On behalf of the students and families of P.S. 203, I would like to extend my sincerest thanks for the outstanding musical performances we experienced through Midori & Friends. I was thrilled to see our families dancing in the aisles and in the front of the auditorium as the music of Forestdance touched something deep inside of them.
—Ms. Lisa Esposito, Principal, P.S. 203B
Midori, I think your pieces were great. I would give you three thumbs up but I only have two! When you played the Beethoven sonata, it was so fast and exciting, I couldn't breathe.
—5th grader, P.S. 42 M, Chinatown
Adventure Concerts take place during school, after-school, or in community venues. Presenting ensembles include Midori and pianist Tom Sauer, Afro Brazil Arts, Anh Tai Tran (classical guitarist), Drum Café, Forestdance (African percussion trio), Jazz at Lincoln Center ensembles, Melody of Dragon (traditional Chinese ensemble) and Un Mundo Ensemble (Brazilian), among others. Entire neighborhoods participate in our free Family/Community Adventure Concerts, meeting the performers, learning about instruments, and exploring musical techniques and traditions.
The Adventure Concert Series is offered in a variety of formats, including Musical Learning Adventures, a special program of performance-based workshops that provide children with opportunities to examine a particular culture through its musical traditions. This program begins with a kick-off concert, followed by multiple workshop sessions. Musical Learning Adventures culminate with children and presenting artists performing side-by-side, sharing their musical accomplishments with their peers and families.
Midori & Friends
352 Seventh Avenue, Suite #301 | New York, NY 10001
212-767-1300
music@midoriandfriends.org
