“On the Road . . .”
The Smalls Institute for Music and Youth Leadership is “On the Road” in their quest for educating Lowcountry youth in the area of music and arts. This local non-profit organization has hit the streets in their Music Mobile. Much like a Bookmobile, this dynamic duo team of Co-founders, Nathaniel Smalls, Jr., CEO and Sherry Smalls, CFO make weekly visitations to various rural, inner-city, and title one areas in their mobile-music-classroom teaching piano, guitar and percussions to school-aged students. To help fund this project they have a series of fundraisers scheduled. Research has proven that music instruction is essential to children’s overall education because it improves their academic performance. The Smalls Institute for Music and Youth Leadership was established to ensure that children who are in need, and have the desire – particularly our low-income or disadvantaged children – have access to music, and the benefits and advantages that learning to play a musical instrument would give them. All donations are tax deductible. Listed below is a calendar of our upcoming fund-raising events.
COMING EVENTS
Saturday, March 12, 2016 Mt. Pleasant ArtFest
11am-3pm
Hwy 17 North/Isle of Palms Connector - Towne Centre
Performance @ 11:40am
Fun activities for the entire family. Music and Dance Performances; Roving Artists; Kids' Activities & Craft Stations. Free Admission!! Performance time: 11:40am on stage in front of parking garage. Same stage as the Opening Ceremony with Mayor Linda Page
11am-3pm
Hwy 17 North/Isle of Palms Connector - Towne Centre
Performance @ 11:40am
Fun activities for the entire family. Music and Dance Performances; Roving Artists; Kids' Activities & Craft Stations. Free Admission!! Performance time: 11:40am on stage in front of parking garage. Same stage as the Opening Ceremony with Mayor Linda Page
2016 KID'S FAIR 10AM-4PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2014
BURKE HS - 244 PRESIDENT ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29403
MUSIC MOBILE ARRIVES @ 1:00PM
Performance at 1:30pm
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2014
BURKE HS - 244 PRESIDENT ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29403
MUSIC MOBILE ARRIVES @ 1:00PM
Performance at 1:30pm
Gospel Fest 2016.
Date: Sunday, March 27, 2016
Location: The Old Charleston Naval Base
Time: 3:00pm - 7:00 pm
Come visit the Music Mobile in KidLand! Play a song or two with us. The Music Mobile will be open to the Public.
City of Charleston
Housing Event 2016
Date: Thursday, May 12, 2016
Stay tuned for more detailed info!!
Date: Sunday, March 27, 2016
Location: The Old Charleston Naval Base
Time: 3:00pm - 7:00 pm
Come visit the Music Mobile in KidLand! Play a song or two with us. The Music Mobile will be open to the Public.
City of Charleston
Housing Event 2016
Date: Thursday, May 12, 2016
Stay tuned for more detailed info!!
This dynamic Trio of Orchestra students from the Academic Studies Magnet Program at Haut Gap Middle School take center stage at
Paisano's Pizza Grill West Ashley for this performance
6:00 pm
This is a part of our monthly fundraiser
See "Super Tuesdays" at West Ashley Paisano's Pizza Grill below
1798 Ashley River Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
Next to Skatells in the Total Wine Shopping Center
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Saturday, March 14, 2015 Mt. Pleasant ArtFest 11am-3pm
Hwy 17 North/Isle of Palms Connector Towne Centre
Fun activities for the entire family. Music and Dance Performances; Roving Artists; Kids' Activities & Craft Stations. Free Admission!! Performance time: 12:55pm
Sunday, March 22, 2015 Kid's Fair 2015 10am-4pm
Burke Middle/High School
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Music Mobile Open to the Public
Burke Middle/High School
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Music Mobile Open to the Public
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Spring Gala
Edith L. Frierson Elementary School
Wadmalaw Island, SC
Check out our "Demonstration Performance" of activities as we wrap up 2 months of excitement and learning with the students of the 21st Century Learning program at this after-school program on one of our Barrier Islands. Stay tuned for performance time. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, May 21, 2015 Community Education Banquet
James Island Charter High School Cafeteria
1000 Ft. Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412
Kaleidoscope students from James Island and Murray LaSaine Elementary Schools take center stage once again this year at this annual affair celebrating the community education program on James Island. Last year's handbell performance received a standing ovation. Check out what the students have been working on!
Town of Mt. Pleasant Holiday Farmers Market
and Craft Show
Farmers Market Pavilion
(Moultrie Middle School Grounds)
Coleman Blvd and Simmons St
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Handbell Chorus will perform "Songs of the Season"
Performance time: 11:45 am
Mobile will be open to the public.
CAREER DAY AT JAMES ISLAND ELEMENTARY
1872 Grimball Rd
Charleston, SC 29412
Friday, April 5, 2014
9am-11am
The Music Mobile visits 3rd - 5th grade students at James Island Elementary School for Career Day 2014. Join us for an open discussion on playing a musical instrument, careers in music, being an entrepreneur, sharing as a non-profit organization and giving back to your community, and other topics.
1872 Grimball Rd
Charleston, SC 29412
Friday, April 5, 2014
9am-11am
The Music Mobile visits 3rd - 5th grade students at James Island Elementary School for Career Day 2014. Join us for an open discussion on playing a musical instrument, careers in music, being an entrepreneur, sharing as a non-profit organization and giving back to your community, and other topics.
Fun activities for the entire family. Music and Dance Performances; Roving Artists; Kids' Activities & Craft Stations. Free Admission!!
