Herricks High School Orchestra Director Catherine Birke was recently appointed Music Director of the Juilliard Music Advancement Program also known as MAP.
MAP is a Saturday program for intermediate and advanced music students who demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence. In this role, Mrs. Birke will lead the MAP String Ensemble and Full Orchestra and collaborate with other MAP ensemble leaders and Juilliard Pre-College Division faculty to develop season programming that aligns with the artistic goals of the program. The Juilliard MAP program actively seeks students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in the classical music field and provides full-tuition scholarships to all students.
Mrs. Birke is thrilled to join the Juilliard team and looks forward to the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of more young musicians.
Brava, Catherine, on this wonderful honor! Your Herricks family is very proud of you!
