LATIN MUSIC INTENSIVE
This course offers a chance to work with master musicians who specialize in the Afro-Caribbean Latin style.  It is designed for serious intermediate/advanced teens with strong reading skills and at least three years previous training in their instrument. Classes include: Afinque/Style, Clave 101, Folkloric, Vocal, Standards Workshop, Improvisation and Chart Reading. Special guest artists include: Arturo O’Farrill, Louis Kahn and others.
 
Session I: August 4 – August 15, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Session Fee: $500
To register, please call 212/427-2244 ext. 572, rrodriguez@theharbor.org
 
Enrollment, and payment for all camps must be completed by Monday, June 2nd, 2008.

SUMMER PROGRAMS
3 Different programs – ideal for children and teens ages 6-19, Beginners & Intermediate
 
Musical Theater Intensive
This course is ideal for youngsters’ 11-16 years of age, beginners and intermediate who love to perform and have a desire to learn more about Musical Theater.  Singing, Dancing and Acting and a final showcase performance fill the summer days of this two week intensive. Classes include: Chorus, Vocal Training, Basic Musicianship, solo and group work, Commercial Hip Hop, Musical Theater & Jazz Dance, Acting Technique, Audition Technique, Character Study and Scene Study.
Session I:  June 27 – July 11, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Session II: July 14 – July 25, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
The cost per session: $500, For both sessions: $900
To register, please call 212/427-2244, ext. 570, nlawson@theharbor.org
 
CLASSICAL MUSIC INTENSIVE
This musical immersion is appropriate for both beginners and intermediate students. Instruction is given in: Sight-Singing/Solfeo, Theory/Harmony, Chamber Music, Music Appreciation/Music History, Introduction to Violin Playing, and Rhythm Class (percussion band).
 
Session I: for ages 6-12 years old -  July 7-July 18, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm,
Session II: for ages 13-19 years old – July 21 – August 1, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Each session is $350
To register, please call: 212/427-2244 ext. 557, msoderberg@theharbor.org
  
Enrollment, and payment for all camps must be completed by Monday, June 2nd, 2008.

SUMMER PROGRAMS
3 Different programs – ideal for children and teens ages 6-19, Beginners & Intermediate
 
Musical Theater Intensive
This course is ideal for youngsters’ 11-16 years of age, beginners and intermediate who love to perform and have a desire to learn more about Musical Theater.  Singing, Dancing and Acting and a final showcase performance fill the summer days of this two week intensive. Classes include: Chorus, Vocal Training, Basic Musicianship, solo and group work, Commercial Hip Hop, Musical Theater & Jazz Dance, Acting Technique, Audition Technique, Character Study and Scene Study.
Session I:  June 27 – July 11, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Session II: July 14 – July 25, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
The cost per session: $500, For both sessions: $900
To register, please call 212/427-2244, ext. 570, nlawson@theharbor.org

Enrollment, and payment for all camps must be completed by Monday, June 2nd, 2008.

SUMMER PROGRAMS
3 Different programs – ideal for children and teens ages 6-19, Beginners & Intermediate
 
Musical Theater Intensive
This course is ideal for youngsters’ 11-16 years of age, beginners and intermediate who love to perform and have a desire to learn more about Musical Theater.  Singing, Dancing and Acting and a final showcase performance fill the summer days of this two week intensive. Classes include: Chorus, Vocal Training, Basic Musicianship, solo and group work, Commercial Hip Hop, Musical Theater & Jazz Dance, Acting Technique, Audition Technique, Character Study and Scene Study.
Session I:  June 27 – July 11, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Session II: July 14 – July 25, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
The cost per session: $500, For both sessions: $900
To register, please call 212/427-2244, ext. 570, nlawson@theharbor.org
 
Enrollment, and payment for all camps must be completed by Monday, June 2nd, 2008.

