UPCOMING! May 31 @ 1:00 pm | Bronx Children’s Museum The Bronx Arts Ensemble string quartet honors exceptional AAPI composers, with music serving as a bridge that connects the past to the present. www.bronxartsensemble.org/event/where-...

With the support of the Howard Gilman Foundation, BAE has presented free concerts across NYC, uniting people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the joy of live music. givebutter.com/2026-spring-...

From Stillness to Glory. BAE and the CSOT Concert Chorale explore the luminous sound world of French sacred and orchestral repertoire before turning to the depth and vitality of the American spiritual tradition. 5/16 @ 7:30pm | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 5/17 @ 3pm | Church of the Holy Rosary

Tao, a BAE fan, shares her thoughts on our performance at our recent concert at the UMSV. We are excited for the remainder of our concert season.⁠ ⁠ Our 2026 Spring/Summer appeal has launched. givebutter.com/2026-spring-...

Mayor Mamdani(@mayor.nyc.gov) listens to preschoolers in BAE's Early String Pathways Program at PS32 in The Bronx as they play the violin. #ArtsEducation #ArtsinEd

BAE Executive Director Judith Insell shares insight into our mission and the importance of the arts throughout the summer and year-round. Our 2026 Spring/Summer appeal has just launched. Help us raise $150,000 to keep the music playing across the Bronx. givebutter.com/2026-spring-...

Bronx Arts Ensemble is proud to share that Executive Director Judith Insell will be performing in Harvestworks: Honoring Carol Parkinson at Issue Project Room, celebrating the legacy of a visionary leader in the arts. When: Saturday, April 25th, at 8pm issueprojectroom.org/event/harves...

Get a preview of what’s in store today with Steven Oquendo’s Afinque. Don’t miss this evening of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz. Free and open to the public. 📅 Friday, April 24 at 7:00 PM 📍 Blackbox Theater at Founders Hall, University of Mount Saint Vincent

Kerry Washington reflects on the Bronx in Good Hang with Amy Poehler, speaking to its resilience, pride, and defining sense of hustle. An “underdog” borough that continues to shape voices and stories. Full Episode: youtu.be/wGeUHiPcohk?...

Jazz Appreciation Month: Steven Oquendo’s Afinque Friday 4/24 at pm | University of Mount Saint Vincent Kick off your weekend with an evening of the rich sounds of trumpets, trombones, and percussion featuring Steven Oquendo’s Afinque. www.bronxartsensemble.org

Fordham Spring 4/12 -3 PM | Fordham University Jazz Appreciation Month 4/24 - 7 PM | University of Mount Saint Vincent⁠ ⁠ BAE & Courtney’s Stars of Tomorrow 5/16 - 7:30 PM | Our Lady of Mount Carmel⁠ ⁠ Where Music Meets the World 5/31 - 1 PM | Bronx Children’s Museum⁠ ⁠ bronxartsensemble.org

THIS WEEKEND! Join us for an afternoon of music with the Bronx Arts Ensemble Orchestra and the Fordham University Church Choir at the Fordham University Church for the annual Spring Concert. April 12 at 3 PM | Fordham University Church Learn More: bronxartsensemble.org/event/spring-concert-2026

For 15 years, BAE has collaborated with PS16 to provide a range of after-school and in-school programs. Principal Gray announced an Arts Instruction Citywide Initiative grant, leading to an 8-week program for Pre-K through 1st graders in African Drumming, Visual Arts, and Theater.

✨ BAE Woodwind Quintet presents Harmonic Orators 3/29 | 2 PM at UMSV The BAE Woodwind Quintet presents "Harmonic Orators," exploring narratives through the perspectives of four notable women composers. bronxartsensemble.org/event/bronx-arts-ensemble-woodwind-quintet-presents-harmonic-orators/

UPCOMING! ✨ BAE Woodwind Quintet presents Harmonic Orators 3/29 | 2 PM at UMSV The BAE Woodwind Quintet presents Harmonic Orators. The breath of wind, across sky and sea. bronxartsensemble.org/event/bronx-arts-ensemble-woodwind-quintet-presents-harmonic-orators/

We’re proud to welcome Nia-Simone Egerton as BAE’s Music Curator for the 2025–26 season. 🌟 Her artistic insight and curatorial vision will help shape an inspiring year of performances. Stay tuned for what’s ahead.

BAE is a proud recipient of the City Parks Foundation NYC Green Fund’s Treetops program, supporting our three Pelham Bay concerts this year. The Treetops grant program supports an equitable and resilient network of parks and open spaces to benefit the well-being of all New Yorkers.

