Norwalk Art Space Music Students To Perform Free Concert

Information via the Norwalk Art Space

NORWALK, CT — The Norwalk Art Space will host a free concert given by students in its Petty-Drayton Music Program on Dec. 19 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

According to a news release provided by the art space, the program is a collaboration between The Norwalk Art Space, the Petty and Drayton families, and INTEMPO, a Stamford-based nonprofit that provides "high-quality classical and intercultural music education to children predominantly from immigrant backgrounds and from communities underrepresented in the arts."

Fall semester music students will showcase the music and knowledge gained over the last 12 weeks in guitar, choir and cajon classes taught by INTEMPO instructors and directed by TNAS Music Director Allegra Pin.

The performance is free and open to the community and will be followed by a free pizza dinner for students and attendees.

"Though performing can be nerve-racking, it is integral for the growth of students, leading them to become more confident and expressive individuals," Executive Director Duvian Montoya said in a news release. "The opportunity to come together to learn and foster community has the power to change lives. Thank you to our students, teachers, partner Intempo and our supporters Adria Petty, Charley Drayton and Bernard Drayton. It is an honor."

The Petty-Drayton Music Program launched in January 2023 and provides free, high-caliber music education to under-served elementary and middle school students from the Norwalk area, according to the art space.

New music classes for the spring semester will be announced in early 2024, and registration will be available online at www.thenorwalkartspace.org/music.