The Bronx Arts Ensemble (BAE) is a professional performance ensemble with a year-round schedule of chamber music and orchestral concerts, as well as special programs for families and a full arts-in-education program for schools. Drawing on its Local 802 (A.F.M.) contract, the BAEs players are among the finest freelance musicians in New York. With the flexibility of performing as a small group or full symphony, the BAE presents 100 concerts annually that reach an audience of over 50,000.
The Bronx Arts Ensemble has won the admiration of the music world with its high artistic standards, innovative programming and acclaimed recordings, as well as its demonstrated service to the Bronx community.
The BAE serves its diverse community with a repertoire of many cultures, educational services for children and adults and traditional chamber and orchestra concerts. Featuring guest artists and conductors of varied backgrounds, these concerts frequently include new works or commissions, or rarely-performed music of all periods. Programs are often presented free of charge or at low admission so that our cultural outreach is accessible to all.
