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 […]
Who We Are
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 2016- Abbey Road!
Our 4th annual Sound Effects Benefit Concert will be held on April 21, 2016, at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall. This year’s big headliner- AMS teachers and students performing The Beatles’ Abbey Road in its entirety, with full instrumentation! The evening will also feature some of our Sound Education Outreach ensembles, including AMS Rock Band, Vinyl Crossroads […]
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 […]
Spinterview Series w/ Robin Tolleson
Sounds That Shaped Us – Spinterviews by Robin Tolleson The Spinterview is a live mash-up prepared by Robin Tolleson, internationally published music journalist (Downbeat, Billboard, Musician, Modern Drummer, Guitar Player, Bass Player, Wind Player, Mix, Strings) DJ, and drummer. The Spinterview features rare and classic vinyl from your host’s collection, and sound bites from his […]
AMS Jazz Ensemble w/ Jacob Rodriguez & Ben Bjorlie
Every Wednesday, March 2-May 25. Auditions for Spring 2016 are on February 28. Download Registration Form Here: JazzEnsembleRegistrationForm The Asheville Music School Jazz Ensemble is comprised of young musicians ages 10-18. Led by local jazz artists who have performed on national stages, Jacob Rodriguez (saxophone) and Ben Bjorlie (bass and drums), will guide young musicians through a […]
4th Annual Practice-A-Thon
During the month of February our student solicit donors to sponsor their practice hours throughout the month of March, which kicks off our Spring fundraising. Students can win cash prizes! Here’s how the prizes work: Grand Prize $150- To the student with the most practice hours throughout the month of March. 2nd Prize $100- To the student […]
