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On Friday, September 25, The Recording Academy’s Accessibility + Disability Network hosted FMDG at The GRAMMY Townhouse for a truly special event. Guests enjoyed stellar musical performances and panel discussions
Join the FMDG Music School community in 2026-2027 for private lessons, group classes, ensembles, and more! Registration is now open for new and current students. New and prospective students: Explore
Join the Fil this summer! Registration for the summer session (July 6 – August 1) is now open. The summer session is an opportunity to continue instrumental study, try a
The Fil’s adult students took to the stage at 92nd Street Y’s Warburg Lounge on May 15 to showcase their progress and achievements over the past spring semester. The Latin
FMDG Music School in partnership with The Met, invites you to an enchanting celebration of families in all their forms through music and art. Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 6
On Saturday, March 14 the FMDG Music School presents the 20th Annual Performathon. Since 2005, the Performathon has been a student-initiated and sponsored fundraiser in support of the Music School. The event
The beginning of the year at the FMDG Music School is full of action and activity and this spring semester is no exception. On Saturday, January 10 the CMPYP (Comprehensive
This fall, the FMDG Music School community performed across New York City, from the bustling Queens Night Market to The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Symphony Space. Across five events,
The FMDG Music School would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. To view the latest holiday video card navigate to the video below or visit the FMDG Music School
We are very excited to announce that we have been designated a Recording Academy Accessibility + Disability (RAA+D) Community Partner. In addition to producing the Grammys, the Academy is committed
Fall 2025 at the Fil is underway and there is much to look forward to this semester including new classes, events, and performances. The Fil extends a warm welcome to
FMDG Music School welcomes Dr. Robert Derke as our new Executive Director. Rob is a mission-driven leader with an impressive track record of building vibrant learning communities in the arts, education,
The annual summer session at the FMDG Music School is an opportunity to continue instrumental study, try a new instrument, join a fun group class, or participate in a field
On Saturday, June 7, the Fil community came together at Redeemer East Side Church to celebrate Dr. Leslie Jones (Executive Director) and Dr. Dalia Sakas (Director of Music Studies) for
The end of the 2024-2025 year brought about many events celebrating the achievements and progress of FMDG Music School students. The Fil’s adult students performed in a showcase at 92nd
The FMDG Music School returned to Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Saturday, April 26, for its annual Fil at the Met concert. The theme
The 19th Annual Performathon was held in the Weill Art Gallery at 92nd Street Y on Saturday, March 15. The Performathon is an annual opportunity for students to perform and
The FMDG Music School would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. To view the latest holiday video card navigate to the video below or visit the FMDG Music School
December at The Fil brings about holiday caroling as well as end of semester student recitals. On Thursday, December 12, the adult chorus will perform arrangements of festive music at
As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in October 2024 the NYC Talent and Workforce Development Center for Workplace Accessibility and Inclusion (CWAI) recognized the FMDG Music School
Are you a music lover looking to try out an instrument? Were you a performer in the past, and want to get back into it? Are you looking to make
The Conversations with The Fil series is intended to enlighten and familiarize people with musicians, writers, artists, dancers, and actors of note who are blind and visually impaired or are working
The FMDG Music School is honored to have received the The Paul J. Sauerland Braille Literacy Award. The award was presented on Saturday, September 28 at the American Council for
The Fall 2024 semester at the FMDG Music School is in full swing. The month of September saw new students, new CMPYP classes, and even two community performances. On Saturday,
The early registration period for the Fall 2024 semester is open. The $25.00 registration fee is waived for any student who registers early before August 9, 2024. Early registration helps
2024 has seen FMDG Music School students and staff represented nationally on screen, on the airwaves, and in publications. PodcastsSpeaking Out for the Blind: Episode 347 – PianoInterview with Dr.
The annual summer session at the FMDG Music School is the perfect time to continue pursuing instrumental study, join a fun group class, or even explore an NYC cultural institution.
Seeing Notes (2023) explores the FMDG Music School’s century-long mission to provide music education to blind and visually impaired students. Founded in 1913 by philanthropists Winford and Edith Holt, the
The FMDG Music School returned to the Met Museum on Saturday, May 11 for its annual Fil at the Met concert. This year The Fil’s students and faculty presented performances related
The 18th Annual Performathon was held in Warburg Lounge at 92nd Street Y on Saturday, March 23. The Performathon is an opportunity for students to perform and raise money for
The Conversations with The Fil series is intended to enlighten and familiarize people with musicians, writers, artists, dancers, and actors of note who are blind and visually impaired or are working
On February 3 the FMDG Music School was represented by both staff and students at the 2024 NYC Braille Challenge. The annual event attracts braille readers from across the city
The FMDG Music School welcomed current students back in January for another semester full of lessons, classes, concerts, and performances. An extended welcome also goes out to new students who
The FMDG Music School would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. To view the latest holiday video card please navigate to the video below or visit the FMDG Music
December continued to be a busy month at the Fil’ with two student recitals and the vocal ensemble’s annual caroling at the Met Museum. The first recital took place on
The Fil’ kicked off its December performances with a special concert at Bargemusic in Brooklyn, NY. Bargemusic is an intimate performance space located inside an old coffee barge docked in
The FMDG Music School would like to congratulate three outstanding students for competing as finalists in the 2023 Bella Music Foundation International Music Competition. DIVISION I : Junior Division (10-18)
Anchor and journalist, David Muir, captured the essence of Matthew Whitaker and the FMDG Music School on ABC’s World News Tonight America Strong segment that aired on November 14, 2023.