SUMMER PROGRAMS
3 Different programs – ideal for children and teens ages 6-19, Beginners & Intermediate
 
Musical Theater Intensive
This course is ideal for youngsters’ 11-16 years of age, beginners and intermediate who love to perform and have a desire to learn more about Musical Theater.  Singing, Dancing and Acting and a final showcase performance fill the summer days of this two week intensive. Classes include: Chorus, Vocal Training, Basic Musicianship, solo and group work, Commercial Hip Hop, Musical Theater & Jazz Dance, Acting Technique, Audition Technique, Character Study and Scene Study.
Session I:  June 27 – July 11, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Session II: July 14 – July 25, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
The cost per session: $500, For both sessions: $900
To register, please call 212/427-2244, ext. 570, nlawson@theharbor.org

Enrollment, and payment for all camps must be completed by Monday, June 2nd, 2008.

Click here to download a Brochure.
Click here to download an Application.

SUMMER PROGRAMS
3 Different programs – ideal for children and teens ages 6-19, Beginners & Intermediate
 
Musical Theater Intensive
This course is ideal for youngsters’ 11-16 years of age, beginners and intermediate who love to perform and have a desire to learn more about Musical Theater.  Singing, Dancing and Acting and a final showcase performance fill the summer days of this two week intensive. Classes include: Chorus, Vocal Training, Basic Musicianship, solo and group work, Commercial Hip Hop, Musical Theater & Jazz Dance, Acting Technique, Audition Technique, Character Study and Scene Study.
Session I:  June 27 – July 11, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Session II: July 14 – July 25, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
The cost per session: $500, For both sessions: $900
To register, please call 212/427-2244, ext. 570, nlawson@theharbor.org

Enrollment, and payment for all camps must be completed by Monday, June 2nd, 2008.

Click here to download a Brochure.
Click here to download an Application.

SUMMER PROGRAMS
3 Different programs – ideal for children and teens ages 6-19, Beginners & Intermediate
 
Musical Theater Intensive
This course is ideal for youngsters’ 11-16 years of age, beginners and intermediate who love to perform and have a desire to learn more about Musical Theater.  Singing, Dancing and Acting and a final showcase performance fill the summer days of this two week intensive. Classes include: Chorus, Vocal Training, Basic Musicianship, solo and group work, Commercial Hip Hop, Musical Theater & Jazz Dance, Acting Technique, Audition Technique, Character Study and Scene Study.
Session I:  June 27 – July 11, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Session II: July 14 – July 25, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
The cost per session: $500, For both sessions: $900
To register, please call 212/427-2244, ext. 570, nlawson@theharbor.org
 
Enrollment, and payment for all camps must be completed by Monday, June 2nd, 2008.

Click here to download a Brochure.
Click here to download an Application.

MARCH 2008

MARCH 27, 2008 – PAPO VASQUEZ PIRATES TROUBADOURS
Philladelphia raised Puerto Rican trombonist, composer and arranger Papo Vaquez is an innovator of three important musical movements in the history of contemporary music.  First, as a founding member of a group of musicians that began a resurgence of Afro Caribbean Jazz in New York during the late 1970’s, which included Jerry Gonzalez, Hilton Ruiz and Dave Valentin, and others. Later in l980 when he moved to Puerto Rico, he co-founded Batacumbele- a progressive and influential modern band in the history of Puerto Rican music. He later established the group Papo Vazquez Pirates Troubadours and later the 20-piece Papo Vazquez Pirate Orchestra.
TIME: 7:00 pm LOCATION: Third Floor Theater , 1 East 104th Street, Manhattan,
ADMISSION: FREE

More info click HERE 

Saturday, February 23, 2008,
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
18th ANNUAL COMPETITION FOR THE CHARLIE PALMIERI MEMORIAL PIANO SCHOLARSHIP
Established by TITO PUENTE

HARBOR CONSERVATORY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, a division of Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. announces the Eighteenth Annual competition for the CHARLIE PALMIERI MEMORIAL PIANO SCHOLARSHIP established by Tito Puente.  The competition is scheduled for Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the Harbor Conservatory located at One East 104th Street in Manhattan.  For applications and guidelines and to schedule an audition,
call (212) 427-2244 Ext. 557.
 
Serving as competition jurors are pianists, Arturo O’ Farrill, Sonny Bravo, Pablo Mayor, and Dr. Martin Soderberg, Director of the Conservatory's Classical Music Program.

