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School Spotlight: NYC Autism Charter Schools Hosts Annual Piano Recital

A young student performing at a piano recital. He is focused on the keys while an instructor or assistant helps manage the sheet music on a grand piano.

On Friday, December 8th, the Institute was fortunate enough to attend the NYC Autism Charter Schools‘ annual piano recital. It was such a heartwarming afternoon, watching more than 30 young students of all ages perform to a cheering crowd of parents, caregivers, extended family, educators, and staff. The joyful smile on the face of each student. The beaming and proudful parents. So many hugs and tears. We are appreciative of the invitation and offer a big round of applause to the students as well as to Executive Director Julie Fisher, Head of School Rebecca Bachan, piano teacher Eileen Buck, and all the staff at NYC Autism.

“This is a magical day celebrating all our kids have learned in their piano classes…and it is a testament to all the things a child with autism can accomplish with the right opportunities and supports.” – Julie Fisher

A student at the NYC Autism Charter School smiles as he plays the piano with the assistance of a teacher turning his sheet music during a performance. A student at the NYC Autism Charter School participates in a piano lesson or performance. A smiling instructor assists with his sheet music as he points toward the keys of a grand piano. A heartwarming moment of a father hugging and kissing his daughter on the cheek during a school or community event. A student at the NYC Autism Charter School performs at a piano during a school event. He is focused on the keys while a teacher provides guidance and helps manage his sheet music.