Arts

MUSIC

Manhattan East Students learn how to read and write music;  listen to, analyze, and evaluate music performances; study the history of hip hop, jazz, and rock and roll; and make connections between music and other disciplines, history and culture. 

Students have the opportunity to “major” as an instrumentalist and learn how to play the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, or Snare/Bass Drum.  Our goal is to prepare students for auditions into high school music programs across the city.  Advanced students also have the opportunity to expand their musical background by joining the Jazz Band, or Rock Band.  

The Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Rock Band all perform for friends, family and peers at least 2-6 times a year.