Alumni & Friends of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts



ALUMNI & FRIENDS HIGHLIGHTS

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Wednesday May 31st, 2023

Come see the 2023 Graduation Dance Concert, June 2nd-4th! Get your tickets in @dance_lag bio or here: www.tix.com/ticket-sales/laguardiahs/699?fbclid=paaabizog60tkbg0ydytru6xarcutsurnhelb6zzxdp8gh5ni... ... See MoreSee Less

Come see the 2023 Graduation Dance Concert, June 2nd-4th! Get your tickets in @dance_lag bio or here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/laguardiahs/699?fbclid=paaabizog60tkbg0ydytru6xarcutsurnhelb6zzxdp8gh5nirml27rn5w_uo_aem_th_axtcxdre2zmigofxvxnow3k-ivuebmxv176xpwdyxv5mibmyber23w44iylls0ljr38

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Can anyone get me an extra graduation ticket for this year?

Tuesday May 30th, 2023

Enjoy this video of Anna Lopez (LaG ‘20) performing at the 110th First Lady’s Luncheon at the Congressional Club in Washington, D.C., honoring First Lady Jill Biden. The luncheon centered around New York and public education, with the theme, “The Empire State of Mind.” Read more about the event at this link: qns.com/2023/05/victorias-secrets-a-wondrous-week-2/ ... See MoreSee Less

Friday May 26th, 2023

Happy #FiorelloFriday! Enjoy this performance from Jana Ballard’s solo voice class this morning. ... See MoreSee Less

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remember these amazing talented kids are 'kids'

This is great! Solo voice in my day was opera arias. (1964)

Really enjoyed this! Well done!

Thursday May 25th, 2023

#TBT (Throwback Thursday) to the class of 1993, 30 years ago! Recognize anyone you know?

If you think your contact information is out of date, please go to alumniandfriends.org/connect and fill out the form with your updated information! We appreciate our large and talented alumni base and would love to stay in touch with everyone.
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#TBT (Throwback Thursday) to the class of 1993, 30 years ago! Recognize anyone you know? 

If you think your contact information is out of date, please go to alumniandfriends.org/connect and fill out the form with your updated information! We appreciate our large and talented alumni base and would love to stay in touch with everyone.

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Memories!

Nope I’m from PA class of 58 music dept

Ms. Aldini!!!

The memories! Yes!

😍

I was only a freshman🤷🏼‍♀️

Class of 1991!!

07 🙌

class of '93 represent!

Look at my friends in the picture!

I see a lot of familiar faces🥰😍

Many! Nostalgia is a hell of a drug 😍

👏🏽👏🏽

This could have been us in 1968!

That’s my class!

Viviana rodriguez

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Wednesday May 24th, 2023

Congratulations to Lorna Courtney (LaG ‘16) and Micaela Diamond (LaG ‘17) for their Tony Awards Nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical! The LaGuardia community is so proud of both of you! The 76th Annual Tony Awards will air on June 11th, 2023. ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulations to Lorna Courtney (LaG ‘16) and Micaela Diamond (LaG ‘17) for their Tony Awards Nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical! The LaGuardia community is so proud of both of you! The 76th Annual Tony Awards will air on June 11th, 2023.

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The talent! So happy to see both of them living their dreams.

Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈

congratulations..... PA'58

Congratulations!!! 🎉

That's awesome! Congratulations!

Woo Woo - M & A 4EVER (LaGuardia !)

TO CONNECT TO FAME AROUND THE WORLD GO TO FAMENETWORK.COM

🙌🏼

Not one but 2 girls repping LaGuardia!

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations 🎊🎉🎊🎉❤️❤️❤️❤️

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

Congrats Lorna and Micaela.

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Tuesday May 23rd, 2023

The Parents Association (PA) of LaGuardia High School is fundraising with a splendid benefit dinner and auction on June 6th. Please support current LaG students by attending in person or by bidding on donated auction items!! Proceeds fund everything from sports uniforms to the audition process for aspiring students, from filtered water fountains to the college office, and of course, the fabulous all-school musical! Click on the link to learn more about the evening: one.bidpal.net/lagbenefit2023/welcome ... See MoreSee Less

The Parents Association (PA) of LaGuardia High School is fundraising with a splendid benefit dinner and auction on June 6th. Please support current LaG students by attending in person or by bidding on donated auction items!! Proceeds fund everything from sports uniforms to the audition process for aspiring students, from filtered water fountains to the college office, and of course, the fabulous all-school musical! Click on the link to learn more about the evening: https://one.bidpal.net/lagbenefit2023/welcome

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Why was this not posted previously? The price went up yesterday and this is the first notice to this group? Sigh...

