THE POINT Music Program is a 2007 Grant Recipient of The NYS Music Found via The Rockefeller Foundation
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| THE POINT
CDC Music Program
is a new program that offers both free and low cost music instruction to
South Bronx residents with an emphasis on the Hunts Point Community. There
is also a Scholarship Program available for gifted students. We are currently offering beginning to intermediate instruction in Latin and African Percussion, Electric Bass, Guitar, Drums, Piano, and Voice. There are also performance ensembles for young participants in the program. All classes are small to insure quality learning, and are 30-40 minutes in length. Private lessons are also available for a nominal fee. Classes are open to children over 7 years old, teens, and adults. All children participating in THE POINT's After School Program are eligible for music appreciation. Private lessons are scheduled according to the instructor's availability. |
THE POINT MUSIC MADNESS 5 SHOWCASE 2007
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| MAMBO TO HIP-HOP Education Program implements curriculum that introduce students to the culture and the music history through classroom lessons and activities, technical training, students showcasing, lectures, and film screenings. |
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The Wrecking Crew The Point CDC's "Wrecking Crew" is a four piece unit that is made up of youngsters in The Point's After School Program who are also students in The Point Music Program. They play popular cover songs and do a 10-15 minute set and we are very proud of them. The group features -- 12 year old Christine Mathies, who plays piano/keyboard and sings backing vocals, and 10 year old drummer/lead vocalist Shakeema Jordan. They are joined by newcomers 10 year old Teresa Rivera on electric bass/lead vocals and 8 year old Sarah Cordero on vocals. The group recently performed at "The Amazing Bronx River Flotilla" and at newly elected State Assemblyman Michael Benjamin's swearing in ceremony. They were also featured on Telemundo hispanic television in a news story about The Point CDC. Past Wrecking Crew shows have included the "Safe Night" festival in St Mary's Park, The Variety Telethon on PAX-TV, the concert for Youth Ministries, NYC Parks Department functions and of course The Point's annual showcase where they played for Congressman Jose Serrano, and City Councilman Jose M Serrano. They are always performing so check their schedule and see them live if you get the chance. |
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Original Wrecking Crew, 2002 |
Wrecking Crew, 2007 |
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RENT THE SOUND STUDIO The Point
CDC offers a small but quality rehearsal space ideal for small bands
as well as individual instrument or vocal rehearsal. Rehearsal
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Craig Tindal at (718)542-4139 or at craigwho2000@yahoo.com to rent the sound studio |
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