Sound Effects Benefit Concert

Now in its 11th year, Asheville Music School’s Sound Effects benefit concert is going back to its roots, by featuring all of the school’s student bands, including Minør, Dr. Funky Squirrel, Liminal Spaces, and more. This “Sunday Funday” event will also include smaller solo and duet acts, games, food trucks, and more family-friendly fun. 

The funds raised through this concert will support the Paul Thorpe Music Education Fund, which funds the AMS scholarship and outreach programs, and also to upfit their sound production studio – the AMS Sound Lab. The digital music education component is a bold step forward, and will greatly help the school expand its programming. 

Asheville Music School (AMS) is strengthening communities through music education and outreach, while sustaining teachers and musicians in a vibrant music culture. Its 35+ music educators conduct private lessons in a wide variety of music styles and instruments for students of all ages and abilities. AMS also offers ensemble classes, summer camps, group classes, master classes and workshops in a supportive family-friendly environment.

Since its inception as a nonprofit, AMS has awarded more than $100,000 in need-based scholarships to those unable to afford private music lessons. All proceeds from this event will be used to help AMS continue and expand its free performances and group music classes for underserved communities, veterans, seniors, the homeless, people in recovery and those living with disabilities through its Sound Education outreach program.  

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