The Establishment of the Harlem School of the Arts

A profile of the Harlem School of the Arts in Harlem, New York City, New York, with a focus on the establishment of the school, is presented. Rogers discusses the story of the school's founder, retired concert soprano Dorothy Maynor, and her desire to engender the community of Harlem by develop...

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Published in:Black music research journal 1988-10, Vol.8 (2), p.223-236
Main Author: Rogers, William F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African Americans
Art education
Art teachers
Arts
Arts organizations
Children
Communities
Community
Maynor, Dorothy
Music education
Music Schools
Music teachers
Parents
Singers
Teachers
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Summary:A profile of the Harlem School of the Arts in Harlem, New York City, New York, with a focus on the establishment of the school, is presented. Rogers discusses the story of the school's founder, retired concert soprano Dorothy Maynor, and her desire to engender the community of Harlem by develop their artistic skills. The need for venues to foster this desire amongst black Americans is addressed, as well as the contrast that exists between the school's range of achievements and the popular image of the Harlem community.
ISSN:0276-3605
1946-1615
DOI:10.2307/779354