Residencies and Workshops

The New York Pops’ residencies and workshops are tailored to your school’s budget, needs and curriculum. Each of our unique programs are designed to nurture the creative potential and ignite the musical spirit in everyone. You can sample any of our residency programs free-of-charge… just ask!

Residencies and Workshops include:

     

Pops Rock! (formerly Create a Symphony)
Everybody can be a composer! A resident composer and professional musicians teach your students how to write original music through non-musical vocabulary. No prior musical knowledge necessary.

Musical Mentors
Learn from the pros! Professional musicians work directly with your band/orchestra to support and enhance all aspects of your program.

Rhythm, Rhyme & Rap
The Fun 3 Rs! Using contemporary street percussion, this course provides students an immediate means to express original musical and literary concepts through rap.

Rockin’ the House
Providing a sense of well-being and joy to the families at Ronald McDonald House through creative expression.

Professional Development
Enlighten and inspire your music teachers with one of our professional development seminars.

The New York Pops is pleased to offer all New York City schools, grades 3 through 12 a FREE sample workshop of any of our in-school residency programs: Create a Symphony, Rhythm, Rhyme & Rap and Musical Mentors. Email Dr. Sherrie Maricle or call 212-765-7677 to schedule your free sample workshop. Click here for details.