Literary & Performing Arts   

Ready to make music, share a laugh (or several), and strum your way to happiness? This beginner-friendly ukulele class is designed especially for adults looking to try something new, have fun, and perhaps even unleash their inner rock star — or at least a very enthusiastic campfire singer. Over six laid-back weeks, you’ll learn to strum, play basic chords, keep a steady rhythm, and sing songs that speak to you. The only prerequisites: a fun-loving spirit and a song you can physically sing (yes, that one you belt out in the shower counts). Bring one song idea to class, and we’ll take care of the rest. This class is structured for beginners and will go at a relaxed pace with plenty of musical “aha!” moments and good-natured laughs along the way. Come as you are, leave with a smile, and maybe even a few new friends. Warning: Spontaneous humming and toe-tapping may occur. Ukuleles will be provided for class use.

We are offering Ukulele for Beginners: Learn, Play, Enjoy this fall on Thursdays, starting 10/9, at 6:45 pm.

This is a course for any writer, experienced or not. Every week, we’ll use a variety of prompts to write in class. Prompts are not only ideas for a story or quotes from literature, they are sources of inspiration that also come from visual art, music, current events, or conversations. So, be prepared to write a lot! The idea is to unlock the stories you have inside, and kick start at least one larger project by the end of the class.

Designed for anyone who wants to “take the stage” – in acting or public speaking! The art of acting is not just about being the next famous actor, but it explores life skills that everyone can utilize in any profession. Explore the elements of acting while freeing your creativity, increasing your confidence, and learning how to work effectively in a group. The tools and techniques of the actor’s craft are introduced through a wide variety of exercises, games, improvisations, short-scripted material, monologues, and scenes. Use these tools and techniques to forward your career and improve your listening and communication skills. No experience necessary.

Learn to play the guitar in a relaxed, supportive setting. This course covers basic chords, strumming patterns, and popular songs, with plenty of hands-on practice each week. Whether you're a complete beginner or brushing up on past skills, this class is designed to build confidence and have fun with music. Bring your own guitar and get ready to play!

Learn the basics of TV and motion picture screenwriting through sharing original work with an intimate group and offering/receiving constructive feedback. The class begins with the screening of several short film clips and a discussion of what makes a scene work or not. Students will deepen their media literacy and analysis skills while workshopping their own ideas for feature scripts or TV pilots. After establishing the importance of setting, character, and conflict, the class will get to the really exciting stuff: three-act structure and professional screenplay formatting! Having crossed Joseph Campbell’s proverbial threshold, the class will workshop outlines and key scenes and return changed with the makings of a perfect script.

A drum circle is a group of people who gather together to make music with percussion instruments. Percussion and drumming are all about rhythm and are effective tools for making significant changes in physical, emotional, and mental health and wellness! When we drum together, it feels like a breath of fresh air in this world! No experience is required. 

Take a look at some pictures from past Drumming Circle classes at Concordia Conservatory here.

This class will help writers put pen to paper and find their voice and story. The six words will help shape your narrative, no matter how long or short. Based on your six words, you will have the start of a flash-fiction piece, a short story, a piece of poetry, or the start of a memoir. Through the course of the class, you will work with your original six words to help develop the story’s statement, including plot, setting, characters, and more. In the end, you will have a writing project you can be proud of and can add to as you continue the story's journey.

Intended for beginners, this class will guide students through the fundamentals of piano, from reading music to playing engaging melodies and simple chords with proper technique and fingerings. With personalized attention and the encouragement of a small group, students will build confidence while developing essential skills.

Ready to make music, share a laugh (or several), and strum your way to happiness? This beginner-friendly ukulele class is designed especially for adults looking to try something new, have fun, and perhaps even unleash their inner rock star — or at least a very enthusiastic campfire singer. Over six laid-back weeks, you’ll learn to strum, play basic chords, keep a steady rhythm, and sing songs that speak to you. The only prerequisites: a fun-loving spirit and a song you can physically sing (yes, that one you belt out in the shower counts). Bring one song idea to class, and we’ll take care of the rest. This class is structured for beginners and will go at a relaxed pace with plenty of musical “aha!” moments and good-natured laughs along the way. Come as you are, leave with a smile, and maybe even a few new friends. Warning: Spontaneous humming and toe-tapping may occur. Ukuleles will be provided for class use.

