LAM Hiring a Program Coordinator!

LAM Program Coordinator

The role of the LAM Program Coordinator is to manage logistics, communications, and scheduling of internal and external programming. They will work with LAM administrative staff to build pathways to our programming and create opportunities for students and LAM faculty. The LAM Program Coordinator is essential in the growth of our scholarship program, enrichment programs, and building access to music education.

Averages 20 hours/week, can be a hybrid position, and requires a minimum of 2 days on site at LAM. $18/hour. Benefits include payroll tax and 401K. Must be able to work in an open, shared office environment. 

To apply please email your resume and cover letter to info@laofm.org

Applications close April 11th or until the position is filled. Ideal start date is May 1st, 2022.

General duties include the following (note that some are not year around)

 -- manages logistics, scheduling, and communications for all LAM programs, internal and external. Programs include chamber music, recitals, community partner programs, residencies, summer symposium, workshops, etc.

– provides clear and concise communication to faculty and families about upcoming programs and manages logistics for programs and events. 

-- available in June for the Summer Symposium

-- develop outreach/pathway initiatives to build access through our scholarship program, building connections with local schools, teachers, and other community partners

-- develop and coordinate external performance opportunities for students and faculty

-- provide program reports and metrics for grants and impact tools

-- draft program budgets and adhere to program spending and tracking

-- assist with DEI work, strategic plan, and cultural equity plan

-- Other duties as requested

Required Qualifications: college degree or significant work experience in related fields, highly organized and self-motivated individual who is excited by LAM’s work and mission and will serve as a welcoming ambassador for our school. 

Preferred Qualifications: significant musical experience, has worked with a non-profit organization.

Announcing the Ruth French Violin Competition! Deadline April 1st, 2022

We honor violinist Ruth French and the incredible impact she made, and continues to make, over the course of her 62 year teaching career. We will host the inaugural Ruth French Violin Competition 2022 on Saturday April 23rd to recognize and celebrate young violinists in our community.

Rules and registration can be found here: https://www.louisvilleacademyofmusic.org/ruthfrenchviolincompetition

Community Gives $15,928 to Support Music Scholarships and Outreach

Thank you to everyone who gave and supported LAM during Give for Good Louisville this year! We exceeded our fundraising goal by 531%, raising $15,928 to go directly towards need based scholarships and musical outreach! Thanks to you LAM will be able to share more music and make a bigger impact this school year.

Thank You!!

Welcome Phillip Morgan to our Faculty!

Phillip Morgan serves as Director of Music at Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church and Central Presbyterian Church, both in historic Old Louisville. Recently, Phillip has been invited to lead music in worship and present seminars on African American sacred music at several national gatherings of the Presbyterian Church (U.SA.) including the Presbyterian Women Annual Gathering, the Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators Annual Event, Big Tent, the Presbyterian Youth Triennium, and the Music and Worship Conferences at Montreat sponsored by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians, an organization of which he serves on the Executive Board of Directors. Dedicated to preserving the music traditions of African-Americans in both worship and concert, Phillip is the President of the Kentuckiana Branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians. He is also a member of the Louisville Chamber Choir and has performed as a soloist with the Louisville Orchestra, the Choral Arts Society and the Kentucky Opera.

Video Game Music: Registration Open

Video Game Music

Analysis and Composition

Taught by Francisco Joubert and Andy Callaway

Sign Up HERE

Ever find yourself having to choose between practicing music and playing video games? Well now you can do both!

Video games will serve as the basis for studying classical composition in this 8 week course.  Students will study instrument colors, sound textures and audio/visual association - then use those skills to compose an original score set to a scene from their favorite game.

Time: Tuesdays 7-8pm 

Location: Louisville Academy of Music

Dates: October 5th - November 30th (off the November 23) Showcase December 7th

Ages: 8-12 Beginner Course/13+ Advanced Course

Price: $180

Personal computer and headphones required

*to be considered for a computer loan and/or financial assistance please contact info@laofm.org

LAM 2020 Annual Report

Read our first annual report HERE

LAM Launches Scholarship Fund

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, The Louisville Academy of Music (est. 1954) is thrilled to announce the launch of our Scholarship Program.  Donors committed $33,900 to provide qualifying students access to high quality private instrument and vocal instruction and the opportunity to join a supportive and enriching musical community. During the 2020-2021 academic year, our program will fund private lessons for 10 new students and sustain qualifying students in coming years.  In addition, new students will be added as funding for the program grows.  

As one of the few non-profit music schools in the state of Kentucky, this program furthers our mission to remove barriers for all students who desire access to the world of classical music. We are thankful to our donors for joining our vision to make the joy of music and the benefits of learning an instrument available to any student who is willing and devoted. 

With heartfelt gratitude, we would like to recognize the donors whose gifts create ongoing opportunities for young musicians in our community.   

David A. Jones, Jr. and Mary Gwen Wheeler* 

Kentucky Intentional Sound Fund** 

Victoire and Owsley Brown III

Melanie and Mark Erwin

Rachel Grimes and Alec Johnson

Karin and Joern Soltau

Leslie and John Smart

*provided a matching grant for 2nd year program sustainment

**designated scholarships for sustaining 3 year scholarships for students at Western Middle School for the Arts