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MUSIC
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What is the Bloomingdale
Music Access Project? The Bloomingdale Music Access Project (MAP) is a preparatory program for youths living in under-served communities in New York City. Its purpose is to provide these youths with the education necessary to qualify them for acceptance to a conservatory, university, or college for advanced music training. The Bloomingdale MAP program is a comprehensive three-year program of intensive musical training. The curriculum, through its emphasis on building strong applied music skills and practical life skills, prepares MAP students for advanced study in music, or another discipline. MAP students will have classes in theory and ear training, chamber music, the biweekly MAP Forum program of master classes, lecture demonstrations, and musical guests, participation in the Bloomingdale Chamber Orchestra, and private lessons on their major instrument. MAP students are expected to attend at least three days a week after school and will regularly be scheduled for concert on campus and at concerts in the community.  Goals of the Program The goal of the program is to reinforce each student's strengths and to address areas of weakness of preparation. The ultimate goal of the program is to assist students in obtaining admission to a college or conservatory or other advanced training. Virtually all MAP students who complete the program go on to college. Among the colleges attended by previous MAP graduates are Cornell University, Eastman School of Music, Hunter College, Indiana University, Manhattan School of Music, University of Michigan, Montclair State University, New York University, University of Rochester, Rutgers University, Skidmore College, State University of New York at Purchase, and Yale University. |
 Admission to the Program Interested candidates should obtain an application, complete it, and return it to the school. You will be contacted to schedule an audition. If. after the audition, you are selected to continue the process, an interview with you and a parent or guardian is also required. Successful candidates will have identifiable talent, will have demonstrated achievement in their applied instrument or vocal area, and will show, through interviews and recommendations, a commitment to serious music study. Brandon Vazquez - Music Access Project Director (212) 663-6021 ex. 25 bvazquez@bsmny.org |
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