As we celebrate 35 years of music learning and community connection we’re excited to continue this journey with each of you. Thank you for being in our community where we gather, explore, and continue to grow together. May this new year be filled with gratitude, hopefulness, and joy for what’s to come!
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Walker|West Music Academy | Newsletter | January 2023
Join us this Saturday for the first open house of the year!
You, your family, and friends are invited to this month’s open house! We welcome you to meet some of our staff, learn about what we offer, and you may see one of our programs in action. Come spend a few hours with us! Enjoy refreshments, and ask anything you want to know about Walker|West. Enroll for individual lessons, and find out how you can support our organization.
Saturday, January 28th, 2023 | 10am – 2pm
Walker|West Music Academy
760 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104.
If you have any questions or need more information, please give us a call at 651-224-2929 or email us at info@walkerwest.org.
Get ready for the next show in the Rondo Community Music Series: Felix James
Saturday, February 4, 2023 – Save your spot to watch online
Don’t miss this special Black History Month performance and Felix’s first appearance in the series.
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In order to watch with us in our virtual music hall, be sure to click ‘Save My Spot’ when you get to Crowd cast, to get updates about this show, including a reminder just before show begins. In order to attend in person, use the button below to contact Libby Turner or call/text 651-263-3831.
To attend in person please email: libby@walkerwest.org
You are invited to the 137th Saint Paul Winter Carnival’s first RONDO NIGHT
Join us for an evening of lively Rondo performances. Support BIPOC artisans, businesses, and organizations. Savor flavorful bites from Taste of Rondo while learning more about the vibrant history of Rondo.
It will be a night to remember.
This Event is Sponsored by a Grant from the: Saint Paul Star Program. Plus Presenting Sponsors: Priority Courier Experts and Xcel Energy
- When: Thursday, February 2nd, 5:00 – 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Landmark Center 75 West 5th Street, Saint Paul 55102
- What: Music, art, food, fun, friends, special guest appearances / Free prize drawings / Free event with Free public transportation.
*Walker|West is a RONDO Roundtable member organization and invites you to attend this external event. For more information contact the event organizers.
Gather, Explore and Grow: Thank you for 35 years of support!
The joyful sounds and spirit of music enrichment that originate on Selby Avenue in St. Paul are fueled by a broad community of supporters. Our key income sources are a mix of revenue generating programming, support from corporations and foundations, and individual donors and volunteers.
Special Thanks to our recent funding partners:
- Anonymous ($250,000 for Capital Campaign)
- US BANK Foundation ($100,000 for Capital Campaign)
- 2022 Innovation in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Award, Family Caregiver Alliance (for Amazing Grace Chorus)
If you would like to make a major gift, please get in touch with our Executive Director, Braxton Haulcy
(braxton@walkerwest.org | 651-789-1684).
Thank you for contributing to the success of Walker|West!
New Year, New Teaching Artist – Welcoming Michael May
Michael May is a guitarist / educator. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Wayne State University. He studied under Steven Carrier and Matt Michaels at Wayne State University and privately with Guitarist John E. Lawrence. Michael has worked as a teaching/artist with Twin Cities Mobile Jazz, Park Square Theater (Marie and Rosetta) and continues to perform with various artists in the Twin Cities area.
What compelled you to join on at Walker|West? Any connection to the school?
”Walker West has a great legacy and reputation for music education. I also have many friends on the Walker West faculty.”
What is the importance / benefit of music education?
“There are many benefits of a music education. It is GREAT exercise for the brain!”
How would you describe your teaching style?
”Organic, Intuitive and Personal”
Begin, re-start, or continue your music learning journey with Michael May and other teaching artists here at Walker|West. Enrolling now. New Semester begins soon.
January Jazz Sunday with Walker West Jazz Ensemble @ Unity Church
Sunday, January 29 | 2:00pm | Unity Church Sanctuary
This concert will feature Unity Church youth Callum Schultz (upright bass) and Will Aldrich (saxophone) in performance with other members of the Walker West Jazz Ensemble. Come support these young musicians and the incredible community resource that is Walker West Music Academy. The concert is free but donations will be gratefully accepted in support of the work and students of Walker West.
*This is an external event featuring Walker|West students. We invite you to attend this free concert in support of the jazz ensemble. For questions about the event please contact the event organizers
Support Music Education: Consider Monthly Giving in 2023
Thank you to all who made their EOY gifts this past December and throughout last year. If you’d like to get a jump on your 2023 charitable giving, deepening impact in a simple, secure way: consider making your gift a monthly sustaining donation.
Monthly giving makes it easier to break up your gift over time, for greater impact as well as helping our organization have funds we can count on throughout the year.