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 […]
Open Ensemble – Music Improv Class
Open Ensemble- Exploring Music Improvisation Musical Self-expression through Improvisation 5 Week Course: Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm February 25, 2016 – March 24, 2016 Open Ensemble is an experience in music improvisation that goes beyond stylistic boundaries. Participants will develop skills in free and structured improvisation using a variety of styles. We will explore playing individually, […]
AMS Winter Recitals- Photos, Video
Great playing everyone! Our recitals seem to get better and better each season. Lots of pictures and a video on our facebook page. Click HERE for pics, and click HERE for video. Next recitals are in May- keep up the good work!
Dec. 12 & 13… Dine = Benefit
Our Winter Recitals are December 12th and 13th, and our lovely neighboring restaurants are partnering with us to raise money for the school! On Saturday December 12 we encourage all of our families to eat at Twisted Laurel, and on Sunday December 13 we hope our recital attendees can eat at Korean House. Each restaurant […]
Harvey Diamond Jazz Series at AMS Loft
We are very happy to have jazz pianist Harvey Diamond at Asheville Music School. Harvey has been described as “one of the unsung heroes of the Boston jazz scene since the mid-1960’s.” He was among Lennie Tristano’s (one of the great original improvisers who played with such luminaries as Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker in […]
