Atlanta Music Project Board of Directors
Philip M. Juravel, CPA, Chair
Jennifer Dorian, Vice-Chair
Byron Gibbs, Treasurer & Finance Chair
Racheal Woods, Secretary Chair
Sarah Griesenauer-Barros, Ben Cherian, Anne Cross, Deva Hirsch, Valerie L. Holmes, James F. Lock III, Aaron C. Mitchell, Ceasar C. Mitchell Jr.,
Aisha Moody, Shawn Pacely, Andy D. Pittman, Dantes Rameau, John Sparrow
Atlanta Music Project Staff
Aisha Moody, Co-Founder & Chief Program Officer
Amber Taylor, Associate Director of AMP Academy
Breanna Johnson, Director of Choral Programs
Cruz Duhart, Operations Associate
Dantes Rameau, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Freeman, Van Driver
D’Laney Bowry, Development & Grants Manager
Durand Bailey, Senior Director of Operations
Dr. Emily Boone, Music Career Advisor
Isaiah Cuffey, Preparatory School Program Manager
Jack W. Wagner, Director of Grants
José L. Morales, Marketing & Graphic Design Associate
Lauren Jones, Program Operations Associate
Lauren Spence, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Liesl McWhorter, Youth Orchestras Program Manager
Lydia Falcon, After-School Programs Associate
Michael Crawford, Facilities Manager
Miriam Huppert, Director of College & Career Services
Nassareen Rahman, Van Driver
Ron Pace, Finance Manager
Atlanta Music Project INSTITUTIONAL DONORS
Funding provided in part by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Department of Community Development.
Major funding for this organization is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. This program is supported in part by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.
AMP ACADEMY RECITAL I
Eli Manos, Collaborative Pianist
RECITAL I PROGRAM
Cello Concerto in C minor..........................................Henri-Gustave Casadesus I. Allegro molto ma maestoso
David Walton, cello Studio of Yuliya Kim
Album for the Young, Op.68...................................................Robert Schumann III. Humming Song
Naomi Lloyd, flute Studio of Teresa Feliciano
Tarantella, Op. 23..............................................................William Henry Squire
Preston Walton, cello Studio of Yuliya Kim
A Little March............................................................................Roy D. Johnson
Syrus Paul, bassoon Studio of Kevin Roach
“Magnolia”............................................................................................Laufey arr. Dinadino
Camille Childers, alto Studio of José Montañez
Student Concerto No. 5, Op. 22...................................................Friedrich Seitz I. Allegro moderato
Malia White, violin Studio of Julie Saxton
Skip to My Lou......................................................................Finis Henderson III trans. Douglas Escobar
Zaki Walker, trumpet Studio of Douglas Escobar
“Pietà, Signore”...............................................................Alessandro Stradella
Lauren Hunter, mezzo-soprano
Studio of Ethan Godfrey
Children’s Album, Op. 39...............................................Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky
XVI. Old French Song arr. George Vance
Lourdess Culpatrick, double bass Studio of Kevin Smith
AMP ACADEMY RECITAL I
Eli Manos, Collaborative Pianist
Three Dances for Solo Snare Drum.............................................Warren Benson I. Cretan Dance
Raina Mcleod, snare drum
Studio of Dominic Ryder
“My Way”...............Giles Thibault, Jacques Revaux, Claude François, Paul Anka
Royal Joseph, baritone
Studio of José Montañez
Divertimento in B-Flat Major, K. Anh. 229, No. 2........Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart III. Larghetto
Kree Willingham, viola
Studio of Meghan Yost
“My Favorite Things”.............................Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rogers from The Sound of Music
Aya Walker, mezzo-soprano
Studio of Ethan Godfrey
Ave Maria.................................................................................Pietro Mascagni adapt. Piero Mazzoni
Joel Patrick, trombone
Studio of Ed Nicholson
“The Sun, Whose Rays Are All Ablaze”.....................W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan from The Mikado; or, The Town of Titipu
Thais El-Amin, soprano
Studio of Ibukun Babalola
Violin Sonata in F Major, HWV 370...................................George Frideric Handel II. Allegro
Asha White, violin
Studio of Kerren Berz
“A Change is Gonna Come”...............................................................Sam Cooke
Tyaire Charles, tenor
Studio of Keeyen Martin
“Show Off”...........................................................Lisa Lambert, Greg Morrison from The Drowsy Chaperone
Neilah Bell, soprano
Studio of Ibukun Babalola
AMP ACADEMY RECITAL II
Annie Cook, Collaborative Pianist
RECITAL II PROGRAM
