Student Jazz Ensemble is starting again! Led by Jacob Rodriguez and Ben Bjorlie, rehearsals will start the week of Sept 12, 2016. Mondays and/or Tuesdays (depending on demand), 7:00pm-8:00pm Call (828) 252-6244 or email gabrielle@ashevillemusicschool.org for more info. The Asheville Music School Jazz Ensemble is comprised of young musicians ages 10-18. Led by local jazz […]
BARNAbrew Release Party at Hi-Wire Aug. 11
Hi-Wire is hosting a special release BARNAbrew Party at the Big Top on Thursday, August 11 from 5-9 pm in Support of Asheville Music Festival “BARNAROO” held on Franny’s Farm Sept 30-Oct 2. Asheville, NC, August 11, 2016– Hi-Wire Special Release of BARNAbrew ESB to support the Asheville Music Festival BARNAROO “Walk on the Wire […]
Barnaroo 2016 featuring AMS Rock Band
We are thrilled to be partnering with Barnaroo Festival once again! The fest happens Sept 30-Oct 2 at Franny’s Farm in Leicester, NC, and features local and regional bands, as well as our AMS Rock Band, led by Alec Fehl. A portion of proceeds goes to benefit AMS programs. Learn more about the festival here: www.ashevillebarnaroo.com […]
June/July 2016 Newsletter
Who We Are
Asheville Music School: Strengthening WNC communities through music education and outreach. Asheville Music School is a nonprofit music school for anyone who wishes to study music. We’ve been making music since 1996, and now have over 400 students with 35 instructors teaching music lessons and leading ensembles every week. We are always enrolling students from […]
Our 20th year!
Spring 2016 marks 20 years since Asheville Music School first opened its doors! A great big THANK YOU to everyone who has been a part of AMS over the years. We couldn’t have done it without the support of this amazing community- the teachers, the students, the parents, and all of our supporters. Three cheers for […]
Chai Pani Give Back Day- May 4th
Go eat and drink at Chai Pani at May 4! They will be donating 10% of sales to Asheville Music School! They serve delicious Indian street food. Online at www.chaipaniasheville.com. Located at 22 Battery Park Ave. Open from 11:30-9:00pm
AMS Announces New Executive Director
MARCH 31, 2016 From AMS Board Chair Melissa Reardon: Dear AMS Students, Families, Teachers, and Supporters, On behalf of the Asheville Music School Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce our new Executive Director, Charlotte Sommers. Charlotte has been working for AMS as Development Director since January 2015, and has been instrumental in […]
Sound Effects Benefit Concert- AMS Teachers & Students Cover Abbey Road
The fourth annual Sound Effects concert to benefit Asheville Music School will be held on Thursday, April 21 from 6 – 9 PM at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall. The featured headliner will showcase AMS teachers and students covering The Beatles’ Abbey Road album in its entirety, with full instrumentation. The event will also feature […]
Summer Programs
Enrollment is taking place now for our multiple summer programs.