Next month, American Idol season two winner Ruben Studdard will give a masterclass for performing arts majors at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). The course, which will take place March 7 and 28, will include first-hand experience from Studdard on how to prepare for the music industry while …
Read More »Two Medway High School Choir students win seats at the 2022 All-State Music Festival
For immediate release MEDWAY – Principal John Murray and Choir Director Ashley Nelson-Oneschuk are pleased to announce the selection of two Medway High School Choir students to the All-State Music Festival. The festival is organized by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA), an association of the National Association for Music …
Read More »Dilts Named New General Manager of Franklin Theater | Brentwood homepage
The Franklin Theater shared on Wednesday the hiring of Eric Dilts as its new general manager. In this role, the Heritage Foundation says Dilts will be responsible for leading the nonprofit’s programmatic and operational activities, including spearheading community engagement and client relations initiatives. “I am thrilled to join the team …
Read More »Beegie Adair, a jazz master in the country music capital, dies at 84
Beegie Adair, whose status as a renowned jazz pianist was all the more notable for where she built her career — Nashville, the birthplace of country music — died Jan. 23 at her Franklin, Tennessee, residence. . She was 84 years old. Monica Ramey, his manager and frequent voice partner, …
Read More »The Avon High School musicians have teamed up to perform at the Educator Conference Feb. 3-5
AVON, Ohio — Three Avon High School musicians are very excited about their next chance in the spotlight. In fact, you could say they’re jazzed up. Senior Zack Britting, who plays baritone saxophone; junior Anthony Kwasny on trombone; and second Eli Leder, on bass, are among 17 Ohio students selected …
Read More »Bands, choirs and night camps allowed
“For a while we had virtually no orchestral ensemble and no choir. Loading “When we started having ensemble groups training again, they were very split into very small age groups, so we couldn’t play together as one big ensemble. It was really sad because a lot of my close friends …
Read More »Local Piano Students Share Gift of Music During Africana Telethon | Sunday stories
KINGSPORT — Carol Stone Piano Studio students have happily accepted an invitation to perform on Africana Telethon, sponsored by the Brooklyn Music Teachers Guild, Inc. The philanthropic virtual concert series took place on December 5 with donations from the telethon going to the Africana Project, which supports music education in …
Read More »The founder of All4One in song with a new campus focused on music
Some 160 jobs are to be created over the next two years by the Irish Institute of Music and Song, which is investing 12 million euros in a new campus in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. The brainchild of One4All founder Michael P Dawson and his son Michael T Dawson, the campus …
Read More »$ 50 million donation to Juilliard targets racial disparities in music
For three decades, The Juilliard School has sought to bring more diversity to classical music by offering a weekend training program aimed largely at black and Latino schoolchildren. Now the famous conservatory is planning a major expansion of the initiative, known as the Music Advancement Program: Juilliard announced on Thursday …
Read More »THE ASCAP FOUNDATION PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE CHAMPION OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMPOSERS AND SELF-COMPOSERS ON DECEMBER 14 VIRTUAL EVENT
NEW YORK, December 13, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Filled with enchanting performances and inspiring presentations, the upcoming Honors of the 2021 ASCAP Foundation the online event promises to wow audiences near and far while recognizing this year’s gifted laureates. At Tuesday 14 December, acclaimed music creators and rising stars …
Read More »Augustana School of Music Creates Multimedia Entrepreneurs Through Innovative Programs and Technology
When Gilbert DeWitte ’24, a student at the University of Augustana, heard about the new Multimedia entrepreneurship Program within the Augustana School of Music, he knew this was the one for him. âI chose Augustana not only because they offer a specialization like Multimedia Entrepreneurship that is what I’m looking …
Read More »Prism Trio to Present Exciting and Spontaneous Jazz Performance at the Lied Center | Culture
Besides education, going to college gives many students the opportunity to discover new things, explore their passions, and make connections that will help them in their future careers. For a group of music majors from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the university led them to find each other first as friends, …
Read More »PCFMC Piano / Organ Program November 14
The Ponca City Federated Music Club will present a Piano / Organ program in the First United Methodist Church Shrine, 6th and Central on Sunday, November 14 at 2 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend this free program. This program is a continuation of the celebration of the …
Read More »Bloomingdale School of Music students star in “How We Do It” music video
Bloomingdale School of Music students Nia Hill and Maya Hill feature in Lani Luv and BoujeeBaby’s music video for the recently released single “How We Do It”, which features children expressing themselves artistically in their towns across music, dance, art, fashion and even sports. Two sisters sharing a common passion …
Read More »Cedar Rapids Harmony School of Music receives grant from Los Angeles Philharmonic
