital
Join us on May 11th, 2024, 3pm for our MAP Solo Recital! In this recital, Music Access Project students perform end of semester solo recital featuring classical and jazz performances. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in our David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
18
May

24th Annual PERFORMATHON!

Performathon
Performathon is student-driven fundraising campaign which supports Bloomingdale’s scholarship fund. Students begin fundraising online and in person beginning on April 30. The campaign culminates in a marathon day of live performances at the school (“Performathon”). All are welcome to join us on site for the performances, catered lunch, face painting, and crafts for kids.
RSVP REQUIRED
29
May

Chamber Music Ensembles Spring Concert

Concert
Join us for our Chamber Music & Intermediate Orchestra Concert on Wednesday, May 29th at 8pm featuring chamber groups under the direction of Katherine Hoffman and Bloomingdale's Intermediate Orchestra Ensemble directed by Conrad Chu. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at our David Greer Recital Hall. All are welcome!
RSVP REQUIRED
31
May

Potpourri: American Piano Miniatures

Concert
Judith Olson and her students perform solos and duets by a diverse group of American composers including "Sketches in Color" by Robert Starer and Gordon Sherwood’s little-known "Sonata in Blue" for four-hands. Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
02
Jun

Percussion Festival

Festival
Join us for our Percussion Festival! With a masterclass with Daniel Prim & performances by Bloomingdale faculty, students, and special guest The Caracas Trio. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Carla Bossi-Comelli Studio, 130 Claremont Ave, New York, NY 10027.
RSVP REQUIRED
07
Jun

Bloomingdale Jazz Fest

Festival
Join us for our Jazz Fest on Friday, June 5th at 5pm featuring music of Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern & more. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at our David Greer Recital Hall. All are welcome!
RSVP REQUIRED
08
Jun

Strings Festival

Festival
Join us for our Strings Festival! With masterclass & performances by Bloomingdale faculty, students, and special guest Judith Ingolfsson. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info.
RSVP REQUIRED
21
Jun

Ensembles Concert

Concert
Join us on June 21st, 2024, 7pm for our Ensembles Concert featuring Bloomingdale's Guitar Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, and Jazz Ensembles. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Broadway Presbyterian Church. Click button below for more info.
RSVP REQUIRED
24
Jun

Virtual Flute Choir Concert

Concert
We cordially invite you to our Virtual Flute Choir Concert - It’s so easy to attend, you don’t even have to leave home! Our virtual flute choir, led by Tereasa Payne, is full of talent and tricks which may surprise you. This event is free and open to the public and will take place online on Zoom. Find the link here!
RSVP REQUIRED
18
Oct

Trio Lucente: A Musical Café

Concert
Our opening concert features imaginative works for Piano Trio from around the world. Featuring Olga Gurevich, piano; Jisoo Ok, cello; Claudia Schaer, violin.​
RSVP REQUIRED
25
Oct

From Past to Present

Concert
Experience the world of the clarinet in this concert featuring music spanning three centuries. Featuring Magda Garandza, clarinet; Danny Mui, clarinet and bass clarinet; and Weiwei Zhai, piano.​
RSVP REQUIRED
08
Nov

A Tribute to Benny Golson

Bloomingdale's Birthday Concert
Our Bloomingdale Birthday Celebration this year features a tribute to Bebop Jazz Saxophonist Benny Golson. Featuring Eli Asher, trumpet; Michael Cochrane, piano; Joe Ford, alto saxophone; Calvin Hill, bass; and Steve Johns, drums.​
RSVP REQUIRED
15
Nov

Francis Poulenc: Supreme Melodist

Concert
A concert featuring beautifully crafted and evocative works of one of the great melodic French composers of the twentieth century. Featuring Noelle Barbera, soprano; Roberto Hidalgo, piano; Danny Mui, clarinet.​
RSVP REQUIRED
24
Nov

Nora Spielman: A Guitar Concert

Concert
Join guitarist Nora Spielman for an evening of captivating music, spanning continents and centuries, featuring works by Frederic Hand (USA), Carlos Guastavino (Argentina), Sérgio Assad (Brazil), and Renaissance music for vihuela by Luys de Narváez (Spain).
RSVP REQUIRED
06
Dec