UPCOMING!⁠ 2/25 • 12:15 PM⁠ | The Mall at Bay Plaza ⁠ Join BAE and The Mall at Bay Plaza for an afternoon of a live performance by BAE teaching artist Yahaya Kamate and the Kamate Traders at The Mall’s food court on the 3rd floor.⁠ ⁠ bronxartsensemble.org/event/black-history-month-2026/

THIS SUNDAY! ✨ Sanctuary in Sound 📌 SUN,FEB 1 • 2:00 PM 🗺️ Studio Theatre @ Lehman Stages/Lehman College | 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY 10468 More Info: www.bronxartsensemble.org/event/sanctu...

Due to anticipated weather conditions, the BAE String Quartet – Inner Landscapes, scheduled for Sunday, January 25 at Christ Church Riverdale, has been canceled. Please visit bronxartsensemble.org for information on upcoming events.

Join us for these upcoming FREE concerts! ✨ BAE String Quartet – Inner Landscapes 1/25 • 2 PM at Christ Church Riverdale Listening Inward: Reflection, Renewal & Movement 1/28 • 11 AM at Vladeck Hall Sanctuary in Sound 2/1 • 2 PM at St. Philip Neri Church www.bronxartsensemble.org/events

Join us for an evening featuring the Fordham University Choir and Liturgical Choir, directed by Robert A. Minotti; the Fordham University Women’s Choir, directed by Stephen Fox; and BAE. 12/6 at 7:30 pm | St. Paul the Apostle 12/7 at 3 pm | Fordham University Church bronxartsensemble.org/events

Be a part of our Bronx Success story. ✨⁠ ⁠ This year, BAE reached over 35,000 people across the Bronx through free concerts, early childhood violin pathways, and arts education. ⁠ Your support helps us keep the arts thriving in the Bronx.⁠ ⁠ 💜💚 Give today: bronxartsensemble.org/donate ⁠ #BAEAppeal

Don’t miss our FREE December events!❄️ FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS 12/6 at 7:30 pm | St. Paul the Apostle 12/7 at 3 pm | Fordham University Church HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH JENN JADE LEDESNA AND FRIENDS! 12/13 at 2 pm | The Mall at Bay Plaza 12/14 at 2 pm | Woodlawn Cemetery bronxartsensemble.org

UPCOMING! In honor of Beyond the Artifact, the BAE Wind Quintet performs works that reinterpret traditional dance forms, featuring music by Piazzolla, Hernández, d’Rivera, Márquez, Bartók, and Ravel. 📌 11/15 at 4 PM 🗺️ BronxArtSpace 📎bronxartsensemble.org/event/bae-at-bronxartspace-11-15-25

Happy Halloween from all of us at Bronx Arts Ensemble! 🎃✨

Join us at the University of Mount Saint Vincent for a special live performance in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎶✨ Enjoy an afternoon of music, refreshments, and community! 📌 10/15 at 3:30 PM 🗺️ Founders Hall at the University of Mount Saint Vincent 📎 bronxartsensemble.org/events

The Weeksville Heritage Center & BAE come together to present & examine the musical compositions of contemporary African Diasporic Composers & how their music has been embraced by the field of classical chamber music. 📌 TODAY, 3 PM bronxartsensemble.org/event/bae-at-weeksville-2025/

On August 29 at 6 PM, Weeksville Heritage Center and Bronx Arts Ensemble present an evening of music and dialogue exploring the works of contemporary African Diasporic composers and their impact on classical chamber music.

🎶✨ Thank you for joining our free concerts at the #VanCortlandtHouseMuseum, presented in collaboration with #VanCortlandtParkAlliance! From 50s–80s #pophits, #chambermusic, #improvisationaljazz, and #Latinjazz, the park came alive with music, dancing, and sing-alongs. 💃🎤 bronxartsensemble.org

Join us for an afternoon of vibrant Latin jazz with Jennifer Vincent and her band on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum! 📌 8/2 at 3 PM 🗺️ Van Cortlandt House Museum 🔗 bronxartsensemble.org/event/2025-summermusic-latin-jazz-jennifer-vincent

BAE and Composers Now present an afternoon of contemporary jazz and conversation by renowned artists Elio Villafranca, Mary Ann McSweeney, and Alfredo Colón. 📌 7/26 at 3 PM | Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn 🔗 bronxartsensemble.org/event/2025-summermusic-composers-now

Join BAE for a lively outdoor concert on the lawn of the historic Van Cortlandt House Museum. You can expect an exciting mix of chamber works performed by our string and wind players. 📌 7/19 at 3 PM 🗺️ Van Cortlandt House Museum 🔗 bronxartsensemble.org/event/2025-summermusic-bae-strings-woodwinds

Odane Whilby’s band is back for BAE’s Van Cortlandt Park summer series. Join us for a delightful lineup of oldies, pop, and R&B hits from the 50s to the 80s that appeal to all ages. 📌 6/12 at 3 PM 🗺️ Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn 🔗 bronxartsensemble.org/event/2025-summermusic-50s-80s