More info click HERE

HARBOR CONSERVATORY & RAICES LATIN MUSIC MUSEUM PRESENTS
RITMOS CALIENTES:
Celebrating Contemporary Latino Music

FEBRUARY 28, 2008 – YeraSon Charanga Orchestra
YeraSon is New York-based Cuban Charanga Orquestra –with a multinational flair, its members representing a cross-section of countries, from Cuba and Panama to the Dominican Republic, England and the United States. Be sure to bring your dance shoes as the YeraSon Orchestra Charanga electrifies old-school Cuban music with a distinctly modern New York twist. This Cuban orchestra under the direction of violinist Yrving Yeras interprets authentic Cuban son, mambo, cha cha cha, cumbia and meringue with inimitable drive and swing.
TIME: 7:00 pm LOCATION: FIFTH FLOOR GYM, 1 East 104th Street, Manhattan, ADMISSION: FREE
 

Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 1:00 PM
CARNEGIE HALL FAMILY CONCERT
Featuring the HARBOR LATIN YOUTH ENSEMBLE @ ZANKEL HALL

El Barrio/East Harlem, New York – The Carnegie Hall Family Concert Series will feature the Harbor Latin Youth Ensemble on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Zankel Hall. Family Concert tickets, priced at $9, are available at the Carnegie Hall Box Office, 154 West 57th Street, or can be charged to major credit cards by calling CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800 or by visiting the Carnegie Hall website, www.carnegiehall.org. Pre-concert activities begin at 12 PM.

More info click here

Saturday, November 10, 2007 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
18th ANNUAL COMPETITION FOR THE CHARLIE PALMIERI MEMORIAL PIANO SCHOLARSHIP
Established by TITO PUENTE
 
HARBOR CONSERVATORY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, a division of Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. announces the Seventeenth Annual competition for the CHARLIE PALMIERI MEMORIAL PIANO SCHOLARSHIP established by Tito Puente.  The competition is scheduled for Saturday, November 10, 2007 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the Harbor Conservatory located at One East 104th Street in Manhattan.  For applications and guidelines and to schedule an audition, call (212) 427-2244 Ext. 557.

More info click here

6th ANNUAL SALSA SUN

6th ANNUAL SALSA SUNDAY
October 28, 2007
 
BRING YOUR DANCE SHOES FOR A
CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YORK SOUND OF LATIN MUSIC
FEATURING
ORCHESTRA BROADWAY
& HARBOR LATIN BIG BAND
 
El Barrio/East Harlem, New York -- The Raices Latin Music Museum  at the Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, is pleased to present the 6th Annual SALSA SUNDAY festival celebrating Afro-Caribbean Latin Music and Dance on October 28, 2007 from 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The day long festival will be held at One East 104th Street, off of Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.  Admission is $7. For more information please call 212/427-2244 ext. 573 or visit on-line at www.harborconservatory.org
 
For more info click HERE 

AUDITIONS
LEAP Program and GESTURES, Friday October 5, 2007 4:30


call for additional information
212-427-2244 ext. 570/558

AUDITIONS
LEAP Program and GESTURES, Friday October 5, 2007 4:30

call for additional information
212-427-2244 ext. 570/558

REGISTRATION
Registration begins on
Monday, September 10th,
Monday through Friday 1:00-6:00. Saturday, 11:00-3:00.
Classes begin
Saturday, September 29th.

AUDITIONS
Musical Theater Production, Saturday, September 29th 2:00

call for additional information
212-427-2244 ext. 570/558

REGISTRATION
Registration begins on
Monday, September 10th,
Monday through Friday 1:00-6:00. Saturday, 11:00-3:00.
Classes begin
Saturday, September 29th.

AUDITIONS
LEAP Program and GESTURES, Friday October 5, 2007 4:30

Musical Theater Production, Saturday, September 29th 2:00

call for additional information
212-427-2244 ext. 570/558

REGISTRATION
Registration begins on
Monday, September 10th,
Monday through Friday 1:00-6:00. Saturday, 11:00-3:00.
Classes begin
Saturday, September 29th.

