Jasmine’s Song(3:30pm & 4:30pm)

Bronx Music Heritage Center 1303 LOUIS NINE BLVD, Bronx, NY, United States

Jasmine is sick and tired of her violin lessons. She has more important things to do. Like playing video games and texting her BFF. Who cares about music anyway? She’s about to find out. Join us for a tale of musical discovery as Jasmine discovers her roots and the awesome power of song!

$5 – $7

ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT

Van Cortlandt House Museum 6036 Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY, United States

The holiday all-American music tradition continues! Bring a picnic and a friend. Event sponsored by New York State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. Free admission!

FREE

Live Music Among the Roses

New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, United States

On June 1st and June 2nd, Bronx Arts Ensemble string players Jorge Avila and Eliana Mendoza play among the roses during one of the great New York Botanical Garden spectacles of the year.

Live Music Among the Roses

New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, United States

On June 1st and June 2nd, Bronx Arts Ensemble string players Jorge Avila and Eliana Mendoza play among the roses during one of the great New York Botanical Garden spectacles of the year.

World Premiere of Elio Villafranca’s Don’t Change My Name

Barretto Point Park Viele Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

Bronx Arts Ensemble presents the World Premiere of the great Afro-Cuban jazz pianist and composer Elio Villafranca's Don't Change My Name, featuring a 10-piece ensemble and the students of Bronx Charter School for the Arts singing and dancing.

FREE

PS 16 Community Day

P.S. 16 4550 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY, United States

PS 16 celebrates the end of the school year with their Annual Community Day.

Native Soul

Vinmont Veteran Park W. 254 St. bet. Riverdale Ave. and Mosholu Ave., Bronx, United States

Native Soul is a band that brings together the separate-but-equal talents of four very talented artists. The main constant, however, is the musicianship. Their sound is so well melded that the four players suggest the wealth of tone and sound produced by the Big Bands. But they go a step beyond big sound and instead turn into a quartet where it is impossible to single out a lead player.

Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Workshop

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY, United States

The Latin Jazz Workshop, named for Charles Mingus’ Jazz Workshop, is an ensemble that performs mostly original music as well as an eclectic variety of arrangements of music by composers as varied as Thelonious Monk, Kurt Weill, Jimi Hendrix, Rafael Hernandez, John Lennon, and Wayne Shorter.

Independence Day Great American Songbook Concert

Van Cortlandt House Museum 6036 Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY, United States

Bronx Arts Ensemble celebrates Independence Day with an American Songbook program, featuring the vocal talents of Deanna Kirk and Victoria Ortiz, fearless artists and educators. With a wide-ranging selection of beloved songs from both jazz and Broadway traditions, we honor the history of American songwriting.

Bastille Day Concert

Rockwood Drive Circle/Van Cortlandt Park Mosholu Avenue & Broadway, Bronx, United States

 In honor of Bastille Day, Bronx Arts Ensemble's string quartet presents a program of music by all Francophone composers. Centering around Ravel's String Quartet in F Major, the program will also feature the guitar music of Haitian composer Frantz Casséus and the string music of Germaine Tailleferre, member of the infamous French composers' collective Les Six.   

(EVENT CANCELLED) – West African Drumming and Dance at VCP

Van Cortlandt House Museum 6036 Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY, United States

Highlighting the incredible talent of the Bronx Arts Ensemble's teachers of African dance, the July 21st concert offers the opportunity to enjoy a program of contemporary West African drumming and dance in beautiful Van Cortlandt Park. Come and enjoy the unique sounds of the balafon, djembe, and djun-djun. 

West African Drumming and Dance

Fordham University - McGinley Center Ballroom 441 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY, United States

Highlighting the incredible talent of Bronx Arts Ensemble's teachers of African dance, the July 21st concert offers the opportunity to enjoy a program of contemporary West African drumming and dance in beautiful Van Cortlandt Park. Come and enjoy the unique sounds of the balafon, djembe, and djun-djun. 

Oldies, Pop, and R&B Favorites

Van Cortlandt House Museum 6036 Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY, United States

A perennial crowd-pleaser, Odane Whilby's band returns for the final concert of BAE's Van Cortlandt Park summer season.  Please join us for this joyful program of oldies, pop, and R&B favorites for all ages. 

American Songbook Concert

Loreto Playground Haight Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

Bronx Arts Ensemble honors the history of American songwriting with an American Songbook program, featuring the vocal talents of Deanna Kirk and Victoria Ortiz, fearless artists and educators. With a wide-ranging selection of beloved songs from both jazz and Broadway traditions.

Native Soul

Vinmont Veteran Park W. 254 St. bet. Riverdale Ave. and Mosholu Ave., Bronx, United States

Native Soul is a band that brings together the separate-but-equal talents of four very talented artists. The main constant, however, is the musicianship. Their sound is so well melded that the four players suggest the wealth of tone and sound produced by the Big Bands. But they go a step beyond big sound and instead turn into a quartet where it is impossible to single out a lead player.

Strings Under the Stars

Pelham Bay Park Middletown Road & Stadium Avenue, Bronx, NY, United States

Bronx Arts Ensemble's string quartet presents a program of music by all Francophone composers. Centering around Ravel's String Quartet in F Major, the program will also feature the guitar music of Haitian composer Frantz Casséus and the string music of Germaine Tailleferre, member of the infamous French composers' collective Les Six.   

Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Workshop, Featuring Paul Bollenback

Bronx Park East Bronx Park East & Lydig Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

The Latin Jazz Workshop, named for Charles Mingus’ Jazz Workshop, is an ensemble that performs mostly original music as well as an eclectic variety of arrangements of music by composers as varied as Thelonious Monk, Kurt Weill, Jimi Hendrix, Rafael Hernandez, John Lennon, and Wayne Shorter.

Mary Ann McSweeney Quintet, featuring Syndee Winters

Burns Playground 2507A Lodovick Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

For the final concert of Bronx Arts Ensemble's parks season, Mary Ann McSweeney's quintet jams in Burns Playground, highlighting the vocal talents of Syndee Winters, who plays Nala in The Lion King on Broadway.

Nuyorican Jazz @ Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 627 East 187th St, Bronx, NY, United States

An all-star band of Bronx Arts Ensemble teaching artists perform new arrangements of Nuyorican jazz legends such as Fort Apache, Eddie Palmieri, and Ray Barretto, as well as a few band originals.

FREE

Nuyorican Jazz @ BronxArtSpace

BronxArtSpace 700 Manida St, Bronx, NY, United States

An all-star band of Bronx Arts Ensemble teaching artists perform new arrangements of Nuyorican jazz legends such as Fort Apache, Eddie Palmieri, and Ray Barretto, as well as a few band originals.