Randall Goosby Inspires Students in Exclusive AMP Masterclass & Emory University Recital On Thursday, March 4th, the Atlanta Music Project welcomed American concert violinist Randall Goosby for an inspiring violin masterclass with AMP Academy students Paris Adams, Autumn Inman, and Ethan Waithe. Fresh from a U.S. recital tour and preparing for an upcoming European concert tour, Goosby graciously shared his time and expertise with our students by refining their violin technique and musicianship. Following the masterclass, attendees engaged in a fireside chat moderated by Amber Smith, Assoc ..read more

AMP 2024 Spring Open House Saturday, April 13th 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM 883 Dill Ave. SW This Saturday, April 13th from 10am-3pm, we’re hosting our Spring Open House!Come to our headquarters in Capitol View to experience all that AMP has to offer your young musician. Enjoy rehearsals and performances from AMP students, meet our incredible staff, and even audition to be apart of an ensemble- on the spot! Reserve your tickets HERE! The post AMP 2024 SPRING OPEN HOUSE – SATURDAY, APRIL 13th appeared first on Atlanta Music Project ..read more

BREAKING NEWS: AMP Senior Youth Ensembles to Embark on First Ever International Performances to Canada and New Zealand Trips Will Include AMP Senior Youth Choir’s First Appearance at the World Choir Games   Atlanta, GA – March 29, 2024 – The Atlanta Music Project announces that, for the first time since its inception in 2010, the AMP Senior Youth Orchestra and Choir will travel internationally for performances and competitions. These opportunities for the student musicians of AMP to travel and perform outside of the Atlanta Metro are made possible thanks to AMP’s Travel & Tour Endo ..read more

AMP 2024 Summer Series Applications Now OPEN! ONLINE APPLICATION HERE The Atlanta Music Project Summer Series is a 4-week music festival and school, based in the Capitol View neighborhood in Southwest Atlanta. The 2024 AMP Summer Series will be held in two sessions during June 2024 and feature symphony orchestra, string orchestra, wind ensemble, choir, chamber ensembles and several concerts by AMP students, faculty, and guests artists. The AMP Summer Series serves novice, intermediate and advanced musicians in grades 3 through 12. Rising fourth graders and seniors who finished high school in ..read more

WATCH NOW: AMP Junior Youth Choir Make a Spirited Debut at Emory University Hospital     On February 21, our Junior Youth Choir performed at Emory University Hospital Midtown for a special Black History Month concert. Many thanks to EUH’s DEI and Belonging Advisory Committee and Ambassador Program for the incredible opportunity to share our gift of music with The Emory University Hospital staff, and community at large! The post WATCH NOW: AMP Junior Youth Choir Make a Spirited Debut at Emory University Hospital appeared first on Atlanta Music Project ..read more

AMP Voice Faculty Shine in Recital Debut On Friday, February 23, our Voice Faculty performed in their first recital, a part of the Music of the African Diaspora Festival Concert Series! The repertoire for this dynamic evening of music spanned across genres, languages, and styles, showcasing pieces exclusively composed, or arranged by artists hailing from the Africa and the African Diaspora. Participating voice faculty included: Laura English-Robinson, Keeyen Martin, Pamela Dillard, Josè Montañez, Ibukun Babalola and Chanell Childers. It was an honor to witness them take the stage, as much of ..read more

Don’t Miss the AMP Voice Faculty In Recital THIS Friday! This February 23 at 7:00pm, we are putting the spotlight on six of our voice teaching artists for the first ever voice faculty recital! Each faculty member will be performing music from the African Diaspora, accompanied by piano or rhythm section. AMP’s faculty are degreed, professional musicians and music educators who pour dedicated time and care into our students week in and out – so it is an honor to have them take the stage for a night! AMP Voice Faculty Recital Music of the African Diaspora ..read more

Jazz Pianist Isaiah J. Thompson Performs Inaugural Steinway Grand Concert at AMP Center On Sunday, January 28, we hosted a packed house for the inaugural concert of our Steinway & Sons Model B Grand Piano. Jazz pianist and Steinway artist Isaiah J. Thompson and his trio spent the afternoon with us, leading a mentorship session, performing with our students, and enchanting our attendees with in a full concert set of their own. We invited our community of donors, board members, supporters, parents, and students to celebrate with us for the speci ..read more

Atlanta Music Project Announces The Annual African Diaspora Concert Series This February, we’re bringing the sounds of the African Diaspora to you! In just a few weeks, our African Diaspora Concert Series, in honor of Black History Month kicks off! This annual concert series is a favorite of our students, as it comprises of popular works by composers, arrangers, and artists of African and Black descent. It’s a special time where many of our musicians get to see their history, and themselves, reflected in the repertoire. You can find the African Diaspora Concert Series schedule below. AMP ..read more

AMP’s Top Ten Moments of 2023 Young musicians from AMP's South Bend Center After-School Band program perform their holiday concert at the AMP Center for Performance & Education. As the year comes to a close, we are reflecting on the significant milestones we have achieve in 2023 – all with your continued support! In 2023, we pushed our musicians outside their comfort zones, both inside the performance hall and beyond. We presented new opportunities for them to embrace new repertoire, perform on bigger stages, and seize college and career-building opportunities ..read more