Noteflight – A Recommended Tool for Music Notationby Henry Bahrou – Guitarist, Music Theorist, Music Academy Director For musicians and educators looking for a convenient way to create and share sheet music, I highly recommend exploring Noteflight. It’s a browser-based music notation platform that I personally use, and it’s proven to be both user-friendly and […]
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Music Together December 2014 Newsletter
Bells will be Ringing in 2015! Join us for the Bells Collection this winter session running January 12 – March 16, 2015. We will gallop with “Trot, Old Joe,” learn an egg shaker passing game from Ghana in “Obwisana,” drum & jive with “Rhythms & Rhymes,” and create beautiful rounds in “The Bells of Westminster” – just to name a few […]
Drummer Carl Palmer Music Hall November 20th 2014
Live in Detroit: Carl Palmer at the Music Hall Don’t miss a rare opportunity to see legendary drummer Carl Palmer live at the Detroit Music Hall. As a founding member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP) and ASIA, Palmer is one of rock’s most iconic percussionists. He returns to the stage with Carl Palmer’s ELP […]
New Trumpet Instructor Aaron J.
Explore the Power and Versatility of the Trumpet At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we celebrate the vibrant history and expressive potential of brass instruments—especially the trumpet. Known for its bold tone and wide range, the trumpet is a cornerstone of classical, jazz, funk, and popular music traditions. Whether soaring above a big band or blending […]
Annie Warbucks at the Grosse Pointe Theater
🎭 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 […]