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Roots on CBS Live
CBS had an iem on The Roots of Music Friday August 27th. Michelle Miller profiles two young boys who survived hurricane Katrina but lost everything. Five years later, "The Roots of Music" band program is helping them look toward the future Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6810923n#ixzz0xremdWbS
Derrick Tabb nominated for Energizer Hall of Fame
Derrick Tabb got nominated for the Energizer Hall of Fame. "The Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame was created so there would be a place where the extraordinary stories of everyday people can live. A place where Energizer could honor those who match the enthusiasm and passion of the Energizer Bunny®." Please support Derrick's nomination and vote for him and The Roots of Music. You can cast your vote once every day till August 20!
The Roots of Music Benefit hosted by Tim Robbins
Actor, Tim Robbins, will be hosting a fundraiser for The Roots of Music on Saturday, May 29th at Republic beginning at 8pm. Special Performances by:
When: Saturday May 29th General Admission tickets $25.00 doors at 9pm.
ROM at Jazzfest
This Thursday, April 29, the Roots of Music Marching Crusaders will be at Jazzfest. We will be parading the festival grounds at 3pm. At 4:15 pm we will take the stage at the Chouest Family Kids Tent. Please come and see us!
Email warning!
Our sincere apologies for spam email being sent from therootsofmusic@hotmail.com. Someone has hacked into our account and we are locked out of it. Please delete the hotmail account from your contact list. All emails may be directed to therootsofmusic@gmail.com for further information. Thank you, Derrick TabbAllison Reinhardt
ROM partnered up with Essence Fest
Roots of Music is now an official cause-related partner of the 2010 ESSENCE Music Festival Presented by Coca-Cola.
Saints Parade Video
ROM on the cover of The Gambit
The Roots of Music made it to The Gambit cover for this week! Read the article:
ROM Benefit at Howlin' Wolf this Saturday
The Howlin Wolf and B.O.M.B. fest are hosting Brass Band Blowout fundraiser to benefit the Roots of Music. The cover charge goes to The Roots of Music - please support us and come and have a good time! Bands: Rebirth Brass Band, Free Agents, Stooges Music Group, The Baby Boyz Brass Band, plus Standup Comedy in The Den , and more tba, plus a special performance by the Roots of Music Marching Band. Date: Saturday March 6
ROM on Launch Pad TV on Friday
This Friday, February 26th, Derrick Tabb and Allison Reinhardt will be on Launch Pad TV to talk about the program's needs. Show starts at 4pm.
Thank you Studio G
Thank you Studio G for dancing with The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders in the Mardi Gras parades. For more information about Studio G, please visit the Studio G website.
Muses Parade CANCELLED for Thursday!
The Muses Parade has been cancelled for Thursday night. Muses has rescheduled and will roll on Friday at 7:15pm. However, The Marching Crusaders will not being doing this parade. So ROM parents and children: you are off on Friday. Saturday morning report time is 7:30 am at The Mint.
Pictures and video of parades
Pictures and video of the Oshun and the Saints parade are now on the website.
ROM at the Saints Parade
We are very proud to be invited to participate in the Saints Parade. The City of New Orleans is organizing this parade to honor The Saints. Tuesday February 9th, at night.
Updated schedule ROM at Mardi Gras
The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders will be marching in several Mardi Gras parades this year. Feb 5 - Oshun
ROM on the news today (Thursday Jan 28)
Watch the news tonight: 9pm - Channel 13 10pm - Channel 11
Catch the kids at marching practice
With Mardi Gras just around the corner, the kids have an extra long marching practice on the Saturdays. Each Saturday you can catch our Marching Crusaders marching through the French Quarter and the Treme. Please come out and support them! Time: 11am - 3pm
ROM at Mardi Gras
The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders will be marching in several Mardi Gras parades this year. Feb 5 - Oshun
ROM lead feature on WireTap
This week The Roots of Music is the lead feature on WireTap.org. "An inner-city marching band helps students succeed and heals divides in New Orleans."
Christmas gifts
The Roots of Music is seeking donations or Christmas presents for our families in need. We have several students who will not get a Christmas gift without your help. Donations and presents can be dropped off at the Cabildo Museum (Monday - Saturday; during museum hours). Or call 505.568.8975.
CNN Hero of the Year
Congratulations to all the CNN Heroes. Thank you CNN for supporting the Heroes efforts to make the world a better place.
Thanksgiving Thanks!
Thank you Cameltoe Lady Steppers & The Conwill Family for Thanksgiving dinner!
Hip-Hop for Hope Concert
Hip-Hop for Hope - Benefit Concert for New Orleans Education. Date: Saturday November 14th
CNN Top 10 Hero
The Roots of Music is proud to announce its founder, native New Orleanian Derrick Tabb, is a finalist for the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year having been selected by a CNN panel from over 9,000 individuals nominated. The honor of CNN Hero of the Year will be given to the finalist who receives the most votes from online voting by the general public, and will receive a cash award of $100,000 to go towards his or her special cause. The public can cast their votes as often as desired on the CNN website until November 19th with the winner being announced on Thanksgiving Day. To vote please visit CNN's website at http://www.cnn.com/HEROES and vote for Derrick Tabb.
ROM at VoodooFest
The Roots of Music Crusaders will be marching at Voodoo Fest this weekend, October 31 & November 1st. Date: Saturday October 31st & Sunday November 1st
ROM at the Louisiana Cultural Economic Summit
The Roots of Music Crusaders will be performing together with Trombone Shorty at the Louisiana Cultural Economic Summit, this Friday, October 30. Date: Friday October 30st
RoM - Class closed Sept 2nd through Sept 7th
We apologize for the late notice but The Roots of Music is closed Wednesday, Sept. 2nd through Monday, Sept. 7th. Program will return Tuesday, September 8th.
ROM Larry King on Monday!
The airing of the interview with Derrick on Larry Kings show has been postponed till Monday.
CNN story & video online
You can now read the CNN Heroes story about Derrick Tabb on the CNN website. You can also watch the video items.
ROM on CNN - Derrick Tabb nominated a CNN HERO!!!
All throughout this weekend, starting Friday morning August 7th, CNN will do a story on the Roots of Music.
Derrick Tabb on LARRY KING LIVE
This Friday (August 7th) you can see an interview with Derrick Tabb, founder of The Roots of Music, on Larry King's show (CNN).
Roots of Music on CNN
This weekend CNN aired a story about The Roots of Music.
High School Scholarship Fund
Andrea Boll, one of our academic teachers, has just published her first book "The Parade Goes On Without You." A portion of the proceeds will go to developing the Roots of Music High School Scholarship Fund.
New website
We are proud to announce the launch of our new website. Please browse our site and send us your questions or comments. Thanks Jarimbi for the beautiful web design.
ROM at "Old School at the Park"
The Marching Crusaders had a great gig at the "Old School at the Park" festival in Armstrong Park.
New location
We have moved to the Lousiana State Museum in Jackson Square.
The Roots of Music at Jazzfest
The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders were a big success while marching at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Thursday April 30st. Follow us on twitter for updates and news! |
