Calling all young musicians ages 10-20!
Join us for Youth Open Mic – a fun, supportive space to share your music or enjoy performances by talented peers. All singers and instrumentalists welcome.
Don’t miss this time of creativity and inspiration!
Saturday Dec.7
2-4pm
LEAF Global Arts
19 Eagle St.
Downtown Asheville
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Students, we are very thankful for YOU this year! We had such a difficult time choosing a winner this year because this was an exceptional batch of essay entries…
Join us in downtown Asheville on November 23 for the Holiday Jamboree in Pack Square Park. Our student rock band Minør performs at 1:30pm, and we have an unofficial Jamboree Afterparty at Farm Burger starting at 2:30pm. AMS bands Liminal Spaces and Neon Sages perform live, plus a solo set by Lucia Bluebird.
Dear Friends & Donors
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Asheville Music School continues its nonprofit mission of bringing music education and healing to our community, but we need your help.
While we have worked diligently to reopen, so that we can bring music back to the hundreds of students that we serve, the storm has left many families struggling. We are not back to 100% yet, as some remain out of town or simply don’t have the economic resources to continue lessons.
Like many other area nonprofits, we are facing the economic impacts and significant fundraising challenges on all fronts — funding for our scholarship and outreach programs, as well as economic loss impacting our operating costs from the temporary closing.
This is the time of year when we normally hold in-person fundraising events. This includes a silent auction that was scheduled to support AMS programs and outreach to our community. Unfortunately, the businesses that have been our major partners (and even the business in the River Arts District that was to host our silent auction) are struggling or no longer exist.
This is why we are requesting your support to help us fully bring the music back, so that we can continue to bring the healing power of music to our community.
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Friends, families, teachers, staff,
We hope everyone is safe and dealing with this catastrophe as best as possible. Thankfully, AMS is safe and sound, with no flooding or other damage. The building is locked and secure, and we don’t have plans yet to return to regular lessons. We want to open back up soon, but we want everyone to be safe and limit travel as much as possible.
We know there will be a lot of adapting with the lack of water, and we do want to get people back to some sense of normalcy when it’s possible. We know how helpful music can be at times like these! Please contact your private teacher to see if lessons are possible outside of the school.
Email ryan@ashevillemusicschool.org for more information.
Thank you, and be safe!
How Has Music Changed My Life?
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. CLICK FOR MORE INFO…
Marquee and Asheville Music School have teamed up for a silent auction fundraiser to benefit Asheville Music School’s scholarship and outreach programs. Tickets are only $10 to attend and include a complimentary drink ticket. There is also a cash bar serving wine, local beer, cocktails, and NA beverages. Plus, special showcase performances by AMS students. And… food!
The funds we’re raising through this auction are going to help fund the Paul Thorpe Music Education Fund, which provides need-based scholarships for music lessons and instruments, as well as music-based community outreach.
Whether you’re a seasoned auction-goer or a first-timer, this event is perfect for everyone.
Up for bidding will be …
Luxury regional experiences, including lake house rentals
Vacation getaways
Wine tasting events
Fine art and jewelry
Pampering packages
Restaurant and wellness gift certificates
Concert tickets
And SO MUCH MORE!
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The return of our Adult Student Open Mic Night! We love our adult students at Asheville Music School, and we love hearing them perform! We know performing in public can be nerve-wracking, so we decided to partner up with our neighborhood brewery to take the edge off. 🙂 CLICK FOR MORE…
Alexander Technique Workshop
Taught by: Vivian Torres
September 8
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
$25
For all musicians who are wanting to feel more comfortable and supported while playing their instrument. Discover greater ease, fluidity and expressivity. Participants are encouraged but not required to bring their instruments. This workshop is a safe space to share questions, experiences and to explore together how to cultivate a sense of wellbeing while refining your artistry. All levels and abilities are welcome!
Registration is limited to 10 participants, so please register so we don’t get overbooked! Walk-ins are accepted if there is space. More info…
The ukes keep coming!
We are happy to announce 2 more adult ukulele classes this Fall 2024 at Asheville Music School.
Adult Ukulele 101 (for beginners)
Every Thursday, Sept. 12 – Nov. 14
11am-12pm
$225
Adult Ukulele 201 (for those with some experience)
Every Friday, Sept. 13-Nov. 15
11am-12pm
$225
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