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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