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Press Releases
- 4/20/2016 Master Class Showcase to Highlight Work of String Students
- Institute of Music for Children Wins The IKEA Life Improvement Challenge and Receives Complete Makeover
- THE INSTITUTE OF MUSIC GIVES BACK:LED BY GRANDDAUGHTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION, STUDENTS RAISE $1,800; PRESENT CHECK TO GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH
- INSTITUE OF MUSIC WELCOMES NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PORCHÉ HARDY; COMES TO ELIZABETH FROM NJPAC “READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE”
- THE INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN PRESENTS AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE
- LOCAL ARTS SCHOOL AWARDED CITATION OF EXCELLENCE FROM STATE ARTS COUNCIL FOR SUPERB SERVICE TO NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
Excerpt from Light Years - Summer Production
An original play written and directed by Executive Director Alysia Souder and featuring chorography by professional dancers, Rhonda Holland and Carlos Cardova, singing direction by Terell Carr, band direction by Elizabeth Nino, and set design direction by Stephanie Natiello. Light Years tells the story of a child genius nicknamed Noodle who builds a time machine that takes her neighborhood friends to the 50’s, than the 80’s and finally to the future.
Light years explores themes of the importance of being an individual; the value of friendship and explores the challenges bullying.
Welcome to the Institute video - Intro to IMC and our programs
This 5 minute video introduces the Institute’s work and features interviews of Institute parents and children.
IMC Anthem - Our original song featuring students & teachers
This original song was created by Summer Arts Institute 2013’s advanced Electronic Music Class led by Spencer Frohwirth and features students and Youth Leaders including: Hezekiah C., Jih’nil H., Caterina F, Gabriella Z., Christele M., Janelle I., Khasandra F, all on vocals, Kriscendra J (violin), Alex G. (Guitar) and instructors Rudy Bird (percussion), Elizabeth Nino (vocals) and Mr. Fro himself (vocals).
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