Music LA: Rockin' the 'Hood

Registration is coming up for Music LA's "Rockin' the 'Hood." All levels and ages are invited to participate in 8 weeks of classes (held Tuesday and Saturday afternoons) to learn fundamentals of rock, jazz and down-to-the-basics classical. All instruments are welcome! $20 tuition required.
Summer Schedule:
Tuesdays July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, August 4th, 11th, 18th
3:00-4:30 Guitar Class
3:00-4:30 Woodwinds, Keyboard, Voice
4:45-6:15 Percussion
6:30-8:00 Strings

Saturdays July 11th, 18th, 25th, August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
3:00-4:30 All Ensembles for Rockin’ the Hood Orchestra!

Concert
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
2:00-5:00 Rehearsal
6:00pm Final Performance. Tell Friends and Family!
(location TBA)

Come for orientation, have questions answers Thursday, June 25, 6pm at the Neighborhood Music School. Registration forms and information also to be available on our website: http://neighborhoodmusic.org/ beginning on June 11th.

Want a head start on registration? Pre-register via e-mail to info@neighborhoodmusic.org

Space is limited, so register soon!

Music Competition

NMS is hosting a Music Competition open for all Boyle Heights residents, students and community members, and will be held in July. While there is some information on funding that remains to be decided upon, below is the basic information you'll need for now. Keep your eyes on this blog (and to the right under "music competition") for more details. An application will be ready as soon as funding is announced.


Get your chops ready for the Music Competition this July 2009. We are looking to uncover local talent!

All those who work, live and attend school in Boyle Heights are invited to join in the event. All ages are welcome! We are looking for talent as well as the ability to perform. Individuals and bands are eligible for participation.

Syles accepted for the competition include: folkloric, reggae, classical, country, Broadway, pop, rock and classic rock.

Cash and educational prizes awarded.

Teachers In Training

Patrick Courtney, a teen alumnus and longtime scholarship recipient of the Neighborhood Music School, has given back to the community by providing free one-on-one piano lessons. Thank you Patrick for your long time serivce and dedication. You will be missed. Our families have been enriched by your teaching. Good look in North Carolina A&T State University.

Interested in teachers in training program? For teachers or students contact info@neighborhoodmusic.org.