A&F Provides Vital Support to the School and its Students

… through merit awards and need-based scholarships for summer study, private lessons, master classes, and funding for the studios.


“I can’t thank you enough for this award as I am both honored and humbled by it. I have come to the conclusion that this is just another sign that I should keep working hard and pushing for my dreams to come true. I promise to myself and to you that I will keep working and striving in pursuit of my passion. Thank you, I am so grateful!”

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"We would sing a Walter Hawkins gospel song one minute and follow it with the singing of '˜In Sempiterna Saecula, Amen" from Rossini's "Stabat Mater." No one batted an eye or thought this was strange. This was who we were. We were black, white, Asian, Latino, gay, straight, Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, rich, middle-class, poor........outside lay a divided America, but we were brothers and sisters who shared the common joy in making music, art, dance and theater." Ladd Boris, M&A '80

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The High School of Music & Art

... established in 1936 by mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia, who regarded it as his "most hopeful accomplishment." Music & Art was the first high school in the United States for gifted children specializing in music and art. The "Castle on the Hill" was designed by William H. Gompert.

The High School of Performing Arts

... established in 1948 by educator Franklin Keller, The High School of Performing Arts focused on music, dance, and drama education. The 1980 film "Fame" was based on student life at the school.

LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts

... established in 1984 when Music & Art and Performing Arts were merged into one school, across the street from Lincoln Center. LaGuardia is a dual mission public school providing professional preparation in music, art, dance, and drama, in addition to a full academic education.

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