Public School Repertory Company(PSRC) is located in the TOWN HALL Concert Hall in mid-town Manhattan. Public School Repertory Company provides a dynamic learning environment by utilizing the creativity and discipline of the performing arts. The PSRC staff supports the philosophy that the arts inspire the intellect and the engagement in the arts benefits all learning. We work as a team to develop a holistic learning program that aims to reduce fragmentation and isolation. The staff is committed to collaborate with artists, cultural institutions, and communities as an integral part of the learning environment. We prepare our students for the challenges of higher education, helping them acquire the social and interpersonal skills necessary to function in society while maintaining a belief in themselves and their dreams.

 

REPERTORY COMPANY HIGH SCHOOL

FOR THEATRE ARTS

123 W. 43rd Street, New

York, NY

(212)382-1875

 

Principal : Michael Mehmet

Radio and Drama Teacher : Rachel Maddock

 

 

The Repertory Company High School For Theatre Arts GOSPEL CHOIR has toured Italy where they also performed for the Pope at the Vatican. This ensemble was created by Daryl Ware in 1993 and he continues as the choir director. The history of the PSRC HS Choir is studded by a long series of successes and most recently won 1st prize in the prestigious NATIONAL BLACK MUSIC CAUCUS GOSPEL CHOIR competition for 1999 and 2000. On June 18, 2000, the PSRC Choir won the McDONALD'S NATIONAL GOSPEL COMPETITION.

The repertoire of the PSRC Gospel Choir ranges from Gospel to traditional African music including Spirituals,blues and raggae. SHOW #2 by PSRC is a recollection of the trip as well as a discussion of the personal meaning of music and singing to each of these very gifted students.