Stax Music Academy announces plans for 20th anniversary in 2020; Ellen DeGeneres holiday special appearance December 12, 2019
MEMPHIS, TN, DECEMBER 4, 2019 – The Stax Music Academy announced at a press conferences today in Memphis that it will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2020 with a months-long celebration of special events, expanded and new programming, new fundraising efforts, and other activities. All of this is to celebrate the academy being the only […]
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Levi’s® Music Project Partners with Justin Timberlake to install permanent songwriting lab and create songwriting masterclass at Stax Music Academy
Funding for arts education is at risk across the globe, leaving many of today’s youth without these valuable outlets for personal development and creative expression. Since 2015, Levi’s® has partnered with respected artists and local community partners around the world to develop Levi’s® Music Project — an initiative that brings music education resources to community-based […]
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Auditions set for SNAP After School Program and Summer Music Experience
The Stax Music Academy is now accepting audition requests for the 2019-2020 SNAP After School Program and its 2020 June Summer Music Experience. The ensembles in the SNAP After School program include: Stax Music Academy Rhythm Section, Stax Music Academy Junior Rhythm Section, Stax Jazz Ensemble, Stax Vocal Jazz, Street Corner Harmonies, Premier Percussionists, Stax […]
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