2023 Schedule of classes, events and music programs coming!
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Music EDUCATION
A non-profit organization
A non-profit organization
A non-profit organization
Valley Arts & Entertainment is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization whose mission is dedicated to programs that benefit students in music and underserved communities in music.Valley Arts received charity status in 2006
Be Inspired
A non-profit organization
PIANO LESSONS
MASTERCLASSES Workshops WORKSHOPS / combined with masterclasses offer group and individualized instruction for aspiring students from vocal coaching, songwriting, instrument showcasing, lectures, demonstrations, and more, which allows students an opportunity to participate in group session, geared to encourage and strengthen the cognitive skills and team building skills.
Founded 2014
PIANO LESSONS
Founded 2014
PAULA ATHERTON Saxophonist flutist "Best Artist of 2020” by the Smooth Jazz Network!
The Jazz program was found in 2014. Alabama Women in Jazz is committed to supporting and encouraging young women who have a vision to perform, teach, compose or produce in the music arts.
Annually we present top professional females in music focused on jazz, blues and compositions nationally, regional and local who perform on our stage.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM MAY 22, 2022
INFORMATION COMING
Lil Hardin Armstrong
Lil Hardin Armstrong
“Caili O’Doherty: Celebrating Lil Hardin Armstrong” in partnership with these amazing presenters The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, New Orleans Jazz Museum, and Alabama Women in Jazz Festival received a Chamber Music America 2021 Presenters Consortium for Jazz Grant funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation!
Lil Hardin Armstrong
Lil Hardin Armstrong
Lil Hardin Armstrong
Lil Hardin Armstrong
Lil Hardin Armstrong
Lil Hardin Armstrong
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Sponsor a piano student or make a donation !
6th Alabama women in jazz festival 2019
Miss ALABAMA - Tiara Pennington
Miss Tennessee Valley- Chandler Mordecai
Miss Tennessee Valley- Chandler Mordecai
Miss Tennessee Valley- Chandler Mordecai
Miss Tennessee Valley- Chandler Mordecai
Miss Tennessee Valley- Chandler Mordecai
Festival Announcers and performers
ABBY KAY - Program Director Morning Show Host MIX 96.9 WRSA
JANAE MCDOWELL - formerly WJAB Radio, now producer of her (online) podcast JAZZ PIECES
JANAE MCDOWELL - formerly WJAB Radio, now producer of her (online) podcast JAZZ PIECES
In the Huntsville Radio Market for over 30 years….adio has been my life and my love! With the exception of my husband and 2 kids of course. I am currently the host of
“The Most Music Morning Show”, weekday mornings from 5:30 till 10am.
JANAE MCDOWELL - formerly WJAB Radio, now producer of her (online) podcast JAZZ PIECES
JANAE MCDOWELL - formerly WJAB Radio, now producer of her (online) podcast JAZZ PIECES
JANAE MCDOWELL - formerly WJAB Radio, now producer of her (online) podcast JAZZ PIECES
Janae’ McDowell is the Interim Director of the Alabama A&M University TRiO Upward Bound Program and an adjunct English Instructor in the AAMU Department of English and Foreign Languages. Janae is also a music lover and in her spare time contributes to her love of music with her Podcast Jazz Pieces. Janae’ is a music producer & voice over talent, proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
PATRICE BIVINS - Founding Director, Valley Arts Entertainment
JANAE MCDOWELL - formerly WJAB Radio, now producer of her (online) podcast JAZZ PIECES
PATRICE BIVINS - Founding Director, Valley Arts Entertainment
Patrice Bivins created the Alabama Women in Jazz Festival in 2014 under her nonprofit Valley Arts and Entertainment, a 501c3 organization to support women musicians. Here she is having a fun chat at UAH grounds, before festival time!
Women of the Huntsville Concert Band
Women of the Huntsville Concert Band
PATRICE BIVINS - Founding Director, Valley Arts Entertainment
MAXIMA
Women of the Huntsville Concert Band
Claire Carpenter
OPENING artist, songwriter Brazilian tunes
Claire Carpenter
Women of the Huntsville Concert Band
Claire Carpenter
UAH JAZZ PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC (2019)