Elm City Beat

Sunday, January 10

2:30 & 4:00 pm Neighborhood Music School’s Greater New Haven Youth Ensembles Winter Concert

NMS’s auditioned ensembles in concert. 2:30 pm-Concert Band and Concert Orchestra; 4:00-Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Youth Orchestra. Location: Battell Chapel, College Street at Elm, New Haven. Adults $10, Seniors $5 & Children 12 & Under $5. Call (203) 624-5189 for more information, or visit www.nmsmusicschool.org.
Friday, January 22

4:00 pm Neighborhood Music School Children’s Concert - Jose Conde & Baby Loves Salsa

Baby Loves Salsa is the story of a group of kittens and puppies from the streets of New York City who go on to become the best Salsa band in the land. Young and old alike will want to dance to the beat of original songs written by singer-songwriter José Conde. This talented performer draws inspiration from his Cuban roots, mixing Afro-Latin styles to his bilingual songs. The show is focused on educating young children about Salsa and all about Spanish in a way that families can enjoy together.

All proceeds support the Neighborhood Music School's Preschool & Toddler Program. Pizza party follows. Tickets: $10 adults; $5 children over 2 years. Location: Neighborhood Music School, 100 Audubon St., New Haven. Call (203) 624-5189 for more information, or visit www.nmsmusicschool.org.

Friday, January 29

7:00 pm Neighborhood Music School’s Winter Dance Concert

The NMS Dance Department presents its annual Winter Concert at ECA’s Arts Hall, 55 Audubon Street. Tickets: $10; FREE for 12 & under.Call (203) 624-5189 for more information, or visit www.nmsmusicschool.org.

Saturday, January 30

1:00-3:00 pm Semester II Open House

An afternoon of mini-lessons, sample Dance and Early Childhood classes, teacher consultations and an instrument petting zoo.

Register now for classes starting February 1. Location: Neighborhood Music School, 100 Audubon St., New Haven. Free. Call (203) 624-5189 for more information, or visit www.nmsmusicschool.org.

Sunday, February 14

12:15 pm Bach’s Brunch

Be My Valentine romantic music by Mozart, Elgar, Dvorak and Greig. Nina Crothers (violin), Leena Crothers (piano), Darylin Manring (cello). Location: Neighborhood Music School, 100 Audubon St., New Haven. Free. Call (203) 624-5189 for more information, or visit www.nmsmusicschool.org.


Friday, February 19 Bach’s Lunch

12:10 Bring your lunch and feast on great music. FREE.

Piano Quartets by Schumann & Saint-Saens performed by Viara Albonetti (violin), Bethany Eby (viola), Yun-Yang Lin (cello) Ingeborg Schimmer, piano. Location: Neighborhood Music School, 100 Audubon St., New Haven. Free. Call (203) 624-5189 for more information, or visit www.nmsmusicschool.org.


Friday, February 26 Bach’s Lunch

12:10 Bring your lunch and feast on great music. FREE.

Armchair Traveler – Enjoy music & dance from around the world performed by Naomi Senzer (flute), Ingeborg Schimmer (piano), and Leslie Prodis (dance). Location: Neighborhood Music School, 100 Audubon St., New Haven. Free. Call (203) 624-5189 for more information, or visit www.nmsmusicschool.org.

Saturday, February 27 – Sunday, March 7

Performathon 2010

A marathon week of music and dance recitals - to raise money and awareness for the school’s Financial Aid program. Over 600 students will participate in Performathon 2010 hoping to raise more than $35,000 in support of those who could not otherwise afford the quality music and dance education that Neighborhood Music School offers. Location: Neighborhood Music School, 100 Audubon St. New Haven. Free. Call (203) 624-5189 for more information, or visit www.nmsmusicschool.org.