It's not even on the website!

It's almost as if the alumni are an afterthought. <- SARCASM

Perhaps if the Alumni were treated with greater respect, folks might consider things in a positive way.

Sorry leadership has devolved at LaGuardia

I bought a ticket anyway. Sounds like a fun evening!

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Monday May 15th, 2023

The Art Department found a treasure trove of artwork from past LaGuardia students. They passed much of this art to us in hopes that we could track down the alums who created it. Here is a picture of Rithy Chan from the LaG Class of 1989, who came to pick up his piece today!

If we have your art, and we have your email address, we have already sent you an email! Please reply and let us know if you'd like to pick it up.
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The Art Department found a treasure trove of artwork from past LaGuardia students. They passed much of this art to us in hopes that we could track down the alums who created it. Here is a picture of Rithy Chan from the LaG Class of 1989, who came to pick up his piece today! 

If we have your art, and we have your email address, we have already sent you an email! Please reply and let us know if youd like to pick it up.

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Is there a way to get video from performances? Vocal dept 1993

I’ve been wanting my painting back from the art Regents -class of 88

Donna Virapen

Oh wow, I was there at that time!! ❤️

My son did a poster of West Side Story that was displayed in the great hall opposite the statue of Toscanini . Do you have this poster? His name is Lawrence Hellman, class of 2005

Great job, Rithy!

Nora Levine Rithy!!! I remember sweet, incredibly talented Rithy!

Wonder if the Art Dept brought students’ work that was held in The Castle on the Hill to the new LGHS building? In my senior year (Fall ‘65 - Spring ‘66) my art teacher chose/kept my oil painting still life. Never saw it again. It was a still life of a glass seltzer bottle and other items.

Rithy! 🤗

hi! I was contacted in 2021 by a Leigh Woods to let me know a photo print was found and asked if I wanted it. I repsonded yes and then never heard from them again. Could someone please help me out with this? michellecaner@gmail.com

Rithy!! If you see this, friend me!!!

Hopefully some of my artwork from Bing's class is still around somewhere. Class of 77

I’m an 88 alum. Not sure anyone has my email though. tommy@soulnyc.com

Lol I would love to have my mural by the little flower theater by the escalator. Or a picture of it! Class of 2014

I googled my name one day and found a piece of my art that I painted at LaGuardia in 86 or 87 for sale on EBay. I moved after my sophomore year, so I probably left it in the moving frenzie. Who knows how it wound up for sale?! My husband bought it for me for Valentine’s Day. It’s now in the attic because it frightens him. But, if you run across any more pieces by Nicole Gahl, I’ll come and get them. 😂

Rithy🤗

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Thursday May 11th, 2023

Love Broadway and all manner of songs? The Spring Show Choir Concert: Heroes and Villains (and Elphaba is which?) promises to be an unusual treat for all who can't get enough musical theater and other hummable music in their lives. This is the last concert before the SemiAnnuals on June 9th and 10th (more on those next week). Come support the Music Studio and its lively repertoire this Friday, May 12th, at 6:30. Have yourself a very merry evening!! ... See MoreSee Less

Love Broadway and all manner of songs? The Spring Show Choir Concert: Heroes and Villains (and Elphaba is which?) promises to be an unusual treat for all who cant get enough musical theater and other hummable music in their lives. This is the last concert before the SemiAnnuals on June 9th and 10th (more on those next week). Come support the Music Studio and its lively repertoire this Friday, May 12th, at 6:30. Have yourself a very merry evening!!

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Bravo. Cheers. Encore. Kudos.

Monday May 8th, 2023

Come to the Spring Gospel Concert, Tuesday, May 9th at 6:30 pm in the Concert Hall and check out the new organ--acquired this year with funds from general donations to Alumni & Friends! The concert promises to be rousing in the very best sense of the word!!! ... See MoreSee Less

Come to the Spring Gospel Concert, Tuesday, May 9th at 6:30 pm in the Concert Hall and check out the new organ--acquired this year with funds from general donations to Alumni & Friends! The concert promises to be rousing in the very best sense of the word!!!

