THREE PS20 YOUNG MUSICIANS ON THE RISE - JUILLIARD ‘MAP’ & ‘SALUTE TO MUSIC’ HERE WE GO!

It’s never too late to be proud of PS20 inspiring young musicians and to be thankful to our wonderful music teacher and PS20 Band director Mr. Hampton! 

Congratulations to Kyra Hodges of 4-126 and Lillian Poline of 5-222 for their acceptance into the prestigious Juilliard Music Advancement Program (MAP)! A competition was held last May for young music students living in the Tri-state area, and their hard work paid off!
Through a comprehensive curriculum, performance opportunities, and summer study partnerships, Juilliard MAP students pursue advanced music studies while developing their talents as artists, leaders and global citizens.

Congratulations to Amina Brown who just got accepted to “Salute to Music NYC” program, through audition process. The Salute To Music Program, also known as Borough Wide Enrichment Program, has been going strong since its inception in 1956.

This program is partially funded by the non-profit organization Friends of Music and is a fully sanctioned program of the NYC DOE. Salute to Music provides an opportunity for students in grades 4 through 8 to receive choral and instrumental music instruction along with other students from their boroughs, culminating in concerts throughout the year.

Students have the chance to participate on Orchestral and Concert Bands, City-Wide Jazz Ensemble or the City-Wide Chorus.

Congrats to our amazing students and a big thank you to Mr Hampton, PS 20 music teacher and band director, for your tireless efforts to educate and support our young musicians.

We are proud to have all of you representing PS 20!