The Music Academy of North Carolina

Cat has been teaching clarinet at MANC since 2011! Her students have often participated in school bands, and several made all-county and all-district bands as well. Many were merit scholarship recipients at MANC. They also performed in concerts, contest festivals, and solo and ensemble competitions.

Cat is a strong supporter of the arts and an incredibly positive and encouraging instructor. She will be missed, but we are happy we'll continue to see her as a MANC parent and supporter in our community! Best wishes to Cat!

Are you passionate about connecting with the community and ensuring people have access to the musical arts? Do you thrive in a collaborative, community-focused environment? The Music Academy of North Carolina is looking for a full-time Director of Programs and Community Outreach to oversee, grow, and innovate our educational offerings and deepen our community impact.

What You’ll Do:
-Work with MANC’s leadership team to envision and develop new and existing programs that align with the Music Academy’s mission
-Identify new community partners to represent a broad and diverse range of constituents
-Cultivate partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations
-Bring new ideas and energy to our performance and community engagement initiatives
-Champion access, inclusion, and excellence in music education

Qualifications:
-A collaborator with experience in program management, preferably in a nonprofit or musical arts setting
-Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and organizational skills
-Passion for community engagement and mission-driven work
-Commitment to equity, access, and the transformative power of the arts

To apply for this position, please send a letter of interest and resume to Kellie Burgess, Executive Director, at [email protected] by Friday, July 11.

Please share with or tag anyone who may be interested!

The kids were mesmerized by the music and loved seeing the insides of the piano at "The Snowman" concert on Saturday!

Our next children's concerts are on Saturday, July 26, 10:30a at Benjamin Branch Public Library and 12:00p at Greensboro Central Public Library.

"Fiddle Fun" is all about the wonders of string instruments. MANC's faculty string quartet will perform, and the kids will get to try a string instrument as well!

📷: We traveled far but didn't leave the academy! Our "Up, Up, and Away" children's concert showcased music from around the world, and what a fun adventure!

❄ 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬! ❄

Although the temperatures keep rising, we'll be tossing snowballs at MANC tomorrow. "The Snowman" concert is based on the classic children's book by Raymond Briggs. Nothing is quite as magical as music, imagination, and friendship. We hope to see you all there!

We're banding together in an all-new, 2-day rock band intensive! Take private lessons, attend a gig, learn songs and essential skills with your bandmates, head to rehearsals, set up gear, perform sound checks, and then be part of a rock show!

If you've dreamt of saying "I'm with the band," then this camp is for you.

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We were lucky to have Antonela with us twice! She taught at MANC while going to school here then again after returning from California. She has a passion for teaching and cares deeply about the success of her students.

Along with private lessons, Antonela teamed up with other faculty to teach group piano classes. She helped her students prepare for the GMTA Festival and attended many student recitals. She also performed in several MANC events, like the Faculty & Friends Concert and our annual Gala.

Goodbye and best wishes to Antonela!

Do you love music and community and creativity and collaboration? We do too!

We're looking for a full-time Director of Programs and Community Outreach to oversee, grow, and innovate our educational offerings and deepen our community impact.

We're also hiring a part-time piano instructor with experience and interest in teaching students of all ages, interests, abilities, and backgrounds.

Find out more about us and these positions and share with anyone who'd be a good fit!

https://www.musicacademync.org/join-our-team

Meet our newest faculty member, trombone instructor Dr. Riley Bahin!

Riley is a low brass musician and music educator from Missoula, Montana. He received his Doctorate of Musical Arts in Trombone Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Colorado Boulder, his Master's in Music in Euphonium Performance from the University of Georgia, and his Bachelor of Music in Euphonium Performance and Music Education from the University of Michigan.

Riley has performed with multiple orchestras and ensembles. He is a passionate educator and has taught trombone and euphonium to students of all ages. He also enjoys exploring the outdoors, cooking, and relaxing with his tuxedo cat, Scully.

Find out more about Riley or sign up for lessons at musicacademync.org.

Open-air porch performances brought energetic vibes as the music soared Saturday through the Dunleath Historic Neighborhood. Another fantastic Porchfest!