Thursday May 4th, 2023

More concerts from the irrepressible Music Studio--this Friday, May 5th, the New Music Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble will feature original compositions by LaGuardia students. Come hear what's on our young composers' minds, starting at 6 pm!

Next up: Gospel Choir on Tuesday, May 9th and Show Choir on Friday, May 12th, each starting at 6:30. Artwork to come. Keep your evenings open, because both groups will have you out of your seat!!

Meantime, don't forget to check out the Drama Studio's offerings--this week features a multilingual version of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" as part of the SDF, beginning at 6:30. Next Friday, May 12th, the Senior One Acts start at 6 pm
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More concerts from the irrepressible Music Studio--this Friday, May 5th, the New Music Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble will feature original compositions by LaGuardia students. Come hear whats on  our young composers minds, starting at 6 pm!

Next up: Gospel Choir on Tuesday, May 9th and Show Choir on Friday, May 12th, each starting at 6:30. Artwork to come. Keep your evenings open, because both groups will have you out of your seat!!

Meantime, dont forget to check out the Drama Studios offerings--this week features a multilingual version of Thornton Wilders Our Town as part of the SDF, beginning at 6:30. Next Friday, May 12th, the Senior One Acts start at 6 pm

Wednesday April 26th, 2023

The Music Studio continues its concert season with Spring Musicales on Friday, April 28th and Tuesday, May 2nd at 6 PM. Both concerts feature performances by Vocal and Instrumental groups under the direction of their talented and dedicated teachers. Come for the variety of content and medium, support current LaGuardia students, and be transported by their artistry to worlds far from your every day cares! ... See MoreSee Less

The Music Studio continues its concert season with Spring Musicales on Friday, April 28th and Tuesday, May 2nd at 6 PM. Both concerts feature performances by Vocal and Instrumental groups under the direction of their talented and dedicated teachers. Come for the variety of content and medium, support current LaGuardia students, and be transported by their artistry to worlds far from your every day cares!

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it's a very short hop from LaG to Lincoln Center!!

Monday April 24th, 2023

Tomorrow's Band Concert will celebrate the entire wind band program at LaGuardia! All three wind bands--the Wind Symphony, the Symphonic Band, and the Concert Band--will perform both new work from living composers and pieces rooted in wind band history. AND a quintet of 5 alumni brass players ranging in graduation year from 1969 to 2020 will contribute to the evening's delights, playing Bernstein's "Suite from Mass." The performances should be fantastic!!! ... See MoreSee Less

Tomorrows Band Concert will celebrate the entire wind band program at LaGuardia! All three wind bands--the Wind Symphony,  the Symphonic Band, and the Concert Band--will perform both new work from living composers and pieces rooted in wind band history. AND a quintet of 5 alumni brass players ranging in graduation year from 1969 to 2020 will contribute to the evenings delights, playing Bernsteins Suite from Mass. The performances should be fantastic!!!

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Bravo. Cheers.

Tuesday April 4th, 2023

Recent Alumni! Please see this casting call in NYC! ... See MoreSee Less

Recent Alumni! Please see this casting call in NYC!

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Weird to include a still from “Kids,” no?

Harold 🥲 RIP

Tuesday March 21st, 2023

Feast your ears on March 31st! This year's winners of the Concerto Competition will play their pieces, accompanied by the Senior Orchestra under the baton of Joseph Meyers, at 6:30 p.m. in the LaG Concert Hall. Ticket information on the poster below. Spend a cultured Friday evening and support these talented students! ... See MoreSee Less

Feast your ears on March 31st! This years winners of the Concerto Competition will play their pieces, accompanied by the Senior Orchestra under the baton of Joseph Meyers, at 6:30 p.m. in the LaG Concert Hall. Ticket information on the poster below. Spend a cultured Friday evening and support these talented students!

