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Apr 10

Written By Armistead Booker

Metropolis Ensemble artists and partner organizations bring ambitious music and composition education programs to thousands of middle-school children across New York City schools.

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Face the Music

Trumpeter Dave Adewumi mentored a student cohort at Kaufman Music Center’s Face the Music teen music program. Their combined efforts were presented as part of Metropolis’ Biophony series at Riverside Park’s annual outdoor arts and culture festival in 2023.

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Tales from the Aviary

The Light Princess

King Midas and the Golden Touch

Youth Works

Youth Works

Youth Works

Youth Works

Music Education for a New Generation

Launching A Cutting-Edge Ensemble

Zachary Detrick's Wonderland

Zachary’s Big Ideas

Our First Four Years in Review

Brad Balliett Named 2009-10 Youth Works Fellow

Ray Lustig Named 2008-09 Youth Works Composer

The Sound Recyclers

Metropolis Youth Works Program Bringing Music to Life with Kids

Cristina Spinei Named 2007-08 Youth Works Composer

Recent Press

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"The addition of the Metropolis Ensemble added an extra layer of depth and grandeur to Rose’s performance, elevating her already stellar songwriting to new heights."

Melodic Magazine

“Awash in beauty and tension… sensational was the Metropolis Ensemble, effectively and excitingly led by Raquel Acevedo Klein.”

Night After Night

“You could not have asked for better performers… In A Grove is a triumph and among the finest works at this year’s festival.”

The Observer

“Grief mixes gospel harmonies, simmering post-hip-hop instrumentals and wounded balladry.”

The New York Times

Armistead Booker

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