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How well are you familiar with GMG Music Center? 1. GMG Music Center first began in 2005. True or False GMG started in 2003 2. When GMG first opened piano was the only instrument offered? True or False 3. GMG Music Center once offered adult lessons. True or False 4. GMG Music Center's original name was Gray Music Group. True or False GMG Music Center's original name was Gray School of Music 5. Gray Music Group is the parent company of GMG Music Center. True of False

This is always an exciting time for the students participating as well as the staff here at GMG Music Center. Students have the opportunity to play in a band even if they've never experienced it before! They will also have the opportunity to participate in guided band rehearsals, instrument classes and even one on one instruction as needed. The Summer Music Academy goes beyond the normal summer camp and gives students the opportunity to produce an end product. Each summer we encourage the community to come out and support the talented musicians and also donate canned food items to a local organization. The Summer Music Academy allows students to experience music from a new and exciting perspective! No matter what the style of music may be, the Summer Music Academy leaves each musician with improved playing ability, an opportunity to record an original song and increased knowledge of the music industry as they interact with other musicians their age, musical interest and level of experience. If you are looking for an exciting music experience for your child this summer consider enrolling him/her in the Summer Music Academy. They will not forget their expeirience and the memories will last a lifetime! Contact the office for more information at 803.728.3399.

can adjust to any atmosphere without having to focus on the mechanics of your song selection. Again, there is no one secret that will take away the nerves, in fact Mr. Gray said although he has been performing for years he still sometimes get the nervous butterfly, but the experience definitely helps it not be so bad. Mr. Gray said one of the best tips is to simply have fun because if you are enjoying your performance most likely so is your audience!

Hannah is GMG's Student of the Month! Congratulations! Hannah is only 5 years old and it's pretty amazing to see such a young student progress in music the way she has. In fact her drum instructor, Mr. Chris just finished assembling her first drum set. Hannah has a drive to learn and is very attentive to the instructions of her teacher. Her mom is a vital part of her progress and we at GMG Music Center appreciate her because of her deep level of involvement. She sits in each of her private classes and communicates with Mr. Chris about her daughter's progress. You can see the excitement in Hannah's eyes each time she comes to class. She is a star student and definitely a young musician to watch out for! Check out her video!

Congratulations Hannah!

GMG Performance at Sandhills

Apr 13 : Brandon Darby Apr 20 : Taylor McRae Apr 24 : Illia Dia Apr 30 : Xavier Alleyne

GMG Music & Arts Foundation has partnered with GMG Music Center to offer students partial scholarship opportunities to attend the Summer Music Academy. GMG Music & Arts Foundation is a non-profit arts organization with a mission to increase youth exposure to the arts by providing opportunities to engage them in

Scholarship Opportunity!

creative and positive art activities. GMG Music & Arts Foundation, formally known as Orangeburg for the Arts, Inc., was founded by Mrs. Gray in 2004 in a meeting of the minds for the Orangeburg County Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Council. GMG Music & Arts Foundation promotes self-expression and youth empowerment through the arts. Some past projects included Life through the Eyes of a Child made possible through a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club. This project exposed youth to a summer photography program. Music Matters was another project funded through the GMG Music & Arts Foundation which provided students with the opportunity to take summer music exploration classes. GMG Music & Arts Foundation board decided in 2012 to change its name to be able to reach beyond the geographical location of Orangeburg, SC with the possibility of expanding nationwide. For right now the focus is to serve youth with the development and implementation of youth oriented art programs.

Speaker. Musician. Actress. Multi-talented performer sings, writes, plays drums & guitar, acts. Jamie Grace, a 20-year-old singer-songwriter will be in concert at Columbia First Church of the Nazarene on Sunday, May 6th at 6:00pm. Doors open at 5:00pm. The church is located at 901 St. Andrews Road in Columbia. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Jamie Grace is signed by Gotee Records, helmed by Joey Elwood and multiple GRAMMY ® winner TobyMac. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Jamie Grace is a college student who aside from her career and touring as a singer- songwriter, is also studying childrens ministry. At age 11, Jamie Grace was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, and has since traveled the country sharing her story and faith through music and speaking. Jamie Grace's full length album, One Song At A Time, was released in September 2011. Her debut song "Hold Me," was nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Song for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards and holds 2 nominations for the 43rd annual Dove Awards. Click here for ticket information.

All of the students did an excellent job at the Sparkleberry Fair! Check out some video clips! The following students performed - EJ Gill, Braylon Ratcliff, Dyneise Conner-Johnson, Eyonnie Artis, Eva Owusu, Brian Sturden, Kierra Gray and Illia Dia and Donnie Kennedy.

Sparkleberry Fair Performance!

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