The fourth annual Sound Effects concert to benefit Asheville Music School will be held on Thursday, April 21 from 6 – 9 PM at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall. The featured headliner will showcase AMS teachers and students covering The Beatles’ Abbey Road album in its entirety, with full instrumentation. The event will also feature […]
Archives for February 2016
Spinterview Series w/ Robin Tolleson
Sounds That Shaped Us – Spinterviews by Robin Tolleson The Spinterview is a live mash-up prepared by Robin Tolleson, internationally published music journalist (Downbeat, Billboard, Musician, Modern Drummer, Guitar Player, Bass Player, Wind Player, Mix, Strings) DJ, and drummer. The Spinterview features rare and classic vinyl from your host’s collection, and sound bites from his […]
AMS Jazz Ensemble w/ Jacob Rodriguez & Ben Bjorlie
Every Wednesday, March 2-May 25. Auditions for Spring 2016 are on February 28. Download Registration Form Here: JazzEnsembleRegistrationForm The Asheville Music School Jazz Ensemble is comprised of young musicians ages 10-18. Led by local jazz artists who have performed on national stages, Jacob Rodriguez (saxophone) and Ben Bjorlie (bass and drums), will guide young musicians through a […]
4th Annual Practice-A-Thon
During the month of February our student solicit donors to sponsor their practice hours throughout the month of March, which kicks off our Spring fundraising. Students can win cash prizes! Here’s how the prizes work: Grand Prize $150- To the student with the most practice hours throughout the month of March. 2nd Prize $100- To the student […]
Open Ensemble – Music Improv Class
Open Ensemble- Exploring Music Improvisation Musical Self-expression through Improvisation 5 Week Course: Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm February 25, 2016 – March 24, 2016 Open Ensemble is an experience in music improvisation that goes beyond stylistic boundaries. Participants will develop skills in free and structured improvisation using a variety of styles. We will explore playing individually, […]