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S5M11 Brian Drye & BKCM's Community School of Music!
Dozens of classes, hundreds of students, scores of talented musicians teaching … the Community School of Music at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music is a perfect alloy of inspiration and instruction. Plus, they nurture a top-tier Bluegrass Program for adults and kids. From young learners to seasoned musicians, BKCM's Community Music School has something for everyone. Mike sits with Brian Drye, Executive Director of the music school, to get the inside story. Enjoy
Mentioned in this Episode:
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Brian Drye, Executive Director of the Community Music School
Katherine Slingluff, Bluegrass Coordinator
Open Stages Music Festival
Events of Note:
Liz Wolfe and the City College Pickers at Mary O’s Pub – May 5th at 9PM at New York NY
Swamp in the City Cajun & Creole Music Festival – May 7th to 10th at Red Hook, Brooklyn NY
BKCM “Open Stages” Music Festival – May 9th at Park Slope, Brooklyn NY
Registration for the Fall session of the Bluegrass Program starts July 17th 2026
Music in this Episode:
“Big Ball in Brooklyn” – Damn Tall Buildings
“Cherokee Shuffle” – Trish Plays Bass, with Becky Buller
We are powered by Ear Trumpet Labs microphones
We exclusively play fiddles from Brad Robinson Fiddles and Linen Frederick Violins
Contact [email protected] / Visit bluegrassblyn.com / Follow @bluegrassbklyn
Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA
© Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved
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By Mike Willner
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Dozens of classes, hundreds of students, scores of talented musicians teaching … the Community School of Music at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music is a perfect alloy of inspiration and instruction. Plus, they nurture a top-tier Bluegrass Program for adults and kids. From young learners to seasoned musicians, BKCM's Community Music School has something for everyone. Mike sits with Brian Drye, Executive Director of the music school, to get the inside story. Enjoy
Mentioned in this Episode:
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Brian Drye, Executive Director of the Community Music School
Katherine Slingluff, Bluegrass Coordinator
Open Stages Music Festival
Events of Note:
Liz Wolfe and the City College Pickers at Mary O’s Pub – May 5th at 9PM at New York NY
Swamp in the City Cajun & Creole Music Festival – May 7th to 10th at Red Hook, Brooklyn NY
BKCM “Open Stages” Music Festival – May 9th at Park Slope, Brooklyn NY
Registration for the Fall session of the Bluegrass Program starts July 17th 2026
Music in this Episode:
“Big Ball in Brooklyn” – Damn Tall Buildings
“Cherokee Shuffle” – Trish Plays Bass, with Becky Buller
We are powered by Ear Trumpet Labs microphones
We exclusively play fiddles from Brad Robinson Fiddles and Linen Frederick Violins
Contact [email protected] / Visit bluegrassblyn.com / Follow @bluegrassbklyn
Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA
© Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved
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