Harmony Music School CEDAR RAPIDS – The Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) awarded the Harmony School of Music $ 25,000 as part of Partners in Music Learning, a grant initiative of LA Phil’s national YOLA program, supporting the creative development of young people and music programs across the US Backed …
Read More »Resumption of weekly in-person music lessons at New York Jazz
NEW YORK, October 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Music education is back in person. Play music in a supportive, educational and FUN environment! The fall workshops are in place and there are still openings for instrumentalists and singers in several exciting programs. Workshops vary by style and level, and there …
Read More »Music school turned to zoom to survive pandemic
Danvers, MA – Coming from Berklee College of Music, Darren Muise was trained in music education in the early 1990s. After landing his first teaching contract at a local music store, Muise began to consider to open his own school. That was in 1995. The Music Connection has never stopped …
Read More »Luther College Announces Recipients of Annual Homecoming Music Awards | Securities
This reunion season 2021, Luther College continues the tradition of presenting the Weston Noble, Dr. Carlo A. Sperati, Presser Scholar and Hemp Prize. The winners of the student and alumni awards are recognized each year during the annual Retrouvailles concert. Weston Noble Award 2021 Timothy Peter ’86 is the recipient …
Read More »New children’s book, “Qui est Florence Price?” By students of the Kaufman Music Center Special Music School, to be published by Schirmer Books
Kaufman Music Center announced the release of Who is Florence Award?, a children’s book written and illustrated by students at KMC’s Special Music School, the only K-12 public school in New York City that teaches music as a major subject. It will be published by Schirmer Books. Who is Florence …
Read More »“Getting lost in what I love” – CBS Denver
ARVADA, Colorado (CBS4) – The sounds of a skillful DJ spinning song after song flooded an Arvada parking lot on Saturday morning. At first listen, you would never guess that the musician behind the beats was only 9 years old. âI’ve always found a connection to music, but I didn’t …
Read More »All-inclusive music school opens in Colorado – Colorado news, weather & sports
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Karl Dorrell rams CBS4 cameraman after USC game at Folsom FieldThe Buffaloes’ head football coach has come under fire for pushing one of CBS4’s sports journalists after the team’s loss to the Trojans. 2 hours ago October arrives with very nice weatherWatch Dave Aguilera’s forecast 5 …
Read More »Moor Mother leads the way as Philly Music Fest returns with in-person performances at five different venues
The Philly Music Festival takes the first part of its name seriously. The non-profit festival that benefits music education will return as an in-person event at the recently reopened World Cafe Live on Wednesday and will continue for five days at four other independent venues. But the PMF, now in …
Read More »Opera Parallele announces the 2021-22 season
Opera Parallèle (OP) General and Artistic Director Nicole Paiement today announced the repertoire, cast and creative teams for the 2021-2022 season for the company’s 12th anniversary. The nationally acclaimed company will premiere of a newly orchestrated version of Harriet’s Spirit by acclaimed jazz artist Marcus Shelby; the first on the …
Read More »Fall registrations at the RI Philharmonic Music School are in full swing
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School’s Fall 2021 registration period is underway for lessons, courses, and ensembles open to students of all ages and skill levels. âStudents at the School of Music thrive on our lessons, classes and ensembles, now available in person again,â said Senior Director of Education Annette …
Read More »Just in: Barenboim pays for music at Berlin primary school – Slipped DiscSlipped Disc
Norman Lebrecht September 23, 2021 The 48th Conrad-Blenkle-StraÃe Primary School in Berlin has been assigned to a new project of the Daniel Barenboim Foundation, offering each student 15 minutes of individual instrumental instruction three times a week. The project was launched today by the Berlin Senate for Education, the Barenboim …
Read More »Guitar and ukulele teacher | The Music Journal
Wednesday August 25, 2021, 12:05 p.m. Celebrating 10 years of music education in County Limerick, Mid-West Vocal Academy & Music School is currently calling for applications for the position of Guitar and Ukulele Teacher for the upcoming 2021/22 academic year. Responsibilities would include preparing students for various exams and concerts …
Read More »Ball State Healthy Living Center Received ‘100,000 Award’
• Ball State University Center for Healthy Living (HLC) has been recognized for its dedication to the neighbors and the communities it serves. The Healthy Community Alliance of East Central Indiana (HCA), at its annual meeting of partners, presented its “100,000 Dr. George Branam Memorial Award” to the Healthy Lifestyle …
Read More »Shannon Noll salutes the young people of Condobolin who are reviving a non-existent music scene
If you were to walk around the quiet little town of Condobolin on a Wednesday evening, you would be surprised by the explosion of musical rhythms emanating from an unlikely building. Key points: Shannon Noll is “proud” of the children of Condobolin for wanting to revive the live music scene …
Read More »New principals, primary school principals
Fort Smith Public Schools have announced a series of new administrative hires for the 2021-22 school year. Tony Smith, Director of Secondary Education Tony Jones will serve as Director of Secondary Education for Fort Smith Public Schools. Jones has been Principal of the Belle Point Center since 2018. He has …
Read More »The Academy of Music returns in person
