​The National Arts Education Collaborative Concert 
 A Pioneering Arts Education Initiative in New York City

 
Welcome!

Margaret E. Plaza and Dr. Isidore Rudnick are proud to produce the 2015 National Arts Education Collaborative Concert, a pioneering and historical landmark concert in New York City which featured 3 National Artist Teacher Fellows: Margaret E. Plaza, Kathleen Bawel, and Pemela Nomura,14 professional artists (with Randy Luna), 3 professional & 3 student stage & digital artists & 130 performing and visual student artists from schools across the country, showcasing the artistry of artisans, the depth of student talent, and the importance of arts collaboration across disciplines, experience levels, backgrounds, and geographic distances.

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We'd like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our Sponsors, Principal Phyllis Tam, Mr. Piotr Chomczynski and the Molecular Research Center of Cincinnati, Kathleen Bawel, Pamela Nomura, Theresa Rice, Jean Rho, The Scheid family of Cincinnati, Anthony Wells, Pres., New York Social Service Employees Union 371, David Garza, Executive Director of Henry Street Settlement in NYC, The National Artist Teacher Fellowship Program, The NYC Department of Education, The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center, Ruth Eckerd Hall Center Stage Choir, Christopher Duggan Photography, Nel Shelby Productions, Sam Gordon Lighting Design, Rajé by Randy Luna, Wendell Bullen and Ness Martinez, teaching artists for The Door, Zachary Cruz, teaching artist for Abrons Arts Center, guest dancers from Omega Dance Company, and visual and performing arts students from Dr. Sun Yat Sen Middle School 131, The School for Creative and Performing Arts and CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Middle School Choir, and parents for their support and contributions to The NAECC Concert.

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Program notes for, In the Stillness, (with Rebecca Reuter)

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All work and rights pertaining to the 2015 National Arts Education Collaborative Concert produced by Margaret E. Plaza & Dr. Isidore Rudnick remain under the auspices of the 2015 National Arts Education Collaborative Concert, including the URL, concert name, concept and rationale, and website, which are owned by Margaret E. Plaza and Dr. Isidore Rudnick​.

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