Monday March 20th, 2023

Mark your calendars for these amazing performances and exhibits at LaGuardia! More info at www.laguardiahs.org/events ... See MoreSee Less

Mark your calendars for these amazing performances and exhibits at LaGuardia! More info at https://www.laguardiahs.org/events

Wednesday March 15th, 2023

Highlights of our amazing LaGuardia Dance Department! ... See MoreSee Less

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W O W 🤯

wonderful PA '58

Spectacular!

❤️

Wonderful!

❣️

Cailie Rivera 🥺♥️🤍🖤

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Wednesday March 15th, 2023

Alumni & Friends was so happy to purchase this organ for the music department! See T.J. Walker, Music Director for Gospel Choir, enjoying the new instrument in the LaG recording studio. ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday March 15th, 2023

Check out Carlos Henriquez (LaG '97) performing at Dizzy's on April 16! "Grammy-nominated bassist and composer Carlos Henriquez celebrates the life and artistry of era-defining instrumentalist and band leader Mario Bauzá. Credited by many musicians and historians as the first artist to push clave in new directions, the prolific big band leader from Havana enjoyed pivotal associations with Chick Webb, Dizzy Gillespie, and Tito Puente. Henriquez interprets Bauzá’s canon with buoyant interplay, melodicism, and energetic performance." 2023.jazz.org/carlos-henriquez-celebrates-mario-bauza ... See MoreSee Less

Check out Carlos Henriquez (LaG 97) performing at Dizzys on April 16! Grammy-nominated bassist and composer Carlos Henriquez celebrates the life and artistry of era-defining instrumentalist and band leader Mario Bauzá. Credited by many musicians and historians as the first artist to push clave in new directions, the prolific big band leader from Havana enjoyed pivotal associations with Chick Webb, Dizzy Gillespie, and Tito Puente. Henriquez interprets Bauzá’s canon with buoyant interplay, melodicism, and energetic performance. https://2023.jazz.org/carlos-henriquez-celebrates-mario-bauza

Tuesday March 14th, 2023

Looking for acting classes with an alumnus? The Ruskin School of Acting New York Studio is opening on April 1, 2023, and Alison Bartlett (LaG '89) will be leading the following classes: Scene Study with Master Teachers Class, Children's Classes, and On Camera Class. www.ruskinschool.com/new-york-acting-classes

"Alison Bartlett is an Award Winning Writer, Emmy Nominated Actress, and Director. She made her Off Broadway acting debut at the age of 12 in "Landscape of The Body" directed by Gary Sinise.

Her Broadway debut was in David Rabe's "Hurlyburly" directed by Mike Nichols. From 1986-2015, she starred as the role of Gina on the world wide acclaimed television show "Sesame Street".

Known for her recurring roles on HBO's "The Sopranos", & FX's "Rescue Me", she has guest starred on numerous TV shows and received an Emmy Nomination for "Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special" for her lead performance in ABC's Afterschool Special "It's Only Rock & Roll". As a screenplay writer Alison has won a Silver Remi at the Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival; was a Semi-Finalist at Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition, and was an Official Selection of the Atlanta International Screenplay Awards."
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Looking for acting classes with an alumnus? The Ruskin School of Acting New York Studio is opening on April 1, 2023, and Alison Bartlett (LaG 89) will be leading the following classes:  Scene Study with Master Teachers Class, Childrens Classes, and On Camera Class. https://www.ruskinschool.com/new-york-acting-classes

Alison Bartlett is an Award Winning Writer, Emmy Nominated Actress, and Director. She made her Off Broadway acting debut at the age of 12 in Landscape of The Body directed by Gary Sinise.

Her Broadway debut was in David Rabes Hurlyburly directed by Mike Nichols. From 1986-2015, she starred as the role of Gina on the world wide acclaimed television show Sesame Street.

Known for her recurring roles on HBOs The Sopranos, & FXs Rescue Me, she has guest starred on numerous TV shows and received an Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Performer in a Childrens Special for her lead performance in ABCs Afterschool Special Its Only Rock & Roll. As a screenplay writer Alison has won a Silver Remi at the Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival; was a Semi-Finalist at Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition, and was an Official Selection of the Atlanta International Screenplay Awards.

