National Museum of African American Music
Programs
Description
This monthly concert at local performance venues around Nashville supports the work of emerging African American artists. Performances last about 1-2 hours and audiences are encouraged to interact with the artists, asking questions about their work and background, and learning more about the art form they represent. Past programs have included spoken word poets, R&B artists, and other talented performers who expose audiences of all backgrounds to new music and experiences.
Program Areas Served
None
This monthly concert at local performance venues around Nashville supports the work of emerging African American artists. Performances last about 1-2 hours and audiences are encouraged to interact with the artists, asking questions about their work and background, and learning more about the art form they represent. Past programs have included spoken word poets, R&B artists, and other talented performers who expose audiences of all backgrounds to new music and experiences.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$33,500.00
Description
With its start in 2017, Fine-Tuning Master Series is tailored for adult audiences. The Fine-Tuning consists of seasonal instructional and theory lessons for adult musicians to learn from professionals who have excelled in particular instruments and/or genres of music. Artists including Keb Mo, a famous blues musician who calls Nashville home, Cedric Carl Dent, a baritone vocalist, music arranger, and co-producer of the 10-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocal group, TAKE 6, and Patrick Denard Douthit, better known as 9th Wonder, a hip-hop record producer, record executive, DJ, lecturer, and rapper will be participating in this series. The program takes place quarterly, offering a series of four masters-level classes. The lessons will consist of a combination of instructional, contextual and theory-based curriculum that will each last between 90 and 120 minutes. The class sizes will remain relatively small with 20-25 maximum students to offer the best value to the students. This program will be offered free of charge with special outreach to adult students from Nashville's urban, low-income communities. Lesson tracks will focus on particular instruments and/or genres of music. Students will improve their playing skills, build confidence in making and performing music, and gain an understanding and appreciation of the roots of the music and its influence on American music and culture. The information will be taught through lectures, viewing and listening to music performances, interactive music lessons, and through individual and group performances.
Program Areas Served
None
$33,500.00
Description
With its start in 2017, Fine-Tuning Master Series is tailored for adult audiences. The Fine-Tuning consists of seasonal instructional and theory lessons for adult musicians to learn from professionals who have excelled in particular instruments and/or genres of music. Artists including Keb Mo, a famous blues musician who calls Nashville home, Cedric Carl Dent, a baritone vocalist, music arranger, and co-producer of the 10-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocal group, TAKE 6, and Patrick Denard Douthit, better known as 9th Wonder, a hip-hop record producer, record executive, DJ, lecturer, and rapper will be participating in this series. The program takes place quarterly, offering a series of four masters-level classes. The lessons will consist of a combination of instructional, contextual and theory-based curriculum that will each last between 90 and 120 minutes. The class sizes will remain relatively small with 20-25 maximum students to offer the best value to the students. This program will be offered free of charge with special outreach to adult students from Nashville's urban, low-income communities. Lesson tracks will focus on particular instruments and/or genres of music. Students will improve their playing skills, build confidence in making and performing music, and gain an understanding and appreciation of the roots of the music and its influence on American music and culture. The information will be taught through lectures, viewing and listening to music performances, interactive music lessons, and through individual and group performances.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$42,300.00
Description
From Nothing to Something (FN2S) is a series of one-hour programs consisting of one of seven different musical presentations: Spoons, Harmonica, Cigar Box Guitars, Banjo, Lyrics, Rhythm & Drums, and Washtub Bass. Programs on each instrument, led by artists, explore the musical history, techniques and other interesting stories/facts behind the instrument and lyrics. FN2S is designed to educate young people about how a group of people, from different cultures, created instruments from memories and limited resources as well as used lyrics and song to tell stories and pass along traditions. Replicas of instruments were literally made out of nothing (household items or natural materials), and were used to create something wonderful - music! Participants learn how these hand made instruments and song lyrics influenced the development of different musical genres like Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock & Roll, Hip-Hop and more which created America's music and culture.
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities - Museum Education
Beneficiaries
General Public
Program Areas Served
None
$42,300.00
Description
From Nothing to Something (FN2S) is a series of one-hour programs consisting of one of seven different musical presentations: Spoons, Harmonica, Cigar Box Guitars, Banjo, Lyrics, Rhythm & Drums, and Washtub Bass. Programs on each instrument, led by artists, explore the musical history, techniques and other interesting stories/facts behind the instrument and lyrics. FN2S is designed to educate young people about how a group of people, from different cultures, created instruments from memories and limited resources as well as used lyrics and song to tell stories and pass along traditions. Replicas of instruments were literally made out of nothing (household items or natural materials), and were used to create something wonderful - music! Participants learn how these hand made instruments and song lyrics influenced the development of different musical genres like Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock & Roll, Hip-Hop and more which created America's music and culture.
