There are so many ways to contribute to your favorite nonprofit music school…
Amazon Smile Program
Holiday shopping season is fast approaching, and we know a lot of people shop online. Good news! Use this link when shopping on Amazon and they will donate to Asheville Music School. Here’s the link: smile.amazon.com/ch/45-5325308
#StartWithaSmile
Give!Local and Win Prizes
Lots of prizes and incentives for giving via the Mountain Xpress Give!Local Campaign, including movie tickets, coupon books, brewery and restaurant gift cards, and much more. CLICK HERE TO GIVE TODAY
Power On Community- Snowbound
We’re thankful to Charlotte Street Computers for selecting AMS to participate in their Power On Community program. In partnership with Asheville Community Theatre, CSC has donated 50 sellable tickets to the ACT world premiere production of Snowbound, a play featuring live music by members of Buncombe Turnpike and Sons of Ralph.
Tickets for the Thurs., Dec. 15 performance are $20 for adults and $10 for youth 18 and under. Available at the AMS office or online via PAYPAL HERE. A holiday treat for the whole family!
#GivingTuesday- Nov. 29
Last year, more than 45,000 organizations in 71 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities. We invite you to join the movement and to help get out and give this November 29. Here is the link to donate via PAYPAL.
Barnes & Noble- Gift Wrap Give Back Sat. Dec. 17, 2pm-6pm
Volunteer to wrap some gifts at Barnes & Noble on Tunnel Rd. Donations go to support AMS programs. Email Matthew Larkin, info@ashevillemusicschool.org for more info on how to sign up.
Sound Effects 2017- Save The Date
Mark your calendars now- April 27, Sound Effects 2017 at Isis Music Hall. After last year’s fantastic Abbey Road performance, we can’t wait for you to hear what’s in store this year!
HAPPY
MUSIC
MAKING!
Winter Recitals Fri. Dec. 2: Block Off Biltmore (39 S. Market St.)
6pm- Student Ensembles
7pm- AMS Adult Student Open Mic Recital
Sat/Sun Dec. 3/4:
Altamont Theatre (18 Church St.)
Student Recitals
Various times, 10am-3pm
Student Spotlight: Charlotte Luzum
Charlotte Luzum is a wonderfully creative and unique 12-year old who takes piano lessons from Linda Kendall Fields. What’s more, a recent exploration into the archives of the school has revealed that Charlotte has been a member of AMS longer than any current student!
Charlotte began taking lessons in 2008 at the age of 4; first on the violin and then on the piano. Her mother offers this perspective: “The reason Charlotte got started young is that I think of music as a type of literacy – just as important as other kinds of literacy. I think it’s important to fully experience life in different ways and music is a very important way of experiencing the world.”
Linda has this to say about Charlotte: “It has been my privilege to watch Charlotte grow from a tiny violinist to a confident tweener who switched to the piano. I love her independent spirit and clarity about playing music that interests and excites her.”
As for Charlotte, she reflects on her years at AMS this way: “I remember the tiny school on Charlotte St. I remember school in what’s now the honey bee place (Bhramari). It’s been a really fun, and awesome experience. Just great all around. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. And, I think Ms. Linda has known me longer than any other adult who’s not related!”
We’re all proud of you, Charlotte!
Upcoming Outreach Events
Nov TBA- Kylie Brown & Nilah Wharton @ Room at the Inn
Nov 29– Suzuki Squad @ The Hop, Merrimon Ave.
Dec 17– AMS Rock Band (aka Minør) @ VRQ
Dec 30– Paul Stroebel & students @ CarePartners
Weekly Series– Ryan Kijanka Guitar Class @ VRQ
Upcoming Performances
Alec Fehl (guitar)
The Bill Mattocks Band (blues/soul)
Sun, Nov 27
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
Darlyne Cain (vox, guitar, piano)
Andy John (bass, guitar)
Tues, Nov 29, 8pm
Block Off Biltmore
Alec Fehl (guitar)
Deep River (country)
Sun, Dec 4
Grey Eagle
Amanda Horton (vocals) &Andy Jurik (guitar)
Warm December (Holiday Jazz)
Fri, Dec 9, 8pm
White Horse Black Mountain
Carlton Alexander-Principal Oboe
Blue Ridge Orchestra
Sat Dec 10 3pm
Lipinsky Auditorium @UNCA
Carlton Alexander-Principal Oboe
Blue Ridge Orchestra
Sun, Dec 11, 3pm
The Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Pkwy
Darlyne Cain (vox, guitar, piano)
Carolina Ceili’s annual Yulefest
Sat Dec 17, 7:30pm
White Horse, Black Mountain
Amanda Horton (vocals) & Andy Jurik (guitar)
Warm December (Holiday Jazz)
Thursday, Dec 22, 7:00 pm
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
Ryan Reardon w/Les Amis
Every Wednesday, 8pm-10pm
5 Walnut Wine Bar
AMS is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We welcome your support of our mission to strengthen our community through music education and outreach.
Music is a vital piece of our humanity. Through our Play it Forward capital campaign, your financial support will help AMS serve a much larger community and bring music education into the modern era, as we move into a permanent home in West Asheville.
