Echoes of Excellence
Workshops

Event Description 

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 (2:00PM - 3:00PM): 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.

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- MUSIC AS HEALING (2:00PM - 3:00PM): 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.

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- MUSIC & WELLNESS: CANCER AWARENESS & PREVENTION (3:15PM - 4:30PM): 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.

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Attendance is FREE but RSVP is required for all workshops.

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