Tuesday March 14th, 2023

Marlon Wayans (LaG '90) recently hosted Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" and his guest was fellow classmate Omar Epps (LaG '90)! Watch them reminisce about growing up together and highlighting LaGuardia!
Omar just released a book "Nubia: The Awakening" - "a powerful saga of three teens, the children of refugees from a fallen African utopia, who must navigate their newfound powers in a climate-ravaged New York City." www.amazon.com/Nubia-Awakening-Omar-Epps/dp/0593428676/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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Nicole Mcmillan Bennett

Amazing!!! ❤️

Omar Epps (AKA Foreman on House) is an Alum?! That's excellent!

These were classic LAG moments. Nothing like that forever H.S. bond. 💙💙💙

Love this!!🖤

Oh the days when the new school was brand new!

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Tuesday March 14th, 2023

8th floor art stroll! One hour paintings in Joyce Riley’s Advanced Painting class! The assignment was to paint your classmate. ... See MoreSee Less

8th floor art stroll! One hour paintings in Joyce Riley’s Advanced Painting class! The assignment was to paint your classmate.

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Love this! I’m class of ‘95. Reminds me of my POTW (Painting off the Wall) class with Jody Morris Sunshine 🥰🎨

I did that assignment with my 3rd graders....and were they straight on the mark....great assignment to really hone it in our little facial picadillos.

Saturday March 11th, 2023

You don’t want to miss the Spring Drama Festival production of “Rent” at LaG - March 14-17 at 7pm! Director Laura Fries. Tickets are going fast: www.tix.com/ticket-sales/laguardiahs/699 ... See MoreSee Less

You don’t want to miss the Spring Drama Festival production of “Rent” at LaG - March 14-17 at 7pm! Director Laura Fries. Tickets are going fast: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/laguardiahs/699

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I have 2 tickets available for Wednesday 3/15 @7pm performance of RENT. Center, Row M. Great seats! There are no more center seats available. My friends cannot make it unfortunately. Let me know:)

Friday March 10th, 2023

Happy #fiorellofriday! Jazz students welcoming us into the building today! ... See MoreSee Less

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Amazing school

Oh I miss playing in jazz band w JD leading us

Wednesday March 8th, 2023

Enjoy some of Senior Art Show #2 in the LaGuardia gallery! Always so impressive! ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday March 8th, 2023

Get your tickets for the operetta “The Merry Widow” March 16-18! www.tix.com/ticket-sales/laguardiahs/699 ... See MoreSee Less

Get your tickets for the operetta “The Merry Widow” March 16-18! https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/laguardiahs/699

Tuesday March 7th, 2023

Have you ever seen such delectable popcorn? 2nd year Art students making us proud (and hungry)! Teachers - Ms. Park and Ms. Codorean. ... See MoreSee Less

Have you ever seen such delectable popcorn? 2nd year Art students making us proud (and hungry)! Teachers - Ms. Park and Ms. Codorean.

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Rebekah Albert all the ways to eat all the popcorn 🍿

Absolutely beautiful!

Wonderful work

Monday March 6th, 2023

Enjoy a trip down memory lane! Here is the old Music & Art school song, “Now Upward in Wonder,” set to Brahms 1st Symphony, 4th movement, 2nd theme.

NOW UPWARD IN WONDER

Now upward in wonder
our distant glances turning

Where brightly through ages
the immortal light is burning

Our task unending
defending
that realm above

‘Till dull and lifeless things have caught
a beauty that daring dreams have wrought
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Enjoy a trip down memory lane! Here is the old Music & Art school song, “Now Upward in Wonder,” set to Brahms 1st Symphony, 4th movement, 2nd theme.

NOW UPWARD IN WONDER

Now upward in wonder
our distant glances turning

Where brightly through ages  
the immortal light is burning

Our task unending
defending
that realm above

‘Till dull and lifeless things have caught
a beauty that daring dreams have wrought

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Don’t they still sing it? We were told that whenever we heard The Brahms 1st Symphony,we would always think of M&A

New song to replace the old one? I always loved that song. So different from other school songs. As is/was the school! We

I work very hard not to sing the words when I happen to hear that movement.

Just heard Brahms 1st recently and started singing our song. Amazed myself that I still remembered the words. After all I graduated in '63. Anyone live in South Florida? It would be interesting if we could put a group together down here.

I played this for my audition to get into music and art on the viola!