AUDITIONS
Musical Theater Production, Saturday, September 29th 2:00

Theater Repertory Company, September 29th 4:00

call for additional information
212-427-2244 ext. 570/558

CLASSICAL MUSIC CAMP
SESSION I: 
July 9 – July 20, Children ages 6-12, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
SESSION II: 
July 23 – August 3, Teens ages 13-19, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
beginner and intermediate students.
Classes include: Sight-Singing/Solfeo, Theory/Harmony, Chamber Music, Music Appreciation/Music History, Introduction to Violin Playing, Rhythm Class/ Percussion Band.
Per Session Fee: $350 2007. 
212-427-2244 ext. 557,
or 646-981-2721.
* * * *
LATIN MUSIC INTENSIVE
SESSION FEE: July 30 – August 10, Teens ages 13 -19, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
intermediate/advanced teens with strong reading skills and three years of previous training in their instrument
 Work with master musicians who specialize in the Afro-Caribbean Latin style 
Special Guest Master Artists:  Arturo O’Farrill, Andy Gonzalez, and Louis Kahn.
 Classes include: Alfinque/Style, Clave 101, Folkloric, Vocal, & Standards Workshop, Improvisation & Chart Reading
Session: $500.00
212-427-2244 ext. 572

MUSICAL THEATER AND DANCE INTENSIVE: Singing, Dancing and Acting
SESSON II:
Monday, July 16 – Friday, July 27, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
ages 9-13
beginner and intermediate students
Classes include: Chorus, Basic Musicianship, Vocal training, Commercial Hip Hop, Musical Theater Dance, Audition technique, Character Study and Scene Study.  
Per session Fee: $500
Two session Fee: $900. 
Payment plans are available.
212-427-2244 ext. 570.

MUSICAL THEATER AND DANCE INTENSIVE: Singing, Dancing and Acting
SESSON II:
Monday, July 16 – Friday, July 27, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
ages 9-13
beginner and intermediate students
Classes include: Chorus, Basic Musicianship, Vocal training, Commercial Hip Hop, Musical Theater Dance, Audition technique, Character Study and Scene Study.  
Per session Fee: $500
Two session Fee: $900. 
Payment plans are available.
212-427-2244 ext. 570.

June 12, @ 7:30 pm
PRESENTS
RITMOS CALIENTE
4 Evenings Celebrating Contemporary Latino Music in New York
Son de Madre
Presenting a Latin fusion mixing the Caribbean traditions with a modern touch, Son de Madre, a group of international musicians led by Gustavo Schartz, creates an exciting sound that appeals to everyone, sure to draw you onto the dance floor.
FREE ADMISSION
@ 5th Floor Gymnasium

MUSICAL THEATER AND DANCE INTENSIVE: Singing, Dancing and Acting
SESSON I:
Friday, June 29 – Friday, July 13, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
(SESSON II: ages 9-13 in June)
beginner and intermediate students
Classes include: Chorus, Basic Musicianship, Vocal training, Commercial Hip Hop, Musical Theater Dance, Audition technique, Character Study and Scene Study.  
Per session Fee: $500
Two session Fee: $900. 
Payment plans are available.
212-427-2244 ext. 570.

MUSICAL THEATER AND DANCE INTENSIVE: Singing, Dancing and Acting
SESSON I:
Friday, June 29 – Friday, July 13, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
(SESSON II: ages 9-13 in June)
beginner and intermediate students
Classes include: Chorus, Basic Musicianship, Vocal training, Commercial Hip Hop, Musical Theater Dance, Audition technique, Character Study and Scene Study.  
Per session Fee: $500
Two session Fee: $900. 
Payment plans are available.
212-427-2244 ext. 570.

May 10, @ 7:30 pm
PRESENTS
RITMOS CALIENTE
4 Evenings Celebrating Contemporary Latino Music in New York
Arturo O’Farrill y Riza Negra
Pianist/bandleader/composer Arturo O’Farrill and his septet Riza Negra perform a hybrid of Latin and American Folk music combining Rock-a-Billy, straight ahead mambo and funk to create an evening of original compositions that feature the great musical traditions filtered through a Latin identity.
FREE ADMISSION
@ Third Floor Theater

April 13, @ 8:00 pm
PRESENTS
RITMOS CALIENTE
4 Evenings Celebrating Contemporary Latino Music in New York
Gustavo Casenave & Ro Gebhardt Jazz Duo
Together they present an evening of original compositions showcasing virtuosity and passion mixing elements of Tango, Brazilian, Uruguayan and contemporary classical music, resulting in an extraordinary and unique musical blend of South American and German Jazz.
FREE ADMISSION
@ Third Floor Theater

