Category: Music instruction

Creating a Smile Not Tears

Educational Arts Society Places an Instrument in the Hands of a Child Join us in replacing five (5) saxophones for these talented students at Duke Ellington Middle School in Detroit. The ones they are holding are so old it is difficult for them to form tones. They have waited a whole year. Time is running out! Please help! Kids like this one have no … Read More Creating a Smile Not Tears

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APPLICATION FOR FREE INSTRUMENTS

Application for FREE Instrument Parents/Students applying for a FREE instrument should use the contact form below for the initial contact. Once we receive the information in the form, we will contact you for further information. Such information may include a driver’s license, home address (license and home address should match), cell phone, name of school, church or organization, (addresses) and phone number, name of … Read More APPLICATION FOR FREE INSTRUMENTS

Response to Disgruntled Person Flyer

Disgruntled Person Flyer Every business can find a disgruntled person flyer in his mailbox at some time if it remains in business for a while. Gripes, lies and complaints are a given. This article is a response to a disgruntled person’s flyer that landed in our mailbox. We are Educational Arts Society, a 501 c 3 nonprofit. Here is our response: EDUCATIONAL ARTS SOCIETY … Read More Response to Disgruntled Person Flyer

MAKING MUSIC FUN

DONATE Music is an art . . . it can be fun, but it is also work. Making music fun is not the foundation for developing a professional skill set. However, when that occurs, it’s the “icing on the cake!” The center of the cake must be technique, production and performance capabilities. That is exactly what CEO Walter Parham had in mind when he … Read More MAKING MUSIC FUN

CREATE A SMILE WITH MUSIC

Create a Smile with Music: That is exactly what this guy does. And . . . he creates smiles worldwide, because he is Percussionist Carl Small of “The Four Tops.” You know . . . the internationally-known group from Motown. SMILES COME IN TWO WAYS Carl (Butch) Small wears at least (2) hats: Percussionist for the internationally renowned group known as “The Four Tops” … Read More CREATE A SMILE WITH MUSIC

REMEMBERING JANICE SLAPPY

“God asked me to tell you that . . . everything will be alright from now on. Today, Jesus Christ visited your home.” Janice Slappy LEADERSHIP! KNOWLEDGE! COURAGE! GRACE! These four (4) words, coupled with a sense of humor and devotion, define Janice Slappy. Today, as we blink back the tears, let us remember yesterday, and the number of times we saw a half … Read More REMEMBERING JANICE SLAPPY

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EDUCATIONAL ARTS SOCIETY CEO WALTER PARHAM PARTNERS WITH CARR CENTER AND DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EDUCATIONAL ARTS SOCIETY CEO WALTER PARHAM PARTNERS WITH CARR CENTER AND DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS Founder and CEO Walter Parham takes off his suit, and “dons” his saxophone (Duane Parham) as he partners with music programs at Carr Center and Ramp-Up with the Detroit Public Schools.  Both programs focus on youth development in the areas of art and music.   In spite of a pandemic raging … Read More EDUCATIONAL ARTS SOCIETY CEO WALTER PARHAM PARTNERS WITH CARR CENTER AND DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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VOTE FOR AMERICA

AMERICA IS ONE NATION We Are One Nation …Held in the Gospel of LOVE We Must Come Together . . . All Colors and . . . Stand Up for Our Ualues and Ideals Educational Arts Society EAS), a 501 c 3 nonprofit, is sponsoring  a “get out the vote” for the November 3, 2020, Presidential Election.   You are invited to participate.  Why are  we doing this?  Here … Read More VOTE FOR AMERICA

Voices of a Generation Telethon – 2019

This is the third year Educational Arts Society will hold the “Voices of a Generation Telethon” for underprivileged children who are talented, responsible and yearning to play an instrument or learn to sing.  Each year donations increase…this year our goal is to raise TWO THOUSAND DOLLAR ($2000.00) asking donors for a minimum of two dollars.  We know there are one thousand music lovers out … Read More Voices of a Generation Telethon – 2019