Benjamin Lees: 100th Birthday Tribute

Concert
Join us for a centennial celebration of American composer Benjamin Less in a program of music representing various periods of his creative life. Featuring Judith Olson, piano; Karl Kramer, horn; and Claudia Schaer, violin.​
RSVP REQUIRED
13
Dec

Bloomingdale’s Holiday Concert

Concert
Join us for Bloomingdale's Annual Holiday Concert, a festive celebration featuring performances by our talented students and esteemed faculty. This special event showcases a diverse array of musical selections, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere as we come together to celebrate the holiday season through the gift of music.
RSVP REQUIRED
14
Dec

MAP Chamber & Jazz Combo Ensembles Concert

Concert
Join us for our MAP Chamber & Jazz Combo Ensembles Concert featuring the students of our 2024-2025 MAP Class! Featuring strings, brass, woodwinds, and more! This event is free and open to the public and will take place at our David Greer Recital Hall. All are welcome!
RSVP REQUIRED
15
Dec

Matías Inzunza: A Guitar Concert

Concert
Join guitarist Matías Inzunza on Sunday, December 15th for an evening of classical guitar, presented by Bloomingdale BTP Guitar. Free admission. This special performance is made possible by the generous support of the Bloomingdale Guitar Training Program led by Dr. José Maldonado, Director of Guitar Studies.
RSVP REQUIRED
17
Jan

Fall Ensembles Concert

Concert
Join us on January 17th, 2025, 7pm for our Ensembles Concert featuring Bloomingdale's Guitar Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, and Jazz Ensembles. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Broadway Presbyterian Church. Click button below for more info.
RSVP REQUIRED
22
Jan

Winter Chamber and Orchestra Recital

Concert
Join us for an evening of beautiful chamber music, featuring performances by talented students from Bloomingdale School of Music. Led by Conrad Chu, these young musicians will present a selection of captivating works that showcase their skill and passion for music. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at our David Greer Recital Hall. All are welcome!
RSVP REQUIRED
24
Jan

BTP Piano Recital/Lecture: Chelsea Randall

Recital, Lecture Class
Join us on January 24th for a BTP Piano recital and lecture, featuring renowned pianist, Chelsea Randall. Chelsea will be presenting a lecture/recital on multigenerational contemporary Black composers.
RSVP REQUIRED
25
Jan

13th Annual Guitar Festival

Concert
Join the Bloomingdale School of Music in celebrating the 13th Annual Guitar Festival! Enjoy captivating performances by students and faculty, along with a master class and concert featuring this year’s special guest artist, guitarist Leonela Alejandro—the winner of the Rose Augustine Grand Prize in the 2024 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition.
RSVP REQUIRED
26
Jan

Instrument Discovery Day

Open House
Join us on Sunday, January 26th from 11:00am - 1:00pm for our Instrument Discovery Day! During this free open house event, people of all ages will have the opportunity to hear, hold, and play instruments like the guitar, piano, violin, clarinet, and more with the guidance of Bloomingdale’s experienced faculty.
RSVP REQUIRED
27
Jan

Virtual Flute+ Choir Concert

Concert
We cordially invite you to our Virtual Flute Choir Concert - It’s so easy to attend, you don’t even have to leave home! Our virtual flute choir, led by Tereasa Payne, is full of talent and tricks which may surprise you. This event is free and open to the public and will take place online on Zoom. Find the link here!
RSVP REQUIRED
31
Jan

The Sopranos of Bloomingdale

Concert
This concert highlights the great talent of the Bloomingdale vocal faculty in a program of songs and arias. ​Featuring Christine Browning and Nicole Haslett.
RSVP REQUIRED
01
Feb

Voice Festival 2025

Festival
Join us on February 1st, 2025 at 2:30pm for our Voice Festival featuring Bloomingdale's voice faculty, students, and special guest artists. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at The Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew. Click button below for more info.
RSVP REQUIRED
01
Feb