April 24, @ 7:30 pm
PRESENTS
RITMOS CALIENTE
4 Evenings Celebrating Contemporary Latino Music in New York
Pablo Mayor-Folklore Urbano
Featuring the original music and arrangements of Colombian born composer/arranger/pianist Pablo Mayor, Folklore Urbano engages the listener with seductive Colombian rhythms as they entwine with sophisticated jazz harmonies and form.
FREE ADMISSION
@ Third Floor Theater

Wed. February 21st, 7:00 pm
HARBOR CONSERVATORY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Proudly presents
A Jazz Piano Recital!!!!
Chris Jarrett, pianist and composer, will be performing a concert of his own compositions and improvisations under the heading "Tales of our Times" at the Harbor Conservatory
@the Third floor Theatre.
Admission is FREE.
A reception will follow.

Saturday, November 4
CHARLIE PALMIERI MEMORIAL PIANO SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
 Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts announces the Seventeenth Annual competition for the CHARLIE PALMIERI MEMORIAL PIANO SCHOLARSHIP established by Tito Puente.  The competition is scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2006 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the Harbor Conservatory located at One East 104th Street in Manhattan.  For applications and guidelines and to schedule an audition, call (212) 427-2244 Ext. 557.
 For more information please click here.

OCTOBER 29
5th annual SALSA SUNDAY
Save the date:
All- day festival celebrating afro-caribbean latin music and dance. Join us for a day of performances, lecture/demonstrations, Dance classes, an exhibition, “a conversation with the masters” hear latin music pioneers in their own words as they're interviewed by journalist and historian aurora flores. And bring your dance shoes for Palladium Dance Party with Louis Bauzo and the harbor latin big band.
And much more…..
The Raices Latin Music Collection @ Boys & Girls Harbor is an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and an Official Project of SAVE AMERICAS TREASURES. Dedicated to documenting the roots and evolution of Latin Music in New York City
 

September 18, Monday
Open Registration for Fall/ Winter

September 24, 2006 @ 7:00 pm
WNET Channel 13's “CANTOS LATINOS”
Presents MI MAMBO!
A documentary on the Harbor Conservatory's Latin Music Program
Click here for more information

September 25, Monday
1st day of Classes

September 18, Monday
Open Registration for Fall/ Winter

Friday, September 22 at 4:00 pm.
Audition for LEAP Program and GESTURES Dance Ensemble.  Dancers interested in studying dance to prepare themselves for specialized high schools with  at least two years of consistent training ages 11-14 will be auditioned for the LEAP Program and dancers with at least 4 years of ballet, modern, and jazz training will be eligible for GESTURES the pre-professional dance company  of Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Dancers should come prepared to be seen in ballet, modern and jazz. For more information please contact Mrs. Klyvert-Lawson or Mr. Lawrence at 212-427-2244 extension 570/553.

September 25, Monday
1st day of Classes

September 18, Monday
Open Registration for Fall/ Winter

September 25, Monday
1st day of Classes

August 7, Monday
1st Day of Pre-registration

July 24- August 4
Classical Music Camp (ll)
Teens 13-18
Continues

July 31 - August 11
Latin Music Camp
Teens
Week Latin Music Intensive continues.

August 7, Monday
1st Day of Pre-registration

July/August
Jazzercise with Mr. Lynnard Williams
Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm and 6:00-7:00 pm Studio 623 July11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 22.  Register now $59.00 for 7 classes.  For more information call 212-427-2244.  Ext. 570/553.  Or just register in room 573. Spread the Word !!!

August 7, Monday
1st Day of Pre-registration

July 10-July 21
Classical Music Camp (1)
Children age 5-12

July 24- August 4
Classical Music Camp (ll)
Teens 13-18

Wednesday July 26,2006
Harbor Conservatory Latin Big Band
Get ready  to dance the cha-cha, the mambo, or sit back and enjoy the classic latin hits from the 40's, 50's and 60's.  Dance lessons at 6:30pm.  @ Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old West  New York. Gates open at 6pm. Concerts start at 7pm $10; $8 over 62 and members; Free for ages 12 and under.

