Upper Darby, PA: On July 19th, the Schoener MusicMan Academy, a fast growing K-12 summer music initiative launched its newest program aimed at helping special needs students learn and grow through music. The MusicMan Butterfly Buddy Camp began its inaugural week by offering a fresh new approach in inclusive access to the arts, pairing each…
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Upper Darby Summer Stage receives historic grant
$500K IN GIFTS LAUNCH NEW ERA FOR UPPER DARBY SUMMER STAGE; PARTNERSHIP WITH U.D. ARTS AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION EXPANDED UPPER DARBY (July 15, 2021) – Four new leadership gifts, including a historic grant from the Rosenthal Family Foundation, have assured the continuation of Upper Darby Summer Stage, the acclaimed musical theater program which has captivated…
Upper Darby Alum ranks #1 New York Times Best Jazz Album of 2020
Upper Darby School District alum Immanuel Wilkins’ Omega has captured the #1 ranking for the Best Jazz Albums of 2020 by the New York Times. This debut record on the prestigious Blue Note Record label has been described by the New York Times as “… ten compositions that move with such grace, there’s no time…
From Classroom to Bandstand: Immanuel Wilkins Speaks
Upper Darby Alumnus and Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins is a young Juilliard student making deep and meaningful strides in New York’s jazz community.
The UD Arts & Education Service Club: Showing the Spirit of Giving – ALL YEAR LONG!
The UD Arts and Education Service Club consists of students from 9th to 12th grade who are dedicated to providing service to the Upper Darby community. In addition the Club’s goal is to raise money for the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation and promote unity. The UDAEF sends CHEERS and THANKS to the warm-hearted,…
UDAEF Partners with Upper Darby/Lansdowne Rotary and Expands Community Outreach!
Executive Director, Jennifer Schoener, and UDAEF Board Members, Tamara Crump and Robert Radano were inducted into the Rotary in October (pictured here with Asst. District Governor, Paul Quintavalla and Rotary President, Sean Murphy.) You will see both organizations working together in the community along with the UD Arts & Education Service Club members!
We Are SO PROUD of Our 2016-17 UDAEF Student Delegates!
Senior, Merlin Kochunilathil (left) Junior, Nabelah Hussain (right) These two inspiring young high schoolers are leading their peers to serve their school district and community thru UDAEF and the UD Arts & Education Service Club! Keep checking here on our NEWS page for their latest activities in the Upper Darby community and with the Foundation!