Atlanta Music Project Board of Directors
Philip M. Juravel, CPA, Chair
Jennifer Dorian, Vice Chair
Byron Gibbs, Treasurer
Racheal Woods, Secretary
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 Associate
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
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.
ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT PREPARATORY CHOIR I
KEEYEN MARTIN, Conductor
ELI MANOS, Collaborative Pianist
WALLACE BARNER, bass, COREY RAYMOND, drums
Giddy Up!.........................................................Mary Donnelly, George L.O. Strid
One Wish........................................................................Dave Perry, Jean Perry
Silent Night...................................................................................Franz Gruber
Soloists: Anya Jones, Zahra Thousand-El
Christmas Time is Here......................................Lee Mendelson, Vince Guaraldi arr. Tom Anderson
Soloists:
Sally Erwin, Dahlia Collins, Meilani Thomas, Brayden Robinson
ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT PREPARATORY CHOIR II
CHANELL CHILDERS, Conductor
ELI MANOS, Collaborative Pianist
WALLACE BARNER, bass, COREY RAYMOND, drums
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year...........................Eddie Pola, George Wyle
Swingle Bells!...........................................................................James Pierpont
Winter Night...............................................................................Audrey
Blue Skies......................................................................................Irving
Soloists:
Amira Thousand-El, Emerie Forogo
ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT PREPARATORY ORCHESTRA
I
GIANCARLO ORTIZ, Conductor
ELI MANOS, Collaborative Pianist
Hot Cross Buns............................................Gerald E. Anderson, Robert S. Frost
Jingle Bells........................................................................James Lord Pierpont
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen...............................................Chris M. Bernotas
Auld Lang Syne......................................................................Chris M. Bernotas
ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT PREPARATORY ORCHESTRA II
Chad Gosier, Conductor
ELI MANOS, Collaborative Pianist
Concert Song..............................................Gerald E. Anderson, Robert S. Frost
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas.................................................................Susan H. Day
Silent Night...................................................................................Susan H. Day
ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT PREPARATORY BAND
HERBERT JACKSON, Conductor
ELI MANOS, Collaborative Pianist Band on
Jolly Old Saint
ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT PREPARATORY CHOIR I
Aiyanna Bell
Amir Moreland
Amora Rutland
Anya Jones
Azizi Wesley
Brayden Robinson
Cambri Franks
PERFORMERS
Dahlia Collins
Esmé Figueiredo
Euna Saxton
Haven Kleinhenz
Helen Spear
Jett Thompson
Jovie Harris
Justice Moore
Kalia James
Kendall Harvey
Kyrah James
Londyn Graves
Malaysia Wade
Meilani Thomas
Paris Hunt
Re’Ean Jackson
Sally Erwin
Zahra Thousand-El
Zola Clemens
Z’Lani Gadsden Sams-Sparks
ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT PREPARATORY CHOIR II
Amira Thousand-El
Annistyn Beasley
August Jackson
Aya Walker
Braelin Pittman
Cymone Francis
Eden Jones
Emerie Forogo
Gavin Ossey
Isabella Jackson
Jeremiah Williams
Kiyomi Jones
Lucas Jones
Miracle Blakley
Nadia Nu’Man
Nalivia Preston
Quinn Robinson
Robert Howard
Sehlani Clemens
Somer Lindsay
Tarianna Rowland
Zahia Gadsden Sams-Sparks
Zen Hayes
ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT PREPARATORY ORCHESTRA I
Abigail Lawrence
Andrew Walls
Austin Waithe
Aya Brown
Celeste Banks
Elijah Hunt
Foster Kolts
Genevieve Chitescu Weik
Iris Egan
Jaden Oransky
Josiah Dawkins-Williams
KellyFelder
Kylee James
Langston Chapman
London Watson
Lori Felder
Maaz Muhammad
Maximus Johnson
Meilani Thomas
Melody Hayes
Miles Austin
Miles Gordon
Ori Hamilton
Reign Pohl-Campbell
Saadiq Bryant
Sola Hamilton
Tymeir Malloy
William Walls
Xander Johnson
Zoe Momon-Wilde
ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT PREPARATORY ORCHESTRA II
Amora Rutland
Auriyah Johnson
Braelin Pittman
Chadwick Gregory
Elrico Ezzard
Elyse Ezzard
Feruzi Tiya
Hunter Graves
Journey Dominguez
Jude Sasfy
Kandia Diawara
Karter Brown
Kennedy Johnson
Macen Brown
Mahogany Williams
Malaika Phillips
Manzo Tiya
Mason Brown
Maya Walton
Nzingha Dunston
Quinn Fuller
Rebecca Fanning
Sally Erwin
Sulaiman Abdul-Samaad
Terry Dent
Tye Dent
Zara Francois
Zoe Bingley
Sian Shrophsire-Taylor
ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT PREPARATORY BAND
Aleena Windham
Altonio Mitchell
Autumn Wesley
Caidyn Franks
Captain Cobb
Carter Snoddy
Christian Harrison
Christian Jones
Colvin Williams Jr.
Daniella Obuseh
Dwace Sapp Jr.
