Institutional Benefactors
Wednesday, 05 November 2008 15:02
David Freiman
 We are grateful for the generosity of our institutional benefactors who made sustaining contributions for the choir's 2007-2008 season.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 13 November 2008 08:07 )
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Director
Wednesday, 15 October 2008 20:46
James Backmon
 James Backmon, a long time resident of East Harlem, attended local public schools. He attended Queens College’s Aaron Copland School of Music. He has worked with a number of choirs in the NYC area including the Boys Choir of Harlem, New York Boys Choir, Rainbow Voices and the NYC Street Singers.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 11 November 2008 09:31 )
Board of Directors
Wednesday, 15 October 2008 20:45
James Backmon
 The board of directors assists with institutional matters, including fundraising.The board is comprised of individuals from varied backgrounds and includes a parent and an alumni representative.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 05 November 2008 16:13 )
Parents
Wednesday, 15 October 2008 20:44
James Backmon
 Parent involvement is the secret ingredient for success of the choir. The choir is not school. The choir is a professional organization and a family.
Parents entrust their children to the choir staff and we take that role seriously. We spend a lot of time together, singing, practicing, working, studying, doing homework, performing, traveling, waiting and most importantly, eating. Just like any family. Parents support the choir by serving as chaperons for choir activities, including performances and recreational outings. Parents also help with fundraisers in many ways to make them a success. There are regular parent meetings throughout the school year.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 05 November 2008 17:03 )
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Schedule and Goals : 2009 - 2010
Wednesday, 15 October 2008 20:43
James Backmon
 The Choir will rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school and on Saturday mornings. There will be at least ten local performances in the tri-state area. Traveling will include a South East US tour and a three country European tour between the spring and summer.
Thursday, October 16th 11:00am
Tulips from Amsterdam (Central Park)
East 110th Street
Thursday, October 16th 2:00pm
Renaissance School of the Arts Chorus
410 East 100th Street
Saturday, October 18th 9:00am
NABGC annual Walkathon
Renaissance School of the Arts
410 East 100th Street
Tuesday, October 14th, 4:00pm
Women’s Guild of the United Nations
Millennium Hotel
One United Nations Plaza
Friday, November 7th , 6:00pm
Performance with Calissto Ascending
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
240 East 109th Street
Tuesday, December 9th 6:00pm
NABGC Holiday Extravaganza
Church of the Heavenly Rest
2 East 90th Street
Tuesday, December 16th, 1:00pm
Esperanza Preparatory Academy Chorus
240 East 109th Street
Thursday, December 18th, 1:00pm
Renaissance School of the Arts Chorus
410 East 100th Street
Thursday, December 18th, 6:00pm
New York Academy of Medicine Holiday Party
1216 5th Avenue Activities 2009 Thursday, February 12, 1:pm
Renaissance School f the Arts Chorus
410 East 100th Street
Sunday, March 1st 10:00 & 11:15am
Unitarian Church of All Souls
1157 Lexington Ave. (80th Street)
Sunday, March 8th, 1030am
Church of the Heavenly Rest
2 East 90th Street (5th Avenue)
Saturday & Sunday March 28th & 29th
First Unitarian Church of Canton
Canton, MA
Sunday, April 19th, 11:00am
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
921 Madison Avenue (73rd Street)
Sunday April 26th 11:00am
Central Presbyterian Church
593 Park Avenue (64th Street)
Saturday, May 2nd 3:00pm
Church of the Heavenly Rest
2 East 90th (5th Ave.)
Spring Concert
Sunday, May 17th, 10:00am
Church f St Edward the Martyr
14 East 109th street
May 22nd -25th
Peterborough Choral Festival
Ontario, Canada
Friday, June 12th, 6:00pm
NABGC Awards Ceremony
Central Presbyterian Church
593 Park Avenue ( 64th Street)
Sunday, September 13thChurch of St Edward the Martyr14 East 109th Street Sunday, September 27th 11:30am
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church921 Madison Avenue Sunday, October 4th, 10:00 & 11:15amUnitarian Church of All Souls1157 Lexington Avenue
Saturday, October 10th, 6pm
Faith in Action
Central Presbyterian Church
593 Park Avenue Sunday, October 11th, 10:30amChurch of the Heavenly Rest2 East 90th Street
Saturday, October 17th, 9:00amWalkathonChurch of St. Edward the Martyr 14 East 109th Street
Sunday, December 6th, 10:00amChurch of St Edward the Martyr14 East 109th Street
Tuesday, December 8th 6:30pmNBGC Holiday ReceptionUnitarian Church of All Souls 1157 Lexington Avenue
Last Updated ( Saturday, 05 September 2009 10:39 )
Membership
Wednesday, 15 October 2008 20:40
James Backmon
 The choir’s membership comes from East Harlem public schools, and the majority of members come from low-income, single-parent households. Most members come without any musical training. For information on how to audition for the choir, submit your request on the contact page.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 05 November 2008 16:13 )
Purpose
Wednesday, 15 October 2008 20:33
James Backmon
 The mission of the New Amsterdam Boys & Girls Choir is to enrich the lives of children in the East Harlem community, using choral singing as a catalyst. Discipline, respect and academic success are expected as well as working harmoniously toward common goals.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 05 November 2008 16:18 )
History
Wednesday, 15 October 2008 20:29
James Backmon
 The New Amsterdam Boys & Girls Choir was established in 1986 as the New Amsterdam Boys Choir. In 2008, it broadened its mission to serve girls. The choir annually gives 10-15 local performances. The venues for concerts away from New York City have been Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, and Nebraska. The boys choir also made three trips to Germany.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 13 November 2008 08:07 )
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