BKG and the Virtual Guitar Orchestra
The Virtual Guitar Orchestra started as a response to COVID, allowing guitarists from all around the world to "play together" during the pandemic. It continues as a testament to the power of music. One of our students, Jamee, and our guitar instructor, Mr. Dennis, participated in the VGO for the piece "Pulsar" by Vincent Lindsey-Clark.
Recorded in May/June of 2023. Video released September 20, 2023
BKG at the D16 BedStuy Brilliance event
The BKG guitar ensemble performed at the event, but the real show was the parent guitar class. A few parents picked up a guitar and learned to play. After a time of learnig and practicing, parents and children performed together.
April 2023, held at the Brooklyn Brownstone School in June, 2023
BKG at Immanuel Church
The BKG guitar ensemble was invited to open Ricardo Saeb's concert at Immanuel Church in Woodside NY. Mexican guitarist Ricardo Saeb has performed in venues across Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.
April 2023, held at Immanuel Church, Woodside, NY
BKG Hosts Dr. Sungmin Shin
The BKG guitar ensemble welcomes Dr. Sungmin Shin, professsor at The University of at Buffalo, SUNY. Sungmin is an artist-teacher, arts leadership advocate, composer, consultant, engineer-producer, ensemble director, entrepreneur, improviser, multi-instrumentalist, music theorist, and scholar.
January 2023, held at the Brooklyn Green School Small Performance Space.
BKG at Iglesia Santa Cruz
The BKG guitar ensemble was invited to open Gohar Vardanyan's concert at Iglesia Santa Cruz.
November 2022, held at Iglesia Santa Cruz in Washington Heights, NY
BKG Hosts Gohar Vardanyan
The BKG guitar ensemble hosted world renowned classical guitarist Gohar Vardanyan. A small performance by the ensemble and then by Ms. Vardanyan took place.
November 2022, held at the Brooklyn Green School music studio
Spring Show - June 2022
Our end of the year showcase! The students went on stage to a full auditorium and played their hearts out!
June 2022, held at the Brooklyn Green School auditorium
VIP Concert - May 2022
A special performance only for the finest staff members at the Brooklyn Green School
May 2022, held at the Brooklyn Green School library
BKG Guitar Ensemble at BAM! February 2022.movBAM! Coffee House
A special event at Beacon Church's "Band And Media" program
February 2022, held at Beacon Church, Albertson, NY
BKG Guitar Ensemble Winter Performance - December 2021.movWinter Concert '21/'22
A special concert for parents and a buddy
December 2021, held at The Brooklyn Green School auditorium
Meet the Students at MS898 The Brooklyn Green School.mp4Meet the Students
Interviews of some of the guitar students at BKG
December 2021, held at The Brooklyn Green School auditorium
BKG Guitar Ensemble 2020-21 End of Year Performance.mp4Spring Concert '20/'21
Our first time on stage!
June 2021, held at The Brooklyn Green School auditorium