We are so excited to announce our Summer 2025 Programs with you! Click here for more information on the classes, and scroll below for a quick glance!

Music Together is an early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age five—and the grownups who love them! First offered in 1987, their music classes help little ones develop their innate musicality—and much, much more. Their early childhood music curriculum has decades of research behind it, in both music education and child development. And because they recognize that children learn through play, everything done in class is engaging and fun!

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Our very own Casie Ramesh became certified to teach for the Music Together program in 2024, meaning we can now offer this class here at NYSM! We'll be hosting Music Together classes Mondays at 10am and Thursdays at 1pm. Sign up online here!

Rock Bands, just like you know and love them! We’ve had so much interest in playing in bands, we’ve expanded how many we’re offering from previous years. Students are grouped by age and playing level. Always a blast, this class covers musical teamwork, stage presence, some basic arranging, and of course helps students refine their individual skills. Lifelong friends are made in our rock bands every year! Taught by James Lippert.

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Monday- Friday 10am-2pm

7/21-8/1/25, final performance 8/2 @ 2pm

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In this hands-on musical experience, you will learn about rhythmic basics and their importance in all genres of music. Students will rotate between various percussion instruments such as djembes and shakers, and will be introduced to techniques used especially in Latin American music. We will play together as an ensemble along to classic songs and each student will have the opportunity to perform a solo on any instrument of their choice! If you have your own instrument you are welcome to bring that as well. Taught by Brendan White.

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Saturday 7/12/25 12-3pm

Vocal health is a key component to getting your message across, be it through song or speech. In this one week course you will learn some of the lesser known but vital parts of the anatomy specific to better singing. We will practice some advanced, though surprisingly simple, neurological techniques that will help to maximize and personalize a treatment plan custom for your body. Taught by Amy Cutter.

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Monday-Friday 8/4-8/8/25 12-2pm

In this Production course, we will produce a song using Logic Pro DAW from start to finish learning all the steps necessary to make a radio-worthy track. We will learn the best sample libraries to use, how to design synth sounds, record your live instruments and vocals, mix and master your track with the right plug-ins so your music is ready to be distributed online, submitted to music production libraries and so much more. Taught by Jacob Friedman. 

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Saturday 8/9/25 11am-3pm

​Have you ever wanted to perform in a group, much like Pentatonix? Do you like the movie "Pitch Perfect" and want to be a part of something similar and exciting? This is the group for you! In A Cappella Choir, you will learn to sing with others around you, singing either the same part as you or a completely different part. You will learn how to follow a conductor for keeping the rhythm, and this will all be to some of your favorite songs! Taught by Sinclair White.

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Monday-Friday 8/11-8/15/25, final performance 8/16 @7pm

Widow Jane Mine, Rosendale NY

Explore the world of jazz with our Youth Jazz Ensemble. Led by experienced instructor Dan Silversmith, this course offers musicians ages 14+ a chance to dive into the jazz traditions, learn ensemble playing, improvisation, and music theory. From swing to fusion, students will groove together, build skills, and perform a final concert. Join us and unlock your potential!

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Monday-Friday 8/11-8/22/25, final performance 8/23 @2pm

Billy Joel is one of the greatest singers and songwriters of the last 50+ years. He has brought us so many amazing tunes such as "Vienna," "New York State of Mind," "Piano Man," and many more. With this exciting cover band, you will learn to work in a group and perform many songs Joel has written over time. Instruments include piano, saxaphone, guitar, and more! Taught by Sinclair and Brendan White.

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Monday- Friday 10am-2pm

7/7-7/18/25, final performance 7/19 @ 7pm

Lemon Squeeze, New Paltz NY

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