The Ella Fitzgerald Academy for the Performing Arts recently held a premier musical showcase featuring its students, showcasing the amazing vocal and instrumental talents of its young scholars. The school is celebrating its selection for a prestigious regional fine arts grant program that will bring brand new theater equipment and costumes for next season. The academy choir also performed at a recent community gala, receiving high praise for their technical skill and creative expression.

Q1. How is music incorporated into the daily core subject lessons at Ella Fitzgerald Academy?

Ans. Teachers often use rhythmic patterns to teach math concepts or use songwriting to help students memorize historical dates and facts.

Q2. Does Ella Fitzgerald Academy provide instrumental music lessons for primary grade students?

Ans. Yes, students can start introductory lessons on violin or percussion as early as second grade to develop early musical appreciation.

Q3. What are the opportunities for students at Ella Fitzgerald Academy to perform in plays each year?

Ans. We do a winter showcase and a full spring musical, with students involved in acting, singing and stage production.

Q4. In what ways is the legacy of Ella Fitzgerald Academy celebrated throughout the school building?

Ans. Hallways are lined with student exhibits on the history of jazz, and each year we host “Ella Day,” a day-long series of musical performances and workshops.

Q5. Does the Ella Fitzgerald Academy partner with local New York theaters for student field trips?

Ans. Every year we team up with regional performing arts centers to provide students with behind-the-scenes tours and professional theater workshops.