There are some small differences between the lyrics shown above by the A&F and those in the illustration. With one exception, the illustration is correct. The exception is the final word, which is "wrought", not "brought". I have previously posted here the tale of attending a Peter Yarrow concert and chatting with him in the lobby as he signed books during intermission. When I said we were fellow M&A alums, he asked if I remembered the school song (testing me perhaps?). I said I did and he said, “Good, let’s sing it now.” Which we did, with nary a musical or poetic error, receiving laughter and applause from the milling crowd. A fun memory.

I guess if you really want to remember anything, learn it to music! I certainly remember this. People with dementia can often sing along to Christmas carols, for example. We had a beautiful school song.

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Thursday March 2nd, 2023

Sneak preview of the amazing Senior Art Show #2: ONESELF, opening Friday, March 3!
PREVIEW 1:30-2:30pm, OPENING CELEBRATION 2:30-7pm,
On Saturday, March 4, the show is open 11am-2pm.
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Sneak preview of the amazing Senior Art Show #2: ONESELF, opening Friday, March 3! 
PREVIEW 1:30-2:30pm, OPENING CELEBRATION 2:30-7pm,   
On Saturday, March 4, the show is open 11am-2pm.

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So different from my days at M&A, when abstraction was the thing.

Monday February 27th, 2023

This year 5 amazing productions will be featured in LaGuardia’s annual Spring Drama Festival: Rent (March 14-17), You on the Moors Now (March 28-31), Our Town (May 2-5), The Laramie Project (May 23, 25), The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later (May 24, 26). Tickets will be available at www.tix.com/ticket-sales/laguardiahs/699 ... See MoreSee Less

This year 5 amazing productions will be featured in LaGuardia’s annual Spring Drama Festival: Rent (March 14-17), You on the Moors Now (March 28-31), Our Town (May 2-5), The Laramie Project (May 23, 25), The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later (May 24, 26). Tickets will be available at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/laguardiahs/699

Friday February 17th, 2023

Happy #fiorellofriday! Look at these amazing self portraits from first year LaG art students! Wow! Stephanie Mulvihill, Teacher. ... See MoreSee Less

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💯👏👏👏WoW!!

the kids are so amazingly talented.

So much talent

Thursday February 16th, 2023

We are excited to announce that 3 LaGuardia students - Elise Silva, Asa Sulton, and Faith Cochrane - will be starring in the revival of the longest-running African-American Off-Broadway Show, "MAMA, I Want to Sing!" at the Heckscher Theatre, 104th and 5th Avenue, February 23-March 12, 2023. www.mamaiwanttosing.com/

This production, based on the life of famed singer Doris Troy, was written by Vy Higgenson and originally produced and directed by her husband Ken Wydro in 1983 to critical acclaim and ran for 8 YEARS! The original production featured famed Motown singer, Desiree Coleman (M&A '83).
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We are excited to announce that 3 LaGuardia students - Elise Silva, Asa Sulton, and Faith Cochrane - will be starring in the revival of the longest-running African-American Off-Broadway Show, MAMA, I Want to Sing! at the Heckscher Theatre, 104th and 5th Avenue, February 23-March 12, 2023. www.mamaiwanttosing.com/

This production, based on the life of famed singer Doris Troy, was written by Vy Higgenson and originally produced and directed by her husband Ken Wydro in 1983 to critical acclaim and ran for 8 YEARS! The original production featured famed Motown singer, Desiree Coleman (M&A 83).

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Saw this in late '86 or early '87. Great story line, amazing music.

wow!

Thursday February 16th, 2023

Check out this wonderful book by Philip Langellotti (M&A '67), author of "The Adventures of the Runaway Wheelchair: Into the Atmosphere." You can purchase the book at: www.amazon.com/Adventures-Runaway-Wheelchair-Into-Atmosphere/dp/1480871060
"The story follows Mikey, a precocious and scientifically-inclined pre-teen wheelchair user who learns about climate change and the importance of environmental conservation after being sent into space by his wheelchair when it comes to life one night.
Langellotti worked as a lab technician and adjunct lecturer in natural and criminal science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, New York, until he was paralyzed in a 1982 car accident. The idea for the book started germinating in his head since the mid-1990s when he was a stay-at-home dad caring for his kids."
Read a full interview here: unitedspinal.org/philip-langellotti/
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Check out this wonderful book by Philip Langellotti (M&A 67), author of The Adventures of the Runaway Wheelchair: Into the Atmosphere. You can purchase the book at: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Runaway-Wheelchair-Into-Atmosphere/dp/1480871060
The story follows Mikey, a precocious and scientifically-inclined pre-teen wheelchair user who learns about climate change and the importance of environmental conservation after being sent into space by his wheelchair when it comes to life one night.
Langellotti worked as a lab technician and adjunct lecturer in natural and criminal science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, New York, until he was paralyzed in a 1982 car accident. The idea for the book started germinating in his head since the mid-1990s when he was a stay-at-home dad caring for his kids.
Read a full interview here: https://unitedspinal.org/philip-langellotti/

