Youth Ensembles

Register Now for 2025 Fall Sessions!

challenging & inspiring musical experiences for young & talented musicians

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challenging & inspiring musical experiences for young & talented musicians ~

BAM Youth Ensembles are led by conductors and educators Mr. Philip Gelfer, Ms. Gabriella Forgit, Dr. Amy Mason Sckipp, Mr. Michael Cordaro and Kimberly Hyland.

Our program offers the Young People’s Orchestra & Chamber Ensemble for string players, and the Young People’s Band & Wind Ensemble for band students.

Students are taught challenging literature, ensemble techniques, performance skills and sight reading. Young musicians discover a new and exciting ensemble experience designed to enhance and supplement school instruction.

Participants will play, make new friends, experience guest conductors/clinicians and have fun! We also regularly attend Music in the Parks competitions.

Please see program information and enrollment form links below.

String Ensembles

Young People's Orchestra

Students with 2 years experience

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fee: $400

Chamber Ensemble

Students at or above NYSSMA Level 5

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Fee: $450

By Audition Only
Please text Phil Gelfer to schedule an audition time.

2025 Fall Strings Registration

Scholarship Information

Band Ensembles

Introducing the new BAM Band program — The Young People’s Band and Wind Ensemble.

The band program will rehearse Thursday evenings from 6-7 pm, and Wind Ensemble from 7-8 pm. Rehearsals will take place in the William Floyd School District (building TBD) — stay tuned for updates!

Welcome to BAM!

Introducing Wind Ensemble director, Mr. Michael Cordaro, and Young People’s Band conductor, Mrs. Kimberly Hyland!

Brookhaven Art and Music is thrilled to have them join our team of professional and talented instructors. Read more about them and the educational experience they bring to our program.