
June 2019
Native Soul
Native Soul is a band that brings together the separate-but-equal talents of four very talented artists. The main constant, however, is the musicianship. Their sound is so well melded that the four players suggest the wealth of tone and sound produced by the Big Bands. But they go a step beyond big sound and instead turn into a quartet where it is impossible to single out a lead player.
Find out more »Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Workshop
The Latin Jazz Workshop, named for Charles Mingus’ Jazz Workshop, is an ensemble that performs mostly original music as well as an eclectic variety of arrangements of music by composers as varied as Thelonious Monk, Kurt Weill, Jimi Hendrix, Rafael Hernandez, John Lennon, and Wayne Shorter.
Find out more »July 2019
Independence Day Great American Songbook Concert
Bronx Arts Ensemble celebrates Independence Day with an American Songbook program, featuring the vocal talents of Deanna Kirk and Victoria Ortiz, fearless artists and educators. With a wide-ranging selection of beloved songs from both jazz and Broadway traditions, we honor the history of American songwriting.
Find out more »Bastille Day Concert
In honor of Bastille Day, Bronx Arts Ensemble's string quartet presents a program of music by all Francophone composers. Centering around Ravel's String Quartet in F Major, the program will also feature the guitar music of Haitian composer Frantz Casséus and the string music of Germaine Tailleferre, member of the infamous French composers' collective Les Six.
Find out more »(EVENT CANCELLED) – West African Drumming and Dance at VCP
Highlighting the incredible talent of the Bronx Arts Ensemble's teachers of African dance, the July 21st concert offers the opportunity to enjoy a program of contemporary West African drumming and dance in beautiful Van Cortlandt Park. Come and enjoy the unique sounds of the balafon, djembe, and djun-djun.
Find out more »West African Drumming and Dance
Highlighting the incredible talent of Bronx Arts Ensemble's teachers of African dance, the July 21st concert offers the opportunity to enjoy a program of contemporary West African drumming and dance in beautiful Van Cortlandt Park. Come and enjoy the unique sounds of the balafon, djembe, and djun-djun.
Find out more »Oldies, Pop, and R&B Favorites
A perennial crowd-pleaser, Odane Whilby's band returns for the final concert of BAE's Van Cortlandt Park summer season. Please join us for this joyful program of oldies, pop, and R&B favorites for all ages.
Find out more »August 2019
American Songbook Concert
Bronx Arts Ensemble honors the history of American songwriting with an American Songbook program, featuring the vocal talents of Deanna Kirk and Victoria Ortiz, fearless artists and educators. With a wide-ranging selection of beloved songs from both jazz and Broadway traditions.
Find out more »Native Soul
Native Soul is a band that brings together the separate-but-equal talents of four very talented artists. The main constant, however, is the musicianship. Their sound is so well melded that the four players suggest the wealth of tone and sound produced by the Big Bands. But they go a step beyond big sound and instead turn into a quartet where it is impossible to single out a lead player.
Find out more »Strings Under the Stars
Bronx Arts Ensemble's string quartet presents a program of music by all Francophone composers. Centering around Ravel's String Quartet in F Major, the program will also feature the guitar music of Haitian composer Frantz Casséus and the string music of Germaine Tailleferre, member of the infamous French composers' collective Les Six.
Find out more »September 2019
Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Workshop, Featuring Paul Bollenback
The Latin Jazz Workshop, named for Charles Mingus’ Jazz Workshop, is an ensemble that performs mostly original music as well as an eclectic variety of arrangements of music by composers as varied as Thelonious Monk, Kurt Weill, Jimi Hendrix, Rafael Hernandez, John Lennon, and Wayne Shorter.
Find out more »Mary Ann McSweeney Quintet, featuring Syndee Winters
For the final concert of Bronx Arts Ensemble's parks season, Mary Ann McSweeney's quintet jams in Burns Playground, highlighting the vocal talents of Syndee Winters, who plays Nala in The Lion King on Broadway.
Find out more »October 2019
Nuyorican Jazz @ Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
An all-star band of Bronx Arts Ensemble teaching artists perform new arrangements of Nuyorican jazz legends such as Fort Apache, Eddie Palmieri, and Ray Barretto, as well as a few band originals.
Find out more »Nuyorican Jazz @ BronxArtSpace
An all-star band of Bronx Arts Ensemble teaching artists perform new arrangements of Nuyorican jazz legends such as Fort Apache, Eddie Palmieri, and Ray Barretto, as well as a few band originals.
Find out more »November 2019
William J. Scribner Street-Naming Ceremony
In honor of Bronx Arts Ensemble's founder William J. Scribner, the council of the city of New York will be adding "William J. Scribner Way" to Hillman Avenue. Join us for the unveiling of the new sign, as well as music and refreshments.
Find out more »Roberto Sierra Song Cycles @ Bronx River Art Center
Singer Martha Guth and pianist Erika Switzer perform the great Roberto Sierra's song cycles based on the poetry of Luis Lloréns Torres and Julia de Burgos, two of Puerto Rico's finest poets.
Find out more »Roberto Sierra Song Cycles @ Bronx Library Center
Singer Martha Guth and pianist Erika Switzer perform the great Roberto Sierra's song cycles based on the poetry of Luis Lloréns Torres and Julia de Burgos, two of Puerto Rico's finest poets.
Find out more »December 2019
Festival of Lessons and Carols @ The Church of St. Paul the Apostle, Fordham University Lincoln Center
Join us for some festive fun! Come celebrate the season with us and our friends at Fordham University as we present some holiday favorites!
Find out more »Festival of Lessons and Carols @ Fordham University Rose Hill Campus
Join us for some festive fun! Come celebrate the season with us and our friends at Fordham University as we present some holiday favorites!
Find out more »Festival of Lessons and Carols @ Fordham University Rose Hill Campus
Join us for some festive fun! Come celebrate the season with us and our friends at Fordham University as we present some holiday favorites!
Find out more »