Friday February 10th, 2023

Happy #FiorelloFriday! Yesterday morning the LaG Gospel Chorus and band performed at the former Music & Art building - “the Castle on the Hill,” now the home of A. Philip Randolph High School. What an amazing experience for current LaG students to feel the power and history in the M&A auditorium while performing for the students at A. Philip Randolph and local Harlem schools! ... See MoreSee Less

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Love this!❤️

Awesome!

Wonderful!  They get to experience the acoustics of the  auditorium.

Exactly where the gospel chorus got it’s start during my cohort Class of 1972

Class of 77❣️❤️👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

That is so awesome!

My dream was always to be a member of the Gospel Choir (Class of ‘76)

I miss that stage!

Wow! That's awesome!

Wow, what an inspiring experience!

Senior chorus class of 68!

The M & A Gospel Chorus sounds just as good as it did in the 70’s, when I had the privilege of singing with them, when we were still in “ The Castle on the Hill”‼️It was magical ❣️🎶🎵🎤 Bravo‼️

Class of 72…..we were the “unofficial” gospel chorus. We used to practice on the steps.

Love that stage, auditorium M&A ‘68

There's nothing like the sounds of home M&A83

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Tuesday February 7th, 2023

Friday, Feb. 10, 2:30-7pm! Join us for the first Senior Art Show opening “What Have I Become?” All adults 18 and over must show proof of vaccination and ID. ... See MoreSee Less

Friday, Feb. 10, 2:30-7pm! Join us for the first Senior Art Show opening “What Have I Become?” All adults 18 and over must show proof of vaccination and ID.

Tuesday February 7th, 2023

Shoutout to Slick Rick (M&A '83), who received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Grammys! See his acceptance speech at 2:24 on the video:
www.grammy.com/videos/watch-nirvana-the-supremes-niles-rodgers-receive-lifetime-achievement-award...
"In an historic event, the Recording Academy honored titans of the music industry — past and present — at the 2023 Special Merit Awards Ceremony & 65th Annual GRAMMY Nominees Reception.".
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Shoutout to Slick Rick (M&A 83), who received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Grammys! See his acceptance speech at 2:24 on the video: 
https://www.grammy.com/videos/watch-nirvana-the-supremes-niles-rodgers-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-grammy-week-2023
In an historic event, the Recording Academy honored titans of the music industry — past and present — at the 2023 Special Merit Awards Ceremony & 65th Annual GRAMMY Nominees Reception..

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M&A fir ever! Congratulations

Great honor! M&A 4 Life!

yeah... Im PA '58 music

Friday February 3rd, 2023

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Monday January 23rd, 2023

Join us Jan. 26 at 6:30pm for the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band Concert! Adults $20/Students $15. Adults 18 and over must show proof of vaccination and ID. ... See MoreSee Less

Join us Jan. 26 at 6:30pm for the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band Concert! Adults $20/Students $15. Adults 18 and over must show proof of vaccination and ID.

Wednesday January 18th, 2023

Don’t miss the amazing 2023 Winter Dance Showcase on Friday, Jan. 20 at 4pm & 7pm and Saturday, Jan. 21 at 2pm! Tickets will be available at the door - students $15/adults $20. Guests 18 and older must show ID and proof of vaccination. ... See MoreSee Less

Don’t miss the amazing 2023 Winter Dance Showcase on Friday, Jan. 20 at 4pm & 7pm and Saturday, Jan. 21 at 2pm! Tickets will be available at the door - students $15/adults $20. Guests 18 and older must show ID and proof of vaccination.

