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        • 1. Improvise: Concert F
        • 6. Improvise: Concert E flat
        • 12. Improvise: Concert D
        • 20. Improvise: Concert C
        • 26. Improvise: Concert B flat
        • 32. Improvise: New Rhythm Workout
        • 37. Improvise: Put It All Together
        • 43. Improvise: Concert G
        • 50. Improvise: Concert A
        • 56. Improvise: Put It All Together
        • 70. Improvise: New Rhythm Workout
        • 71. Improvise: Concert A flat
        • 77. Improvise: New Rhythm Workout
        • 78. Improvise: New Rhythm Workout
        • 80. Improvise: New Rhythm Workout
        • 87. Improvise: E natural
        • 93. Improvise with Let's Go Band
        • 95. Improvise: Concert A low
        • 101. Seven Nation Army
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        • 103. Improvise: How Low Can You Go?
        • 119. Improvise: Feeling Bluesy
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Boston Public Schools
​Visual and Performing Arts Department
Annual Citywide Events

10th Annual BPS Citywide Arts Festival

El Festival de Las Artes de las Escuelas Públicas de Boston ha regresado en persona este año! Únase a nosotros el 2 y 3 de junio en el Parkman Bandstand en el Boston Common para dos días llenos de actuaciones de música, danza, y teatro de 30+ grupos de 20 escuelas en toda la ciudad. Las artes están vivas en BPS — no se pierda esta celebración del fin del año! Lugar en caso de lluvia será anunciado por www.BPSArts.org.

The BPS Citywide Arts Festival is back in person this year! Join us on June 2nd and 3rd at the Parkman Bandstand in the Boston Common for two jam-packed days with music, dance, and theatre performances from 30+ ensembles across 20 BPS schools. The arts are alive at BPS — you don't want to miss this incredible end-of-the-year celebration! Adjustments due to weather will be on www.BPSArts.org.

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2022 Participating Schools 
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Boston Arts Academy
Boston Latin Academy
Boston Latin School
Charlestown High School
Curley K-8 School
David A. Ellis Elementary School
Dr. William Henderson Inclusion Elementary School
Edison K-8 School
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Haley Pilot K-8 School
Hernández K-8 School
Horace Mann School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
James Otis Elementary School
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Josiah Quincy Upper School
Kenny Elementary School
New Mission High School
O'Bryant High School
Ohrenberger K-8 School
Warren Prescott K-8 School
citywide arts festival
The 10th Annual Boston Public Schools Citywide Arts Festival will be scheduled for June 2-3, 2022 from 10am-1:00pm at the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common. 

Creativity is alive in the Boston Public Schools. Come take a look! BPS students have access to a wide range of arts opportunities, both in schools and through our arts partners. Together, arts teachers and community artists help Boston youth to think creatively and critically, discover possibilities, and express ideas. The BPS Visual & Performing Arts Department supports this work through district-wide resources, BPS Arts Expansion, and a host of partner programs.

2022 Participating Schools 
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Boston Arts Academy
Boston Latin Academy
Boston Latin School
Charlestown High School
Curley K-8 School
David A. Ellis Elementary School
Dr. William Henderson Inclusion Elementary School
Edison K-8 School
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Haley Pilot K-8 School
Hernández K-8 School
Horace Mann School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
James Otis Elementary School
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Josiah Quincy Upper School
Kenny Elementary School
New Mission High School
O'Bryant High School
Ohrenberger K-8 School
Warren Prescott K-8 School

CONTACT    
Emmanuel Toledo at etoledo@bostonpublicschools.org
martin luther king jr. celebration
Boston Public Schools to Host 40th Annual MLK Celebration
Boston Public Schools to Host 
40th Annual MLK Celebration

Visual and Performing Arts Students Will Perform to Honor Civil Rights Leader
 
On Thursday, January 13th, 2022 at 7pm, the Boston Public Schools (BPS) invites the public to attend the 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration featuring the dance, visual art, and music from BPS Students. 
 
The performances will celebrate and reflect on Dr. King’s words and legacy as we live it today, and connect with a passage from one of the civil rights leader’s speeches or his overarching themes of non-violence, justice, hope, community, and equality.
 
WHEN:
Thursday, January 13, 7:00pm 
 
WHERE:
Livestream at www.bpsarts.org 

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youth art month CELEBRATION
Each year we showcase the work of BPS artists from across the district. The featured works of art reflect the quality instruction of our teachers and the dedication, skill development, and creativity of our students. Students, families and the general public may view our video compilation from 2021 or explore individual galleries by using the YAM 2021 Exhibition Directory. 

