Coming together in the Heights..
"HHCMP is an opportunity for musicians of all ages and levels to come together and make music! Whether you are an aspiring professional who wants to improve your skills and build repertoire, an amateur hobbyist who would like to simply enjoy the fun of reading through music with other amateurs, a composer who would love to to workshop your own music, or a student ensemble who is looking for more avenues to perform, HHCMP offers musical enrichment within a workshop space."
Valerie Coleman-Page, Founder
WHAT IS HHCMP?
At its core, the Hudson Heights Community Music Program is a series of interactive events for people who would like to learn, make & explore music with others within a supportive and non-judgemental environment. The program is open to all ages, from intermediate to professional levels of proficiency. Individual musicians, composers and outside groups are welcome. The program takes place 3-4 times yearly at Fort Washington Collegiate Church, located at 729 West 181st Street (Corner of Fort Washington Ave. and 181st Street) .
Coachings are also provided upon request and are focused on communication, musicality, interpretation and technique.
Valerie Coleman-Page, Founder
WHAT IS HHCMP?
At its core, the Hudson Heights Community Music Program is a series of interactive events for people who would like to learn, make & explore music with others within a supportive and non-judgemental environment. The program is open to all ages, from intermediate to professional levels of proficiency. Individual musicians, composers and outside groups are welcome. The program takes place 3-4 times yearly at Fort Washington Collegiate Church, located at 729 West 181st Street (Corner of Fort Washington Ave. and 181st Street) .
Coachings are also provided upon request and are focused on communication, musicality, interpretation and technique.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
This program is a concept created and organized by Grammy® nominated flutist and composer Valerie Coleman-Page. She is the founder of Imani Winds, a highly regarded ensemble who is currently in residence at both Mannes College of Music and the University of Chicago. She holds a B.M. double degree in Flute Performance and Music Theory/Composition from Boston University and a M.M. from Mannes College of Music at the New School University.
Her passion is to inspire people and bring them together to share the joy of chamber music. As a proud resident of Hudson Heights, her vision is to further enrich the neighborhood's rich arts tapestry by providing inclusive musical opportunities for the community and region.
This program is a concept created and organized by Grammy® nominated flutist and composer Valerie Coleman-Page. She is the founder of Imani Winds, a highly regarded ensemble who is currently in residence at both Mannes College of Music and the University of Chicago. She holds a B.M. double degree in Flute Performance and Music Theory/Composition from Boston University and a M.M. from Mannes College of Music at the New School University.
Her passion is to inspire people and bring them together to share the joy of chamber music. As a proud resident of Hudson Heights, her vision is to further enrich the neighborhood's rich arts tapestry by providing inclusive musical opportunities for the community and region.