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Bronx,New York 10468
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Bachelor of Science in Music Minor in Digital Music Applications Minor in Music Advanced Certificate in Applied Music and Music Teaching Master of Arts in Teaching - Music
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We are excited to begin the academic year with new programs, and renewed energy to make Lehman’s performing arts programs a destination for student creativity.
Our undergraduate programs put students in the spotlight. Whether you are a musician, dancer, or actor, we have performance opportunities for you from choral singing, jazz bands, urban and improvisational dance, to contemporary drama. And you don’t have to be a major to perform with us! Our programs prepare the next generation of teachers, composers, playwrights, directors, and arts managers. Our multimedia programs engage the latest in digital audio and video technology with access to one of the finest recording studios in New York City. Courses in Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts Management, Music Therapy, Stagecraft, along with Professional Internships and Practicum provide professional experience and insight to start your career in the performing arts.
Notable Alumni Include:
Steve Sobers (BS, 2015), Simple Notation Music Publishing, Barbados Ronald Smith (BS, 2014), Drummer and Music Director, Carnival Cruise Lines Caleb Shepart (MAT, 2014), Music Teacher at Mahopac Middle School Jennifer Byers (MAT, 2014) Music Teacher at Promise Academy 2 Harlem Children’s Zone Kevin Moore (BS, 2014) Music Teacher / Pop Band Director at Harrison College, Barbados; founding member of fusion jazz group 1688 Orchestra Gary Pozner (MAT, 2012) ESL Specialist at Family Life Academy IIII Charter School and Composer / Sound Designer at Whirled Music, LLC Keren Plowden (BS, 2012), Media Producer at Lehman College and The Digital Distillery; part of Emmy Award Winning production “Best of the Bronx” Steven Oquendo (BS, 2011) leader, Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra Brian Cole (BS, 2011) Bandmaster, Barbados Defence Force Band Jason Trenczer (BS, 2010; MAT 2012) guitarist in heavy metal and covers bands: Generation Kill and Vinyl Meltdown Yumi Suehiro (BS, 2009) Piano Soloist and Member of Mis-EnContemporary Music Ensemble https://www.yumisuehiro.com/bio/ Annie Shreffler (BA, 2007) Digital Features Producer at WGBH, Boston Public Broadcasting Paul Ramirez (BS, 2007) Chief Operating Officer, Mainland Media, LLC, Managing Partner, The Bronx Beer Hall, LLC
Faculty Info:
Michael Bacon, David Claman, John Corigliano, Marta Ghezzo, Diana Mittler-Battipaglia, Allan Molnar, Molly Morkoski, David Font-Navarrete, Jason Noble, Penny Prince.
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