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Echoes of Excellence Workshops

October 30, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

In conjunction with NYCMC Honors – Echoes of Excellence, immerse yourself in insightful & thoughtful workshops, taking place on Oct. 30th at LPAC:

THE EVOLUTION OF HIP HOP (2 p.m. – 3 p.m.): Will Fulton moderates a panel with Hip-Hop pioneers Hank Shocklee and Don Fryson, exploring the genre’s current state, and its future in a digital world.
This workshop will be held in Little Theater.

MUSIC AS HEALING (2 p.m. – 3 p.m.): Regina Varin-Mignano and Reggie Parker discuss the mental health challenges musicians face and how music can serve as a healing tool.
This workshop will be held in Room E-242.

MUSIC & WELLNESS: CANCER AWARENESS & PREVENTION (3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.): Dr. Nicolle Fernandes, LAGCC Professor & Community Ambassador for the American Cancer Society, moderates a panel focusing on cancer prevention and self-care, which are crucial for musicians with demanding lifestyles. Panel speakers include Reginald Pittman, a specialist in Holistic Prostate Health, Terri McFarlane and Nathalie Vieux-Gresham from The Witness Project of Harlem Breast Cancer Awareness Program and Bianca Marquez, Patient Navigator at Bellevue Hospital.
This workshop will be held in Room E-242.

Attendance is FREE but RSVP is required for all workshops.

Let’s come together to honor the Echoes of Excellence in music and empower our community through insightful conversation and performances.

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For more information, contact the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu.

 

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Date:
October 30, 2024
Time:
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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https://www.lpac.nyc/upcoming-events/echoes-excellence-workshops

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LaGuardia Performing Arts
Phone
(718) 482-5151
Email
lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu
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31-10 Thomson Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101 United States
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