Inspired by the legendary American performing artist/musician, Dave Brubeck, “Polishing the Brass” mission encompasses opportunities for young people to:
- Engage in Team Work and Social Interactive Activities
- Advance Literacy and Communication Skills
- Stimulate Creative Thinking
- Make a Commitment to LearningShare Successes with their Community
- Face Challenges that Lead to New Achievements and Rewards
- Be Mentored by Peer Groups as well as Caring Adults
“Polishing the Brass” is available for everyone, however we also seek to assist those who are at risk due to their economic, community or school circumstances. Our after school and summer brass camp programs offer a safe and secure place for friendship and learning away from less than desirable surroundings. It is our intent, through the joy of music and the creative process of learning a musical instrument, to help young people make responsible decisions, offer them positive influences, and help them envision and reach toward their own potential and place in society.
Programs in Music Education of Gramercy Brass Orchestra of New York An extremely important part of Gramercy Brass Orchestra’s performance, is it’s educational value. This especially rings true for young people working within our programs in music education. Receiving instruction and ensemble training by our principal members, performing side-by-side with them, and then seeing and hearing Gramercy Brass Orchestra of New York in a professional concert setting, is a full circle means of motivation and musical inspiration on the highest level.
This formula is what sets our Polishing the Brass programs in music education apart from all others.