July 31 - August 11
Latin Music Camp - Teens
Week Latin Music Intensive for Intermediate Teens ages 13-19 years old.
Working for two weeks with master musicians who specialize in the Afro-Caribbean Latin style (Salsa), this program is designed for serious teens who have strong reading skills and at least three - five years previous training in their instrument. For dates and times and fees please call Ramon Rodriguez, 212/427-2244 ext. 572.

July/August
Jazzercise with Mr. Lynnard Williams
Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm and 6:00-7:00 pm Studio 623 July11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 22.  Register now $59.00 for 7 classes.  For more information call 212-427-2244.  Ext. 570/553.  Or just register in room 573. Spread the Word !!!

Friday, July 7
The Junior Acting Company
The Junior Acting Company will be performing on Friday, July 7 2006 at Lion Sun Creative Arts Camp in Beacon, N.Y. For information please call 212-427-2244 ext. 558 ask for Daphne Richards.

On Thursday, July 13 at 10am
and Sunday July 15 at 3pm
The Jr. Acting Company
the Jr. Acting Company will perform "The Island"  and "For Colored Girls"  in the Youth Theater Festival at the Henry Street Settlement.

June 18, Sunday 1:00
Awards Recital (l).

June 23, Sunday 7:00
Awards Recital. (ll)

June 24, at 7:30 pm
GESTURES Dance Ensemble presents Oh So.... Moultrie, an evening featuring the works of Darrell Grand Moultrie with guest artists.
@ Miller Theater, Columbia University, New York City. Broadway and 116th Street. For ticket information please contact Nina Klyvert-Lawson or Mr. Lawrence at
212-427-2244 ext. 570/553.

June 17 at 7:30 pm
FOOTWORKS, the annual recital of Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts features performances in ballet, modern, jazz, West African dancing and drumming, Afro-Carribean tap, and hip-hop.
@ Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture 149th Street and Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York. For ticket information please contact Nina Klyvert-Lawson or Mr. Lawrence at
212-427-2244 ext. 570/553.

Thursday and Friday,
June 1 & 2 at 7:00 .
Saturday, June 3, at noon.
The Jr Acting Company presents "For Colored Girls...." by Ntozake Shange
and "The Island" by Athol Fugard
@Theatre, TBA
For more information call Daphne Richards ext 558

Thursday and Friday
June 8 & 9 @7pm
Saturday , June 10 @ noon
"Little Shop of Horrors" by Menken and Ashman
@ Third Floor Theater.

Thursday June 15 at 7 p.m.
6th Annual Scene Festival
@ Third Floor Theater, Admission is FREE.

May 13, 2005 Saturday
Guest Artist Recital. Third Floor Theater, Boys and Girls Harbor. Admission is free.

May 17, 2005 Wednesday 7:30
Student Concert. Third Floor Theater, Boys and Girls Harbor. Admission is free.

May 9 at 6:30 pm
Darrell Moultrie
GESTURES alumni Darrell Moultrie will be honored at the Boys and Girls Harbor Salute to Achievement Gala Benefit.
@ the Waldorf Astoria.

Thursday and Friday, May 11-12 at 7 p.m.
Saturday May 13, at 12:00
Musical Theater Workshop: Musical t.b.a.
Admission is $5.00 .
@ Third Floor Theater.

Thursday and Friday, May-18-19 at 7pm.
Company "B" : Play t.b.a.
Admission is $5.00 Admission is $5.00 Saturday May 20, at 12:00.

April 8th through April 30th
Tuesday- Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Raices Exhibition on View at Jazz at Lincoln Center
The Raices Latin Music CollectionThe Raices Latin Music Collection is pleased to have a special exhibition on view at Jazz at Lincoln Center during April, National Jazz Appreciation Month beginning Saturday, April 8th through April 30th. The exhibit may be viewed Tuesday- Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Raices installation will coincide with a unique presentation by Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra with Arturo O'Farrill with New York’s own Ballet Hispanico in the world premiere of a new ballet, “Palladium Nights,” on April 21st and 22nd at 8 p.m. in Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. Choreographed by Willie Rosario under the artistic direction of Ballet Hispanico’s Tina Ramirez, with musical direction by Arturo O’Farrill, the evening-long work will tell the story of a typical night at New York City's Palladium. With the dancers of Ballet Hispanico giving form to the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra’s interpretations of the music of the legendary, Tito Puente and Chico O’Farrill and the inclusion of the Raices exhibition, Jazz at Lincoln Center will be filled with “sabor Latino.” Frederick P. Rose Hall is located @ Broadway and 66th Street.

