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Noel Pointer Foundation

Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, OH LORD, in the light of thy coun

About Me

During his solo career, Grammy nominee, Violinist/Performing Artist/Producer Noel Pointer consistently touched the lives of thousands. Noel's reputation as an outstanding jazz musician and literary advocate garnered him honorary citizenship in cities across the US. Noel received special citations from the United States Congress, the US Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus, the African National Congress (ANC), and numerous other civic and private organizations. He served as a music advisory panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the United States Information Agency (USIA).At age 13, the native Brooklynite made his solo debut, performing Vivaldi with the world renowned Symphony of the New World Orchestra. Guest solo appearances with the Chicago Chamber of Orchestra and Detroit Symphony Orchestra soon followed. He began playing Jazz on the violin while a student at New York City's High School of Music and Art.While attending college at Manhattan School of Music, Noel became reputable as a New York session musician. By age 19, his experience as a free lance musician had included steady work in The Apollo Theatre Orchestra, The Unlimited Orchestra, The Westbury Music Fair Orchestra, The Radio City Music Hall Symphony, The Love Unlimited Orchestra (US Tour) The Dance Theater of Harlem Orchestra, The Symphony of the New World, and the pit orchestras of several Broadway shows including Guys and Dolls and Dreamgirls.From 1977-1981 Noel recorded six solo albums, four of which reached the top five jazz albums listed on Billboard magazine's jazz charts. His debut album Phantazia won him the #1 New Male Jazz Act award in Record World magazine, along with several other top awards in prestigious trade publications, including Downbeat magazine. Now, years after his death his legacy remains and his music has brought music into the lives of all the children in the program.

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The Noel Pointer Foundation was established in 1995 as a not-for-profit corporation with the mission of providing opportunities in arts education for children and young adults; creating programs and resources which encourage and nurture young musicians; and preserving and the rich legacy of Noel Pointer, a celebrated jazz violinist, educator, and humanitarian. In 1998 the Foundation established the Noel Pointer School of Music to provide motivated children from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods with intensive musical instruction on string instruments. The Foundation supplements their instruction with music theory, music appreciation, music history, visit to concerts and visits from performing artists, especially children.A collaboration between the Noel Pointer Foundation and NYC Board of Education resulted in the 1998 establishment of the only string music program in Brooklyn School District 13 and 17 offering instruction in violin, viola, cello and piano.

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By Subway Closest: Take the 2 or 3 to the Clark Street station in Brooklyn. Traveling from Manhattan, transfers to the 2 and 3 are available from the 4 or 5 at Borough Hall (but be sure to take the “New Lots Avenue” or “Flatbush” trains; those marked “Brooklyn Bridge” or “Bowling Green” do not go far enough!) From Brooklyn, transfer from the 4 or 5 to the 2 or 3 at Nevins Street. Take the elevator to the street level. On Clark Street turn right. Walk one block to Hicks Street and turn right. The church is two blocks away at the corner of Hicks and Orange.Also close: Take the A or C to the High Street station in Brooklyn. Exit at Cadman Plaza West/Henry Street. Walk west (through the building courtyard) to Henry Street, where you will see the intersection of Cranberry Street. Walk down Cranberry one block, turn left at Hicks Street and walk one block to the intersection of Hicks and Orange.Alternate: Exit the 4 or 5 at Borough Hall, and make the 10 minute walk to Plymouth by exiting onto Court Street. Turn right at Court walking toward the Brooklyn Bridge. Take a left on Montague Street. The third intersection is Hicks Street. Turn right and take Hicks five blocks to Orange Street. The church is on the corner.Alternate: Take the R train to Court Stree..rough Hall. From Manhattan, be at the rear of the train so that when you exit you'll be close to the stairs marked Clinton Street. From Brooklyn, exit at front. Exit the station near the corner of Montague and Clinton streets. Follow Montague to Hicks. Turn right on Hicks and walk five blocks to Orange.By Bus Closest: B25 to Cadman Plaza West across from the A and C High Street station (just south of Middagh Street). See walking instructions above.The B26, B38, B41, B51 , and B52 buses stop at Cadman Plaza West and Tillary Street, approximately six blocks from Plymouth.For the most current routes and schedules, please visit the MTA site.By CarFrom Manhattan: Cross the Brooklyn Bridge, exiting right on Cadman Plaza West. Cross Cadman Plaza West onto Middagh Street. Turn left on Henry Street to Orange Street, which is your second right. The church is at the corner of Hicks and Orange.From LaGuardia AirportTake the BQE to the Tillary Street Exit. Stay on Tillary until it ends and turn right on Cadman Plaza West. Proceed to Clark Street and turn left. Go two blocks and turn right on Hicks Street. The church is at the corner of Hicks and Orange.From ConnecticutCross the Whitestone Bridge and take the Whitestone Expressway to the Grand Central Parkway. You'll pass by LaGuardia Airport. Proceed westbound and exit onto the BQE heading toward Staten Island. Take the BQE to the Tillary Street Exit. Follow directions above for LaGuardia.From Southern New JerseyTake either the Outerbridge Crossing or the Goethals Bridge and proceed to the Staten Island Expressway (Route 278). Cross the Verrazano Bridge and continue on Route 278 to the Gowanus Expressway and the BQE. Exit at Atlantic Ave. Take a right at the exit and proceed to Atlantic Avenue. Turn right. Stay on Atlantic to Hicks Street, the first left. Take Hicks through Brooklyn Heights to Orange Street. The church is at the corner of Hicks and Orange Streets.From Eastern Long IslandTake the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to the exit for Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278 or BQE) toward Staten Island (this right exit is shortly after passing Lefrak City in Queens). Continue on the BQE until you get to the exit for Brooklyn Bridge/Cadman Plaza. Stay in the left side of the ramp; at the traffic light turn left and go under the bridge. At the first street that goes one-way to the right (Henry Street), turn left (south) and continue one and one half blocks to the Central Parking Systems garage on the left at 75 Henry Street. As you exit the Parking Garage, look ahead for Orange Street and walk one block east on Orange. The Meeting House is about half way on the block; if you need to enter at 75 Hicks Street, continue to the corner, turn right, and the first entrance is 75 Hicks.Visitor ParkingPlymouth Church will pay for up to three hours of parking for all Plymouth worship services. Parking will also be provided to Plymouth members for most church-sponsored events. Please note that we cannot provide parking to those attending non-Plymouth events held at the church facilities. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the Church Office or organizers of your event.To receive free parking, please park your car at Central Parking Systems, 75 Henry Street (at Orange Street), which is one block from the church. Bring your claim check to the head usher or event leader, who will validate it for you.

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