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
Location and Schedule
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.
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).
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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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.