Make Music NOLA

An El-Sistema inspired music-for-social-change program in New Orleans. Focused on culturally relevant music instruction and performance.

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Congrats to Dr. Tucker Fuller on the world premiere of his new Piano Concerto at New Marigny Theater! 🎹 A triumph for one of NOLA's best. We're proud to have him inspire Make Music NOLA students while creating powerful original work! 🎶

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Our summer camp was pure joy & creativity! 🎶 Make Music NOLA students explored Black composers, wrote songs, & shined at Juneteenth. So proud of their growth! Huge thanks to Dr. Davis, Prof. Lewanika, & Mr. Bronstein for inspiring them.

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As the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Concert Series concludes with our Juneteenth celebration at @XULA1925 , we deeply thank the Trust for this meaningful journey. It helped Make Music NOLA connect through live music & reminded us how much music unites. Deep gratitude to all!

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🎻 Our students are ready to shine! Join us for our Juneteenth Celebration & final concert: Thurs, June 19, 6 PM at Xavier Recital Hall. Hear bold performances & feel the music! #NOLAkidswithstrings #Juneteenth #MakeMusicNOLA

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Give your kid more than screen time! 🎻 Make Music NOLA Summer Camp (June 16-21) offers real music, friendships & impact. Learn from pros!

Spots limited, register now: https://t.co/7EW3uYN6Mm

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🎻 They played their hearts out—and it showed.
Our final concert was pure joy. Thanks to Beanlandia, @tanyahuang , @pizzadelicious , our amazing teachers, and every student who made the night magic.
New Orleans, your kids are shining. 💙

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Hear "Eleanor Rigby" like never before! 🎻 Tonight, 6 PM at Beanlandia (3300 Royal St), Make Music NOLA students shine at Harmony and Gratitude! Free & open to all. Feel the hope! #MakeMusicNOLA #HarmonyAndGratitude

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Because of your GiveNOLA Day generosity, the music plays on! 🎻 Join us for Harmony and Gratitude to celebrate!

📅 Wed, May 14
📍 Beanlandia, 3300 Royal St.
🕠 Doors 5:30 PM
🎶 Music 6:00 PM

Come for the music, stay for the mission! 💙

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🎻 Hear the music you made happen! Join us Wed, May 14, 6 PM @ Beanlandia for Harmony & Gratitude!

Can't make it? Support us on GiveNOLA Day, May 6!  
 🔗 https://t.co/b1iLG9RlGX
Or donate anytime:
 🔗 https://t.co/9TRCCSjwBA

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

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🎷 Happy Jazz Fest! 🎉 MMN intern teacher Whitney Cooper (XULA) won a Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund grant to restore instruments! Congrats, Whitney! 💙🎻 #MakeMusicNOLA #JazzFest #ClimateAction

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Huge congrats to our incredible MMN teacher, Dr. Tucker Fuller! 🎉 His new piece, 'Medea as a Lounge Singer,' was a hit! We're so proud to have such a talented and inspiring musician on our team! 🎶 #MakeMusicNOLA #TuckerFuller #SupportLocalMusic

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Huge thanks to Threadhead Cultural Foundation! 🎻💙 Your support keeps New Orleans music alive at Make Music NOLA. We're grateful for your belief in our mission! #MakeMusicNOLA #Threadhead #NewOrleansMusic

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Still feeling the energy from 'Lift Every Voice'! 🎶 Big thanks to all performers, New Orleans African American Museum, & Jason Williamson! Students, your joy was magic! 💙🎻 Let's keep the music alive! #nolakidswithstrings

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Meryl Zimmerman Trio! 🎷 Jewish music meets jazz! March 25, 6 PM, Shir Chadash. Free concert! Broadway, Gershwin, Cohen & more. Soulful & moving. More details in https://t.co/eMzzBebTsz #MakeMusicNOLA #Jazz #JewishMusic #NewOrleans

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🔥 Medea as a Lounge Singer – A Bold New Take! 🎶
Medea steps into the spotlight! A jazz & blues-infused song cycle reimagines her story.

🎟️ Tickets:
📅 March 19: https://t.co/ea4lcTT49z
📅 March 20: https://t.co/aK7ZDr8Dsm

Can’t attend? Donate here: https://t.co/5XLtvTtMj9

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🎻 Full circle! MMN alum Jordan Burse, now at Tulane, returns as a mentor! Jordan, a former violinist with MMN, is giving back. We're thrilled to have her inspire new students! 🎶✨

#MakeMusicNOLA #Alumni #Mentorship #ServiceLearning

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Celebrate Black History Month! 💛🖤❤️ "Lift Every Voice and Sing" concert. Feb 24, 5 PM, New Orleans African American Museum. Music & stories from Black composers. 🎻🎹

The event is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and family.

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A heartfelt thank you to the Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin Foundation! Your generous support helps us give young people the opportunity to discover their passion and potential through the power of music. Because of you, we can continue shaping bright futures, one note at a time.

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Thank you to our performers, audience, faculty, volunteers, & the incredible Tucker Fuller for making our 2nd Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Concert a success! 🎶✨ Special thanks to Josephine Sacabo & Dalt Wonk for hosting. Stay tuned for our February concert! 🎻

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🎶✨ Join us for an unforgettable night of music and art!

The Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Concert Series kicks off with NOLA Composed: A Celebration of Local Voices, and we want you to be part of it! So snag your tickets now at https://t.co/4PBRBETBWu before they’re gone.