LAM Hiring a Program Coordinator!

LAM Program Coordinator

The role of the LAM Program Coordinator is to manage logistics, communications, and scheduling of internal and external programming. They will work with LAM administrative staff to build pathways to our programming and create opportunities for students and LAM faculty. The LAM Program Coordinator is essential in the growth of our scholarship program, enrichment programs, and building access to music education.

Averages 20 hours/week, can be a hybrid position, and requires a minimum of 2 days on site at LAM. $18/hour. Benefits include payroll tax and 401K. Must be able to work in an open, shared office environment. 

To apply please email your resume and cover letter to info@laofm.org

Applications close April 11th or until the position is filled. Ideal start date is May 1st, 2022.

General duties include the following (note that some are not year around)

 -- manages logistics, scheduling, and communications for all LAM programs, internal and external. Programs include chamber music, recitals, community partner programs, residencies, summer symposium, workshops, etc.

– provides clear and concise communication to faculty and families about upcoming programs and manages logistics for programs and events. 

-- available in June for the Summer Symposium

-- develop outreach/pathway initiatives to build access through our scholarship program, building connections with local schools, teachers, and other community partners

-- develop and coordinate external performance opportunities for students and faculty

-- provide program reports and metrics for grants and impact tools

-- draft program budgets and adhere to program spending and tracking

-- assist with DEI work, strategic plan, and cultural equity plan

-- Other duties as requested

Required Qualifications: college degree or significant work experience in related fields, highly organized and self-motivated individual who is excited by LAM’s work and mission and will serve as a welcoming ambassador for our school. 

Preferred Qualifications: significant musical experience, has worked with a non-profit organization.

Announcing the Ruth French Violin Competition! Deadline April 1st, 2022

We honor violinist Ruth French and the incredible impact she made, and continues to make, over the course of her 62 year teaching career. We will host the inaugural Ruth French Violin Competition 2022 on Saturday April 23rd to recognize and celebrate young violinists in our community.

Rules and registration can be found here: https://www.louisvilleacademyofmusic.org/ruthfrenchviolincompetition

Scholarship Application Information

The Louisville Academy of Music believes music belongs to everyone. We are working to help break down barriers, build pathways, and create access to music education. We know learning an instrument opens doors to success in any field and our mission is to provide education, support and mentorship for any student who is willing and devoted, regardless of their socio-economic status. Applications are reviewed by the scholarship committee which makes recommendations for final review by the LAM Board of Directors.

Applications are due March 1, 2022 and will be announced by April 1st for the 2022/2023 school year and 2022 summer.

Learn more here>>

Fall Showcase

Check out LAM students’ performances in our most recent Fall Showcase on Youtube!

Watch here>>

Community Gives $15,928 to Support Music Scholarships and Outreach

Thank you to everyone who gave and supported LAM during Give for Good Louisville this year! We exceeded our fundraising goal by 531%, raising $15,928 to go directly towards need based scholarships and musical outreach! Thanks to you LAM will be able to share more music and make a bigger impact this school year.

Thank You!!

Summer Symposium Showcase

Enjoy our showcase of our student’s who were part of LAM’s 2021 Summer Symposium. This showcase features student chamber groups playing historical works as well as premieres of student works in our composition program and the audio is produced by students in our audio production program! It was wonderful to see students and faculty play music together and collaborate in creating new music this summer. Bravo to all!

Fall Chamber Music: Apply by 9/20!

Chamber Music at LAM

WHY study chamber music? Unlike solo playing or playing with a conductor, students learn how to listen and respond to each other for timing and balance, and they have to learn to negotiate their interpretive choices as a group. This is one of the most important and powerful ways to grow as a musician. Students enrolled in this chamber music class will be placed in chamber music ensembles (duos, trios, quartets, etc.) with music students at a similar level.

Students will receive 8 coachings per semester with LAM faculty, work on their parts as part of their weekly private lessons, and are encouraged to rehearse between coachings. The semester will end with a chamber bash on December 5th. Additional rehearsals between coachings must be scheduled directly with the LAM office and a parent or staff member must supervise.

$220 for fall semester (October 1 - December 5)

Apply HERE by 9/20/21

*to be considered for financial assistance please CONTACT US

Welcome Phillip Morgan to our Faculty!

