Doing Something Good
With the holiday season in full swing BMS would like to take a moment to reflect on what makes this time of year so special- our community!
““When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.””
Giving Tuesday/Annual Appeal
With the holiday season in full swing BMS would like to take a moment to reflect on what makes this time of year so special- our community! We extend a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to making BMS a stalwart in providing quality, accessible, affordable, and inclusive performing arts education. Whether you supported us this year by making a donation, participating in Giving Tuesday, or volunteering, we are forever grateful and would like to remind you of the positive impact you’ve made in our community and BMS.
If you missed out on supporting us at our various fundraisers or events, it’s never too late to make a difference and lend your support through a kind donation! Remember, as a 501(c)3 organization, all donations are tax-deductible and go directly to supporting the quality programming, events, and numerous opportunities you expect from BMS.
Learn more about supporting BMS by visiting the link below or sending an email to our Director of Development, Julie Lozano at jlozano@brooklynmusicschool.org
Moving Voices Wrap Up
This year BMS was honored to receive a generous grant from The French-American Cultural Exchange (FACE) Foundation for an ambitious new jazz project entitled Moving Voices|Voix Emouvantes. Composed by BMS faculty member and accomplished musician Alon Nechushtan, and produced by BMS Executive Director, Brian Adamczyk, the piece premiered at BMS on November 8th along with four other East Coast cities. The tour culminated with a final performance in Paris, France at the notable Le Baiser Salé jazz club on November 15th. We’d like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who made this project possible with special thanks to Sara Serpa, Francois Moutin, and Louis Moutin for their incredible musicianship, creativity, and dedication to the project.
Fall 2023 Demographics Survey
To our BMS parents and enrolled students, we are excited to announce the release of our bi-annual demographics survey and are requesting your participation! BMS is committed to providing the best possible learning opportunities for our students, and your valuable input plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our community.
Why Your Voice Matters:
Understanding the diverse backgrounds and needs of our students and families allows us to tailor our programs and resources to meet your expectations effectively. By participating in our demographics survey, you contribute to creating an inclusive and enriching educational experience for everyone. Your responses will help us identify areas for improvement and better address the unique needs of our community.
Be on the lookout for an email from the BMS Registrar’s Office with a link to the survey and make your voices heard!
Donor's Den: Tom Conlon
We actually got involved with BMS through a client of ours, and we did pro-bono branding and design for the 110th anniversary, so we were able to contribute as a team in that way. Of course, monetary donations are great, but any way you can support BMS will help the cause.
“Music and artistic expression exercises the muscles in a different part of your brain, and helps you become a well-rounded individual. ”
Community support is at the heart of BMS. One of our most cherished corporate sponsors is North Street Collective, a creative agency focused on branding, strategy, design, and web development for corporate and nonprofit organizations. Tom Conlon is the Founder + CEO of North Street Creative, launching business operations 12 years ago and growing it into a company of 14 people with offices in New York’s Seaport district and Providence, RI. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with him and get his perspective on community involvement in the arts.
What about BMS’ mission excites you?
We’re big music fans at North Street; we love sharing artists and playlists with each other. Music is also an incredibly interesting and effective way for kids to learn. There are things you are taught in school that can wire you a certain way. Music and artistic expression exercises the muscles in a different part of your brain, and helps you become a well-rounded individual. It opens up opportunities that standard school subjects don’t! Arts education isn’t available to everybody, and it’s important for everybody to be able to experience it.
Growing up, what was your relationship with performing arts?
When I was growing up, we had the annual school play that the whole class was a part of. I had the esteemed privilege of playing the Mayor in the Wizard of Oz. After elementary school I wasn’t really into the drama scene, and I didn’t take any formal arts/music classes, but I played the bass guitar. I took lessons and played in a band in college. I took a class in high school called Music and Computers where you could make compositions on the computer and it was really fun!
What’s the best way for someone to show their support for BMS?
Honestly, any way you can. We actually got involved with BMS through a client of ours, and we did pro-bono branding and design for the 110th anniversary, so we were able to contribute as a team in that way. Of course, monetary donations are great, but any way you can support BMS will help the cause.