My name is Jessica Macharia, this is my fourth year with AMP, and last month, I had the honor of attending GMEA’s All-State Chorus. Mrs. Aisha encouraged me to audition for the chorus and I was fortunate enough to make it through both rounds. Ms. Hannan Davis, my AMP Academy voice instructor, worked tirelessly to make sure I knew the music left from right. It was three days worth of work filled rehearsals and concluded with a large performance. Going into the first rehearsal, I did not know what to expect, but I was excited and a little nervous. We were sitting by number and voice part, but no ..read more

The Luminary Award for Arts Education: Dantes Rameau, Atlanta Music Project from ARTS ATL on Vimeo. The post WATCH: AMP’S 2019 Luminary Award Video appeared first on Atlanta Music Project ..read more

The Atlanta Music Project is pleased to announce open auditions for the AMP Youth Choirs & Orchestras sponsored by Cricket Wireless Auditions will be held on the two following days: Sunday December 16, 2018 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Gilbert House 2238 Perkerson Road SW Atlanta, GA 30315. Sunday January 6, 2019 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Gilbert House 2238 Perkerson Road SW Atlanta, GA 30315. Detailed information and audition requirements for the AMP Youth Choirs Detailed information and audition requirements for the AMP Youth Orchestras To secure an audition spot, please complete the ..read more

Today, NPR released the live recording of Atlanta rapper T.I.’s Tiny Desk concert. The recording features T.I. performing his set alongside seven musicians from the Atlanta Music Project whose mission is to empower underserved youth in their own neighborhoods while instilling in them lasting confidence, creativity and ambition. The set list includes T.I.’s hits “Rubberband Man,” “What You Know,” and “Live Your Life.” T.I. personally invited the Atlanta Music Project musicians to perform with him, following an introduction to the organization by Cricket Wireless, a subsidiary of AT&T. “It’s ..read more

Excerpt from Black History Month Concert – 2.10.18 Keeyen Martin, Conductor The post AMPlify Kindezi Training Choir – “One Love” by R. Marley appeared first on Atlanta Music Project ..read more

Ready to celebrate music, culture, and community? Music has the power to make us smile as well as bring us to tears. It can carry us back in time and inspire us to celebrate in the moment. AMPlify, the choral program of the Atlanta Music Project, is performing the 6th Annual AMPlify Black History Month Concert this Saturday, February 10, 2018. Experience struggles and victories of the African Diaspora through voice, including South African protest songs, anthems of the Caribbean, and gospel favorites from the Southern United States. Be a part of the celebration! Be a part of FREEDOM ..read more

The Atlanta Music Project would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the James J. Griffin Family Foundation for their generous support. Because of their funding, students like Solomon Carr, receive top-notch instruction from professional Teaching Artists. AMP’s Teaching Artists are critical to the success of our students. Their passion, belief in social change and vast knowledge continues to change lives on a daily basis. Thank you James J. Griffin Family Foundation for making this possible! The post James J. Griffin Family Foundation Grant appeared first on Atlanta Music Project ..read more

The Atlanta Music Project is off to an amazing start in the 8th year of programming. The most recent highlight was performing with 2 time billboard music award winner electronic violinist, and DWTS finalist, Lindsey Stirling. AMP’s relationship with Lindsey started 4 years ago. She learned of the investment AMP makes with youth in the metro Atlanta community and it resonated with her, reflecting on her personal experience. She said, “not everybody gets a chance to have music lessons or instruments to play.” So Lindsey teamed up with AMP to help support the mission. Lindsey designed two Lindsey ..read more

My name is Jessica Macharia, this is my fourth year with AMP, and last month, I had the honor of attending GMEA’s All-State Chorus. Mrs. Aisha encouraged me to audition for the chorus and I was fortunate enough to make it through both rounds. Ms. Hannan Davis, my AMP Academy voice instructor, worked tirelessly to make sure I knew the music left from right. It was three days worth of work filled rehearsals and concluded with a large performance. Going into the first rehearsal, I did not know what to expect, but I was excited and a little nervous. We were sitting by number and voice part, but no ..read more

The Luminary Award for Arts Education: Dantes Rameau, Atlanta Music Project from ARTS ATL on Vimeo. The post WATCH: AMP’S 2019 Luminary Award Video appeared first on Atlanta Music Project ..read more