🎭 Just Spreading the Word from Grosse Pointe Music Academy! Catch the heartwarming sequel to Annie — Annie Warbucks — presented by Grosse Pointe Theater! The world’s favorite orphan returns in a story filled with charm, music, and a race against time as Daddy Warbucks must marry within 60 days or risk losing Annie. Enjoy […]
Music Together September 2014
September 2014: Fall Semester Starts September 15! Welcome back and Happy Fall! We think everyone is going to LOVE the BONGOS Collection!We will be learning new songs from around the world, including drumming to a traditional African folksong, tapping our sticks to an Irish folk tune, singing a new song in Spanish, and chanting about […]
Camp Concert at Atwater in the Park
Summer Music Camp Concert The Grosse Pointe Music Academy Summer Music Camp will perform it’s end of the week concert on Friday, August 8th from 2:00pm-3pm. The concert will be held at Atwater in the Park; a new family-friendly, neighborhood restaurant and brew pub in Grosse Pointe Park. The food is great so if you’re hungry […]
Rock Band Recital Fail
Rock Band Recital Fail Upon taking the stage, Henry, Grant, Stephen, and Griffin, also known as Rubber Band to the audience of the Grosse Pointe Music Academy Spring Recital, had no idea that their performance would be a viral Internet sensation. Watch this 60-second video to see what all the buzz is about! The song […]
Music Together June 2014
Music Together June 2014: Gallop, March, & Shake This Summer! Summer is not only our favorite time of year because of the beautiful sunshine and warmth, but also because we get to enjoy a compilation of many of our favorite Music Together songs from the different collections. We will be enjoying the “Summer Songs 3” […]
3 String Guitars
Why I Recommend Loog Guitars for Young StudentsBy Henry Bahrou, Director – Grosse Pointe Music Academy What began as a Kickstarter® concept has evolved into a truly impressive product line: the Loog guitar. Originally praised for its simplicity—reducing the guitar to just three strings—Loog guitars have become a game-changer for early music education. I recently […]
Puccini’s Turandot
Puccini’s Turandot: A Visionary Finale to a Legendary CareerShared by Grosse Pointe Music Academy Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot stands as one of opera’s most ambitious and enigmatic works. Begun in 1920 and left unfinished at Puccini’s death in 1924, the opera captures a unique blend of Eastern mysticism, Italian lyricism, and theatrical boldness. Unlike Puccini’s earlier […]
Spring Recital 2014
The Grosse Pointe Music Academy Spring Recital will be held at Pierce Middle School in Grosse Pointe Park on Sunday, June 8th. The first recital session will start at 1:30pm followed by another 2:30 Session. The Canton Location recital will take place at the Plymouth Community Arts Council starting at 5pm on Saturday June 7th. […]
Music Together May 2014 News
May 2014 HMT Blog Post Newsletter Jumpin’ Josie It’s May! Is it May already?! May seemed to sneak up on us as we have been jumpin’, wigglin’, and singin’ this Spring semester. “Jumpin’ Josie” is the perfect song to adapt to the different milestones your little ones are working on right now – crawlin’, walkin’, […]
3rd Annual Downriver Day of Percussion
Grosse Pointe Music Academy – Spreading the Word🎶 3rd Annual Downriver Day of Percussion 🎶Saturday, May 3, 2014Wyandotte Roosevelt High School | 540 Eureka, Wyandotte, MI 48192 Join an incredible day of learning, playing, and networking at the Downriver Day of Percussion, a one-day event designed for school-aged percussionists eager to expand their musical skills […]
Music Together Spring 2014
Shake Shake Shake – It’s Maracas Time! We are going to wake up Spring and all of the flowers and animals with our Spring “Maracas” collection! We are especially excited to jive together with everyone to one of our all-time favorite Music Together songs “All Around the Kitchen!” It’s a jazzy tune we know everyone […]
Jazz Cafe Open Mic
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary – Just Spreading the Word Looking to share your talent on stage and connect with Detroit’s music scene? DETEVENTS presents: SPOTLIGHT – The Quarterly Series, an all-ages open mic night at the Jazz Café at the Detroit Music Hall on Wednesday, June 11th, 2014. 🎤 Event Details: This is a […]
Ethan Daniel Davidson
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary – Just Spreading the Word Mark your calendars for May 22 at 8 PM at Jazz Café at The Music Hall, where folk troubadour Ethan Daniel Davidson takes the stage to perform music from his new album, Drawnigh. This latest work weaves together gritty narratives of hardship, spiritual reflection, and […]
Michigan Opera Theatre
Opera Spotlight: A View from the Bridge at Michigan Opera TheatreGrosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge has found powerful new life as an opera, composed by William Bolcom with a libretto by Miller and Arnold Weinstein. Based on Miller’s 1955 play—which itself drew inspiration from real-life events and the […]
Music Together March 2014
Sing! Sing! Singin’ Every Day! Did you know March is “Sing with Your Child” Month? It is, and we have a fun challenge for all of our Hummingbirds Music Together families – can you sing at least once with your children every day in March? Let’s set the goal together and share the fun ways […]
The Funk Factor at Detroit Music Hall Jazz Cafe Sat Feb. 22nd 2014
Grosse Pointe Music Academy – Local Event Spotlight We’re always excited to help spread the word about great live music in the Detroit area! If you’re a fan of classic funk and soul with deep Motor City roots, you won’t want to miss this upcoming performance: 🎷 The Funk Factor Live at Jazz Café at […]
Balduck Mountain Ramblers
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary – Celebrating the Balduck Mountain Ramblers’ 30th Anniversary We’re always glad to share news about local music groups keeping traditions alive, and few do it better than the Balduck Mountain Ramblers. This March, they’re celebrating 30 years of Irish-inspired performances with a packed St. Patrick’s month schedule and a brand […]
Kinan Azmeh Quartet
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary – Global Fridays SpotlightShared to promote arts and cultural awareness in Metro Detroit We’re excited to help spread the word about a stunning upcoming performance: clarinetist and composer Kinan Azmeh and the Kinan Azmeh Quartet will be featured in an upcoming Global Fridays concert series. Known internationally for blending Arabic […]
Steve Colucci: Arts are valuable in and of themselves
Grosse Pointe Music Academy CommentaryIn reflection on Steve Colucci’s letter published in the Providence Journal, February 4, 2014 In a thought-provoking commentary originally published by the Providence Journal, writer Steve Colucci responded to a student-written piece defending music education—echoing a concern many arts educators share: Why must we continually justify the arts in terms of […]
Music Together February 2014
We all LOVE Music! It was so fun to see everyone again for the start of the new semester and to welcome new friends to the Hummingbirds Music Together community! We hope everyone is enjoying getting to know the Sticks collection! So Many Musical Babies! There are so many young babies in all of our […]