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Rock School to Begin Programming in 2014
January 15th will mark the beginning of the new Rock School programming at Youngstown! Rock School is a non-profit corporation located in Seattle, Kirkland, and Redmond whose purpose is to provide a positive environment for creativity and artistic musical expression. Rock School exposes aspiring young musicians to a rich musical curriculum designed to inform as well as…
Totem Star Showcase a Great Success!
Totem Star music classes began at Youngstown this fall as part of the Work Readiness Art Program, bringing music and recording classes to West Seattle youth. Totem Star is a non-profit multimedia, mentorship, and social justice education organization based in Seattle. Since 2010, they have served over 120 youth through partnerships with the Juvenile Rehabilitation…
Youngstown State!!
I was watching college basketball in March, and I happened upon a Youngstown State University game. The team was good but what really caught my eye was their jerseys. I thought – How cool would it be, as the new Director of the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in Seattle, to rock a Youngstown State University…
Looking forward…
As 2013 accelerates its way to a finish, it’s a time both for reflection and a time to look forward and make plans for 2014. Wait, 2014?! As a former pre-school student of mine once said: “Holy Moly Smokes!” Time sure does fly. This past year, my first as Director of Youngstown, has been one…
Music Education Gears Up At Youngstown
On Nov. 16th, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center hosted a Lu’au to benefit the Totem Star youth music program and the rejuvenation of the Youngstown recording studio. The recording studio formerly housed classes offered through Youngstown’s All Access program, but following the closure of All Access, the studio became unused and outdated. With a recent surge…
Supporting Youth Programs: Totem Star at Youngstown
Join us on Sat. Nov. 16th for a fundraising Lu’au benefiting the Totem Star music program at Youngstown! Tuesday Nov. 5th marked the first day of the Totem Star after-school music program at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. The staff at Youngstown has been excitedly anticipating this program for several months, as it marks the…