LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Brook-
lyn Music School

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
musical institutions that distinguish themselves through their ability
to inspire their students to achieve excellence in musical performance;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of the Brooklyn Music School; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate this most auspicious occasion, the Brooklyn
Music School will be hosting "Notes to Mom," a Birthday Celebration and
Concert Event on Saturday, May 5, 2012, with a special performance by
Chris Yip, as well as a variety of performances from its most talented
students, teachers, and dancers; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Brooklyn Music School will be hosting a gala
celebration commemorating its centennial on Thursday, November 1, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1912 as the Brooklyn Music School Settlement, The
Brooklyn Music School is a community school for the performing arts; and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Music School owns and operates an historic four-
story building in the Fort Greene neighborhood that contains twenty-four
classrooms, three dance studios, and a professional 266-seat Spanish
Style theatre; and
WHEREAS, A long-standing member of the National Guild of Community
Schools of the Arts, the Brooklyn Music School views art as an essential
part of basic education and a means by which individuals connect with
that unique part of themselves; and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Music School offers both music and dance
programs, as well as summer programs and community programs offered in
other schools and community centers; and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Music School offers on-site classes of individ-
ual study and group instruction to approximately 400 students of all
ages; and
WHEREAS, The illustrious programs offered at the Brooklyn Music School
emphasize intensive study and self-discipline, rather than generalized
or introductory exposure to the performing arts; and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Music School's curriculum is organized into four
divisions: Pre-School, Preparatory, Pre-Professional in both Music and
Dance, and Adult; and
WHEREAS, More than 2,000 children and adults participate annually in
the Brooklyn Music School's programs and activities; all students
receive quality instruction from a faculty of more than twenty profes-
sional artist-educators; and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Music School is committed to serving the commu-
nity by providing high quality classical music and dance instruction
without regard to income, age, previous experience or professional aspi-
rations; and
WHEREAS, All students at the Brooklyn Music School are given a solid
foundation and develop discipline, self-confidence and poise; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Brooklyn Music School's faculty as well as
guest artists present a series of public performances in the theatre;
and
WHEREAS, These performances attract a diverse audience of students and
their families as well as other Brooklyn residents who appreciate the
access to excellent performers, friendly atmosphere and reasonable tick-
et prices; and

WHEREAS, For the Brooklyn Music School students, a series of year-end
recitals, as well as numerous mid-year performances, are presented annu-
ally; and
WHEREAS, Music study is most worthy of being encouraged and promoted,
as it provides an opportunity for students to exhibit their skills to an
audience, thereby giving them self-esteem to last a lifetime; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when insti-
tutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Brooklyn Music School; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Brooklyn Music School.