What: A two-week Summer Music Institute focusing on the art of Music and Academic Excellence, culminating with a Showcase of Talent Expose with special guests, the legendary Tex Allen. The fee of $300.00 per student, payable online only, includes Tuition, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Interactive workshops, Class Materials, and field trips. The Showcase of Talent only, a donation of $30.00 is requested. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Conrad O. Johnson Education and Outreach program.
Who: The Conrad O. Johnson Music and Fine Arts Foundation coordinated by Artist-In-Residence Joe Carmouche, and OluToyin Onayemi, along with a host of musical and community leaders, will conduct a series of fun, informative, educational, interactive, and musical workshops for Houston area students, ages eleven through eighteen to demonstrate the correlation between music, academic excellence and obtaining life goals.
When: Monday, July 14th thru Friday, July 25th, 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Where: The Ballroom at Tanglewood (ex-Hess Club Galleria). 5430 Westheimer Ct, Houston, TX 77056
Why: The Institute aims to provide Houston area students with a broad learning experience that includes creative methods for succeeding in science, technology, and math, public speaking, performance and attire etiquette, music business, audio and visual productions, and insights into the behind-the-scenes aspects of the music industry. All children must have a way to express themselves and music is one of the most productive ways to do it. We are providing an opportunity for children to be mentored and nurtured to express themselves through the art of music and to use their discipline in music to increase their academic skills.
The Regional Youth Orchestra is a subsidiary of The Conrad O. Johnson Music and Fine Arts Foundation (COJMFAF). The orchestra is comprised of students, ages eleven through eighteen from the Greater Houston area, many of whom come from underserved communities. COJMFAF, as part of its primary mission, formed this orchestra to provide a rich and extraordinary experience for students who otherwise might not be able to explore music on their own.