⇒You can try this class out for free at our Open House. To view and register for our Open House classes, click here.

 

In the mid-1960s, the British Invasion marked a cultural phenomenon that became a defining moment in the evolution of modern music and youth identity. This movement saw a wave of British rock and pop bands, most notably The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and The Kinks, captivate American audiences and reshape the global musical landscape. Rooted in American blues, R&B, and rock and roll, these artists blended their influences with homegrown styles like skiffle and Merseybeat to create a fresh, electrifying sound. The British Invasion not only revolutionized American music but also left a lasting imprint on fashion, attitudes, and the rising counterculture of the era. Explore the music, cultural shifts, and iconic figures that defined this transatlantic wave and consider its deeper impact and enduring legacy in popular culture.

⇒This instructor will also be offering a free class at our Open House. To view and register for our Open House classes, click here.

No experience? No problem! In this workshop, you’ll learn to play the harmonica through fun, simple songs that even total beginners can master. We'll focus on rhythm, musicality, and playing together—no music reading required. With live guitar accompaniment to keep us on beat and add extra energy, you'll be making music in no time. 

If you have always wanted to learn to sing but have never had the opportunity to do so, this is the class for you. Join people who have the same love for singing that you do. You'll learn the essential tools of vocal technique (breathing, support, focus) in a supportive group setting so you can understand how to sing your favorite songs with ease. Singing both in a group setting and with some individualized instruction, we will also spend several weeks exploring the singing styles of the repertoire of Classic Broadway, the Great American Songbook, and Pop/Rock from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

Zombies, aliens, and vampires are taking over the Bronxville Adult School. This fall, The Picture House and BAS invite you to three evenings of classic horror, all treats and no tricks!

Sign up for the series and receive a 10% discount.

• Night of the Living Dead with The Picture House, Thursday, 10/20
• Invasion of the Body Snatchers with The Picture House, Thursday, 11/13
• Dracula with The Picture House, Thursday, 12/4

They’re coming to get you, Bronxville! Join us on All Hallows Eve-Eve for a screening and discussion of the most influential zombie film ever made. George A. Romero’s low-budget thriller is just as effective today as when it was released in 1968. Popcorn and water will be provided, but BYOBrains!

Click here to receive a 10% discount when you register for the three-part series, which includes screenings of three of classic creepy films on three different evenings.

Check out the other two classes that are part of this series:

• Invasion of the Body Snatchers with The Picture House, Thursday, 11/13

• Dracula with The Picture House, Thursday, 12/4

This 1956 sci-fi/horror cult classic’s depiction of a swarming hive-mind of pod people spawned countless remakes and rip-offs. Is it a drive-in B movie or a sly commentary on McCarthyism? (Spoiler: it’s both!) If you haven’t signed up yet- you’re next, you’re next, you’re next!

Click here to receive a 10% discount when you register for the three-part series, which includes screenings of three of classic creepy films on three different evenings.

Check out the other two classes that are part of this series:

• Night of the Living Dead with The Picture House, Thursday, 10/30

• Dracula with The Picture House, Thursday, 12/4

Whether you already keep a journal or are looking to start one, imagine taking your journaling to the next level. In this class, we will take the ritual and art of journaling and create a beautiful treasure of your life’s journey. By using different prompts, objects, and memories, you will create a journal that not only tells your story in words, but in objects also. Give life to your special objects to help bring your story to life. A perfect project to have for years to come.

Have you ever wanted to write a memoir but didn’t know where to start? In this workshop writer and educator, Frank Ingrasciotta will guide you on how to bring your life stories to the page. Storytelling is our most ancient art form and everyone has a story in us that wants to be told. When powerful storytelling resonates, it creates shared experiences of commonality that bonds us as a community. In this four-session memoir writing class, we will examine various aspects of storytelling. Through writing exercises, we will explore the tools of your personal expression that brings writing to life.

Listen to them, the children of the early evening! This class will revisit the first–and still most iconic–portrayal of Count Dracula ever committed to film. Tod Browning’s 1931 gothic classic still casts a spell on the unsuspecting. Bleh!

Click here to receive a 10% discount when you register for the three-part series, which includes screenings of three of classic creepy films on three different evenings.

Check out the other two classes that are part of this series:

• Night of the Living Dead with The Picture House, Thursday, 10/20

• Invasion of the Body Snatchers with The Picture House, Thursday, 11/13