The Academy of Music returns in person 2021 season sees a return to live performance By Charles Donelan OPENING DAY: Maestro Larry Rachleff will conduct the first public concert of 2021 by the Academy Chamber Orchestra at the Granada Theater on Sunday July 11 | Credit: Phil Channing If you’re …
Read More »Summer registrations for the Rhode Island Philharmonic School are underway
The registration period for the Rhode Island Philharmonic School Summer 2021 is underway for lessons, courses and ensembles open to students of all ages and abilities. âMusic school students thrive thanks to our lessons, classes and ensembles, and are now again available directly online,â explains Music School Director Annette Mozzoni. …
Read More »Jazz Maui Presents Second Annual Jazz Blues and Beyond Benefit Concert | News, Sports, Jobs
Master woodwind musician Phil Smith has performed and recorded for over six decades. LAHAINA – Jazz Maui presents the second annual Jazz Blues and Beyond Benefit Concert, featuring distinguished jazz professionals, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, at the new Bozich Center, Graham Theater on the Maui Preparatory Academy …
Read More »Spaulding celebration for beloved music teachers ends in surprise
ROCHESTER – Spaulding High School principal Justin Roy drove a golf cart for Joanne Houston and Cheryl Richardson to Hugh Bolin Field, where people filling the stands greeted them with full-blown cheers. Houston and Richardson retired as musical directors from the school this month after 37 years for Houston in …
Read More »35 scholarship recipients chosen for the Future Of Music Faculty scholarship at the Cleveland Institute of Music
Today, the Cleveland Institute of Music announced the recipients of the 2021 Future of Music Faculty Fellowship program, a critical step in creating a culture of diversity within the music academy and beyond. Fueled by a grant awarded as part of the inaugural cycle of the Sphinx Venture Fund, this …
Read More »For Peggy Senter, founding Concord Music School was “the honor of my life”
By EILEEN O’GRADY In the early 1980s, Peggy Senter conducted a feasibility study for a classroom project at Radcliffe College, to see if a community music school could be successful in Little Concord, New Hampshire. A busy Boston musician at the time, Senter’s working hours were divided between independent piano …
Read More »Rowan Community Music School reveals the next step in its evolution | Rowan today
As summer approaches the start of summer, Rowan Community Music School (CMS) recently hosted a virtual event revealing its new season, featuring additional programming that takes the school to the next level and emphasizes growth. ensembles, musical theater offers, services for educators, and much more⦠for young learners and adults. …
Read More »You are invited to make music »Albuquerque Journal
………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. ………. Busy McCarroll of Busy y los Big Deals is one of the organizers of Make Music Day Santa Fe. (Courtesy of Make Music Day Santa Fe) Copyright © 2021 …
Read More »Music Students Celebrate Grade 8 Success Despite Online Classes Due To Pandemic
Music students at Wrekin College celebrate their achievement in eighth grade Although students had to take online classes and exams, Wrekin College celebrated a 100% pass rate on passed scored instrumental tests as schools were closed for the third nationwide lockdown. But the music department staff were particularly excited to …
Read More »Rhode Island Philharmonic Announces Spectacular June Gala with Emanuel Ax
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra presents a spectacular June gala celebration with GRAMMY award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax on Saturday, June 12 at 5 p.m. at VETS. The program of this annual gala led by artistic advisor and conductor Bramwell Tovey will include Beethoven’s overture to Egmont and his Emperor Concerto, …
Read More »Higa takes the helm of the Mississippi Pride Marching Band
Fri 05/21/2021 – 14:41 | By: Mike Lopinto The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Music has named Dr. Travis Higa as interim director of the Mississippi Pride Marching Band. He is stepping down as associate director to replace Dr Colin McKenzie, who was recently appointed director of the …
Read More »Musicians of Athens launch non-profit association to provide free music education to public schools | Arts and culture
In 2019, Natalie Smith knew she wanted to do two things: find a new job and help people through music. It was at this time that the first conception of HEART Music, or Helping East Athens Rise Through Music, was born, a non-profit organization aimed at providing free music education …
Read More »Sayville School District Among Nation’s Best for Music Education
Sayville School District Press Release: April 27, 2021 Renowned for being a district that values ââthe arts, Sayville was once again awarded the title of “Best Communities for Music Education” in the United States as part of a national survey conducted by NAMM (the National Association of Music Merchants). music). …
Read More »Wadada Leo Smith’s ‘Winter Symphony No.2’ streamed live from new school
The inaugural MM Performer-Composer class will perform Wadada Leo Smith’s Symphony No. 2 Winter in a multi-venue presentation broadcast live. The performance is part of the Performer-Composer Stone Lab, an artist-in-residence workshop at The Stone, “a non-profit performance initiative dedicated to the experimental and the avant-garde.” The New School’s College …
Read More »Morehouse College Graduates Surprised By Billionaire’s Student Loan Promise
(CNN) – Seniors at Morehouse College were surprised on Sunday when billionaire investor Robert F. Smith announced in his keynote address that he would pay off student loan debt for the historically black college’s graduating class. “On behalf of the eight generations of my family who have lived in this …
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