Buffalo String Works

Congratulations to Mwalihasha from Mr. Brian's NativityMiguel Bass class for being this week's Student of the Week! 🎼

“Mwalihasha is always ready to play and learn. They take good care of their instrument, work hard on learning new pieces, and are prepared for performances.”

Keep up the good work, Mwalihasha! 🎶

Congratulations to Htee from Ms. Isabel's Advanced Ensemble class for being this week's Student of the Week! 🎼

“Htee's quiet and steady resilience has spoken volumes in ensemble rehearsal. She is always eager to level up in her playing and is super thoughtful of everyone around her. This year is Htee’s last year wish us and so we will miss you!! Thank you for your presence over these past years at BSW, Htee.”

Keep up the good work, Htee! 🎶

In one week, Buffalo String Works students will take the stage at Asbury Hall for our Spring Showcase!

Join us on June 10 for an evening celebrating a year of learning, growth, and community through music. Featuring musicians of all ages and experience levels, from our youngest beginner students to participants in our Lifelong Learners Program, the concert will showcase performances from students across our Niagara Street, NativityMiguel, and Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers programs.

📍 Asbury Hall
🗓 June 10, 2026
🕕 6:15–7:15 PM
🎟 Free admission

We hope you'll join us in celebrating the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our students.

Congratulations to Eh Ku from Ms. Katie's Team A Cello class for being this week's Student of the Week! 🎼

"Eh Ku has been working SO HARD this year to practice at home and improve their skills. This student is always ready to help their classmates and teachers, and has been a leader with their playing and demeanor."

Keep up the good work, Eh Ku! 🎶

Buffalo String Works has become a place of belonging for many students in the community. To strengthen that, our new Student Support Specialist, Miriam Brown, will bring all students at the Niagara St. program additional mental health support and non-musical enrichment activities such as homework help, peer connection, and artistic expression through other mediums.

A gift this spring will support students’ overall wellbeing and continue to provide a safe space for new and existing BSW students. Donate now at https://secure.lglforms.com/form.../s/pjqutnhL4xye6_aV47O4fw

Our 2026 Spring Showcase is just 2 weeks away!

Join us on June 10 at Asbury Hall for an evening celebrating the incredible work of Buffalo String Works students across all three of our program locations. These intergenerational performances will feature musicians of all ages and experience levels, from our youngest beginner students to participants in our Lifelong Learners Program for adults ages 55 and older. We hope to see you there!

📍 Asbury Hall
🗓 June 10, 2026
🕕 6:15–7:15 PM
🎟 Free admission

Congratulations to Windy from Ms. Amanda's Team B Cello class for being this week's Student of the Week! 🎼

"Windy is always such a positive ray of sunshine with the Team B cellos and she's made an incredible amount of progress on the cello this year!"

Keep up the good work, Windy! 🎶

We’re excited to welcome Miriam Brown to Buffalo String Works as our new Student Support Specialist!

Miriam previously served as Programming Coordinator in the Student Leadership and Engagement office at Buffalo State, working to bring a wide range of inclusive and intentional programming to the student body. She also worked as a graduate social work student in the Student Care and Support office, helping to connect students with basic needs resources, providing non-clinical emotional support, and designing faculty-staff crisis management resources.

Hear from Miriam:
“I'm super excited to join the team at Buffalo String Works! Music has had a special place in my heart my entire life, and I have experienced how transformative it can be. I am very excited to get involved and give back to Buffalo through this work.”

Last week, our students from NativityMiguel Buffalo performed at their annual Scholar Awards Banquet! The event brings together the NativityMiguel community in celebration and support of the school’s students, helping raise funds for tuition and programming through raffles, paddle raises, and other fundraising efforts throughout the evening.

Our students were honored to perform near the start of the program and help kick off such a meaningful night. Thank you to NativityMiguel for their continued partnership and support!

Spring is a time of renewal, which is exactly what we have been focused on here at Buffalo String Works. To deepen the impact for the students and wider Buffalo, we’re very excited to bring to life the Community Ensemble. This ensemble will work with teaching artists to build musical experiences for other vulnerable communities within the city. These groups may include unhoused individuals, elderly, veterans, or youth in foster care. They will bring music directly to those who need it most.

Consider a gift to support this important work and support students learning through community service. Donate now in the link in our bio or at https://secure.lglforms.com/form.../s/pjqutnhL4xye6_aV47O4fw