MAP Solo Recital – Part 1

Recital
Join us on February 1st, 2025, 3pm for our MAP Solo Recital! In this recital, Music Access Project students perform end of semester solo recital featuring classical and jazz performances. This is part 1 of the recital. Part 2 is on Sunday, February 2nd. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in our David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
02
Feb

MAP Solo Recital – Part 2

Recital
Join us on February 2nd, 2025, 3pm for our MAP Solo Recital! In this recital, Music Access Project students perform end of semester solo recital featuring classical and jazz performances. This is part 1 of the recital. Part 1 is on Saturday, February 1st. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in our David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
07
Feb

Brazilian Music Night

Concert
Join us for a night of Brazilian music arranged for guitar and vibraphone, exploring genres such as samba, classical, bossa nova, and pagode. Experience the rich and diverse sounds of Brazil in an intimate setting, featuring works by composers like Tom Jobim, Villa-Lobos, and Yamandu Costa.
RSVP REQUIRED
28
Feb

Percussion & Electronics

Concert
A concert program of new and recent works for solo percussion, interwoven with a variety of live electronic elements. Featuring Josh Perry, percussion.​
RSVP REQUIRED
08
Mar

An Afternoon of World Premieres: A4TY

Concert
Join us on March 8th, 2025, 3:30pm for "An Afternoon of World Premieres" featuring our A4TY Student Composing Project student compositions. The concert will also feature the premiere of a new commissioned work for violin, cello, clarinet and percussion by composer, Seong Ae Kim.
RSVP REQUIRED
14
Mar

Music from Before and After World War I

Concert
We celebrate Women's History Month with this program of music written before and after World War One including composers Amy Beach, Alma Mahler, Nadia Boulanger and Lili Boulanger. Featuring Sun Young Chang, soprano; Jane Chung, violin; and Judy Woo, piano.​
RSVP REQUIRED
15
Mar

Piano Project 2025

Join us for the 18th Annual Piano Project at Bloomingdale School of Music as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary! Enjoy performances by talented pianists on Saturday, March 15, 2025, with concerts at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m., under the artistic direction of Monica Verona.
RSVP REQUIRED
21
Mar

Can We Go Home Again?

Concert
This program of piano music explores the emotion paths between two great German composers, Johannes Brahms and Arnold. Schönberg. Featuring Aaron Butler, piano.​
RSVP REQUIRED
28
Mar

Folk Music for Flute

Concert
A celebration of folk-infused music written for flute, piano, and bassoon. Featuring Denise Fillion, piano; Justin Lee, flute; and Atao Liu, bassoon.​
RSVP REQUIRED
25
Apr

The American Sound

Concert
Experience the amazing range of American music from the 1930s and 40s in this recital of works for violin and piano. Featuring Veronica Carpenter, violin; and Roberto Hidalgo, piano. ​
RSVP REQUIRED
02
May

Latin American and Chinese Musical Landscapes

Concert
This concert featuring José Maldonado and Weiwei Zhai, will showcase a blend of Latin American and Chinese compositions, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of both artists. Featuring José Maldonado, guitar; and Weiwei Zhai, piano. ​
RSVP REQUIRED
03
May

Strings Festival

Festival
Join us for our Strings Festival! With masterclass & performances by Bloomingdale faculty, students, and guest artist Tanatchaya (Tanya) Chanphanitpornkit. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info.
RSVP REQUIRED
04
May

Van Lier Fellows Concert

Recital
Join us as our Van Lier Fellowship recipients showcase their best work in an inspiring afternoon of music by Bloomingdale’s emerging young artists. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music at 450 W 37th St,New York, NY 10018. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
09
May

Mark Mollica: Quartet

Concert
Join guitarist Mark Mollica with Jesse Stacken (piano), Dan Loomis (bass), and Jeff Davis (drums) for a free concert featuring jazz standards, originals, and fresh arrangements—from Miles Davis to Herbie Hancock and beyond.
RSVP REQUIRED
10
May

Jazz Festival 2025

Festival
Join us for Bloomingdale's Jazz Festival featuring music of the great jazz composers played by Bloomingdale students and faculty. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at our David Greer Recital Hall. All are welcome!
RSVP REQUIRED
17
May