Phillip Morgan serves as Director of Music at Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church and Central Presbyterian Church, both in historic Old Louisville. Recently, Phillip has been invited to lead music in worship and present seminars on African American sacred music at several national gatherings of the Presbyterian Church (U.SA.) including the Presbyterian Women Annual Gathering, the Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators Annual Event, Big Tent, the Presbyterian Youth Triennium, and the Music and Worship Conferences at Montreat sponsored by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians, an organization of which he serves on the Executive Board of Directors. Dedicated to preserving the music traditions of African-Americans in both worship and concert, Phillip is the President of the Kentuckiana Branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians. He is also a member of the Louisville Chamber Choir and has performed as a soloist with the Louisville Orchestra, the Choral Arts Society and the Kentucky Opera.

Video Game Music: Registration Open

Video Game Music

Analysis and Composition

Taught by Francisco Joubert and Andy Callaway

Sign Up HERE

Ever find yourself having to choose between practicing music and playing video games? Well now you can do both!

Video games will serve as the basis for studying classical composition in this 8 week course.  Students will study instrument colors, sound textures and audio/visual association - then use those skills to compose an original score set to a scene from their favorite game.

Time: Tuesdays 7-8pm 

Location: Louisville Academy of Music

Dates: October 5th - November 30th (off the November 23) Showcase December 7th

Ages: 8-12 Beginner Course/13+ Advanced Course

Price: $180

Personal computer and headphones required

*to be considered for a computer loan and/or financial assistance please contact info@laofm.org

Enjoy a Workshop with Wu Fei!

LAM presents a virtual workshop with Wu Fei, from Chinese traditional music on the guzheng, Chinese opera to folk music to creative composition and improvisation. Subjects include: 1. Introduction of the guzheng, a 21-string Chinese zither that has about 2500 years of history and the six schools of guzheng performing styles that are all centuries old. 2. Demonstrate a traditional piece “Little Open Hand” from the Henan School. 3. Demonstrate a traditional piece “ Fisherman’s Song” from the Shandong School. 4. Introduction of Chinese folk songs from demonstrating “Wusuli Boat Song” from northeast China. 5. Introduction of Peking Opera. 6. Contemporary guzheng composition including Wu Fei’s original work and other Chinese composers. 7. Discussion with Students 8. Improvisation

Access the recording HERE

Discover Your Inner Composer

Discover Your Inner Composer during the Loretto Project’s Pathways Initiative!

This is a four-day creative composition workshop for high school instrumentalists with Longleash Trio through their annual Loretto Project.

August 14-15 and 21-22 at the Louisville Academy of Music

Find out more HERE

Support our Community Connections

SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Create Access • Build Pathways • Break Down Barriers

The Louisville Academy of Music is pleased to continue making an impact beyond our Frankfort Avenue location. Beginning in April, we began providing weekly beginning violin classes at Americana Community Center. This program allows LAM to expand the reach of its services and further its mission to nurture the growth and development of students as creative, inspired people.

Two months later, we are excited to able to continue this program by offering options for a Level 2 violin class as well as a general music education class this summer. We feel strongly that inclusive music education offerings are essential for sharing the arts with students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds. Programs like these are so important for removing barriers, creating access opportunities, and building pathways to life-changing music instruction.

These programs are made possible in large part due to the generosity and support of donors. YOU can directly help keep these programs going and growing, and keep music in the lives of our community connections. As you consider the impact of the arts in your life, will you help us by supporting the important work we are doing in the community? Any gift brings us one step closer to making a difference in the lives of our students in these programs.

Just click the button below to visit our Support page.

Above: students celebrate their musical achievements with teachers Colleen Mahoney and Sara Louise Callaway.
Top of page: students practice pizzicato techniques during an LAM beginner violin class at Americana Community Center.

Spring Joint Recitals

27 students from a wide variety of LAM teaching studios performed this spring for our virtual Joint Recitals. These performances were recorded at LAM using safe distancing practices and streamed as premieres on YouTube. We hope you will enjoy the videos below featuring the many talents of our dedicated students!

This virtual joint recital program was made possible with the generous support from the Fund for the Arts.

Hiring: Private Studio Teacher—Voice

The Louisville Academy of Music is seeking to add a private voice instructor to develop a new studio specializing in instruction for male voice types, including tenor and bass vocal ranges. Studio size will be based on enrollment; this is a contract position with growth potential. 

Primary responsibilities include teaching voice lessons to students of all ages, levels, and voice types with a speciality in male voice types and facilitating studio class recitals. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and able to motivate students of all levels. Preference will be given to applicants with keyboard ability to accompany students during voice lessons. A bachelor’s degree in music is required, with a master’s degree preferred.

LAM offers flexible scheduling based around teacher availability. Lessons may continue to be given online in early 2021, but will move to in-person as guidelines allow. 
Please submit a cover letter and resumé to info@laofm.org to apply.

