Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, The

The Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music is a small school for students seriously interested in continuing their music studies while pursuing a challenging academic course of study. In addition to music instruction, students are expected to complete course requirements that lead to an Advanced Regents Diploma, college acceptance, and career readiness. The school curriculum requires a commitment of four years of music instruction.

• Small group instruction on band instruments. Participation in three concert bands and jazz band; Latin Band, Music Theory, Music History, Sight Singing, and Piano. Preparation for state competitions. Evaluations in solo and ensemble work.
• Students perform in Chorale, Show Choir, Select Choir, and WomenÂ’s Choir. Music Theory, Music History, Sight Singing, and Piano. Preparation for state competitions. Evaluations in solo and ensemble work.
• Small group instruction on orchestral instruments. Participation in three String Orchestras and Full Orchestra. Electives in Music Theory, Music History, Sight Singing, and Piano. Preparation for state competitions. Evaluations in solo and ensemble work.

• Open to New York City residents
• Open to New York City residents
• Open to New York City residents

• Audition
• Audition
• Audition

Advanced Regents Diploma Program; Double periods of Ensemble and various music electives

Jazz Band, Latin Band, String Orchestras, Full Orchestra, Piano and Choirs

Honors Courses, CUNY College Now

Minimum of two major performances yearly, evaluated by New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) as soloists and ensembles

AP Biology, AP Economics, AP English, AP Spanish

Bx1, Bx10, Bx2, Bx22, Bx26, Bx28, Bx3, Bx32, Bx34, Bx38, Bx9, BxM3, BxM4

Internships; Saturday Programs

NHS, Chamber Music, Instrumental Quintets, Campus Council, Chess, Peer Mediation, Newsletter, Dance, Drama, Guitar, Gospel/Mens Choirs, Musical Theatre, Percussion, Philosophy, Prom Committee, Regents Prep, Rock/Latin Bands, SLT, performances and competitions, Student Council, Student Recitals, Yearbook Committee, Yoga, Recycle-A-Bicycle, Cooking, DisneyÂ’s Magic Music Days, Music Showcase, Journalism, SAT Prep, College Tours, Flag Football, Basketball, Cheerleading, Summer Band, Strings, Choir

Swimming

• Concert Band/Piano
• Chorus
• Strings

• Performing Arts
• Performing Arts
• Performing Arts

• Bring your own instrument (except piano, tuba, double bass, percussion and amplifiers, which will be provided) and your mouthpieces. Perform a prepared selection of your choice. Sight-reading and scales will be required.
• Come prepared to sing a song of your choice, without accompaniment. Rhythm, pitch-matching, and ability to sing in harmony with others will be evaluated.
• Bring your own instrument (except bass, cello, and amplifier, which will be provided). Perform a prepared selection of your choice. Sight-reading and scales will be required.