Tuesday January 10th, 2023

See the artwork of FIVE alumni in the exhibit "Come a Little Closer," opening January 12, 6-8pm at DC Moore Gallery in Chelsea (535 West 22nd Street). Mary Frank (M&A '49), Whitfield Lovell (M&A '77), Tom Burckhardt (M&A '82), Julia Jacquette (M&A '82), and Katy Schneider (M&A '82).
"The works in this exhibition measure from tiny to 15”. The artists that created them have varied motivations, but all the works are meant to be the size they are; in other words none are preparatory studies. Some play with ideas of “real scale,” some counter our expectations of detail, others luxuriate in the compression of information."
www.dcmooregallery.com/
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See the artwork of FIVE alumni in the exhibit Come a Little Closer, opening January 12, 6-8pm at DC Moore Gallery in Chelsea (535 West 22nd Street). Mary Frank (M&A 49), Whitfield Lovell (M&A 77), Tom Burckhardt (M&A 82), Julia Jacquette (M&A 82), and Katy Schneider (M&A 82). 
The works in this exhibition measure from tiny to 15”. The artists that created them have varied motivations, but all the works are meant to be the size they are; in other words none are preparatory studies. Some play with ideas of “real scale,” some counter our expectations of detail, others luxuriate in the compression of information.
https://www.dcmooregallery.com/

Friday January 6th, 2023

Here’s a sneak peek at tonight’s amazing Gospel Chorus Concert at 6:30pm! Dr. Darryl Jordan, Choir Director.
Tickets will be available at the door.
All adults 18 and over must show proof of Covid vaccination and ID to attend all LaGuardia events.
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Thursday January 5th, 2023

Join us on January 10 and 12 at 6:30pm for the LaGuardia Winter Musicales! Tickets are available online at: www.tix.com/ticket-sales/laguardiahs/699 or available at the door. $20 adults/$15 students. All adults 18 and over must show proof of vaccination and ID.

Winter Musicale #1, January 10
Concert Orchestra, Treble Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Symphony Orchestra

Winter Musicale #2, January 12
String Orchestra, Concert Band, Operetta Workshop, Elementary Chorus, Cantare
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Join us on January 10 and 12 at 6:30pm for the LaGuardia Winter Musicales! Tickets are available online at: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/laguardiahs/699 or available at the  door. $20 adults/$15 students. All adults 18 and over must show proof of vaccination and ID. 

Winter Musicale #1,  January 10
Concert Orchestra, Treble Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Symphony Orchestra 

Winter Musicale #2, January 12
String Orchestra, Concert Band, Operetta Workshop, Elementary Chorus, Cantare

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A great music event.

Tuesday January 3rd, 2023

Friday, January 6 at 6:30pm join us for the amazing Winter Gospel Concert! Students $15/Adults $20. Tickets will be available at the door. All guests over 18 must show ID and proof of vaccination. ... See MoreSee Less

Friday, January 6 at 6:30pm join us for the amazing Winter Gospel Concert! Students $15/Adults $20. Tickets will be available at the door.  All guests over 18 must show ID and proof of vaccination.

Friday December 23rd, 2022

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Beautiful job M & A🎁🎉

Absolutely gorgeous!!!🤩

Awesome job!!!♥️

Love these arrangements and harmonies!

Great arrangement. Happy holidays

I’d love a copy of this arrangement!

Absolutely amazing.

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Friday December 23rd, 2022

For those of you who were unable to attend the wonderful Concert in Celebration of the life of Gabriel Kosakoff on October 17, 2022 at LaGuardia, the video is now available. Please enjoy this beautiful tribute to an incredible educator and human.

Gabriel Kosakoff graduated from the High School of Music & Art in 1944, was part of the Instrumental Music Faculty beginning in 1956, and was the Chair of the department until 1991.
Former faculty member Justin DiCioccio was the music director for the event, which featured performances by Bela Fleck, Larry Aberman, Daniel Druckman, Mark Sherman, Rand Steiger, Kenny Washington, and the LaGuardia High School Brass Ensemble, directed by Kevin Blancq.
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Thank you !! ❤️

Abigail Alperstein Ruttenberg

Oh my gosh, to see all these names again... 💖

Kyle Owens did you see this?