Neighborhood Music School (NMS) will present a free Open House on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Families
can come see NMS in action by visiting a variety of classes and studios, and
participating in several fun activities, including early childhood music &
movement classes (for children five and under), a scavenger hunt, the
instrument "petting zoo," where children can try out many different
instruments and there will be face painting as well. The Open House also
features a performance by popular folk singer, Phil Rosenthal, starting at
12:15 p.m.
Phil Rosenthal is a nationally renowned singer, songwriter, recording artist
and record producer. For many years the lead singer and guitarist in the
popular bluegrass group The Seldom Scene, he is also highly respected for his
instrumental skills on banjo and mandolin.
Phil and his wife Beth Sommers run American Melody,
a recording company devoted to producing bluegrass and folk music for children
and families. The label's 22 releases have won many awards from the Parents'
Choice Foundation, the American Library Association, and other organizations.
Phil will be leading a Folk/Bluegrass ensemble at NMS this fall.
NMS's Fall semester began Sept. 9, but it’s not too
late to register. For more information
on classes and lessons, visit neighborhoodmusicschool.org. For questions about
private music lessons, contact the NMS Student Services team by calling
203-624-5189.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Instrument Petting Zoo – upper level
Face Painting & Popcorn table – main level,
atrium.
Interactive Events- NMS Recital Hall
10:15 – 10:45 a.m. - African Drumming & Dance w/Tatchol
Camara & Hanan Hameen
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. - Early Childhood Music &
Movement Class w/Beth Patella (Ages 4 – 5 ½)
11:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. - Early Childhood Music
& Movement Class w/Beth Patella (Ages 0–3 with parent)
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Phil Rosenthal Concert
Open Studio – Lower Level Dance Space
10:55 – 11:35 – Creative Dance (Ages 4 - 5 ½) Participatory Class
For
over a century, Neighborhood Music School (“NMS”) has been developing human
potential and building community through the performing arts. NMS offers
high-quality educational arts programs in a safe, supportive environment for
students of all ages and backgrounds. NMS programs are made possible in part
with support from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community
Development, and the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, along with
many other generous foundations, corporations and individuals. The
instrument petting zoo is made possible with the support of the City of New
Haven Mayor’s Community Arts Grants Program.
