AEA Clubs & Partnerships
AEA Clubs
Each year AEA is able to to offer students in specific grades the opportunity to enroll in an AEA club taught by AEA teachers! Please note: admission into these clubs are based on audition and/or lottery. Here are a list of some the clubs that AEA has offered:
Dance Troupe
Mrs. Bonthuys and Ms. Garger work with a group of students from the upper grades on dance techniques and choreography, that they use to put on a dance performance at the end of their sessions. Past performances include, "On Broadway", "A Night at the Movies" and "Dancing Through the Decades." Students have to audition to be part of this group.
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Artist in Focus
The class focuses on different artists, learning about their history and art techniques. The students apply what they learn to create similar pieces. Students are chosen on a first come, first serve basis.
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Chorus- Pop Vocal Ensemble
Mrs. McCullagh works with a group of auditioned students from the upper grades on a mix of pop hits, Disney favorites, and timeless oldies. In this ensemble, students learn not just how to sing, but how to connect deeply with the lyrics and the music, bringing emotion and meaning to every performance. A music teacher by day and a singer by night, Mrs. McCullagh shares her passion for singing in a way that inspires students to give their best. Together, the chorus creates powerful, moving performances that highlight their talent, teamwork, and love of music.
Partnerships
CASA- Flushing Town Hall
Made possible by the generous CASA grant, we have had the opportunity to partner with Flushing Town Hall to provide our students an afterschool program learning about various art forms. Our students have learned and performed Korean Drums, Cumbia (a Colombian folklore dance), Global Drums and Mexican Dance.
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Juilliard
AEA has partnered with Juilliard to bring their Morse Teaching Fellows program to our school. Through our partnership, students in grades 2-5 have been able to experience the music of the Ivalas String Quartet as an in person concert. In addition, classes are taught by Juilliard fellows who bring their musical expertise and passion into the classroom.
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POPSEd
The New York Pops’ innovative PopsEd music education programming allows New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds to participate in fully customizable music programs that blend traditional education with pure fun. Our students have enjoyed working with Mr. Kevin learning songs and later performing for our families. We also receive free tickets to local performances throughout the year.
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Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement has 104 local JA Areas across the nation, and are the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. Yearly, we have had the privilege of welcoming Junior Achievement students from local schools to speak to our students.