MAP Chamber & Jazz Combo Ensembles Concert

Concert
Join us for our MAP Chamber & Jazz Combo Ensembles Concert featuring the students of our 2024-2025 MAP Class! Featuring strings, brass, woodwinds, and more! This event is free and open to the public and will take place at our David Greer Recital Hall. All are welcome!
RSVP REQUIRED
30
May

The Piano Music of Bartok

Concert
Judith Olson and her students perform solos and duets by the great 20th century Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. Featuring Judith Olson, piano; and her piano students.​
RSVP REQUIRED
31
May

25th Annual PERFORMATHON!

Performathon
Performathon is student-driven fundraising campaign which supports Bloomingdale’s scholarship fund. Students begin fundraising online and in person beginning on May 12. The campaign culminates in a marathon day of live performances at the school (“Performathon”). All are welcome to join us on site for the performances, catered lunch, face painting, and crafts for kids.
RSVP REQUIRED
04
Jun

Chamber Music Ensembles Spring Recital

Recital
Join us for an afternoon of chamber music showcasing Bloomingdale students of all ages performing a wide range of works for strings, winds, piano, and guitar. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at our David Greer Recital Hall. All are welcome!
RSVP REQUIRED
07
Jun

MAP Solo Recital – Part 1

Recital
Join us on Saturday, June 7, 2025, 3pm for our MAP Solo Recital! In this recital, Music Access Project students perform end of semester solo recital featuring classical and jazz performances. This is part 1 of the recital. Part 2 is on Sunday, June 8, 2025. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in our David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
08
Jun

Project Bridge Recital

Recital
After a year of hard work and discovery, our Project Bridge students are ready to share their music with you! Celebrate their achievements with an afternoon of inspiring student performances and community spirit. This recital is free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
08
Jun

MAP Solo Recital – Part 2

Recital
Join us on Sunday, June 8, 5:30pm for our MAP Solo Recital! In this recital, Music Access Project students perform end of semester solo recital featuring classical and jazz performances. This is part 1 of the recital. Part 1 is on Saturday, June 7th. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in our David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
15
Jun

Brazil & Argentina in the Guitar

Concert
Celebrate South American guitar traditions with Cecilia Zabala’s original songs and Argentine folk, alongside Brazilian masterpieces performed by Gabriele Leite. This special performance is made possible by the generous support of the Bloomingdale Guitar Training Program led by Dr. José Maldonado, Director of Guitar Studies.
RSVP REQUIRED
15
Jun

Percussion Festival

Festival
Bloomingdale Percussion students take the stage after a dynamic masterclass with our Guest Artist, culminating in a performance by Bloomingdale percussion faculty. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Carla Bossi-Comelli Studio, 130 Claremont Ave, New York, NY 10027.
RSVP REQUIRED
16
Jun

Virtual Flute+ Choir Concert

Virtual Concert
We cordially invite you to our Virtual Flute Choir Concert - It’s so easy to attend, you don’t even have to leave home! Our virtual flute choir, led by Tereasa Payne, is full of talent and tricks which may surprise you. This event is free and open to the public and will take place online on Zoom. Find the link here!
RSVP REQUIRED
17
Jun

Bloomingdale Orchestra Concert

Concert
Celebrate the power of orchestral music with Bloomingdale’s Intermediate and Advanced Orchestras! Featuring MAP students, faculty, and ensemble members, this end-of-year concert highlights skill, collaboration, and a shared love of music. All are welcome!
RSVP REQUIRED
20
Jun

Ensembles Concert

Concert
Join us on June 20th, 2025, 7pm for our Ensembles Concert featuring Bloomingdale's Guitar Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, and Jazz Ensembles. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Christ & St Stephen's Church. Click button below for more info.
RSVP REQUIRED
28
Sep

Instrument Discovery Day

Open House
Join us on Sunday, September 28th from 11:00am - 1:00pm for our Instrument Discovery Day! During this free open house event, people of all ages will have the opportunity to hear, hold, and play instruments like the voice, piano, violin, and more with the guidance of Bloomingdale’s experienced faculty.
RSVP REQUIRED
10
Oct