☀️ Join us for a month of free outdoor concerts at the Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn. 🎶 Bring a blanket or chair! 7/12 · Pop and R&B Favorites 7/19 · BAE Strings & Woodwinds 7/26 · Jazz Improvisation w Composers Now 8/2 · Latin Jazz w Jennifer Vincent 📅 bronxartsensemble.org/events

Summer's here! Check out our upcoming events! ☀️ Juneteenth Celebration at Van Cortlandt House Museum 6/19 • 5 PM ☀️ Global Glow Up! w. Jenn Jade 6 at Pelham Bay Park 6/21 • 6 PM ☀️ NEW NORM at BronxArtSpace 6/29 • 2 PM ☀️ BAE Woodwind Quintet at R.A.I.N. 6/30 • 1:30 PM bronxartsensemble.org/events

Our friends at the New York Philharmonic in Van Cortlandt Park on June 5 for a free evening of world-class music as Gustavo Dudamel, who becomes the Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Music & Artistic Director Designate in September. nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/2425/van-cortlandt-park

BAE is proud to partner with the University of Mount Saint Vincent and grateful for the leadership of President Susan R. Burns, PhD BAE is delighted to celebrate its partnership with Dr. Burns and UMSV as we mark the second year of the BAE Community Residency at the UMSV bronxartsensemble.org/gala

THIS WEEKEND! The BAE returns to Christ Church Riverdale for an exciting concert that travels through time and place featuring the BAE Woodwind Quintet. ⁠ 📌 5/25 at 2 PM⁠ 🗺️ Christ Church Riverdale 🔗 bronxartsensemble.org/event/bae-at-christ-church-2025

TODAY!⁠ Join us for an evening of exceptional vocal performances as Courtney’s Stars of Tomorrow and Bronx Arts Ensemble come together to present extraordinary classical music. ⁠ 📌 5/16 at 7:30 PM⁠ 🗺️ Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 🔗 bronxartsensemble.org/event/courtneys-stars-02-2025 ⁠ #BronxArts

Join us for an evening of exceptional vocal performances as Courtney’s Stars of Tomorrow and BAE come together to present extraordinary classical music. 📌 5/16 at 7:30 PM 🗺️ Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 🔗 bronxartsensemble.org/event/courtneys-stars-02-2025 #BronxArts #BAE2025

UPCOMING EVENTS BAE & Courtney’s Stars of Tomorrow 5/16 • 7:30 PM | Our Lady of Mount Carmel BAE Presents Windscapes 5/18 • 3 PM | Bronx Music Hall BAE Presents Windscapes 5/25 • 2 PM | Christ Church Riverdale Juneteenth Celebration 6/19 • 5 PM | Van Cortlandt Park bronxartsensemble.org/events

TODAY!

#BronxArtsEnsemble and #CourtneysStarsofTomorrow come together to present A Baroque Fantasy, juxtaposing two Latin motets by #AntonioVivaldi with #CourtneyCarey’s Baroque-inspired hymn Stabat Mater. 📌 Thursday, May 8 at 6 PM 🗺️ St. Philip Neri Church 🔗 bronxartsensemble.org/event/courtn...

TODAY! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of jazz with Bronx Arts Ensemble artists and the renowned Elio Villafranca at the University of Mount Saint Vincent! 📌 2 PM⁠ 🗺️ University of Mount Saint Vincent | Smith Hall at Founders Hall 🔗 www.bronxartsensemble.org/event/bae-at...

SINGLE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Our friends at the OSNY will close out their 2024–25 season with the world premiere of All Shall Rise by Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell. 📸 Brian Hatton 🔗 carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2025/05/05/Oratorio-Society-of-New-York-0700PM

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of jazz with BAE artists and the renowned Elio Villafranca! ⁠ 📌 Sunday, April 27 • 2 PM⁠ 🗺️ University of Mount Saint Vincent | Smith Hall, located on the 2nd floor of Founders Hall.⁠ 🔗 bronxartsensemble.org/event/bae-at-umsv-04-27-25

WEEKEND UPDATE: Now Happening a Day Earlier Join us for an evening of music with the BAE Orchestra and the Fordham University Church Choir at St. Paul the Apostle Church for the annual Spring Concert. 📌 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 𝟱 • 𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 🗺️ St. Paul the Apostle Church 🔗 bronxartsensemble.org/

The BAE teams up with master yoga instructor Amaparo Chigui Santiago for a unique session that blends movement, relaxation, and classical music. ⁠ 📌 4/16 • 11 AM⁠ | Vladeck Hall 🔗 bronxartsensemble.org/event/movement-music-april-2025/