Rochester Academy of Music & Arts teams with Memorial Art Gallery for six holiday concerts

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Nov. 11, 2014 - PRLog -- On Sunday December 21, a selection of Rochester music students will show off their holiday spirit with six concerts on the Memorial Art Gallery’s main stage. The performers are attendees of the Rochester Academy of Music & Arts-- Western New York’s largest privately-owned music school. For this event, the Academy has partnered with Memorial Art Gallery-- one of Rochester NY’s most important advocates of the arts. The concerts, featuring rock, pop, and holiday favorites, will run 11 am until 5 pm, with a show on every hour. For more information, interested parties may contact 585-506-9437.

Supporting the Arts in Rochester

Since opening in 2007, the Rochester Academy of Music & Arts has grown into a major community institution. According to Academy owner Brannon Hungness, “My musical career has taken me all over the world, and I’ve had the opportunity to experience the arts culture of many major cities. Even still, Rochester remains a highlight.” Hungness continues, “I’m proud and honored to be contributing to such a rich local culture.”

Inspiring young students to appreciate the arts was a major impetus in Hungness opening his own school. So he jumped at the opportunity to partner with the Memorial Art Gallery-- one of the nation’s foremost arts institutions. “Like music, the visual arts provide an outlet for young people to express themselves, which is so important,” Hungness states. “This holiday season, I want to celebrate all the opportunities Rochester has to offer. It’s an amazing place to grow up. Our wonderful students are proof of that.”

About the Rochester Academy of Music & Arts

The Rochester Academy of Music and Arts, located at 161 Norris Drive, is Rochester’s largest family-owned and family-oriented music school. In 2014, the Academy was the recipient of a national award for music school excellence. The Academy has been featured by many news outlets, including the Democrat & Chronicle, Parent Magazine, News10, In Good Health, City Newspaper, Freetime Magazine, and more. It was founded by Hungness in January of 2007, starting with only 14 students. In just seven years, it has grown into a major presence, boasting over 300 students, 20 teachers and an office staff. For more information, please visit http://www.RochesterMusicLessons.com.

About the Memorial Art Gallery

The Memorial Art Gallery is the civic art museum of Rochester, New York. Founded in 1913, it is part of the University of Rochester and occupies the southern half of the University's former Prince Street campus. It is the focal point of fine arts activity in the region and hosts the biennial Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition and the annual Clothesline Festival.

Event Details:

Who: Rochester Academy of Music & Arts / Memorial Art Gallery

What: Holiday Concerts

Where: 500 University Avenue Rochester, New York 14607

When: Sunday December 21, 11am-5pm

Media:

A professional photographer will be present at the event. Pre- and after-event interviews are available to members of the media. For more information the media can contact the event organizer directly at 585-313 -3734 (tel:585-313%20-3734%20\%20_blank) or at rochestermusiclessons@gmail.com (mailto:rochestermusiclessons@gmail.com%20\%20_blank).