Every year, the Town Hall invites students from the greater New York City area to participate (performers or audience members) in the annual Black History Month program. Over the past 3 years, the theme of our program has centered around the spoken word (poetry) featuring seven middle school students from NYC. Last year, we had over 1,200 students in attendance.
The Town Hall Black History Month Choral Festival will feature choirs from several local schools, with each group presenting a selection of songs that honor the legacy of Black history, music, and artistry. We would be honored to have your students join us in this celebration. The festival will also serve as a tool for students to learn the importance and contributions of Black and African American music traditions and their contributions to the musical history and legacy of the United States.
For more information or to RSVP, email Taione Martinez, Director of Education, at [email protected]
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, we welcomed NYC public students, parents, and staff who joined us for a day of celebration through our Poets and Poetry Event. In this morning's event, hosted by rapper-writer Toni Blackman, student contest winners performed on The Town Hall stage for an audience of their peers. New York City Public School students and administrators were invited to attend for free!
Photography by Sachyn Mital
