Dantes’ Blog

February 23, 2013
By:Dantes Rameau|Category: Dantes' Blog, News & Features

AMP at TEDxCentennialParkWomen

GUEST BLOGGER: Jessica Sherer, Lead & Flute Teaching Artist, Atlanta Music Project A couple of months ago, I was given the distinct honor of speaking about my experience with the Atlanta Music Project and directing some of the students in … Continue reading →

October 28, 2012
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AMP Students Perform at Elevate

Yesterday was an amazing afternoon. The City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs invited a small group of AMP students to perform at “Elevate” on Broad Street in Downtown Atlanta on October 27, 2012. The street festival of arts included dancing by … Continue reading →

July 05, 2012
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Good luck Elizabeth!

Two summers ago AMP Advisory Board member, Dr. Marilyn Seelman, and I were conducting interviews for the position of Atlanta Music Project Violin Teaching Artist.  This was our first time filling the position and we were both aware of the … Continue reading →

June 21, 2012
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AMP students perform with Roger Waters

On June 13, 2012, Atlanta Music Project students took a break from their orchestral instruments for a different kind of concert: a live performance with Roger Waters, the former bassist of Pink Floyd! The students arrived at Philips Arena a … Continue reading →

June 08, 2012
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Waldorf School cellists raise money for AMP

I love getting unsolicited phone calls that go something  like this: “Good morning Dantes, I have a check for the Atlanta Music Project.” I know it’s gonna be a good day when that happens. This actually happened recently when my … Continue reading →

March 29, 2012
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Yale School of Music Alum Visits AMP

A once in a lifetime moment: Peter Povey teaches two new Atlanta Music Project students their first violin lesson at our Coan Rec Center site. This week the Atlanta Music Project was honored to welcome a special guest to our … Continue reading →

February 26, 2012
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This Week Is Concert Week!

Finally, concert week is upon us! Here at the Atlanta Music Project, the ten-plus hours a week our students spend in our classes is always geared toward an upcoming performance. The performance is not just the reward for all their … Continue reading →

February 24, 2012
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Monica Pearson Donates Piano to AMP

What an honor we had today. It is my pleasure to announce that Monica Pearson of Atlanta’s WSB-TV has donated her piano to the Atlanta Music Project! A legendary news anchor at WSB-TV’s Channel Two Action News for over 30 … Continue reading →