PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
R&B Preservation Hall Band
R&B Preservation Hall Band
R&B Preservation Hall Band
A dedicated group of member musicians, the Preservation Hall Band is available for festivals, concerts, events, celebrations, tributes and more.
The R&B Preservation Hall Band performs annually at the fall 'Meet & Greet' with student musicians from TAPA and local area schools.
Instruments for Children
R&B Preservation Hall Band
R&B Preservation Hall Band
Instruments for Children Program was established 2006 to bring music into the lives of school children. The program started as a way to keep the African American legacy and tradition of R&B alive for the next generation of aspiring musicians. Musical instruments were made available to students who were not able to afford them.
An ann
Instruments for Children Program was established 2006 to bring music into the lives of school children. The program started as a way to keep the African American legacy and tradition of R&B alive for the next generation of aspiring musicians. Musical instruments were made available to students who were not able to afford them.
An annual scholarship was added to this program in 2023 with a $1000 scholarship award to a deserving high school graduate.
Oral History Project
R&B Preservation Hall Band
Oral History Project
Launched in 2006 in partnership with the Rhode Island Historical Society, the Oral History Project was developed to capture the recollections of the life and times during the roots of R&B music in RI from 1943 - 1970. The small combo R&B music art form emanated from the African American blues heritage near the end of WWII and is probably
Launched in 2006 in partnership with the Rhode Island Historical Society, the Oral History Project was developed to capture the recollections of the life and times during the roots of R&B music in RI from 1943 - 1970. The small combo R&B music art form emanated from the African American blues heritage near the end of WWII and is probably the most significant African American cultural contribution to the local way of life.
INSTRUMENTS for CHILDREN
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Studies show that playing a musical instrument helps children to succeed in their academics. For many children having a musical instrument to call their own is a financial hurdle that they cannot overcome. The program started as a way to support musical training for students who may not otherwise be able to afford to participate and to keep the African American legacy and tradition of R&B alive for the next generation of aspiring musicians.
DONOR SCHOOLS
Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts
City of Providence, Elementary and Middle Schools
Manville, Elementary & MIddle Schools
Johnston Public Schools
Times 2 Academy
Woonsocket Middle School
North Providence Schools
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Tom Colantonio, Program Director has been instrumental in program promotion and expansion by use of press contacts and local venues. Students use the instruments in concerts and for individual study.
Over the years RIRBPS has made musical instruments available to students in many Rhode Island School Districts. Guitars, basses, keyboards, trombones, trumpets, flutes, saxophones, clarinets, drums, violins and woodwind instruments have been provided.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts (TAPA), Providence
Music Mansion, Providence Riverside Family Center After School Program, Riverside
INSTRUMENT DONATIONS
INSTRUMENT DONATIONS
Donated instruments are evaluated, refurbished and/or repaired by local music shops. Instruments are acquired through private donors, musicians, local thrift sales and anonymous donations.
Musical Instruments can be donated by contacting RIRBPS. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of applicable laws.
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
Pawtucket Urban Music Project
Rhode Island Philharmonic, Capital City Bands, Pawtucket
The Autism Project, Johnston
Community String Project, Bristol Community String Project, Newport
2024 Scholarship
Edward 'Prof' Coates Scholarship awarded to TAPA Graduating Senior Soraiya Marines.
Thanks for Your Support
Your membership or contribution will enable us
to fund our mission and continue our programming.
