Buffalo String Works

Buffalo String Works Buffalo String Works' mission is to ignite community and youth leadership through inclusive music education
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Our mission is to ignite personal and community leadership through accessible, youth-centered music education. We recognize the significance of music as a universal language, and by lifting up the voices of our students and parents, we cultivate youth to be agents of social change. Our vision: Neighborhoods United by Empowered Young Musicians

Congratulations to Eh Ku from Ms. Katie's Team A Cello class for being this week's Student of the Week! 🎼"Eh Ku has been...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to Eh Ku from Ms. Katie's Team A Cello class for being this week's Student of the Week! 🎼

"Eh Ku has been working SO HARD this year to practice at home and improve their skills. This student is always ready to help their classmates and teachers, and has been a leader with their playing and demeanor."

Keep up the good work, Eh Ku! 🎶

Buffalo String Works has become a place of belonging for many students in the community. To strengthen that, our new Stu...
05/28/2026

Buffalo String Works has become a place of belonging for many students in the community. To strengthen that, our new Student Support Specialist, Miriam Brown, will bring all students at the Niagara St. program additional mental health support and non-musical enrichment activities such as homework help, peer connection, and artistic expression through other mediums.

A gift this spring will support students’ overall wellbeing and continue to provide a safe space for new and existing BSW students. Donate now at https://secure.lglforms.com/form.../s/pjqutnhL4xye6_aV47O4fw

Our 2026 Spring Showcase is just 2 weeks away!Join us on June 10 at Asbury Hall for an evening celebrating the incredibl...
05/27/2026

Our 2026 Spring Showcase is just 2 weeks away!

Join us on June 10 at Asbury Hall for an evening celebrating the incredible work of Buffalo String Works students across all three of our program locations. These intergenerational performances will feature musicians of all ages and experience levels, from our youngest beginner students to participants in our Lifelong Learners Program for adults ages 55 and older. We hope to see you there!

📍 Asbury Hall
🗓 June 10, 2026
🕕 6:15–7:15 PM
🎟 Free admission

Congratulations to Windy from Ms. Amanda's Team B Cello class for being this week's Student of the Week! 🎼"Windy is alwa...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to Windy from Ms. Amanda's Team B Cello class for being this week's Student of the Week! 🎼

"Windy is always such a positive ray of sunshine with the Team B cellos and she's made an incredible amount of progress on the cello this year!"

Keep up the good work, Windy! 🎶

We’re excited to welcome Miriam Brown to Buffalo String Works as our new Student Support Specialist!Miriam previously se...
05/26/2026

We’re excited to welcome Miriam Brown to Buffalo String Works as our new Student Support Specialist!

Miriam previously served as Programming Coordinator in the Student Leadership and Engagement office at Buffalo State, working to bring a wide range of inclusive and intentional programming to the student body. She also worked as a graduate social work student in the Student Care and Support office, helping to connect students with basic needs resources, providing non-clinical emotional support, and designing faculty-staff crisis management resources.

Hear from Miriam:
“I'm super excited to join the team at Buffalo String Works! Music has had a special place in my heart my entire life, and I have experienced how transformative it can be. I am very excited to get involved and give back to Buffalo through this work.”

Last week, our students from NativityMiguel Buffalo performed at their annual Scholar Awards Banquet! The event brings t...
05/21/2026

Last week, our students from NativityMiguel Buffalo performed at their annual Scholar Awards Banquet! The event brings together the NativityMiguel community in celebration and support of the school’s students, helping raise funds for tuition and programming through raffles, paddle raises, and other fundraising efforts throughout the evening.

Our students were honored to perform near the start of the program and help kick off such a meaningful night. Thank you to NativityMiguel for their continued partnership and support!

Spring is a time of renewal, which is exactly what we have been focused on here at Buffalo String Works. To deepen the i...
05/18/2026

Spring is a time of renewal, which is exactly what we have been focused on here at Buffalo String Works. To deepen the impact for the students and wider Buffalo, we’re very excited to bring to life the Community Ensemble. This ensemble will work with teaching artists to build musical experiences for other vulnerable communities within the city. These groups may include unhoused individuals, elderly, veterans, or youth in foster care. They will bring music directly to those who need it most.

Consider a gift to support this important work and support students learning through community service. Donate now in the link in our bio or at https://secure.lglforms.com/form.../s/pjqutnhL4xye6_aV47O4fw

We had a fun-filled weekend out in the community last week! On Saturday, our Team A students and Teaching Artists were a...
05/15/2026

We had a fun-filled weekend out in the community last week! On Saturday, our Team A students and Teaching Artists were at Lexington Co-op on Elmwood, offering pop-up lessons on the violin, viola, and cello. Visitors had the chance to learn more about Buffalo String Works and try their hand at a string instrument for themselves. Then on Sunday, our Advanced Ensemble and Teaching Artists performed at the Niagara St. Mother’s Day Market, sharing music with the community and celebrating the connections that music can bring.

If you missed us, don’t worry! We’ll be back at Lexington Co-op on Hertel tomorrow (May 16 2026) from 11 AM–1 PM. Stop by to hear more about BSW, meet our students and staff, and give an instrument a try!

Congratulations to Maycherry from Mr. Josh's Team A Violin class for being this week's Student of the Week! 🎼"Maycherry ...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to Maycherry from Mr. Josh's Team A Violin class for being this week's Student of the Week! 🎼

"Maycherry has been a consistently positive presence in our team A violin classroom, and always comes to BSW ready to learn and participate. Her consistency has led to her making significant improvements on violin, and she is growing into a very strong player!"

Keep up the good work, Maycherry! 🎶

As spring begins to bloom, that same sense of growth and energy is in our classrooms at Buffalo String Works. BSW studen...
05/11/2026

As spring begins to bloom, that same sense of growth and energy is in our classrooms at Buffalo String Works. BSW students have been working on new pieces as they gear up for the Spring Showcase. We can't wait for you to hear what they have prepared!

With a goal of $15,000 this spring, your support ensures moments like these continue for every student at Buffalo String Works, including the 30 new students who will join us in the year ahead.

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference. Donate now in the link in our bio or at https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/pjqutnhL4xye6_aV47O4fw

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1270 Niagara Street Suite 200
Buffalo, NY
14213

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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