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PUMP UP THE PURPLE 300 FOUNDATION

breaking news: sign up now for putp's summer music clinic: saturdays only, June 1 to Jul 15, 2024

breaking news: sign up now for putp's summer music clinic: saturdays only, June 1 to Jul 15, 2024

breaking news: sign up now for putp's summer music clinic: saturdays only, June 1 to Jul 15, 2024

breaking news: sign up now for putp's summer music clinic: saturdays only, June 1 to Jul 15, 2024

breaking news: sign up now for putp's summer music clinic: saturdays only, June 1 to Jul 15, 2024

breaking news: sign up now for putp's summer music clinic: saturdays only, June 1 to Jul 15, 2024

Local musician helps Mid-City fire victims

 Stephen Foster has been playing for more than 50 years. After seeing fellow musicians who lost everything in a house fire, he's donating precious instruments.  -WWL Channel 4 12/2024

PUMP UP THE PURPLE 300 FOUNDATION's sATURDAY music clinic

Location and Schedule

Local and National Instructors

Location and Schedule

PUTP Saturday Music Clinic takes place every Saturday at the Desire/Florida Multi-Service Center, 3250 Industry Street, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.  For more information, call Mr. Foster at  (504) 442-5300.

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Local and National Instructors

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November 2024 until now we have been blessed to have several legendary musicians to visit and present at our Saturday clinics. Special thanks to : Drummer, John Lowerz, Saxophonist Rodger Lewis, Trombonist, Christopher Butcher, and Pianist/Vocalist, Kevin Gullage.

Local and National Instructors

Local and National Instructors

Local and National Instructors

Students participate in 2 -hour in -person and 1-hr online music clinics with local and nationally renowned musicians including Col. Alphonse Davis, St. Augustine Band Captain, c/o '68 and Mr. Dwight Richards, Drum Section Leader c/o '68 and Legendary drummer from R& B Group Chocolate Milk. 

Ages Served

Ages Served

Local and National Instructors

Thirty students are organized into groups by age: Group A: 8–11-year-olds and Group B: 12–15-year-olds.

Classes

Ages Served

Sponsorship

Students engage in general music education clinics and activities, applicable to all instruments. 

Sponsorship

Ages Served

Sponsorship

PUTP is sponsoring this program at no cost to students or families. Sponsorships and donations are appreciated to support this effort.

Capturing Our Mission: PUMP UP THE PURPLE 300 FOUNDATION's 2024 sUMMER MUSIC CLINIC IS IN SESSION...

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Pump Up the Purple 300 Foundation is to enhance and assist in the musical development of elementary, middle and high school students across the country.

We connect students with local and national music instructors who provide  music lessons at no cost to parents.

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celebrating 50 years of music education

Congratulations to Mr. Stephen Foster, Founder on his 50th Anniversary!  Join us for a musical celebration at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Hertiage Festival on May 4th at 11:30 am.

mr. Stephen foster, putp ceo & Founder

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ST AUGUSTINE'S 67TH ANNUAL BAND CONCERT

On April 20, 2024, The Saxophone Ensemble gave an awesome performance under the direction of Mr. Stephen Foster, Pump Up the Purple 300 Foundation Founder.

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PUTP 300 FOUNDATION IN ACTION

African American Jazz Caucus (AAJC) New Orleans All-Star Youth Jazz Orchestra

Jan, 3, 2024- Nationally acclaimed musicians and music educators from around the country representing African American Jazz Caucus (AAJC) and the Jazz Education Network (JEN) engaged music students from the Greater New Orleans area in clinics. After receiving guidance from the mentors, students showcased their new-found skills for guests. This was an exceptional experience for local students! 


The PUTP 300 Foundation partnered with the Annual Jazz Education Network (JEN ) Conference and the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) to  support this successful experience for New Orleans area high   school students. Participants reigned from St. Augustine, Sophie B. Wright, New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts (NOCCA), Sci High Academy,  L. B. Landry and Warren Easton High Schools.


The Youth Jazz Orchestra's esteemed conductors were Mr. Stephen Foster (New Orelans, LA) and Dr. A. Calhoun (Queens, NY).

Mr. Stephen Foster meets with St. Augustine High School Parents to share information about The Pump Up The Purple 300 Foundation.

putp 300 foundation making an impact

Mr. Stephen Foster with West Jefferson High School for a Master Class: Music History and Theory

Stax Music Academy, Memphis, Tennessee

Mr. Stephen Foster with Kipp Central City Academy 

S.J. Green Charter Middle School, New Orleans

The Foster Family Programs Inc 3D Orchestra: High School Students, Alumni, and Legendary Musicians

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be a part of the royal purple club

We wish to acknowledge our Major Donors who contributed 1K or above:

Mr. Robino Barnes III,  Class of 1969

Mr. Dwight Fitch, Sr, Class of 1970

Col. Alphonse Davis, Class of 1968

Mr. Norman Roussell, Class of 1984

Mr. Stephen Foster
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation

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Capturing Our Mission: PUMP UP THE PURPLE 300 FOUNDATION photo gallery

Mr. Timothy Brown, PUTP Instructor leads a session with the St. Aug's Marching 100 2023-24  Sousaphone Section 

Mr. Edward Lee, PUTP Tuba Instructor with members of The Marching 100 tuba section.

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