Mission

The Abrons supports the presentation of innovative, multi-disciplinary work. The Abrons cultivates artists in all stages of their creative development through educational programs and residencies.

Activities

Learn the recording, editing, production, and composition practices used in current music creation. Participants will have the chance to work with software on both iPad and Apple computers while recording original music.

Teen Voices: Time to sing out! Come and sing in harmony to a repertoire that will include a mix of pop, rock, musical theater and jazz. Learn techniques in breath control, tone, and sight singing.

Songwriting: This exciting class will explore the process of songwriting. Students will learn song structure, how to create strong melodies, storytelling with lyrics, and the art of collaborative writing. Original songs will be recorded and performed.

SonicCollective: SonicCollective is a group of teenage musicians dedicated to the exploration of improvisation, composition, and collaboration through a variety of contemporary styles including jazz, rock, blues and funk. Members of SonicCollective will have opportunities to attend concerts, work with guest musicians, and perform original mu