Working to protect, preserve and perpetuate New Orleans music and culture through education, community engagement, archives and legacy programs.
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14 Dec 2023
Just announced- our panel and clinic schedule for the 15th annual Jazz Education Network Conference, January 4th-6th.
Details are subject to change- more announcements to come!
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14 Dec 2023
Register for the 2024 @JazzEdNet conference at the link in their bio or at jazzednet.org/register/ for a one-day pass or a full access pass! See you there!
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8 Aug 2023
PHF presents 2 new African Drumming lessons with Djembefola Weedie Braimah! 🎵 Students will discover the rich heritage of drumming in Congo Square and participate in a collective culture activity. 🔗 Access this at lessons.preservationhall.org or linked in our bio! #BacktoSchool
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2 Aug 2023
🎶 Music teachers, get help with lesson planning! Kick off your year with Preservation Hall Lessons! 📚 Lesson plans, videos, resources, Google Slides - FREE! 🎵 Highlighted: B-flat blues scale improvisation for grades 6-12. Link in bio or lessons.preshallfoundation.o…. #backtoschool
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21 Jul 2023
Such a great time jamming with @ArtCamp504 students at Music Box Village! We're huge fans of this community organization – especially their Make Your Own Instrument camp! ✨
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20 Jul 2023
Continuing the #CommunitySpotlight blog series with a new profile on our friends at Lede New Orleans! Community correspondent Sabrina Stone interviewed Lede's Executive Director Jennifer Larino to learn about equitable journalism in New Orleans.
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14 Jul 2023
.@PresHall Lessons seeks to document the sacred traditions of New Orleans music, and bring this joyful culture to classrooms around the world. Introducing the new lesson on Jazz Funeral Traditions, now available here: lessons.preshallfoundation.o…
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13 Jul 2023
Sending our immense gratitude to each of the wonderful musicians, special guests and attendees that helped us make Charlie Gras concert this week so unforgettable!
Photos by Steve Rapport
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11 Jul 2023
Today, we wish a beloved musician, mentor, culture bearer, and dear friend a very happy 91st birthday. Happy birthday to Mr. Charlie Gabriel! See you all tonight at the Toulouse Theatre to celebrate!
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10 Jul 2023
Big thanks to the Preservation Brass and everyone who joined us to celebrate Mr. Charlie Gabriel's birthday at Kermit's Treme Mother-In-Law Lounge! Can't wait to see you all tomorrow at the Toulouse Theatre for the #CharlieGras concert!
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8 Jul 2023
We're only a few days away from #CharlieGras at the Toulouse Theatre! Get your tickets now through the link below – proceeds benefit the Preservation Hall Foundation! 🎟: bit.ly/charlie-gras-2023
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5 Jul 2023
In the two new Preservation Hall Lessons on African drumming, Weedie Braimah introduces students to the Djembe drum, and the three types of sounds it makes: bass, tone, and slap.
Access these free lesson plans for students in grades 3–8 at lessons.preshallfoundation.o….
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3 Jul 2023
What an awesome article by PHF Master Practitioner Louis Ford and PHF Education Specialist JoDee Scissors! Thank you, @edutopia, for featuring @PresHall Lessons and these tips on integrating musical traditions in the classroom.
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27 Jun 2023
We're kicking off Charlie Gabriel's 91st birthday week at Kermit's Treme Mother-In-Law Lounge! Join us for some of Kermit Ruffins' famous barbecue and a performance by the Preservation Brass on Sunday, July 9. Doors open at 4PM!
FREE admission! See you there!
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19 Jun 2023
Thank you to all who joined us for a truly special celebration of Juneteenth at Preservation Hall this weekend!
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13 Jun 2023
It’s Charlie Gras time! Celebrate Mr. Charlie Gabriel’s 91st birthday with us on Tuesday July 11 at the @toulousetheatre, featuring performances by Mr. Gabriel, special guests and the @PresHall All-Stars. Proceeds benefit the Pres Hall Foundation! 🎟: bit.ly/charlie-gras-2023
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11 Jun 2023
We are thrilled to introduce two new @PresHall Lessons on the Djembe – led by master percussionist @weediebraimah! These lessons for grades 3–8 are part of a larger forthcoming collection, taking students on a musical journey of West African rhythms: lessons.preshallfoundation.o…
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8 Jun 2023
Save the dates! We’re thrilled to be celebrating Mr. Charlie Gabriel’s 91st birthday in true New Orleans fashion this summer. Stay tuned for more information on events leading up to Mr. Gabriel’s big 9-1 on Tuesday, July 11! #CharlieGras 🥳
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8 Jun 2023
Preservation Hall Lessons is heading to #AMLE50! We're excited to be joining the Association for Middle Level Education at their fall conference to talk about music, social-emotional learning and relationship building through the lens of immersive arts experiences!
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6 Jun 2023
Today, we are delighted to announce that the beloved trumpeter, vocalist and bandleader Mr. Wendell Brunious has been named Musical Director of Preservation Hall!
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