Senate Resolution No. 1272

BY: Senator MYRIE

COMMEMORATING the 125th Anniversary of the
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

WHEREAS, The arts, in whatever form depicted, are central to human
expression; they are truly a universal language and their contribution
to the development of friendship and understanding among all peoples
cannot be underestimated; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those musical organizations that have brought entertainment and
cultural enrichment to the citizens of the great State of New York; and

WHEREAS, One of the nation's oldest music schools, the
Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music was founded in 1897, during which
time it served approximately 200 students; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music has
transformed into a community music school, serving 15,000 individuals
through music instruction and music therapy, and performing community
concerts throughout Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan; and

WHEREAS, Originally located in the opera house which now belongs to
the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the conservatory now has two facilities
in Brooklyn and one in Flushing, Queens, where a full schedule of free
and low-cost concerts, lectures, and musical instruction to everyone
regardless of age or experience are offered; and

WHEREAS, Today, this vital institution provides three programs,
including Music Partners, Music Therapy, and On-Site Music Programs;
enrolled students study jazz, piano, voice, orchestral instruments,
theory, or composition toward either a two-year or a four-year diploma;
and

WHEREAS, With over 30 outreach sites in public schools, senior
centers, childcare centers, and other community settings, Music Partners
serves more than 3,500 students across New York City; programs are
tailored to suit each partner site's needs, with offerings including
bucket drumming, early childhood music and movement, band and more; and

WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music is proud to serve as an
esteemed provider of music therapy, a psychotherapeutic practice in
which clinically trained professionals use music as a tool to promote
the developmental and social-emotional growth of clients of all
abilities; and

WHEREAS, BKCM's Park Slope home is filled with the sounds of private
lessons, group classes, ensembles and workshops for music-makers ages
two to 83; teaching almost every instrument imaginable and hosting
several ensembles and fellowship programs, students and faculty are
guided by CMS's core values of joy, community, perseverance, quality and
creativity; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the Brooklyn Conservatory of
Music continues to transform lives and build community through the
expressive, educational and therapeutic powers of music; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 125-year history, the Brooklyn
Conservatory of Music has demonstrated continuous service to the
residents and communities which it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music is in
direct correlation to the efforts of its dedicated faculty, staff, and
Board of Directors, whose involvement is, and always has been,
characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and
an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of
the institution and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.