The FMDG Braille Music Collection was launched at the NYPL Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The collection features more than 2,500 music scores
The Conversations with ‘The Fil’ series is intended to enlighten and familiarize people with musicians, writers, artists, dancers, and actors of note who are blind and visually impaired or are working
The Fil is proud to announce that we are partnering with alumnus and noted jazz musician Matthew Whitaker for a benefit concert in support of The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg
Registration for the Fall 2023 semester runs from August 14 – 31. Individual lessons begin on September 5, followed by Fridays at The Fil’ on September 8, and the CMPYP
Each year The Fil’ offers a summer session in the month of July. This year the summer session runs from July 5 – 29 and students can register for a
June 14: Dr. Leslie Jones (Executive Director) was one of four honorees at the VISIONS Manhattan Advisory Board’s Award Reception. The event was held at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and
Students of The Fil’ have the opportunity to perform in one of two recitals at the end of each semester. A recital for adult students was held on Friday, June
On Friday, May 19 The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School returned to the Met Museum for Panorama of Sound – a journey through soundscapes of 1920s America, inspired by
FiLOrk (Fil’ Laptop Orchestra) is an electronic music ensemble made up of five high school students who identify as blind or low vision. Inspired by laptop orchestra and Algorave movements, FiLOrkers perform
The 17th Annual Performathon returned to Warburg Lounge at the 92nd Street Y on Saturday, March 25. Each year the Performathon is an opportunity for students to perform and raise
The Vision thru Music Benefit Concert at The Explorers Club on Tuesday, March 7 was a wonderful success! Over 100 people were in attendance to support our School and our students performed
On Sunday, February 5 the FMDG Music School was one of many local organizations represented at 2023 NYC Braille Challenge. The annual event attracts students with vision loss from across
On Tuesday, February 14, the faculty of the FMDG Music School presented a recital at Christ and Saint Stephen’s Church in New York City. The program featured both solo and
The FMDG Music School would like to wish all students, parents, and supporters, a happy holiday season. This year’s virtual holiday card features a reel of student performances and greetings
On Tuesday, December 13, the Vocal Ensemble brought holiday cheer to the MET Cloisters. The 20-member strong adult group were dressed in black with accompanying gold scarves and bow ties.
The early registration period for the Spring 2023 semester runs from December 5 to December 17, 2022. The $25.00 registration fee is waived for any student who registers early during
On December 3, 2022, the FMDG Music School and the NYPD Band presented a free public concert at the NYPD Candidate Assessment Center Auditorium. The concert started with an arrangement
Welcome to Season Three of “Conversations with The Fil”! The series is intended to enlighten and familiarize people with musicians, writers, artists, dancers, and actors of note who are blind
The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School presented two virtual open house events for prospective students, parents, and caregivers on Monday, August 22 and Tuesday, September 6. Participants met The Fil’s
Three CMPYP students (Iolanta Mamatkazina, Maya Graves, and Vinnie Wang) were invited to sing the national anthem at the 20th Annual Achilles Hope and Possibility run in Central Park. The
Anthony Vine and The Filomen M. D’Agostino Music School announced today that they received an Artist Employment Program (AEP) grant from Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY). Designed to support employment
Learn more about The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School through the CTA Foundation Chats 2021 interview with Dr. Leslie Jones, Executive Director. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU8jpal5yC0
Music students who are blind and visually impaired are offered a five-week course. “For me this class is about being dance,” its teacher says. “When we talk about systemic racism
Yerko Difonis has always known that he wanted to pursue music professionally, and has dedicated his life to music ever since he was a child. However, obtaining proper music instruction
Born in Serbia, Milica spent her first few years in Belgium, and then another seven in Montenegro before coming to the US when her father was offered the position of
60 Minutes feature spotlighting Matthew Whitaker with an appearance by his teacher, Dr. Dalia Sakas of the Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School.
The WestView News interviews Dr. Leslie Jones, Executive Director, on the past and future of The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School.
Executive Director, Dr. Leslie Jones has been recently interviewed by Donna Koh, the Music Reader Services Librarian for the Library of Congress Music Section. In the interview, Dr. Jones shares
Vision Monday magazine has published an article recapping The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School history, mission and recent updates. Read the full article by following the link below: The
Corey Kilgannon of New York Times has written an article about our recent separation from the Lighthouse Guild, and the immediate consequences. You can read the full article by following