April 19 @ 11:00 am
Winners Interview
Charlie Palmieri Memorial Piano Scholarship
Lynda Baquero from Channel 4 will be here to interview Luis Fernandez and David Santiago, this year’s recipients of the 15th Annual Charlie Palmieri Memorial Piano Scholarship established by Tito Puente.

April 22, Saturday 12:00
Guest Artist Recital. Third Floor Theater, Boys and Girls Harbor. Admission is free.

April 26, , Wednesday 7:30
Student Concert. Third Floor Theater, Boys and Girls Harbor. Admission is free.

APRIL 29 @ 1:00 PM
HARBOR CONSERVATORY MUSIC AND DANCE STUDENTS perform at the Annual Spring Talent Show hosted by Science & Technology Entry Program of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine @  the Alumni Auditorium, 650 West 168th Street, (between Broadway & Fort Washington). The performance will feature the Conservatory Guitar Ensemble, GESTURES Dance Ensemble, the Tap Workshop, and Violin and piano students. Suggested donation :$5.00

APRIL 29 @ 1:00 PM
HARBOR CONSERVATORY MUSIC AND DANCE STUDENTS perform at the Annual Spring Talent Show hosted by Science & Technology Entry Program of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine @  the Alumni Auditorium, 650 West 168th Street, (between Broadway & Fort Washington). The performance will feature the Conservatory Guitar Ensemble, GESTURES Dance Ensemble, the Tap Workshop, and Violin and piano students. Suggested donation :$5.00

APRIL  30th at 2:00 p.m
GESTURES Dance Ensemble will be performing with various guest artists at the culminating event of NATIONAL DANCE WEEK @ Dance Times Square Latin and Ballroom (156 West 44th Street, 3rd Floor). A diverse program will be featured in genres ranging from ballroom to belly dance. For more information please call Nina Klyvert-Lawson @ 212/427-2244 ext. 570.

Saturday, April 29
Bring A friend Day / Fundraiser All day

MARCH 2, 2006
WINTER HEAT
LATIN DANCE PARTY
Shake off the winter's chill on March 2nd at 7:00 p.m., with WINTER HEAT, a special gala benefit evening of hot exciting dancing to the sounds of the 22-piece Harbor Latin Big Band and a performance by the Harbor Conservatory's Gestures Dance Ensemble
@ The Copacabana, 560 West 34th Street (11th Avenue) NYC. The event will raise funds to ensure positive futures for those artists both leaving as well as those preparing for dance careers. Tickets are $150 for the gala evening which includes a buffet and open bar. Special prime tables ($2,500) are also available as well as Sponsorships.
For information, please call 212/427-2244 ext. 577.

March 12, Sunday 1PM .
Spring Recital. Third Floor Theater, Boys and Girls Harbor. Admission is free.

March 18, Saturday 12:00 PM .
Spring Recital. Third Floor Theater, Boys and Girls Harbor. Admission is free.

March 2 at 7:00 pm.
GESTURES Dance Ensemble
GESTURES Dance Ensemble will perform a new work by Darrell Moultrie at the Winter Heat Latin Dance Party sponsored by Rolex in a benefit for Career Transitions for Dancers and Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts
@ the Copacabana.

Sunday, March 5 at 3 pm.
GESTURES Dance Ensemble
GESTURES Dance Ensemble will perform at the 12th annual Kids Cafe Festival Flamenco Feria
@ the Kumble Theater, Long Island University.

Sunday, March 5 at 3 pm.
The Junior Acting Company
The Junior Acting Company will perform at the 12th annual Kids Cafe Festival Flamenco Feria
@ the Kumble Theater, Long Island University.

