The Atlanta Music Project is an after school orchestra and choir program that serves underprivileged children in communities in the Atlanta area. The Atlanta music project was modeled after Venezuela’s National System of Youth and Children’s Orchestras, called El Sistema. The Atlanta Music Project was founded in February 2010. Bella is a proud sponsor of the holiday events this year for this amazing organization.
Founders of AMP believe that studying music and being part of a band leads to many terrific character attributes including confidence, ambition and creativity. In turn, this fosters a positive impact and social change in the individuals and the neighborhoods they touch. The organization doesn’t require students to audition or even have any musical experience. All they must possess is a desire to learn and be committed to being present in all classes.
Upon joining the Atlanta Music Project each student receives their own instrument and attends classes taught by extremely accomplished artists. They also have the opportunity to perform in several recitals. Some of the classes that AMP offers are orchestra, choir, musicianship, African drum and dance and group lessons in orchestral instruments.
Who are these teaching artists? The AMP teaching artists are musicians with a special place in their hearts for serving communities in need. They have a true passion for what they do and want to share their talent with the next generation and help them reach their potential.
Teaching artists for AMP are extremely hard working and devoted who practice their skills by day, perform at night and spend many an afternoon giving back to disadvantaged communities in Atlanta. They know that by teaching musical skills to the youth of Atlanta communities, they can set these children on a path of success.
Bella Web Design CEO, Desiree Scales, is a musician herself. She was a vocal major in college on a full scholarship and plays piano and cello. The organization is near and dear to her because of her musical history and her love of bringing music to kids. “The Atlanta Music Project is making a big impact in the lives of children who would not have the opportunity to ever know the beauty of orchestral music. Musicians require a lot of discipline as I know from experience. Music changed my life and I am so happy to be able to support an organization which will change the lives of so many great kids!”
Some may call this a social movement or a charity, and still others may refer to it as music education program, but all can agree that it has changed the lives of many forever. From humble beginnings in a parking garage with only 11 children to now helping hundreds of children in Atlanta, its effects are wide spread. Even more impressive is that with little or no prior experience, the quality of musicianship is astounding. Bella is proud to list this organization as one of the many charities we sponsor. More information about the holiday concerts can be found at http://atlantamusicproject.org/about-amp/concerts/.
