The BAE String Quartet: American Minimalism

National Arts Club 15 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY, United States

The Bronx Arts Ensemble String Quartet performs American Minimalism–a musical survey of the state of American composition by living composers. Works by Caroline Shaw, Bronx native Oliver Caplan, Brittany Green, Angelica Negrón, and Phillip Glass.

FREE

The Durufle Requiem

Fordham University Church - Rose Hill Campus 441 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, United States

Join us for an afternoon of reflection and remembrance with the Durufle Requiem. The concert features the Fordham University Choirs and The Bronx Arts Ensemble Orchestra directed by Robert A. Minotti.

FREE

BAE Presents: The Alfredo Colón Quartet

BronxArtSpace 700 Manida St, Bronx, NY, United States

Join us for an evening of original jazz compositions by saxophonist Alfredo Colón. His music explores his Dominican heritage and is culturally rooted in his family’s migration to the United States, with all of the complexities that the move entailed and continues to produce. It is inspired by the country’s rich folklore and many of the characters surrounding it. He will be joined by Lex Korten on piano, Steve Williams on bass, and Connor Parks on drums.

FREE

Bronx Arts Ensemble and New York Philharmonic Meet in the Garden

New York Botanical Garden - Clay Family Picnic Pavilions 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, United States

The Bronx Arts Ensemble Wind Quintet joins the string players of the New York Philharmonic to present a program of works inspired by nature and our environment, featuring contemporary women composers.

Free with grounds admission

Community Day @ College of Mount St. Vincent

University of Mount Saint Vincent 6301 Riverdale Ave, Bronx

Join Bronx Arts Ensemble and College of Mount St. Vincent for Community Day and Conservatory Grand Opening hosted on the college’s campus. Performances from Bronx Arts Ensemble’s String Quartet and Woodwind Quintet, Andoche Loubaki, and Estelle Rivera.

FREE

Juneteenth

Van Cortlandt Golf House Van Cortlandt Park South & Bailey Avenue, Bronx, NY, United States

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble invite you to an evening celebration of Juneteenth.

Free

Dialogues at Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn

Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn 6036 Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY, United States

Hosted by Composers Now founder and artistic director Tania León, Dialogues No. 11 celebrates Bronx composers Oliver Caplan, Mimi Jones, Huang Ruo, and Hilliard Greene who is joined by The Jazz Expressions. Followed by thought-provoking town hall-style conversations, a forum for meaningful exchanges of ideas, between composers, performers, and audiences.

FREE

Party in the Park with The Bronx Arts Ensemble Woodwind Quintet

Van Cortlandt House Museum 6036 Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY, United States

Party time explores the themes of celebrating and having fun through music. Works include folk songs, dances and tangos, drinking songs and more. Bring a snack and a blanket and join us at the Van Cortlandt House Museum yard for a laid back afternoon of music!

FREE

Music in the Digital Age at BronxArtSpace

BronxArtSpace 700 Manida St, Bronx, NY, United States

The Bronx Arts Ensemble’s 51st season, A Focus on the Human Condition, examines all the rituals and experiences that make us human Tik Tok and other social media platforms have given the everyday person the opportunity to “romanticize” their life by making a quick video and adding music– and curiously, a lot of classical music has made the cut. The BAE string quartet will perform various “Tik Tok” popular songs, works that were promoted by the composer on social media, and unjustly forgotten works that have found their way back into the canon through social media.
Works by Max Richter, Nia Imani Franklin, Ariana Grande, Joe Hisaishi, Angélica Negrón, and William Grant Still.

FREE

Bronx Arts Ensemble Woodwind Quintet: Musique de fête

University of Mount Saint Vincent 6301 Riverdale Ave, Bronx

The Bronx Arts Ensemble’s 51st season, A Focus on the Human Condition, examines all the rituals and experiences that make us human. Musique de fête is an exploration of the “less refined” aspects of merrymaking, and includes works that evoke folk themes, lazy summer days, and a night of overindulgence. Includes works by William Grant Still, Arturo Marquez, Adriana Verdie, Ana Sokolovic, Samuel Barber, and Lalo Schifrin.

FREE

Festival of Lessons and Carols: Fordham University Choirs at St Paul the Apostle Church

St. Paul the Apostle Church, Fordham University at Lincoln Center 405 W. 59th St, New York, NY, United States

Join us for an evening of joyous music and reflection.The festival features the Fordham University Choir and Liturgical Choir, directed by Robert A. Minotti; the Fordham University Women’s Choir, directed by Stephen Fox; and the Bronx Arts Ensemble.

FREE

Festival of Lessons and Carols: Fordham University Choirs at Fordham University Church

Fordham University Church - Rose Hill Campus 441 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, United States

Join us for an evening of joyous music and reflection. The festival features the Fordham University Choir and Liturgical Choir, directed by Robert A. Minotti; the Fordham University Women’s Choir, directed by Stephen Fox; and the Bronx Arts Ensemble.

FREE

Happy Holidays with Jenn Ledesna and Friends!

The Woolworth Chapel // Woodlawn Cemetery 3800 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

Join us for a jovial afternoon of holiday classics, international grooves, & musical potpourri featuring Bronx native Jennifer Jade Ledesna.

FREE

Happy Holidays with Jenn Ledesna and Friends!

Mall at Bay Plaza 200 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, United States

Join us for a jovial afternoon of holiday classics, international grooves, & musical potpourri featuring Bronx native Jennifer Jade Ledesna.

FREE

Music and Conversation: A Concert Celebrating Women in Service

University of Mount Saint Vincent 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY, United States

Bronx Arts Ensemble and New York Philharmonic collaborate to present a concert of works celebrating women composers, featuring Bronx Arts Ensemble and New York Philharmonic musicians.
Works include Starburst by Jessie Montgomery and a commission by Jessica Meyer.

FREE