The foremost plena group in New York, Los Pleneros de la 21, joins resistance singer Taína Asili to explore the political meaning of plena in conjunction with her own original protest songs.
The Balkans meet Puerto Rico in this first encounter between the traditions of Klezmer and Bomba. The Bronx's own BOMBAZO Dance Co. joins Bronx Arts Ensemble musicians for a wild evening of music and dance.
Back by popular demand! The Balkans meet Puerto Rico in this first encounter between the traditions of Klezmer and Bomba. The Bronx's own BOMBAZO Dance Co. joins Bronx Arts Ensemble musicians for a wild evening of music and dance.
Metropolitan Opera Solo English Horn Pedro Díaz joins pianist Adrienne Kim and Bronx Arts Ensemble winds for old and new favorites: the Mozart Quintet for Piano and Winds and rarely heard works by Th. Siegrist and Santos Cota.
WILLIAM J. SCRIBNER YOUNG BRONX ARTIST COMPETITION
WIN $500 and perform with Bronx Arts Ensemble
MacArthur Genius Fellowship winner Miguel Zenón presents his extraordinary Yo Soy La Tradición for the first time in New York. The immersive piece is inspired by the musical heritage of Zenón's native Puerto Rico and features him on saxophone.
An annual tradition, the Bronx Arts Ensemble's Memorial Day Concert this year features Bobby Sanabria and his big band on West Side Story Reimagined. Bring a picnic and a friend and experience the music as you've never heard it before.
Online World Premiere of an original work by Angélica Negrón, reimagined for Bronx Arts Ensemble. Including Electronics, Strings, and more.
Online World Premiere of an original work by Angélica Negrón, reimagined for Bronx Arts Ensemble. Including Electronics, Strings, and more.
In dedication to our resilient frontline workers, BAE Teaching Artist Victoria Angela Ortiz(vocalist) presents a selection of inspirational songs that uplift and support the spirit of positivity.
During Mr. Martin’s online concert, he will present an engaging inside view of his compositions for violin and synthesizers, as well as select movements for solo violin by J.S. Bach.
Yahaya Kamate, joined by his African drumming/dance group, will present the African diaspora through music, dance, and call and response.
A celebration of Black History Month featuring presentations by BAE Teaching Artists Kika Wright and Ashley Adams.
BAE (Bronx Arts Ensemble) is excited to celebrate Women’s History Month with an online concert presentation of “60 Words” and Bombay Rickey(band) featuring Bronx-Based composer Kamala Sankaram.
Miguel Zenón(alto saxophone) and Luis Perdomo(piano) perform pieces by musicians either born and raised in the Bronx or with strong roots tied to the Bronx.
BAE celebrates National Chamber Music Month with members of the Bronx Arts Ensemble Woodwind Quintet and String Quartet.
“Why Music?” features an introduction to the violin, french horn, and bassoon, and explores the importance of music as a personal or cultural expression, from Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony to the Cuban hit song “El Manisero” by Moises Simons. It is appropriate for elementary and middle school audiences.
“Music of Home” celebrates local New York composers and music that explores themes of home and identity, from the joy of classic jazz tunes, to the longing for a better home expressed in Harry Burleigh’s setting of “Deep River” and Leonard Bernstein’s Broadway hit “Somewhere.” It is appropriate for audiences of all ages.
“Music for Unity” explores how music can bring people together, in celebration, solidarity, and struggle, through repertoire like the African American spiritual “Balm in Gilead,” Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” and “7 PM,” a new work by BAE artist Evelyn Petcher based on the nightly applause during NYC’s April 2020 lockdown. It is appropriate for late elementary through high school audiences.
On Thursday, June 10th, Bronx Arts Ensemble celebrates another year of bringing art to the Bronx through live music and arts-in-education.
