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CHOOSE 901: Learning to Lead at the Stax Music Academy

Posted on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by Tim Sampson

In 2019, Stax Music Academy garnered national attention when Levi’s and Justin Timberlake generously donated a brand new, state-of-the-art songwriting lab. It happened again in December when Ellen Degeneres invited students […]
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The Commercial Appeal: Stax Music Academy connects past and present with Black History Month concert

Posted on February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 by Tim Sampson

By Bob Mehr As part of the kickoff to its 20th anniversary year, Stax Music Academy will present a special Black History Month concert. The event, titled “Let’s Do It […]
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Ellen DeGeneres gives Stax Music Academy $250,000 and prizes for students on final night of NBC’s “Ellen’s Greatest Night of Giveaways”

Posted on December 13, 2019January 29, 2020 by Tim Sampson

On Thursday, December 12, 2019, the Stax Music Academy was featured on the final night of NBC’s three-night holiday special, “Ellen’s Greatest Night of Giveaways,” during which Ellen DeGeneres and […]
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The Commercial Appeal: Stax Music Academy to appear on Ellen holiday TV special: 5 things to know

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Tim Sampson

It’s been a big month for Stax Music Academy (SMA), as the organization announced plans to celebrate its 20th year in 2020. Meantime, SMA students are set to appear on […]
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