New Hope Academy is a Christ-centered school educating children of diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds by establishing a biblical worldview and preparing each child to flourish academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
National Museum of African American Music
February 27, 2025 | 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Angela Gentry Jackson
Chair, New Hope Academy Board of Trustees
New Hope Academy Choir lead by Julia Nolan and accompanied by Michael Rix
Soloist:
Savannah Kenny
Choir:
Catherine Beasley
Garnett Beasley
Eden Burls
Stella Carter
Piper Coates
Sam Coates
Taylor Head
Rose Ketchum
Isaiah Kirwa
Lydia Kirwa
Ellie Rainer
Kaseyn Richardson
Lynox Richardson
Malachi Richardson
Jireh Sadler
osiah Sadler
Mia Summerville
Founder and Interim Head of School
Live Auction
Matt Rogers
Tennessee Titans announcer, TV show personality, and motivational speaker
“This Little Light of Mine”
Margot Mahon and Emberlynn Shannon
New Hope Academy Kindergarten students
Noemi Turcios, Damaris Nino, and Eunice Ruiz
New Hope Academy alumni family, and current families
Max Mullen, Teagan Lenox, and Skyler Cochran
New Hope Academy alumni
Taylor Head
New Hope Academy 6th Grader
“This Little of Mine”
New Hope Academy Choir lead by Julia Nolan and accompanied by Michael Rix
Matt Rogers Tennessee Titans announcer, TV show personality and motivational speaker
Please note Silent Auction closes at 8 pm | WIFI “Events” Network, password: NMAAMEvents
Appetizers (passed)
strawberry bruschetta - local berries, sweet basil, feta, balsamic drizzle, grilled baguette
-mushroom stuffed w shrimp, crab & artichoke
Salad
“Taste of Spring” - mixed baby greens strawberries, oranges, fresh burrata
red onion, cornbread croutons, parmesan crisps honey-balsamic vinaigrette
Bread
baby corn muffins & homemade yeast rolls
honey-orange butter
Main Course
Dijon-Baby Bella chicken - grilled chicken breast braised in a creamy dijon-chardonnay sauce
with roasted “Baby Bella” mushrooms, thyme & rosemary served with roasted spring vegetables & wild rice
Vegetarian option
Dijon-Baby Bella Mushroom - grilled mushroom braised in a creamy dijon-chardonnay sauce
-with roasted “Baby Bella” mushrooms, thyme & rosemary, artichokes served with roasted spring vegetables & wild rice
Dessert
chocolate dipped strawberries lemon mousse w fresh berries
white chocolate banana pudding tarts coffee
Welcome to the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), the only museum of its kind dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of Black music in America. The museum’s expertly-curated collections share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to bring the musical heroes of the past into the present.
NMAAM was born out of a proposal from the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce in 2002, as a way to celebrate and preserve African Americans’ influence on music and provide residents and visitors with diverse cultural offerings.
The National Museum of African American Music broke ground in early 2017 and officially opened in 2021. Since its opening, NMAAM has welcomed guests from across the U.S. and is one of Music City’s top must-see tourist destination.
Matt Rogers is a TV show personality, NFL Announcer, and business owner. After becoming a Rose Bowl Champion in 2001 with the Washington Huskies, Matt followed his passion for television. He first found fame as a Season 3 finalist on FOX’s reality singing competition “American Idol.” Matt began auctioneering in 2008 when his son was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. Matt and his wife wanted to give back to a cause that gave people hope for a better future. Rogers is a proud husband to wife Teri, and father to Brayden (18), Mason (16), Samantha (10) & Brooklyn (2).
The Century Society is a community of people who are committed to fully funding the mission of the school by contributing a full scholarship or more to New Hope Academy. The Society was founded in 2018 upon the idea that the supporters of New Hope are sowing seeds for the good of our community far into the next century, alongside the reality that the school provides approximately 100 scholarships each year. With the goal of reaching 100 scholarship donors for each of those 100 scholarships given, we had 43 Century Society members for the 2023-24 school year. With 28 Century Society members so far this year, we are well on our way to surpassing that number. We would be honored for you to consider becoming a member of our Century Society, ensuring that one of our scholarship students continues to have the opportunity for a life-changing education at New Hope Academy!
Get your paddles ready!! Tonight we will be raising our paddles, hearts, and wallets to support the dreams of the students of New Hope Academy. Matt Rogers will be leading us through “Fund a Dream.” Below is a guideline to help you plan your gift:
$100
Sponsors a student for one day
$500
Sponsors a student for one week
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
Funds all of the scholarship needs for one day
$7,500
Sponsors a student for semester
$10,000
$15,000
Sponsors one student to attend New Hope for an entire year
$30,000
Sponsors two students to attend New Hope for an entire year
As more and more New Hope supporters understand the benefits of using donor advised funds (DAF) for their charitable giving, please note the following. You may not use your donor advised fund for any donation for which you receive something in return (i.e. silent/live auction). You may use your donor advised fund to make a donation for which you receive nothing in return (like the Fund-a-Dream paddle raise!). If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask Parker Page, NHA Director of Development, for clarity.
Thank you to Bekah Russom who served as the Chair of the Dream Gala committee.
Thank you for showcasing the light that is New Hope to the watching world through planning this wonderful evening.
Thank you to the dedicated members who served on Dream Gala committee.
Tammy Lenox
Lori Mahon
Dede Scheibe
Mary Lyn Schuh
Ashley Van Zee
Also, this evening could not be possible without the dedicated work of the Development Team at New Hope Academy
Parker Page
Director of Development
Erin Bucher
Development Events Manager
Leigh McGaha
Development Operations Manager
DreamSponsor
Brandon and Hannah Jackson
PatronTableHosts
Anonymous
Rus and Melanie Beasley
Gary and Allena Bell/Robert and Jennetta Jones
Julian and Debra Bibb
Jason and Holly Childress
Chandler and Meg Farmer
Franklin Pediatric Denistry
Chris and Emily Jenkins
Doris McMillan
Greg and Erica Mitchell
Parker and Rachel Page
Jenni Patillo and Lori Mahon
Dan and Paige Pitts
Nolan and Bekah Russom
Pat and Kathy Sauder
Jamie and Mary Lyn Schuh
Stuart and Lisa Southard
Mike and Cady Wilson
Matt and Erica Yezerski
Table Hosts
Kenny and Laura Benge
Darrin and Jodie Chapman
Church of the City
John and Jill Gonas
Kyle and Kelsey Gordon
Event Sponsor
BAR Environmental
Bradymade Events
Dede Scheibe Events
Down to the Wire Nashville
Leipers Fork Distillery
Old National Bank
Bill and Robin Siren
Supporting Sponsor
Todd and Rebekah Freundt
Brian and Lindsay Mykietka
Rusty Summerville
