Jason Ikeem Rodgers, Orchestra Noir, Atlanta Music Project, African American Music, KOLUMN Magazine, KOLUMN

Orchestra Noir Conductor Puts Black Kids First: ‘You Have Classical Music As a Career Choice’ – Atlanta Black Star

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Orchestra Noir Conductor Puts Black Kids First: ‘You Have Classical Music As a Career Choice’ – Atlanta Black Star

Conducted by lifelong classical musician Jason Ikeem Rodgers, the all-Black orchestra will shake up the music scene with “Night at the Symphony” Friday, March 31, at Atlanta’s Center Stage Theater with a can’t-miss performance that fuses classical and popular music.
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Jason Ikeem Rodgers, Orchestra Noir, Atlanta Music Project, African American Music, KOLUMN Magazine, KOLUMN

Jason Ikeem Rodgers, Orchestra Noir, Atlanta Music Project, African American Music, KOLUMN Magazine, KOLUMN

Jason Ikeem Rodgers, Orchestra Noir, Atlanta Music Project, African American Music, KOLUMN Magazine, KOLUMN

Jason Ikeem Rodgers, Orchestra Noir, Atlanta Music Project, African American Music, KOLUMN Magazine, KOLUMN


Founded in 2010, the Atlanta Music Project provides intensive, tuition-free music education for underserved youth right in their neighborhood.

The Atlanta Music Project believes the pursuit of musical excellence leads to the development of confidence, creativity and ambition, thus sparking positive social change in the individuals and the communities we serve.

Mission Statement
“To inspire social change by providing Atlanta’s underserved youth the opportunity to learn and perform music in orchestras and choirs.” (Atlanta Music Project).