Here are a couple of videos from our December 1st & 2nd recitals. Great work everyone! So many inspiring performances!
World Music Ensemble – Free Intro Class Nov. 26
The world music ensemble is a group open to all student musicians, of any instrument, ages 7 and up, and skill-level combination. Bring your own instrument.
Students will expand their minds by learning music from many different global traditions, as well as learning the cultural and historical significances behind the music. Band members will learn by reading and by ear, and all will have the chance to improvise.
Essay Contest Winner Announced
We had 10 truly fantastic essays submitted to our first essay contest from students of all ages. The judging was very close! We are pleased to announce… Second Runner Up: Cathy Fodi (student of Ryan Kijanka) First Runner Up: Lydia Hamby (student of Frank Argento) And, our Grand Prize Winner: Harmony Redford (student of Gabrielle […]
Essay Contest – $100 Grand Prize
The study of music means different things to every student. For some people it is a creative outlet that they do for pure enjoyment. For others, it can be a life changing experience. Whether you play for fun, or if music is a career you plan to pursue, or even if you aren’t sure where it will take you, we want to hear how music has changed and affected your life.
Vinyl Crossroads to open for Sarah McLachlan
Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan comes to Asheville on Saturday, September 22 for a benefit concert hosted by the Green Side Up Foundation to support local pediatric cancer patients in the Asheville area. The event will take place at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville at 7 PM.
And, Asheville Music School student ensemble Vinyl Crossroads is opening the show! Vinyl Crossroads is part of AMS Sound Education outreach program, bringing music to communities in need.
The Magic of Suzuki Camp – Harry Potter style
Suzuki Camp photos!
Photos from Music Explorations Camp
Music Explorations camp was so fun! Our young, future musicians learned about instruments from all over the world, various styles of music, different languages, and much more.
Cool Off with Suzuki Squad at The Hop – June 12
It’s sure to be a hot summer, so come cool off with some ice cream and music! Our Suzuki Squad, led by strings teacher Holley Ross, will be performing at The Hop Ice Cream Cafe on Merrimon Ave. on Tues. June 12 at 6:30pm.
The Return of A Capella Club
Calling all singers! Feb. 6 auditions.
Learn how to use your voice in a fun and supportive setting while singing custom arrangements of your favorite songs.
Mountain Soul Party, Jan. 12
Mountain Soul Party will host an early, Lounge show, 7pm to 9pm, featuring youth ensembles, Vinyl Crossroads (directed by Gabrielle Tee) and Defective Swing (directed by Andy John). The Lounge show is in the upstairs Isis Lounge, where space is limited to fifty tickets. Proceeds from these tickets will be donated to the Burton Street ONEmic Studio / LEAF in Streets & Schools. Lounge tickets also grant entry to the downstairs, Main Stage show, at 9pm.
