Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

Our annual House Party was one for the books: a heartening night of community and music with over 400 guests, 30+ performers and three free public stages. Thank you to our Host Committee, guests, staff and artists for believing in BKCM's mission and making it all happen. And thank you to House Party's generous sponsors for making this party possible: JPMorganChase, Perkins Coie, Seward & Kissel LLP, Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP, Park Slope Copy Center and PBDW Architects. We can't wait for House Party's 10th Anniversary celebration next November! If you'd like to learn more about the event, please reach out to [email protected].

BKCM is making a major, last minute change to the House Party, our legendary fall fundraiser. Tomorrow night, we will have three FREE stages of live music outside our building from 7-10 PM to the whole community. EVERYONE is welcome. We need music, and we need to be together. Our free, public stages are on 7th Avenue in front of BKCM, on Lincoln Place, and at Cousin John’s next door. For the sold out, paid portion of the event that takes place throughout BKCM’s five story building and gardens, we are releasing 100 more General Admission and VIP tickets. Ticketed guests will have access to 15 more stages of music, delicious food and plentiful drinks. All event proceeds fund music education, music therapy and support for emerging and professional musicians in NYC. As Stevie Wonder once said, "Love's in need of love today." We hope you'll come be in community with us tomorrow.

Dorothy Savitch, director of BKCM's Music Partners program and the Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra, has been named to amNewYork and Politics NY News's list of Power Players in Education! "Dorothy Savitch has led the Music Partners program at BKCM since 1996, developing fully enriched, sequential programs that build skills and a love for music-making. Under Dorothy’s guidance, Music Partners has grown from six sites with 700 students to 35 sites with nearly 4,000 participants." Congratulations, Dorothy, on this well-deserved honor! https://lnkd.in/eVxDcQyU

As we prepare for our House Party on November 7th, we’re focusing on getting all the little things right to make it the most dazzling party yet. But for today's artist reveals, we’re going all in on the big things (or rather, big bands). Let’s welcome three high-octane acts that’ll have you up on your feet all night long: ?Sugartone Brass Band Formed in 2002, SugarTone Brass Band has become a cornerstone of the New York brass scene, one of the first bands of its kind in the region. Founded by Moses Patrou and co-led by Kenny Bentley, the band is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the vibrant tradition of New Orleans music. With a rhythm section steeped in the sounds of the Crescent City and fiery frontline horns that bring the house down, they deliver an electrifying mix of original tunes and classic second line brass band hits. ?Cole Quest & the City Pickers Cole Quest and The City Pickers, led by Cole Quest—grandson of folk legend Woody Guthrie—bring a fresh, high-energy twist to traditional bluegrass. Rooted in New York City, this talented group blends original songs with timeless classics, delivering a sound that captures the heart of bluegrass with modern flair. ?Eggs Benatar That's right — the House Party's de facto House Band is BACK! Made up of core members of the BKCM community, Eggs Benatar comes together just once a year for House Party to play the beloved hits of Pat Benatar. Always high energy, always a crowd favorite, we can't wait to see them up on the Concert Hall stage again! Catch them all LIVE on November 7th at House Party 2024. Tickets available here https://bkcm.org/hp24/

BKCM's annual House Party is about so many things—great food, great people, great drinks, one of a kind experiences and a cause that matters—but most of all, it's about the music. With that being said, let’s give a warm welcome to… ?OLATUJA Olatuja will be bringing down the house on our Main Stage. This new project finds acclaimed musicians and partners Michael and Alicia Olatuja reuniting in music. "Olatuja" blends afrobeat, jazz, funk and soul. A hard-grooving, soulful crowd pleaser. ?WAYNE TUCKER Wayne Tucker is a trumpeter, composer, arranger, violinist, vocalist, actor and model based in New York City. He has released 5 albums under his name and performs regularly with his band, The Bad Mothas in New York City. Wayne has toured and recorded with a diverse array of notables such as jazz musicians Kurt Elling, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Cyrille Aimée; pop acts Taylor Swift, David Crosby, and Elvis Costello; R&B singers Ne-Yo and Gabriel Garzon-Montano; hip hop artists Jidenna and Ryan Leslie; and the rock band Brass Against. ?L3NI Meet this year's amazing after party DJ, L3NI, whose passion for music has led her to work as a musician, DJ, and mixing and mastering engineer. She has played to thousands of fans across the globe, performing for One Love Bob Marley Official Afterparty, SXSW, Coachella, EDC, Bonnaroo opening for acts like Lizzo, Foushee, Hiatus Kaiyote, Beats Antique, Little Dragon and Soulive. Catch them all live on November 7th at House Party 2024. Tickets available now https://bkcm.org/hp24/

A Victorian mansion. 30+ world-class musical acts. November 7th. Get tickets to Brooklyn's best party at bkcm.org/hp24

We are officially less than a month away from the most razzle-dazzle, musical soiree of the year: BKCM's House Party! Every ticket to House Party directly supports BKCM’s mission to transform lives and build community through music. As a nonprofit organization, this event is core to our critical work, which includes bringing free and affordable music education and music therapy to thousands of students across the five boroughs, as well as partnering with local organizations to host more than 250 community and cultural events each year. GA and VIP Tickets are moving fast – pick up yours today: https://bkcm.org/hp24/

Our 2024 Investor Impact Report, released today, highlights an increasingly critical aspect of BKCM's work: supporting the emerging and professional musicians who make NYC a beacon of culture, creativity and opportunity. Within, you'll find the stories of six of the 2,000+ professional musicians –world-touring jazz artists, beloved teachers, versatile composers, and music therapists –?who count the Conservatory as part of their thriving musical lives in NYC. We hope their stories will inspire you to think about how supporting musicians enriches the fabric of our communities, both here in NYC and around the country.

VIP tickets for our annual House Party on November 7th are available! As if five floors of music weren’t enough, you can now elevate your experience with access to delicious bites from local vendors, a dedicated restroom and bar, and more surprises all night long. All proceeds go toward BKCM’s mission of bringing high-quality music education and music therapy to thousands of students across NYC. Tickets: https://bkcm.org/hp24/

A golden hour photo from last week’s concerts at Wyckoff Gardens, in partnership with?Shahana Hanif?and NYC Housing Authority. Thank you to everyone who came out, and to?@unisonsteel?and BKCM faculty member Amos Gabia for the stellar performances!