annually presents events to share the talents of our young musicians, engage young minds around various aspects of music
FAME annually presents events to share the talents of our young musicians, engage young minds around various aspects of music—instrumental, vocal, technology; and build connections with the community through music, and fun activities that raise awareness of the importance of music and education in the lives of our young people.
19th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Program
Anniversary & Awards Celebration
Race 4 FAME
Race 4 Fame
Family-friendly and exciting “Scavenger Hunt” while helping local nonprofit FAME – Foundation for the Advancement of Music & Education provides academic and cultural programs for youth in the Greater Washington Region.
Summer Music Program 2023
Summer Music Program 2023
Music Technology Workshop
Instrumental Intensive Workshop
Songwriting Workshop
Vocal Workshop
Location: University of Maryland College Park
Tis the Season: A Jazzy Holiday
Livestream Available through Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
Join us and experience the holiday community spirit as the FAME Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Clarence Knight, FAME Jazz Ensemble and FAME graduates come together for a live performance of their new holiday CD: A Jazzy Holiday – a collection of holiday favorites in traditional and contemporary jazz stylings.
The CD was produced by FAME Jazz Band Program graduates, Julian Wilson and Langston Hughes II. It will be available for sale and autographing by the artists.
Anniversary & Awards Celebration
19th Anniversary & Awards Celebration
Saturday, July 29, 2023
We annually celebrate service and community leaders and educators, who are making major contributions to the education and career pursuits of youth around the Greater Washington Region.
Please join us for our 19th Anniversary to celebrate our progress and accomplishments, and highlight the work of community leaders and educators, who are making a positive impact on the lives of youth in the Greater Washington Region. We will also celebrate our FAME Jazz Band Program graduates and hear about their future.
VIP Reception – 5PM
General Reception & Program – 6 PM
University of Maryland College Park
Attire: Festive/Cocktail Attire
RACE 4 FAME
Created in 2016 by United Parcel Service (UPS) management and employees in the DC region to provide an exciting, family-friendly “Scavenger Hunt,” Race 4 FAME is a delighful activity for the whole family, and assists the local nonprofit FAME – Foundation for the Advancement of Music & Education. FAME provides meaningful academic and cultural programs for youth in the Greater Washington Region.
Location:
UMD School of Music
University of Maryland College Park
July 10 – 14 for middle school students & July 31 – Aug 4 for high school students.
Workshop 1: Music Technology Workshop
Workshop 2: Instrumental Intensive Workshop
Workshop 3: Vocal/Choral Workshop
