About Upper Darby, PA and nearby first suburbs
The New York Times ranks the album by Upper Darby School District alum Immanuel Wilkins #1 Jazz Album of 2020! 1. Immanuel Wilkins, ‘Omega’On his debut, the 23-year-old alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins announces himself with a suite of 10 compositions that move with such grace, there’s no time to feel overwhelmed by the surfeit of ideas packed into Read More …
The show must go on! All of your favorite programs are transitioning to a new and dynamic virtual environment. This includes Children’s Theater and Mainstage. Theater Bugs, Magic Makers and Rising Stars. Even the Tech Program and Dance Troupe are back. READ MORE
Have some fun and support the arts in Upper Darby FEB 13, 3 PM—9 PM, 2SP Brewery Anyone who comes to 2SP on Thursday, Feb 13th, 20% of your bill will be donated to the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation. Many think this is the best brewery in the area and it’s right here Read More …
DREXEL HILL, Pa. (CBS) — The Grammy Awards is just a couple of days away. One of the honors given is the Music Educator Award, recognizing a teacher who has made a remarkable impact on their students’ lives. “I’m very energetic with them. I’m loud,” said Jason Majerczak, a Grammy Educator Award nominee. READ MORE
We happened upon this nice video from KEF about our friend Val Shively. They write: What is it like to own a warehouse with over four million records for sale? For a music fan, it’s a dream come true. For Val Shively, it’s just another day with his “babies.” But don’t expect to browse the Read More …
Last Saturday afternoon at the performing arts center the 20th anniversary Gala was held. The amazing talent of our kids was on display again, and as happens every year there were a few extraordinary talents. What really stands out though is the level of musicianship and vocal mastery of all the kids. Its a tribute Read More …
Upper Darby’s Own Henry Tirfe playing with the Roots! NPR tiny desk concerts.
The Schoener MusicMan Camp was excited to welcome back Master Trumpeter, Al Chez as an official 2017 full-time staff member! Thanks to support from Mayor Tom Micozzie and the Upper Darby Township – in 2017 the Schoener MusicMan Campers offered incredible musical opportunities during this year’s session. The graduating students performed today in the Brad Read More …
The Wynton Marsalis Septet performing in Abu Dhabi (3/27/2017) — including Upper Darby’s Immanuel Wilkins. Immanuel is in the foreground right on the Sax and is the youngest player there. Fantastic!