“Droop Not Young Lover”...............................................George Frideric Handel adapt. William Hills
Joshua Banks, baritone
Studio of Pamela Dillard
Minuet in G major, BWV Anh. 114.....................................Johann Sebastian Bach
I. Andantino
Mahogany Williams, cello
Studio of Ismail Akbar
Student Concerto No.1, Op.7........................................................Friedrich Seitz
I. Allegro moderato - Allegretto
Foster Wilson, violin
Studio of Kerren Berz
Cantabile..................................................................................Pietro Locatelli
Joseph Banks, oboe
Studio of Natalie Beckenbaugh
“Per la gloria d’adorarvi”........................................Giovanni Battista Bononcini from Griselda
Justice Banks, tenor
Studio of Ethan Godfrey
Hatikvah.....................................................................................Samuel Cohen arr. George Vance
Terry Dent, double bass
Studio of Kevin Smith
Preludio.......................................................................................John Cacavas
Jonah Banks, bassoon
Studio of Kevin Roach
“Opportunity”..............................................Greg Kurstin, Sia Furler, Will Gluck from Annie (2014)
Jayla Jacobs, mezzo-soprano
Studio of Ibukun Babalola
Simple Minuet......................................................................Morris Goldenberg
Maasai Jarrett, snare drum
Studio of Dominic Ryder
AMP ACADEMY RECITAL II
Annie Cook, Collaborative Pianist
“The Girl I Mean to Be”..........................................Lucy Simon, Marsha Norman from The Secret Garden arr. Michael Kosarin
Emerie Forogo, soprano
Studio of Laura English-Robinson
Violin Concertino, Op. 11........................................................Ferdinand Küchler I. Allegro moderato
Autumn Inman, violin
Studio of Dr. Lana Teko
“Castle on A Cloud”.............................Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boublil, from Les Misérables Jean-Marc Natel, Herbert Kretzmer
Kiyomi Jones, mezzo-soprano
Studio of Pamela Dillard
Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63.......................George Frederic Handel trans. Doris Preucil
Raelan Robinson, viola
Studio of Meghan Yost
“Come raggio di sol”................................................................
Antonio Caldara
Ildikó Binecz, mezzo-soprano
Studio of Ethan Godfrey
Andantino.................................................................................Shinichi Suzuki
Nzingha Dunston, violin
Studio of Julie Saxton
"Sebben, crudele”....................................................................Antonio Caldara from La costanza in amor vince l’inganno
Makyla Platt, soprano
Studio of Ibukun Babalola
“Non lo dirò col labbro”.................................................George Frederic Handel from Tolomeo, re d’Egitto, HWV 25
Da’janel Chatmon, soprano
Studio of Laura English-Robinson
“Isn’t This The World”....................Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, John Williams from Hidden Figures
Bailey Edwards, alto
Studio of José Montañez
RECITAL III PROGRAM
AMP ACADEMY RECITAL III
Dr. Byul Nim “Bea” La, Collaborative Pianist
Salut d’Amour, Op. 12....................................................................Edward Elgar arr. Albert E. Wier
Jackson Betts, violin Studio of Kerren Berz
“Misty”...................................................................Erroll Garner, Johnny Burke from The Great Divas
Maya Winfrey, alto
Studio of Laura English Robinson
Parting.................................................................................Franz Wilhelm Abt
Preston Harris, french horn
Studio of Dilon Bryan
“When You Wish Upon a Star”............................Leigh Harline, Ned Washington from Pinocchio
Somer Lindsay, soprano
Studio of Keeyen Martin
Scherzo........................................................................................Carl Webster
Bena-Nsilu Tiya, cello Studio of Yuliya Kim
Student Concerto No. 5, Op. 22...................................................Friedrich Seitz I. Allegro moderato
Ethan Waithe, violin Studio of Kerren Berz
“If I Didn’t Believe in You”..................................................Jason Robert Brown from The Last Five Years
Alexander Beaty, baritone
Studio of Ibukun Babalola
Fanfare.........................................................................................Rick Mooney
Manzo Tiya, cello
Studio of Giancarlo Ortiz
“When Love is Kind”...................................................................Thomas Moore arr. Amelia Lehmann
Joi Leggins, soprano
Studio of Pamela Dillard
AMP ACADEMY RECITAL III
Dr. Byul Nim “Bea” La, Collaborative Pianist
Chant for Marimba....................................................................Mitchell Peters
Dave Anderson, marimba
