Music Outreach – Conducts early childhood music and literacy workshops in four district elementary schools where, “The children absolutely loved it!, according to the staff of PS 207.
Roundabout Theatre – Brings Broadway to MS/HS 141 students.
The Bronx Arts Ensemble – Provides violin instruction to students in PS 8 & P 56 in Norwood, where the principal spoke of the program as “Fabulous!”
After-school programs are being provided by the following organizations with funds Koppell has allocated through the Council’s CASA program.
DreamYard – Directs an after-school program at PS 7 where students learn video production.
Renaissance E.M.S.- Provides band and choral instruction to students in after-school programs at Jonas Bronck Academy and the Bronx Dance Academy.
The Bronx Arts Ensemble- Conducts an after-school program PS 16 in Wakefield that provides musical enrichment and an opportunity for students to perform.
All programs have received rave revues from staff and students who consider it a “privilege to have been chosen to participate in these culturally enriching and exciting programs.”
In addition, Koppell’s funds support organizations that bring free or low-cost performances to area residents. These include:
Bronx Opera & Bronx Orchestra – Performs operas at the Lehman Center for the Arts and holds musical events in the homes of community residents.
Bronx Symphony – Provides an opportunity for area residents to enjoy classical performances in a local venue.
Riverdale Jewish Festival of the Arts – Sponsors a week-long program of music, films, dance, books, panels, arts and crafts at the Riverdale YM-YWHA and other venues throughout Riverdale.