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities - Museum Education
Beneficiaries
General Public
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$50,000.00
Description
NMAAM launched the museum's volunteer and docent program upon grand opening in January 2021. With African American music so closely related to the art of storytelling and self-expression, the museum has chosen to root this program within the art of creative interpretation, equipping participants with the necessary tools to form deep connections to our mission and weave wonderous, captivating narratives that will touch the hearts of every visitor.
Acting as NMAAM's Griots, or storytellers, these individuals serve to form deep connections with our community by engaging each visitor with a history of African American musical innovation. The story that unfolds within NMAAM's walls is one of immense importance to ensuring every individual, regardless of race, social class, and background, is able to connect to and celebrate themselves within American history. Our volunteers and docents are instrumental in establishing this connection for the benefit of all.
Program Areas Served
Nashville
$50,000.00
Description
NMAAM launched the museum's volunteer and docent program upon grand opening in January 2021. With African American music so closely related to the art of storytelling and self-expression, the museum has chosen to root this program within the art of creative interpretation, equipping participants with the necessary tools to form deep connections to our mission and weave wonderous, captivating narratives that will touch the hearts of every visitor.
Acting as NMAAM's Griots, or storytellers, these individuals serve to form deep connections with our community by engaging each visitor with a history of African American musical innovation. The story that unfolds within NMAAM's walls is one of immense importance to ensuring every individual, regardless of race, social class, and background, is able to connect to and celebrate themselves within American history. Our volunteers and docents are instrumental in establishing this connection for the benefit of all.
Program Areas Served
Nashville
Description
NMAAM engages high school students at their schools with famous artists who work along side these students to plan and execute a performance based the featured artists' work of art. The result is a live performance by the students with interaction by the guest artist to the full school. Students learn the history of the music they are studying, the culture and meaning represented in the lyrics, and the instrumentation used to perform. They also learn how to produce a program and performance from start to finish.
Program Areas Served
None
NMAAM engages high school students at their schools with famous artists who work along side these students to plan and execute a performance based the featured artists' work of art. The result is a live performance by the students with interaction by the guest artist to the full school. Students learn the history of the music they are studying, the culture and meaning represented in the lyrics, and the instrumentation used to perform. They also learn how to produce a program and performance from start to finish.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$50,000.00
Description
Rivers of Rhythm Music and Culture Curriculum, which educates teachers about the impact and influence of African Americans on American music and culture, and provides the tools they need to integrate these lessons in Middle Tennessee school curricula. NMAAM aims to impact multiple generations through lessons that span America's history and engage young audiences in unique learning experiences through music and music-making that tie into school district priorities.
Program Areas Served
None
$50,000.00
Description
Rivers of Rhythm Music and Culture Curriculum, which educates teachers about the impact and influence of African Americans on American music and culture, and provides the tools they need to integrate these lessons in Middle Tennessee school curricula. NMAAM aims to impact multiple generations through lessons that span America's history and engage young audiences in unique learning experiences through music and music-making that tie into school district priorities.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$2,500.00
Description
Increasingly Nashville is attracting diverse professionals from different parts of the country who are seeking to formally network- and informally learn about opportunities and trends in the artistic music industry. Sips & Stanzas is a unique experience where diverse, professionals meet, listen and have interactive conversations with outstanding music leaders representing business, performance, media and other industry aspects all part of Nashville's music scene. As Nashville continues to grow and diversify its Music City brand, Sips & Stanzas is the event for professionals to socialize, engage and impact the growing awareness of Nashville, as well as learn about the latest NMAAM updates. Our objective is to integrate music/artists and provide an outlet for discussions about topics that impact the mission of NMAAM. Sip & Stanzas is a once a month, or as-scheduled, event at rotating venues, including the new museum.
Program Areas Served
None
$2,500.00
Description
Increasingly Nashville is attracting diverse professionals from different parts of the country who are seeking to formally network- and informally learn about opportunities and trends in the artistic music industry. Sips & Stanzas is a unique experience where diverse, professionals meet, listen and have interactive conversations with outstanding music leaders representing business, performance, media and other industry aspects all part of Nashville's music scene. As Nashville continues to grow and diversify its Music City brand, Sips & Stanzas is the event for professionals to socialize, engage and impact the growing awareness of Nashville, as well as learn about the latest NMAAM updates. Our objective is to integrate music/artists and provide an outlet for discussions about topics that impact the mission of NMAAM. Sip & Stanzas is a once a month, or as-scheduled, event at rotating venues, including the new museum.
Program Areas Served
None
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| This is a sample of the major programs that NMAAM is producing in a given year. Other programs include traveling art exhibitions and an annual Legends Gala fundraiser and recognition event for featured African American musicians and individuals who have influenced the music industry. NMAAM has multiple opportunities to leverage support and to build a museum-going audience through these events. We are working hard to ensure that we are reaching a wide array of audiences via media, social networks, the music industry and partnerships with other organizations to promote these events and programs. |