Emmanuella Obuseh
Gia Harris
Haidir Spear
Halo Jenkins
Harrison Chapman
Hasim Spear
Henri Malmin
Hunter Spear
Ina-Simone Bowman
Jamarri Peterson
Jasmine Culver
Jeremiah Westover
Jordan Paul
Jubilee Collier
Judah Jones
Laraya Peterson
Maasai Jarrett
Madison Wells
Mason Holmes
Nathan Jackson
Noah Davis
Noel Morgan
Nolan Thompson
Ora Collier
Parker Bowden
Pedro DeLeon
Serenity Jenkins
Syrus Paul
Taylar-Amor Jenkins
Tristan Requena
Tyler Slaton
Zaki Walker
Zella Kolts
CHANELL CHILDERS CONDUCTOR
A Philadelphia native, Chanell Childers is a singer, teacher, musician, and a mentor. At a very young age, she was exposed to music of all genres by her parents. At six, Chanell started studying classical piano followed by three years of acting at Freedom Theater in Philadelphia, PA. While at Freedom Theater she discovered that she also had the gift of singing. She was told by many of her teachers that her voice was simply beyond her time. With this newfound talent, Chanell’s parents decided to have her study voice. While attending The Philadelphia High School for Girls, Chanell was the first student in school history to receive a standing ovation and an encore at the age of 14. With this confirmation from her peers, she decided from that day on that she would share her God-given talents with the world through music.
Chanell holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music (Voice) from Clark Atlanta University. At CAU she had the opportunity to study jazz with James Patterson, Director of the Clark Atlanta University Jazz Orchestra. Chanell’s experience with the CAU Jazz Orchestra gave her the chance to interact and perform with and open for legends like Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Kirk Whalum, Roberta Flack, Ramsey Lewis, Jon Faddis, James Moody, Ernestine Anderson, Nancy Wilson, Roy Hargrove, Lalah Hathaway, Take 6, Nnenna Freelon.
Chanell is the lead vocalist of the Clark Atlanta University Alumni Jazz Orchestra. She has performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival (Montreux, Switzerland), Umbria Jazz Festival (Umbria, Italy), North Sea Jazz Festival (Den Haag, Netherlands), and the Jazz Vienne Festival (Vienne, France). She also has received a Master of Music in Jazz Performance from The University of Miami. Chanell currently gigs around town and is also an Elementary Music Teacher with the DeKalb County School District. She also teaches private voice andpiano lessons. This is Chanell’s tenth year teaching for Atlanta Music Project as the Choral Conductor of the Preparatory Chorus. Chanell believes that educating young people, both musicians and non-musicians, has propelled her advocacy for social change through their growth and development.
KEEYEN MARTIN CONDUCTOR
Keeyen Martin, a native of Charlotte,NC is a musical force to reckon with. When it comes to creating music, Keeyen has the winning combination. His music ability to blend R&B, POP & SOUL is in a league of his own. Over the years, his music has allowed him to travel across the nation delivering performances that entertain and captivate audiences of all ages.
Keeyen was awarded the Michael Jackson Scholarship to Morehouse College and earned his BA in Music and Spanish. Since graduating, Keeyen has shared the stage with some of the industry’s most accomplished talent such as: Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Monica, Fantasia, Teyana Taylor, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Keyshia Cole, Tweet, Michelle Williams, Mya, Keri Hilson, RaheemDevaughn, Peabo Bryson, KeKe Wyatt, PJ Morton, Common, Lalah Hathaway and BeBe & CeCe Winans, and several more.
With an array of performances under his belt, Keeyen has performed on various platforms. He most recently completed a sold out Rnb Tour and a 25 city International Tour in The UK, Italy, and other cities in Europe. Hes further performed on various platforms such as: Rnb Music Tours/ Red Bull Music Fest / Vh1 Save the Music / BET Music Matters, Sofar Sounds Tour/ Grammy Week’s MTV & Mastercard stages / TV One Trumpet Awards / The Emoji Art Tour/ Delta Airlines / Billboard Atlanta / TuneCore’s JamCore / Coca-Cola & Six Flags Independence Day Festival / Love & Hip-Hop Labor Day Festival & many more!
When Keeyen is not performing he dedicates his time to working with The Atlanta Music Project and Inspire The Fire. Within these Performing Arts Organizations, he has worked with over 1000+ youth. Facilitating Voice lessons, performance coaching, music instruction and training. Keeyen has much experience training soloists, ensembles, and choirs for the stage; ages ranging from childhood to seasoned adults.
Keeyen’s current hit singles “You Should Know” and “Girl I’m on the Way ‘’ premiered on the iTunes Top 100 Charts with his Debut EP “Neutral” garnering over a Million streams and counting. His music has been featured on The Real Housewives Of Atlanta, BET/FOX, and a few Nation Films. With numerous successful sold out tour shows to a growing fan base, the world awaits Keeyen.
UPCOMING EVENTS
HOLIDAY CONCERT SERIES
AMP AFTER-SCHOOL ORCHESTRAS
DEC. 6 | 7PM | AMP CENTER
AMP YOUTH CHOIRS
DEC. 7 | 4PM | FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EAST POINT
AMP PREPARATORY SCHOOL
DEC. 14 | 1PM | JEAN CHILDS YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL
AMP YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
DEC. 14 | 6PM | GLENN MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
RESERVE TICKETS HERE
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
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