From the Students:

From the Principles:

The dance teacher is wonderful! Thank you.
- Monica J. Duncan Principal - P. S. 159

Warren Prep Academy, Public School 28K’s learning community have been very fortunate to have the services of 144 Music and Arts for the last 3 years.  This partnership has allowed us to bring professionals into our school to conduct arts residencies for our children in various forms of the musical experience. 

Their residencies have given our children a wonderful opportunity to interact with professional musicians and develop an interest in playing musical instruments, dancing, etc., something they may have not otherwise had the chance to do.

Our children have become more aware of the richness of the various music disciplines and it is our hope that because of this, they will pursue music as a possible choice for their future endeavors. We have also seen the various music program impacts on the social development of our students. It has been our pleasure to make 144 Music and Arts our primary vendor for Arts Education.
- Sadie Silver PS 28K

I highly recommend 144 Music and Arts to be a contracted NYC DOE vendor.  Over the past five years, 144 Music and Arts has been an effective partner in infusing the Arts throughout the curriculum.   The staff works in conjunction with administration and the teachers to plan the activities that are aligned with the school’s vision. 

This organization has worked with our students and teachers to create an 80 panel historical timeline mural project that spans 80 feet and is permanently displayed in our auditorium.  They have assisted in the creation of murals that depict our academies and two historical quilts that are displayed in our school lobby.  Several 144 Music and Arts artists in residence have worked with our drama teachers to accompany our students for our school’s Musical productions and with our instrumental teacher to help develop the talent of our wonderful band students.  Each year a visual artist in residence works with our student to create the sets for our musical, create non-fiction picture books and assists them in the creation of Social Studies and Science Exit Projects.  The students come away with a true understanding of the Arts, Social Studies, Science and ELA standards.  They work as a team and are given the opportunity to express themselves in multiple ways.  They experience first hand, from start to finish, that given the tools and guidance they could achieve something that will last for generations.

144 Music and Arts teaching artists and support staff are true partners in providing our students with valuable and memorable educational experiences.  They are an asset to our entire educational community and should remain a NYC DOE contracted vendor. 
--  Joan Weber-IS 119

It is so nice to hear the sound of the children and teachers playing the flutes as we walk through the halls.
-- Stella Kalogridis PS 097

Your artists were wonderful and it invigorated everyone.
-- Doris Cordero South Bronx Charter School

Please know that I consider the services of your company above reproach. Whenever I have not been pleased, you personally handle the situation going so far as coming to the school. The people you deploy to our school to monitor your staff such as Suzie and Tina are consummately qualified. Thank you. We will continue our professional linkage with you for years to come. Parents, staff and children greatly appreciate the positive outcomes.
--  Elsi Capolongo PS 191

We are very pleased with the work you have done this year and I am thinking of expanding your involvement to include visual arts next year.
--  Pauline Shakespeare PS 034

Working with 144 Music and Arts Inc. for the past three years has been an excellent experience for our students. The dedicated teaching artists work hard to provide us with high quality music and choral instruction. Instructors combine the students' writing talents with their own musical knowledge to create original songs that are unique to our students experiences. 144 stives to meet our needs and their flexibility makes scheduling an easy task!
--  Louise Verdemare PS 112