Studio of Dominic Ryder
Allegro......................................................................................Shinichi Suzuki
Sian Shropshire-Taylor, viola
Studio of Josiah Coe
“Tomorrow”...................................................Charles Strouse, Martin Charmin from Annie
Isabella Jackson, soprano
Studio of Pamela Dillard
Variations in E Major on “Non più mesta”, B.9 ..........................Frédéric Chopin
Chase Matthews, flute
Studio of Matthieu Clavé
Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009....................................Johann Sebastian Bach
V. Bourrée I ed. Isaac Trapkus
VI. Bourrée II
Yusef Henry, double bass
Studio of Kevin Smith
Airs variés, Series I, Op. 89.........................................................Charles Dancla I. Thème de Pacini
Elena Alejandro, violin
Studio of Kerren Berz
Student Concerto No. 5, Op. 22...................................................Friedrich Seitz
III. Rondo: Allegretto
Ta'Kari Tatum, violin
Studio of Julie Saxton
Six Studies of English Folksong......................................Ralph Vaughn Williams
VI. Allegro vivace
Nicholas Doyle, viola
Studio of Dr. Lana Teko
“Loyal Brave True”...........................Jamie Hartman, Billy Crabtree, Rosi Golan, from Mulan (2020)
Harry Gregson-Williams
Jessica Leggins, mezzo-soprano
Studio of José Montañez
RECITAL IV PROGRAM
AMP ACADEMY RECITAL IV
Jack W. Wagner, Collaborative Pianist
Suite for Bassoon and Piano, Op. 69.......................................Alessandro Longo II. Romanza
Shanae Cousley, bassoon Studio of Dantes Rameau
“The Lord’s Prayer”.............................................................Albert Hay Malotte
Bailey Mines, soprano
Studio of Keeyen Martin
Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041............................. Johann Sebastian Bach I. Allegro (non tanto)
Marlee Carter, violin
Studio of Kerren Berz
Scènes écossaises, Op. 138.....................................................Benjamin Godard I. Légende pastorale
Nehemiah Preston, oboe
Studio of Natalie Beckenbaugh
“Give Me Jesus”.......................................................African American Spiritual arr. Moses Hogan
Destiny Sutton, alto
Studio of Keeyen Martin
Trumpet Tune in C Major, ZT 678...................................................Henry Purcell
Erica Peterson, trumpet
Studio of Douglas Escobar
“Caro mio ben”.....................................................................Giuseppe Giordani
Nalivia Preston, alto
Studio of Ethan Godfrey
The Two Grenadiers...............................................................Robert Schumann arr. Shinichi Suzuki
Ethan Ezzard, violin
Studio of Julie Saxton
“Can You Find It In Your Heart?”................................Dean Pitchford, Tom Snow from Footloose
Amaya Paylor, mezzo-soprano
Studio of Keeyen Martin
AMP ACADEMY RECITAL IV
Jack W. Wagner, Collaborative Pianist
Allegro......................................................................................Shinichi Suzuki
Elrico Ezzard, cello
Studio of Yuliya Kim
“Part of Your World” ..........................................Alan Menken, Howard Ashman from The Little Mermaid
Nadia Nu’man, mezzo-soprano
Studio of José Montañez
“A Million Miles Away”.......................................Taisei Iwasaki, Ludvig Forssell, from Belle Kaho Nakamura, Mamoru Hosoda
Araeia Collins, mezzo-soprano
Studio of Laura English-Robinson
Five Old French Dances ................................................................Marin Marais I. L’Agréable - Rondeau arr. Maud E. Aldis, Louis T. Rowe
Joshua Croom, viola
Studio of Meghan Yost
“Tomorrow”...................................................Charles Strouse, Martin Charmin from Annie
Naomi Croom, mezzo-soprano
Studio of Laura English-Robinson
Clarinet Concert, No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73...........................Carl Maria von Weber I. Allegro
Samuel Leyimu, clarinet
Studio of Andrew Warwick
Violin Sonata in E Major, Op. 1 No. 12b, HWV 373..............George Frideric Handel IV. Allegro non troppo
Shani Gingrich, violin
Studio of Dr. Lana Teko
"Panis angelicus".........................................................................César Franck from Messe à trois voix, FWV 61a arr. Wanda Sobieska
Nailah Ruffin, soprano
Studio of Keeyen Martin
Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85...................................................Edward Elgar I. Adagio – Moderato
Priya Gingrich, cello
Studio of Ismail Akbar
the atlanta music project mission and history
Founded in 2010, the Atlanta Music Project (AMP) provides world-class music training and performance opportunities supporting youth growth and development. Operating in under-resourced communities, AMP’s mission is to empower youth to realize their possibilities through music.