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Smalls Institute students perform at 12:15 on the Belk Drive Stage. Please meet us at ArtFest 2014 and witness these talented musicians in action!
2014 KID'S FAIR 10AM-4PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014
BURKE HS - 244 PRESIDENT ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29403
MUSIC MOBILE ARRIVES @ 130PM
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"SUPER TUESDAYS" @ WEST ASHLEY PAISANO'S PIZZA
Celebrate with us on the 2nd Tuesday of specified months beginning April 14, 2015 at the WEST ASHLEY LOCATION.
Purchase any item from the menu from 11:00 am - 11:00 pm and Paisano's WEST ASHLEY will donate a portion of the proceeds on these SUPER TUESDAY celebrations to help fund programs and services for the students of The Smalls Institute. See first-hand a community working together to build a better tomorrow.
Student performance at 6:00 pm
Dine in, carry-out, or delivery......the ENTIRE day!!!!
Complete 2015 Dates Coming Soon:
April 14, 2015 (M.A.P. Live!)
Paisano's West Ashley
1798 Ashley River Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
Next to Skatells in the Total Wine Shopping Center
Intersection of Sam Rittenberg and Ashley River Rd.
"Super Tuesdays"
JAMES ISLAND Paisano's Pizza
Celebrate EVERY SECOND TUESDAY
EVERY OTHER MONTH beginning March 10, 2015. Purchase any item from the Paisano's James Island menu from 11:00 am - 12:00 midnight and Paisano's will donate a portion of the proceeds on these fabulous Super Tuesdays to fund programs and services for the students of The Smalls Institute. See first-hand a community working together to build a better tomorrow.
Student performance at 6:00 pm
Dine in, carry-out, or delivery......the ENTIRE day!!!!
1246 Camp Road (Next to James Island Branch Library
2015 Dates:
March 10,2015 (JEREMIAH PINCKNEY LIVE!)
May 12, 2015
July14, 2015
September 8, 2015
November 10, 2015
EVERY OTHER MONTH beginning March 10, 2015. Purchase any item from the Paisano's James Island menu from 11:00 am - 12:00 midnight and Paisano's will donate a portion of the proceeds on these fabulous Super Tuesdays to fund programs and services for the students of The Smalls Institute. See first-hand a community working together to build a better tomorrow.
Student performance at 6:00 pm
Dine in, carry-out, or delivery......the ENTIRE day!!!!
1246 Camp Road (Next to James Island Branch Library
2015 Dates:
March 10,2015 (JEREMIAH PINCKNEY LIVE!)
May 12, 2015
July14, 2015
September 8, 2015
November 10, 2015
Past Events.........
PLANET FOLLYWOOD
Join local musicians throughout the area on Sunday, December 16, 2012 starting at 7:00 pm at the Edge of America ... Folly Beach, SC (Center Street). Several local artists will be performing; donations to help benefit Institute programs, buy instruments, and provide travel support for the Music Mobile. Sponsored by The Shakin' Martinis Band and Planet Follywood.
All local musicians welcome! Contact SmallsMusicLab@comcast.net and put "Follywood" in the subject line to get a spot. We will forward your information to Rick Martinez of the Shakin' Martinis Band. This is an excellent opportunity for the "aspiring", as well as the "seasoned" musician.
See you there!
October 15, 2011 - JOY Radio with Host: Pattie SaturdayWelek Hall
www.blogtalkradio.com/joyradio
http://pattiewelekhall.com
To view the after-the-show page: http://pattiewelekhall.com/category/after-the-showjoy-radio-insights/
To hear the interview: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/joyradio/2011/10/15/smalls-institute-for-music-leadership
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James Island Paisano's Pizza Grill supports
Smalls Institute Day
On June 21, Paisano's Pizza Grill on
James Island donated 100 percent of
its profits to the Smalls Mobile Music
Lab project. From left are Paisano's
public relations coordinator Denise
Killeen, co-owner Nick Skover, Sherry
Smalls and Paisano's co-owner Mark
Slater. (James Island Messenger)
To view more photos from the event, visit: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10100305704996657&set=a.958311603827.2563087.12634437&&theater#!/media/set/?set=a.10150313351568628.388583.158021848627
James Island donated 100 percent of
its profits to the Smalls Mobile Music
Lab project. From left are Paisano's
public relations coordinator Denise
Killeen, co-owner Nick Skover, Sherry
Smalls and Paisano's co-owner Mark
Slater. (James Island Messenger)
To view more photos from the event, visit: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10100305704996657&set=a.958311603827.2563087.12634437&&theater#!/media/set/?set=a.10150313351568628.388583.158021848627
"Caroling Around Town"
This holiday season, students at the Smalls Institute for Music and Youth Leadership, shared their holiday spirit with residents around their community. The Savannah House on James Island and the Midland Park Residential House in North Charleston, opened its doors this holiday season for students to play for residents as they joined in on some of their Christmas favorites. Residents patiently awaited the arrival of students and were surprised with home-baked cookies. "It's always good to give back, especially during the holidays," said Sherry Smalls, CFO. After their caroling, the students enjoyed the annual Holiday Festival of Lights located at the James Island County Park. "We had a grand time and the kids enjoyed themselves," said Nathaniel Smalls Jr., CEO.
Ongoing fundraiser ...
Bi-Lo Boosters Plus Program
Returning soon with a new, improved program