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Kids to Rock Out at the Williamsbridge Oval June 21

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Expect graduating fifth graders from Bronx Community Charter drum their hearts out at Williamsbridge Oval Park this weekend as part of a major, coordinated effort to bring musical arts to the forefront.

It’s all part of Make Music New York will take place on Sunday, June 21, the start of a long, and fun summer. The musical festival is part of a large scale performance happening across city, with organizers promoting more than 1000 free concerts that day.

Similar events will happen at 700 cities worldwide.

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