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 […]
Inspiration In The Storm – Using my iPad to express where words fail.
Grosse Pointe Music Academy CommentaryOn Paul Shimmons’ original article “iPad Technology in Music Education” — Posted February 2, 2014, on iPad and Technology in Music Education At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we’re always inspired by educators like Paul Shimmons, who showcase the powerful role that technology—specifically iPads and apps—can play in modern music education. In […]
Most Popular Instruments for Lessons During 2013
Grosse Pointe Music Academy CommentaryBased on data originally published by PRWeb (January 31, 2014)View Original Article on PRWeb.com A recent study released by Instrumentally provides some fascinating insights into the most popular instruments students chose to study in 2013. Based on 2,300 hours of music lessons, the top five spots were claimed by piano, singing, […]
Allee Willis Produces Love Song to Detroit
Grosse Pointe Music Academy CommentaryInspired by original reporting by Alaina McConnell, Metro Times (January 29, 2014)Read the full article at Metro Times Detroit native Allee Willis may not be a household name, but the impact of her work is undeniable. A multi-award-winning songwriter and multimedia artist, Willis is best known for penning iconic hits such […]
Roberto Venn School of Luthiery prepares students to build, repair guitars for career
Grosse Pointe Music Academy CommentaryBased on reporting by Molly Bilker for Downtown DevilOriginal article link (Downtown Devil) At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we celebrate not only the art of playing instruments, but also the craftsmanship behind them. The story of the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery is a powerful reminder of how music and craftsmanship intersect […]
Country Music Association donates $1Million to Nashville schools
Country Music Association Country Standard Time Grosse Pointe Music Academy CommentaryBased on reporting from January 28, 2014, by the Country Music Association We’re inspired by the Country Music Association Foundation’s continued dedication to music education. Their recent $1 million donation—raised from the 2013 CMA Music Festival—will directly support music programs across Nashville’s public schools through […]
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Flash Mob Delights Canton Ikea Shoppers
Patch.com Grosse Pointe Music Academy CommentaryBased on reporting by Nicole Krawcke | Originally published on Patch.com We love when music pops up where you least expect it — like between furniture displays at IKEA! In a wonderfully creative move, about 20 musicians from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra surprised shoppers at IKEA in Canton with a […]
CliffsNotes to Guitar Songs
Recommended by Grosse Pointe Music Academy📘 CliffsNotes to Guitar SongsBy Chad Johnson | Published by Hal Leonard If you’re a guitarist who loves iconic riffs and wants to dive right into the most memorable hooks in music history, this book is for you. CliffsNotes to Guitar Songs teaches you how to play nearly 150 signature […]
Little Stars Foundation Uses Music to Help Children, Seniors
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary on The Little Stars FoundationOriginally published by Jason Alexander via Novi Patch | View Source The Little Stars Foundation is a shining example of how music can uplift both performers and audiences alike. Founded in 2007, the organization connects young musicians with local seniors by arranging performances in nursing homes […]