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Make Music NOLA

. We currently have over 400 children enrolled in the programs. http://eepurl.com/7XWZ5

Make Music NOLA consists of excellent music instruction, implemented by a diverse staff of professional musicians, opportunities to participate in workshops with guest artists and local musicians, and community relevant performances. We are located at the Bell Artspace Campus in the Treme, and several charter schools and community centers around the city. Follow us on twitter:
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07/10/2025

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Tucker Fuller on the world premiere of his new Piano Concerto at the New Marigny Theater. The piece featured pianist Brian Hsu and Francis Scully’s New Resonance Orchestra.

Following the success of Medea as a Lounge Singer, this premiere marked another exciting moment for one of New Orleans’ most prolific composers. We’re proud to have Dr. Fuller on the Make Music NOLA team, where he inspires students in the classroom while continuing to build a powerful body of original work.

07/07/2025

Our summer camp was full of joy, learning, and creativity. Make Music NOLA students explored works by Black composers, created original songs, and prepared for their Juneteenth performance. We were excited to welcome new students who joined us for the first time and jumped in with energy and excitement.

Thanks to Dr. Sakinah Davis, Prof. Sandi Lewanika, and Mr. Max Bronstein for sharing their time and talent in master classes. Our students grew more confident, curious, and connected, and we’re so proud of them.

07/02/2025

As we conclude the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Community Concert Series with our Juneteenth celebration at Xavier University of Louisiana , we would like to thank the Trust for making this meaningful journey possible.

This series gave Make Music NOLA a powerful way to connect with the community through live music. We’re deeply grateful to the New Orleans musicians, neighbors, students, and faculty who made every performance count. This season reminded us why we do this work and how much music can bring people together.

06/10/2025

🎻 Our students worked hard. Now they’re ready to perform.

Join us on Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 PM at the Xavier Recital Hall for our Juneteenth Celebration and final concert in the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Community Concert Series.

You’ll hear bold, beautiful performances from our summer camp students and local artists, each reflecting hard work, joy, and community support.

Come out to cheer them on, feel the music, and see what your support created.

06/09/2025

🎻 Your kid deserves more than screen time this summer.

The Make Music NOLA Summer Camp is taking place from June 16 to 21, and it’s designed for kids who play strings or are interested in starting.

🎶 Real music.
💬 Real friendships.
📍 Real impact.

Beginner or intermediate, your child will learn from trusted local teachers, get hands-on with their instrument, and end the week stronger, prouder, and smiling.

Spots are limited and fill fast.

📅 Register now:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWprAmxys8o6DgsMsC2DEMD8bX4r-k1QVE-Gya4-c2vgWbXw/viewform

06/05/2025

🎻 They played their hearts out—and it showed.

Our final concert of the spring semester was pure joy—full of energy, music, and unforgettable moments. The students of Make Music NOLA brought the house down with their hard work, passion, and serious talent.

✨ Huge thanks to Beanlandia for hosting us, and to guest artist Tanya Huang for getting the entire room dancing.

🍕 And shoutout to Pizza Delicious—your generosity (and pizza!) made our celebration feel like a true party.

To our teachers: you are the heartbeat of this program.
To our students: you make all of us proud.
To our supporters: thank you for making moments like this possible.

We’ll never stop showing what music can do. 💙

05/14/2025

🎻 You’ve never heard “Eleanor Rigby” like this before.

Tonight at 6 PM, the students of Make Music NOLA take the stage for Harmony and Gratitude—our final concert of the year, and your chance to hear what hope, hard work, and heart sound like.

📍 Beanlandia | 3300 Royal St
🎶 Free and open to the public

These young musicians have poured everything into their music, and this performance is their moment to shine. If you’ve been looking for a reason to feel good about the future of New Orleans, this is it.

Come early. Bring a friend. Feel the joy.

05/09/2025

Because of You, the Music Plays On. 🎻

Thanks to your generosity on GiveNOLA Day, our students have more than instruments—they have opportunities.

Now, we want to thank you in person.

Join us for Harmony and Gratitude, a special night of music and appreciation, part of the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Concert Series.

📅 Wednesday, May 14
📍 Beanlandia, 3300 Royal Street
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM
🎶 Performances begin at 6:00 PM

Come for the music. Stay for the mission. 💙

05/02/2025

🎻 You made the music happen—now hear it live. :notes:
We’d love to thank you in person at Harmony and Gratitude, part of the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Concert Series.

📅 Wednesday, May 14
📍 Beanlandia, 3300 Royal Street
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM
🎶 Music starts at 6:00 PM

Enjoy performances by Make Music NOLA students, faculty, and local artists. Sip something good. Celebrate the impact you’ve made possible.

Can’t be there? Support us on GiveNOLA Day – May 6:
🔗 givenola.org/organization/make-music-nola
Or donate anytime:
🔗 makemusicnola.org/donate

Every note, every moment—it all starts with you. 💙

04/25/2025

🎷 Happy Jazz Fest—and we’ve got some great news from the MMN team! 🎶

We’re proud to share that our intern teacher, Whitney Cooper, a student at Xavier University, has been awarded a grant from the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund. Her project focuses on restoring abandoned instruments by repairing and repurposing them for future use.

Thank you to the Bloomberg Foundation, the City of New Orleans, and our Executive Director, Dr. Ko, for supporting this work and guiding the process. Kudos to Whitney for leading with heart, creativity, and purpose!

This is what it looks like when passion meets action. 💙🎻

04/15/2025

🎉 Exciting News from the MMN Family 🎶

We’re proud of Dr. Tucker Fuller, one of our amazing teachers at Make Music NOLA. His new piece, Medea as a Lounge Singer, debuted and was a hit!

When Dr. Fuller isn’t composing beautiful music, he’s teaching and inspiring Make Music Nola students every week. He brings his talent, heart, and love for music into the classroom, and our students feel it.

Congratulations, Dr. Fuller! We’re lucky to have you on our team. 💙🎻

04/04/2025

We’re thankful for the Threadhead Cultural Foundation and their continued support of our mission at Make Music NOLA.

Their deep love for New Orleans culture shines through everything they do. By supporting musicians, artists, and community projects like ours, they help keep the spirit of this city alive. Their support allows us to teach string music to school-aged kids across New Orleans and create real opportunities for growth.

Thank you for believing in our work and helping us pass on the music and stories that shape our city. 🎻💙

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