AMP serves over 1,000 young musicians annually through band, orchestra, and choir programs, private lessons, and the annual month-long AMP Summer Series. The AMP Senior Youth Orchestras and Choirs perform and compete both nationally and internationally. Additionally, AMP houses a college and career program, supporting AMP high school students and alumni. Since 2021, AMP has awarded $395,000 in college scholarships to its alumni.
AMP music ensembles perform more than 60 concerts annually, performing in venues all across Atlanta, from community centers to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. AMP music ensembles have performed alongside international stars such as cellist Sterling Elliott, rapper Lecrae, operatic baritone Edward Parks, R&B singer Monica, The Piano Guys, the Harlem Quartet, electric violinist Lindsey Stirling, pianist Terrence Wilson, and the Imani Winds. AMP musicians can be seen performing with rapper T.I. on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series.
AMP’s young musicians have successfully auditioned for Georgia All-State ensembles, and performed with the Atlanta Opera, the Atlanta Ballet, and the Fox Theatre. AMP ensembles have concertized as far away as Los Angeles, Aspen, Mexico, Canada, and New Zealand. The AMP Senior Youth Choir was crowned winner of the Youth Choirs category at the Open Competition of the 2024 World Choirs Games.
AMP is the recipient of several prestigious awards: 2015 Local Community Service Award (Spelman College), 2016 Neighborhood Builder (Bank of America), 2016 & 2017 Top 50 Youth Arts Program (USA President’s Committee on the Arts & Humanities), 2018 MLK Jr. Community Service Award (Emory University), 2019 Luminary Award for Arts Education (ArtsATL), and 2021 Infusion Award (Lewis Prize for Music).
AMP’s existence is a direct result of the 2009 TED Prize, which was awarded to Dr. Jose Antonio Abreu, founder of Venezuela’s El Sistema. AMP’s co-founders were members of the Sistema Fellows Program at the New England Conservatory in Boston. AMP is a member of “El Sistema USA,” the National Alliance of El Sistema Inspired Programs.
AMP’s current major funders include the Chestnut Family Foundation, Mailchimp, the Abraham J. & Phyllis Katz Foundation, the Harland Charitable Foundation, the Arthur M. Blank Foundation, The Rich’s Foundation, the Sartain Lanier Foundation, the Luluma Foundation, Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Fulton County Arts Council, Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia Department of Education, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Delta Community Credit Union, the Next Generation Fund, and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.
In 2024, AMP became the recipient of five Steinway pianos and was awarded the prestigious honor of being a Steinway Select School, making AMP one of eight schools in the country with this distinction.
AMP’s partners and collaborators include the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation, Atlanta Public Schools, Clayton State University, and the Chestnut Family Foundation.
AMP is a member of “El Sistema USA,” the National Alliance of El Sistema Inspired Programs.
For more information visit http://www.atlantamusicproject.org
YOUNG MUSICIAN PATHWAYS
& CAREER SCHOLARSHIPS, EMPLOYMENT, ADVISING
ADVANCED PROGRAMS
AMP SENIOR YOUTH ORCHESTRA & CHOIR
INTERNATIONAL TOURS & COMPETITIONS
COLLEGE & CAREER SERVICES
INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMS
AMP JUNIOR YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
AMP JUNIOR YOUTH CHOIRS
PREPARATORY PROGRAMS
AMP AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
AMP PREPARATORY SCHOOL
EMPOWERING YOUTH TO REALIZE THEIR POSSIBILITIES THROUGH MUSIC