Tribute to Joe Ford

Concert
This concert is a tribute to the life of James Allen "Joe" Ford, Jr. who passed away on May 26, 2025. Joe worked closely together with Micheal Cochrane for many years and was a member of Michael’s cooperative group, Lines Of Reason. He played on two Grammy winning albums and three Grammy nominated albums. In 2016 he received the Jazz Legacy Award.
RSVP REQUIRED
19
Oct

Argentina Guitar Duo

Concert
The Argentina Guitar Duo invites listeners on a journey through Argentina’s rich musical landscape in their concert, "Musical Roots of Our Homeland". This special performance is made possible by the generous support of the Bloomingdale Guitar Training Program led by Dr. José Maldonado, Director of Guitar Studies.
RSVP REQUIRED
13
Nov

125 Copland! BSM Birthday Concert

Concert
In celebration of Aaron Copland’s 125th anniversary, this program will feature four major works that reveal the brilliance and originality of one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. The concert will include selections from his ballet score Billy the Kid and his song cycle Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson, the Concerto for Clarinet, and his festive El Salón Mexico featuring the Bloomingdale Faculty Chamber Ensemble conducted by Conrad Chu.
RSVP REQUIRED
05
Dec

Bowling with Mozart

Concert
Kegelstatt is German for a nine-pin-bowling alley. The sublime trio Mozart composed for viola, clarinet and piano bears this title because it is believed that Mozart conceived it while playing rounds of bowling. This concert will feature the Kegelstatt Trio along with masterpieces by Mozart for solo piano.
RSVP REQUIRED
12
Dec

Bloomingdale Holiday Concert

Concert
Bloomingdale School of Music celebrates the winter season with its annual Holiday Concert. Join us in a program of music of the season performed by faculty members as well as talented student performers.
RSVP REQUIRED
10
Jan

MAP Chamber & Jazz Combo Ensembles Concert

Concert
Join us for our MAP Chamber and Jazz Combo Ensembles Concert featuring the students of our 2025-2026 MAP Class! Featuring strings, brass, woodwinds, and more! This event is free and open to the public and will take place at our David Greer Recital Hall. All are welcome!
RSVP REQUIRED
11
Jan

Project Bridge Recital

Recital
After a semester of hard work and discovery, our Project Bridge students are ready to share their music with you! Celebrate their achievements with an afternoon of inspiring student performances and community spirit. This recital is free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
16
Jan

Ensembles Concert

Concert
Join us on January 16, 2026 at 7pm for our Ensembles Concert featuring Vocal Ensemble and Jazz Ensembles. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Broadway Presbyterian Church. Click button below for more info.
RSVP REQUIRED
21
Jan

Chamber Music Ensembles Winter Recital

Recital
Join us for an evening of beautiful chamber music, featuring performances by talented students from Bloomingdale School of Music. Led by Conrad Chu, these young musicians will present a selection of captivating works that showcase their skill and passion for music. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at our David Greer Recital Hall. All are welcome!
RSVP REQUIRED
24
Jan

MAP Solo Recital – Part 1

Recital
Join us on Saturday, January 24, 2026, 3pm for our MAP Solo Recital! In this recital, Music Access Project students perform end of semester solo recital featuring classical and jazz performances. This is part 1 of the recital. Part 2 is on Sunday, January 25, 2026. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in our David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
25
Jan

MAP Solo Recital – Part 2

Recital
Join us on Sunday, January 25, 3:00pm for our MAP Solo Recital! In this recital, Music Access Project students perform end of semester solo recital featuring classical and jazz performances. This is part 2 of the recital. Part 1 is on Saturday, January 24th. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in our David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
28
Jan

Bloomingdale Orchestra Concert

Concert
Join us for an evening of beautiful music, featuring performances by Bloomingdale's Beginner, Intermediate, and Guitar orchestras. Led by Conrad Chu and José Maldonado, these young musicians will present a selection of captivating works that showcase their skill and passion for music. This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
31
Jan