Raices Latin Music Collection
Featured in Community Works Exhibition
Honoring Harlem’s Pioneering Musical Institutions and Legacy Keepers
“harlem is…Music”
February 6 – April 29, 2006

El Barrio/East Harlem -- The Raices Latin Music Collection @ Boys & Girls Harbor, is proud to be featured in harlem is…Music, the new public art exhibition by Community Works, a leading nonprofit arts education organization, opening at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts located at 40 Lincoln Center Plaza (between Broadway and Columbus Avenue) from February 6th through April 29th, 2006. The exhibition is free and open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 12-6 p.m. and Thursday 12-8 p.m. There will be an opening reception on February 6th at 6:00 p.m.  To rsvp for the reception or for more information on "harlem is …Music" and other complementary programs and other exhibits, please call Community Works at 212/459-1854.

Jr Acting Company: "Crimes of the Heart'
Thursday and Friday February 16-17 2005 7 p.m. Admission is $5.00
Saturday February at Noon.
@ Third Floor Theater Admission is Free.

January 18, 2006 Wednesday 7:30
Student Concert. Third Floor Theater, Boys and Girls Harbor. Admission is free.

January 21, Saturday 12:00
Guest Artist Recital. Third Floor Theater, Boys and Girls Harbor. Admission is free.

December 10, Saturday 12:00
Guest Artist Recital. Third Floor Theater, Boys and Girls Harbor. Admission is free.

December 11, Sunday 12:30
Holiday Recital. Museum of the City of New York. 104th Street and Fifth Avenue.

Salsa Sunday
November 13, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm,
All Day Festival Celebrating Latin Music
The Raices Latin Music Collection presents this popular all day festival celebrating Latin Music with an exhibition on the history of Salsa, dance classes, lecture/demonstrations, performances, “Conversation w/the Masters” (Latin Music pioneers are interviewed by journalist Aurora Flores), and a dance party featuring the Harbor Latin Big Band. All this for $5
@ the Heckscher Building located at One East 104th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

Music in the Afternoon
FREE Guest Artist Recital.
November 19, Saturday 12:00
SOPRANO ELENA DIAZ ACOSTA AND PIANIST ALEJANDRO PRICO LEONIS. Third Floor Theater, Boys and Girls Harbor. More info on the Newsletter page.
Admission is free.

Student Concert.
November 23, Wednesday 7:30 Student Concert. Third Floor Theater, Boys and Girls Harbor. Admission is free.

GESTURES Dance Ensemble
November 5, 8:00 PM
GESTURES Dance Ensemble will perform in The HATCH Presenting Series: new work by established and emerging choreographers and performance artists in an informal setting on November 5, 8:00 PM
@ THE WORKS STUDIO,131 West 24 Street New York, NT 10011.
Reservations 1-212-691-3803, Tix $8.00

Dance Registration

Leap Audition III ,
October 7, 2005 Friday 4:30 pm.

Dance/ Theater Orientation
October 8, 2005 12:00 noon

DANCE AUDITION ALERT
Friday, October 14 at 4:30
Audition will be held for
GESTURES Dance Ensemble
in studio 623 at Boys Harbor

Theater/ Dance Orientation
October 8, 2005 12:00 noon

AFRO-CUBAN FOLKLORIC WORKSHOP
Saturday from 12:15 -1:45 with Greg Askew. Study Yambu, Guaguanco, Columbia, Abakua and Bakoso for Conga rhythms and hand percussion instrumentalist. $15 for students already registered for private or group classes. $18 for all other students. INTERMEDIATE CONGA SKILLS REQUIRED.
Room 573 or 572 for more information.

Audition Notice:
SING ALONG ! Harbor Children's Choir.
Every Saturday at 12;30 PM. Exciting new children's choir now being formed. New young voices are now being accepted in the Harbor Conservatory Choir under the direction of Silka Cardonna.
For information about auditions call Zoila D'Pinzon or Argelia Tlatelpa at
212-427-2244 Ext. 572 or 573.
Registration fee $50.00 plus $15 per class non-registered $10 per class fore registered students.

Dance Registration

Leap Audition I,
September 16, 2005 Friday 4:30 pm.

Leap Audition II ,
September 23, 2005 Friday 4:30 pm.

Theater Registration

Jr. Acting Co., Company "B" and Musical Theater Workshop. (Only New Students)
September 10, 2005 Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Jr. Acting Co., Company "B" and Musical Theater Workshop. (Only New Students)
September 17, 2005 Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Jr. Acting Co., Company "B" and Musical Theater Workshop. (Only Returning Students)
September 24,