Memphis attracts international music conference
An international conference has named Memphis and Berlin as its 2017 locations. The Music Cities convention will look at how music can influence build environment and city development.
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From the high school radio station to the main stage
With nearly two years of broadcasting experience under her belt, Poole served as one of the inaugural Levitt Shell Next Generation apprentices, a program under the Memphis Music Initiative umbrella.
New chamber orchestra works to reflect the city’s diversity
Memphis' latest chamber orchestra is 31 members strong, and most of the musicians are people of color.
Meet the music Fellows: Sabrina Hu
Memphis Music Initiative Fellow flutist Sabrina Hu brings lessons from Europe to Memphis music students.
An inventory of the Memphis black arts scene
In a city with a majority-black population and a history of intense creativity, it’s no wonder the black arts community is as dynamic and expansive as it is today.
Memphis Library’s Teen Learning Lab celebrates first anniversary
CLOUD901, which was named through a teen survey contest, has now been open in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library branch for a year.
Infusing classical musicians with a ‘heart for service’ in Memphis schools
Through the IRIS Orchestra Fellows program, classical musicians from around the world immerse themselves in Memphis music and education.
‘The Lab’ offers support for local fashion designers
Abby Phillips, Memphis Fashion Week founder, has opened an incubator to kickstart the newly created Memphis Fashion Design Network, which supports and cultivates local designers and artists in the industry.
Community outreach through classical music
A number of youth classical music organizations provide opportunities for underserved communities in Memphis. With the highest participation rate to date, a summer orchestra camp connects local youth to futures in music performance -- and more.
Making a career from making music
Through internships, Memphis teens get their hands on music festival and event production experience.