Voice Festival 2026

Festival
Join us on January 31, 2026 at 2:30pm for our Voice Festival featuring Bloomingdale's voice faculty, students, and special guest artists. Bloomingdale voice students and our Guest Artist will perform songs from the Broadway and popular music repertoire. This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
01
Feb

Instrument Discovery Day

Open House
Join us on Sunday, February 1st from 10:00am - 12:00pm for our Instrument Discovery Day! During this free open house event, people of all ages will have the opportunity to hear, hold, and play instruments like the voice, piano, violin, and more with the guidance of Bloomingdale’s experienced faculty.
RSVP REQUIRED
13
Feb

Bloomingdale Winds: Sounds in Motion

Concert
This concert features a Bloomingdale faculty wind quintet in a program that highlights the connection between sound and physical motion, bringing together works that are rhythmically driven, expressively dynamic, and culturally vibrant. Music by Valerie Coleman, Alyssa Morris, and Paquito D’Rivera will be featured.
RSVP REQUIRED
27
Feb

Countryhood: Brazil & Venezuela

Concert
Faculty members Juan Diego Villalobos and Edu Gutterres present a concert of Brazilian and Venezuelan classics for marimba/vibraphone and guitar, showcasing the richness of each nationality and the sonic landscapes the music evokes.
RSVP REQUIRED
28
Feb

14th Annual Guitar Festival

Festival
Join the Bloomingdale School of Music in celebrating the 14th Annual Guitar Festival! Enjoy captivating performances by students and faculty, along with a master class and concert featuring a special guest artist.
RSVP REQUIRED
06
Mar

Salon Echoes: Schubert and Beyond

Concert
Step into the intimacy of Schubert’s Viennese salon with an evening of lyrical piano music, beloved lieder, and the joyful Trout Quintet. Paired with the haunting contemporary soundscape of Missy Mazzoli’s A Thousand Tongues, this program expresses musical romantic longing through both timeless masterpieces and modern voices.
RSVP REQUIRED
13
Mar

Love Stories

Concert
The works in this program all have a connection to various types of love stories. You will hear music for clarinet, violin, and piano by Johannes Brahms, Leah Finck, and Edward Knight in a program that is sure to warm your heart.
RSVP REQUIRED
14
Mar

Piano Project 2026

Join us for the 19th Annual Piano Project at Bloomingdale School of Music as we celebrate the life of Aaron Copland. Enjoy performances by talented pianists on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with concerts at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m., under the artistic direction of Monica Verona.
RSVP REQUIRED
27
Mar

From Rio with Groove: Brazilian Jazz Rewind

Concert
Step into the golden era of Brazilian music — a sound that reshaped American jazz in the 1960s and 1970s and left an enduring mark on its culture. This concert explores the rich interplay between Brazil’s rhythmic soul and the adventurous spirit of jazz, from the sensual sway of bossa nova to bold and contemporary reinterpretations.
RSVP REQUIRED
17
Apr

Piano, Percussion, & Electronics

Concert
This program features four recent works for piano and percussion, each created in close collaboration with the composers. Interwoven with live and fixed electronic elements, the concert showcases a set of uniquely crafted pieces—each exploring a distinct sonic world and highlighting the rich, expressive potential of contemporary percussion and piano.
RSVP REQUIRED
18
Apr

Van Lier Fellows Concert

Recital
Join us as our Van Lier Fellowship recipients showcase their best work in an inspiring afternoon of music by Bloomingdale’s emerging young artists. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music at 450 W 37th St,New York, NY 10018. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
24
Apr

Beethoven-Schubert-Chopin

Concert
Beethoven’s sense of concise and compact musical statement was clearly illustrated in the Piano Sonata Op. 78 – a work which he described himself as “now there’s a sonata!” Directness combined with broader ranges of sonority inspired shorter, power-packed works by Chopin and Schubert in music that defined the great era of romanticism.
RSVP REQUIRED
25
Apr

MAP Chamber & Jazz Combo Ensembles Concert

Concert
Join us for our MAP Chamber and Jazz Combo Ensembles Concert featuring the students of our 2025-2026 MAP Class! Featuring strings, brass, woodwinds, and more! This event is free and open to the public and will take place at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music. All are welcome!
RSVP REQUIRED
01
May