WHEN: March 2022

WHERE: Boston City Hall

View Last Year's YAM Virtual Exhibition

* Another Course to College
* Boston Arts Academy
* Boston International Newcomers Academy: PESO Video, Hobin Video
* Charlestown High
* Clap Elementary
* Condon School: Artsteps, Video
* Curley K-8: Freiburger Video, Freiburger Artsteps,
* Curley K-8: Pizzi Video
* Excel High
* Harvard Kent School
* Henderson Upper: Gsell Padlet, Gsell Video
* Henderson Upper: Zaremba Art at Home, Brush Ninja, and YAM Video
* J.P. Manning School
* Joseph Lee School
* Josiah Quincy Elementary
* Kenny Elementary: Slideshow, Video
* Kilmer Lower School
* Lila G. Frederick Middle School
* Mattahunt School
* McCormack School
* O'Bryant High 
* Tynan Elementary
* Warren-Prescott School
* Winship Elementary



CONTACT: Amy Wedge at atatreau@bostonpublicschools.org or 617-635-9278.

theatre festival
This event features school-based theatre ensembles from across the district in a performance and workshop setting. 

WHEN: TBD April 2022
WHERE: Online.
https://youtu.be/NSCce1cqIJ0​

FOR EDUCATOR REGISTRATION:
Google Form Performance Application


CONTACT
Paul Sedgwick at psedgwick@bostonpublicschools.org or 617-635-9653.
summer arts intensives
Visit our new Summer Arts website to learn about our offerings.  
YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
Student-generated films from media arts programs throughout the Boston Public Schools will be featured at an all-day film festival. 

WHEN: February 2020 
WHERE: 
TBD

EDUCATOR REGISTRATION 
Google Form Performance Application

CONTACT: Amy Wedge at atatreau@bostonpublicschools.org or 617-635-9278.

HOLIDAYS AT BOLLING
Boston Public Schools (BPS) invites the public to attend the annual BPS Holidays at Bolling. This event features school-based ensembles and classes from across the district in a lunchtime concert in the main lobby. The public is not invited at this time but a video recording will be available after the event.

WHEN: Monday, December 20th, 2022 from 10:30am-12:30pm.  
WHERE: Bolling C. Bolling Municipal Building, 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA

EDUCATOR REGISTRATION 
Google Form Performance Application
Superintendent Circular

CONTACT    
Emmanuel Toledo at etoledo@bostonpublicschools.org or 617-635-9278.

BPS ARTS OFFICE
Campbell Resource Center
1216 Dorchester Ave.
Boston, MA 02215

OUR MISSION

The BPS Visual and Performing Arts Department aims to provide excellence, access, and equity in arts education for all Boston Public Schools students. Learn more

CONTACT US

617-635-9278
etoledo@bostonpublicschools.org
  • Home
  • District-Wide
    • BPS Arts Office Staff
    • Events
  • Gallery
  • Pedagogy
    • Professional Development >
      • SY 21-22
      • SY 20-21
    • Transformative SEL in the Arts
    • Artist Spotlight
    • Dance
    • Music >
      • Band Instruments
      • Band Book Play-a-longs >
        • 1. Improvise: Concert F
        • 6. Improvise: Concert E flat
        • 12. Improvise: Concert D
        • 20. Improvise: Concert C
        • 26. Improvise: Concert B flat
        • 32. Improvise: New Rhythm Workout
        • 37. Improvise: Put It All Together
        • 43. Improvise: Concert G
        • 50. Improvise: Concert A
        • 56. Improvise: Put It All Together
        • 70. Improvise: New Rhythm Workout
        • 71. Improvise: Concert A flat
        • 77. Improvise: New Rhythm Workout
        • 78. Improvise: New Rhythm Workout
        • 80. Improvise: New Rhythm Workout
        • 87. Improvise: E natural
        • 93. Improvise with Let's Go Band
        • 95. Improvise: Concert A low
        • 101. Seven Nation Army
        • 102. Improvise: Concert G and F low
        • 103. Improvise: How Low Can You Go?
        • 119. Improvise: Feeling Bluesy
    • Visual & Media Arts
    • Theatre
    • Virtual Learning >
      • Virtual Field Trips, SY 21-22
      • Virtual Field Trips, SY 20-21
      • Virtual Center for Creativity
      • Virtual Citywide Arts Festival
  • Partner Connection
  • BPS Arts Expansion