Summer Arts Pathways

Each summer, we partner with schools with arts programs that offer students and families opportunities to either start or continue their arts education. To date, we offer programs and opportunities with the following art forms: Dance, Choir, Band, Orchestra, and Musical Theatre. School based partners include the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music and M.S. 180 Dr. Daniel Dale Williams. Additionally, we have included cultural partners to give our students a breadth of opportunities; including The Misty Copeland Foundation, Alvin Ailey, and The Juilliard School of Music.  

In Summer 2026, we will offer two program sites: 

• M.S. 180 Dr. Daniel Dale Williams from July 6th through 23rd. The program will be offered Mondays through Thursdays each week from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. We will offer rigorous arts programs in Dance, Musical Theatre, and Band. Applications must be completed by Monday, March 30th at 11:45 PM. To apply, please submit an application through Cvent. For Questions, please email Astere Yemmer-Brown (Assistant Principal for the Arts & Social Studies at M.S. 180) at AYemmer@schools.nyc.gov . 

• The Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music from July 6th through 23rd. The program will be offered Mondays through Thursdays each week. We will offer rigorous programs in Band, Strings, and Choir. To find out more and apply, please visit Cvent to register for Strings or Choir. Band applicants may apply through Google Forms. 

Please view the sizzle reel of the Summer 2025 Pathways programs below.