Brooklyn Music School

From the Executive Director, September 2024


As we embark on a new school year at Brooklyn Music School(BMS), I'd like to first reflect upon the last few months within the organization.  After arriving at a truly critical financial moment last spring, I am overjoyed to say that the outpouring of support from the community and beyond allowed BMS to continue offering our wide variety of programs through the summer months uninterrupted.  On behalf of our staff, faculty and Board of Trustees, we want to sincerely thank each and every person that donated to our June fundraising campaign. With new administrative structures, approaches, and upcoming fundraising, we anticipate a much more stabilized year ahead. I would also like to congratulate all of the Summer Institute and Intensive students for their incredible work and performances throughout July and August.  

In entering the Fall semester and beyond, we are excited to bring all of our historic programmatic offerings back once again to our students.  I'd like to encourage the community to enjoy as many of our annual events at BMS as possible, some of which include the Halloween Fall Celebration, New York City Marathon outdoor concert, MLK Celebration concert, and many more. We also plan to usher in new happenings, performance opportunities, and special events in our Playhouse space and throughout the city. It is our honor and pleasure to serve such a beautiful community through the joy of the performing arts.  

With gratitude,

Brian Adamczyk

Executive Director

Jon Batiste Visits BMS

Jon Batiste Visits BMS

Last month, the Brooklyn Music School welcomed a special guest who made a huge impact on students, faculty, and the entire community. Jon Batiste, the acclaimed artist with multiple Grammy and Oscar wins, brought his magic to the BMS Playhouse, creating a day that was all about musical inspiration and connecting with one another.

From the Executive Director

From the Executive Director

This summer was action packed with both returning and new programmatic efforts! Summer Music and Dance Institute ran from July through August, and ended with student performances. BMS also premiered the new community fundraiser, Beer & Beats that showcased adult students, faculty, and staff throughout local breweries. I also travelled to Paris to visit Ecole D’Art Musical, a music school with a similar feel to BMS. It is my intention to facilitate a cultural exchange program.

BMS Presents: Lead Belly, Brooklyn!

BMS Presents: Lead Belly, Brooklyn!

Join us for a Community Celebration of Lead Belly’s Legacy at Brooklyn Music School. This unique event will feature Dan Zanes, Claudia Eliaza, and Pauline Jean performing a selection of Lead Belly’s music with the students of the Brooklyn Music School.