AMP’s TOP TEN MOMENTS OF 2024
As we reflect on the incredible journey of our 2024, the Atlanta Music Project is proud to celebrate a year filled with inspiring achievements, transformative growth, and unforgettable moments.
These moments are a testament to the dedication of our talented students, the guidance of our passionate faculty and staff, and the unwavering support of our donors.
Join us as we look back on the top ten moments that made 2024 a truly remarkable year for the organization.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
The AMP Senior Youth Orchestra was invited to perform at the16th Annual Atlanta Business & Human Rights Conference, held at The Coca-Cola Company headquarters in Atlanta.
In collaboration with the Emory University Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, the Atlanta Music Project welcomed internationally-renowned violinist Randall Goosby to AMP for a masterclass with AMP Academy violin students.
Read all about Randall Goosby’s masterclass and fireside chat.
TOP TEN MOMENTS
On February 21, our Junior Youth Choir, conducted by Pamela Dillard, performed at Emory University Hospital Midtown for a special Black History Month concert. Many thanks to EUH’s DEI and Belonging Advisory Committee and Ambassador Program for inviting our singers to share the gift of music with the Emory University Hospital staff and community!
AMP was excited to announce acclaimed violinist Helen Kim as an Artist-in-Residence during the fall of 2024. Kim serves as Professor of Violin and Chair of the String Department at Kennesaw State University and Assistant Concertmaster of the Atlanta Opera Orchestra. Her residency at AMP highlights the organization’s commitment to providing world-class music training to our students.
On June 8, our Senior Youth Choir, conducted by B.E. Boykin, performed in the closing ceremony of Chorus America, receiving multiple standing ovations. Chorus America is the advocacy, research, and leadership development organization that advances the choral field.
To commemorate the inauguration of our brand new Steinway & Sons Model B Grand Piano, we invited Steinway Artist Isaiah J. Thompson and his jazz trio to perform at the AMP Center. Thompson performed with our Senior Youth Choir and Senior Youth Orchestra. With his trio, he delivered a captivating set of jazz standards and original compositions that delighted the packed audience.
Titus Underwood, Principal Oboe of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, was AMP’s Artist-in-Residence for the 2024 AMP Summer Series. His residency included masterclasses, interviews, and his solo performance of the Concerto in F Major, RV 455 for Oboe, Strings, and Continuo by Antonio Vivaldi, with the AMP Summer Series Festival Orchestra under the direction conductor of John Young Shik Concklin.
A heartfelt thank-you to our keynote speaker, Christopher Moses, The Jennings Hertz Artistic Director at the Alliance Theatre, for helping us honor this incredible milestone. Along with Christopher Moses, we had Artist Speaker, Timothy Miller, Assistant Professor of Voice and Music at Morehouse College, who also gave words of encouragement and congratulations.
The Class of 2024 has achieved amazing success, earning acceptances and scholarships to prestigious institutions such as Howard University, Spelman College, and Morehouse College.
We were thrilled to announce that once again our AMP Senior Ensembles had the amazing opportunity to perform on Monica Pearson One on One during her special holiday episode! This remarkable experience for our talented young musicians brought the spirit of the season to life with stunning renditions of beloved holiday classics.
Not only were their performances showcasing their incredible musicianship, but we had AMP faculty members, Keeyen Martin, Chanell Childers, Logan Souther, and Kevin Smith, speak about their experience with AMP and the students!
A special thank-you to Monica Pearson and her team for inviting us to be part of this holiday celebration.
During Spring Break, the AMP Senior Youth Orchestra traveled to Ottawa, the capital of Canada, to perform two concerts.
AMP’s program included “Danse Negre” by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and “Visions of the Sky” by Adrian B. Sims. In an exciting artistic collaboration, Senior String Orchestra of De La Salle High School joined the AMP Senior Youth Orchestra Strings to perform “Adoration” by Florence Price and the “Serenade for Strings in E Major Opus 22” by Antonín Dvořák. The Serenade for Strings was co-conducted by John Young Shik Concklin and Jason Hutt, conductor of the De La Salle Senior String Orchestra. Talk about a memorable Spring Break trip!
Read what some of the Senior Youth Orchestra members had to say about the trip.
When we say this was a highlight, we truly mean that! Our Senior Youth Choir had the opportunity to compete in the World Choir Games in Auckland, New Zealand. Not only did the Senior Youth Choir give a compelling performance, they were also crowned the “Category Winner of the World Choir Games – The Open Competition.”
For its competition performance, the AMP Senior Youth Choir was also awarded the “Golden Diploma Level VI” with an overall score of 26.39 – out of a possible 30 – the highest in its competition category. In addition, its score of 26.39 was the second highest awarded on the night, of all the choirs in The Open Competition.
Conducted by B.E. Boykin, the AMP Senior Youth Choir’s competition repertoire consisted of four pieces: Dies Irae from “Requiem” by Michael John Trotta, Mata del Anima Sola by Antonio Estévez, Quiet Place by Ralph Carmichael and arranged by Jerry Rubino, and Elijah Rock, a Traditional Spiritual arranged by Moses Hogan.
In addition to the competition performance, AMP performed in two Friendship Concerts in Auckland, where they performed alongside youth choirs from Chinese Taipei, China, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, in free, public concerts.
We are beyond excited to say that our number one moment is the start of AMP’s 15th year, marking a decade and a half of inspiring young musicians, nurturing talent, and building a vibrant musical community!
Since our founding in 2010, AMP has been dedicated to providing world-class music training and performance opportunities supporting youth growth and development. From our After-School Program to the AMP Youth Orchestras, Preparatory School, and Youth Choirs, we have seen thousands of students grow not just as musicians but as confident individuals ready to make their mark on the world.
As we embark on this incredible milestone year, we reflect on all the moments that have shaped AMP—unforgettable performances, personal triumphs, and the unwavering support of families, educators, donors, and our community.
This anniversary is a celebration of every student who has walked through our doors, every mentor who has shared their expertise, and every supporter who has believed in the power of music to transform lives.
This year, we are looking forward to expanding our impact with more opportunities to showcase the incredible talent of our students. We’re committed to continuing our mission of fostering creativity, leadership, and growth through music education.