When the Market Crashed: From Modernity to Reminiscence

Concert
The "Roaring Twenties" epitomized a time of embracing and celebrating everything new and exciting, a decade which ended in the stock market crash triggering the Great Depression. In the world of music, jazz and the saxophone were a big part of the zeitgeist of that period. This program celebrates music from that era by composers from all corners of the world.
RSVP REQUIRED
02
May

Strings Festival 2026

Festival
Join us for a strings masterclass and concert at with students, faculty, and our guest artist, starting at 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 2nd. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info.
RSVP REQUIRED
15
May

José Maldonado Guitar Recital: Baroque, Classical, and Puerto Rican Music

Concert
This program reflects two pillars of faculty member José Maldonado’s artistic work: a passion for the study and performance of early guitar repertoire, and a deep commitment to preserving and interpreting the music of his homeland, Puerto Rico. José will perform solo works by J.S. Bach, D.Scarlatti, Mauro Giuliani, Juan Sorroche, Rafael Hernández, and Leonardo Egúrbida.
RSVP REQUIRED
22
May

Beethoven and Strauss

Concert
Violinist Rolf Schulte and pianist Judith Olson present a concert of two major works of the chamber music repertoire. Beethoven’s dramatic and turbulent Violin Sonata in C minor, written when the composer was forced to accept the inevitability of his deafness. Richard Strauss wrote his last major chamber work, the Violin Sonata, at the age of 23. The music is brimming with youthful ardor and passion and was to be his last major chamber piece before he devoted his career to orchestral tone poems and operas.
RSVP REQUIRED
31
May

Project Bridge Recital

Recital
After a semester of hard work and discovery, our Project Bridge students are ready to share their music with you! Celebrate their achievements with an afternoon of inspiring student performances and community spirit. This recital is free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
05
Jun

Jazz Festival 2026

Festival
Join us for Bloomingdale's Jazz Festival featuring music of the great jazz composers played by Bloomingdale students and faculty. This event is free and open to the public. Location will be announced at a later date. All are welcome!
RSVP REQUIRED
06
Jun

MAP Solo Recital – Part 1

Recital
Join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026, 3pm for our MAP Solo Recital! In this recital, Music Access Project students perform end of semester solo recital featuring classical and jazz performances. This is part 1 of the recital. Part 2 is on Sunday, June 7, 2026. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in our David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
07
Jun

MAP Solo Recital – Part 2

Recital
Join us on Sunday, June 7, 3:00pm for our MAP Solo Recital! In this recital, Music Access Project students perform end of semester solo recital featuring classical and jazz performances. This is part 2 of the recital. Part 1 is on Saturday, June 6. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in our David Greer Recital Hall. Click button below for more info. No RSVP is required.
RSVP REQUIRED
10
Jun

Chamber Music Ensembles Spring Recital

Recital
Join us for an evening of beautiful chamber music, featuring performances by talented students from Bloomingdale School of Music. Led by Conrad Chu, these young musicians will present a selection of captivating works that showcase their skill and passion for music. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at our David Greer Recital Hall. All are welcome!
RSVP REQUIRED
12
Jun

Ensembles Concert

Concert
Join us on June 12, 2026 at 7pm for our Ensembles Concert featuring Bloomingdale's Guitar Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, and Jazz Ensembles. This event is free and open to the public and location is TBD. Click button below for more info.
RSVP REQUIRED
13
Jun

Percussion Festival

Festival
Bloomingdale Percussion students take the stage after a dynamic masterclass with our Guest Artist, culminating in a performance by Bloomingdale percussion faculty. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Carla Bossi-Comelli Studio, 130 Claremont Ave, New York, NY 10027.
RSVP REQUIRED
16
Jun

Bloomingdale Orchestra Concert

Concert
Join us for an evening of beautiful music, featuring performances by Bloomingdale's Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Guitar orchestras. Led by Conrad Chu and José Maldonado, these young musicians will present a selection of captivating works that showcase their skill and passion for music. This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED

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