The Louisville Academy of Music (LAM) was established in 1954 and provides an inclusive community that nurtures the growth and development of students, not solely as musicians, but as creative, inspired people. LAM offers enriching private lessons, group classes, and programs for passionate student musicians of all ages in a vibrant historic building on Frankfort Avenue.

Places We Know with Shawn Jaeger and Longleash

Places We Know: with Shawn Jaeger and Longleash

LAM-hosted digital space on FB live/Zoom

Saturday, April 10 | 4 pm

Composer Shawn Jaeger (a Louisville native and YPAS alum) pays a virtual visit to LAM to chat about his musical beginnings in KY, his work as a composer, and his creation process for a unique new work, Places We Know, written for violin, cello, and MIDI keyboard. Shawn and Longleash, the commissioning ensemble, will share some behind-the-scenes tidbits about making the field recordings and videos that inspired the piece, and explain the technology that makes the piece’s unique sounds possible. Following a virtual performance of selections from Places, attendees will have a chance to participate in a Q&A moderated by LAM faculty Jacob Gotlib, and take away exciting ideas and activities that they can use in their own compositions, field recordings and creative projects.

Students and their families can participate via Zoom and the public is welcome to stream via the LAM Facebook page.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83121906575?pwd=ZjVqQUtSSWpDbE51ckhsenVCd2Y3QT09

Meeting ID: 831 2190 6575

Passcode: 1N2jzt

Scholarship Fund

The Louisville Academy of Music believes music belongs to everyone. We are working to help break down barriers, build pathways, and create access to music education. We know learning an instrument opens doors to success in any field and our mission is to provide education, support and mentorship for any student who is willing and devoted no matter their socio-economic status. Along with our need-based scholarship program we award a limited amount in educational enrichment and professional development grants.

The Louisville Academy of Music’s Scholarships are awarded to students with financial-need. Scholarships provide the opportunity for long-term musical study for students grades K-12 (or up to age 23 for voice) who are hard-working and passionate about music. Full and partial scholarships are available and primarily cover private lessons but students may also apply for assistance in chamber music, group classes, or the LAM Summer Symposium. The committee gives priority to continuing students and to students applying through our partnership through Western Middle School for the Arts.

Applications are reviewed by the scholarship committee which makes recommendations for final review by the LAM Board of Directors. Applications are due May 1st and awardees will be notified by June 1st.

Find out more here!

Announcing the Summer Symposium 2021!

The LAM Summer Symposium is a two week intensive program, which will run from June 14-27, that gives students a unique opportunity to connect and create through music.

Our faculty have created a program that dives deep into composition, chamber music, and audio production through small group coachings, workshops, private lessons, and community building. Students will have the chance to explore new ideas, tune into well being, and grow meaningful relationships with peers and community. Students can tailor their track between chamber music performance, composition, and/or audio production! 

Apply by May 15th! This program is in person but we are prepared to have a hybrid program. Activities may be scheduled outside. Space is limited and dependent on the levels of students who apply, if there is not availability for any reason you will receive a full refund. You will be notified of acceptance by May 24th and must make a $300 deposit by June 1.

Details and application can be found here!

Happy Birthday, LAM!

67 years ago, a movie ticket cost 70 cents, the president was Dwight D. Eisenhower, and a new form of music called “rock n’ roll” debuted onscreen with movie Blackboard Jungle.

On February 15 of that year, Robert French and Donald Murray opened the Louisville Academy of Music on Bardstown Road in Louisville, Kentucky. After being incorporated as a nonprofit, several moves, and Ruth French joining the staff and later marrying Robert, LAM found its home on Frankfort Avenue.

Over the years, hundreds of thousands of lessons were taught to thousands of students. To celebrate LAM’s birthday, we want to hear the stories of alumni, past and present, and your memories of the Louisville Academy of Music. You can find it here!

We’re celebrating our past (and thinking back to our 65th birthday party, where this lovely photo of Ruth and one of our instructors comes from!), thankful for all we have in the present, and looking toward the future on our 67th birthday. Happy birthday, LAM!

LAM 2020 Annual Report

Read our first annual report HERE

LAM student virtually meet Wynton Marsalis

Prior to Jazz at Lincoln Center Septet’s virtual performance of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺! 𝘚𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘦 on January 17, 10 lucky LAM students along with other local students had the opportunity to participate in a live Zoom conversation with artistic director Wynton Marsalis. The one hour event, moderated by Albert Shumake, Executive Director of Louisville River City Drum Corp, included remarks from Councilperson Jecorey Arthur and Q and A with Mr. Marsalis. Thanks to Brown-Forman Corporation and the KY Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet for their support of this wonderful event.

We are so grateful to have been included in the inspiring event!