Rescuing the Rhythm
N.O. Musicians Clinic faces shortfalls, cutbacks as private, federal support dries up
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Below is a list of organizations involved in the revitalization of New Orleans.
Actor's Fund of America
Provides a broad spectrum of social, health, employment, and housing programs that address the critical needs of entertaiment
industry professionals.
American Federation of Musicians Local 174-496
The local musicians union has provided a myriad of services to New Orleans musicians and their families.
Congo Square Project Foundation
Charity set up by Los Angeles, CA drummer-producer Fabian Jolivet to raise support for the New Orleans' musicians in need
Louisiana Public Health Institute
A mental health program addressing the psychological challenges of our community.
The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL)
The Lousiana Cultural Economy Foundation
Louisiana Spirit
Promote and improve the health and quality of life in Louisiana through public-private partnering at the community, parish and state levels.
MusiCares
Focuses on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community.
Music Maker
Helps the true pioneers and forgotten heroes of Southern music gain recognition and meet their day-to-day needs.
Mystic Knights of the Mau Mau
Cultural organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich history of American roots music.
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Orleans
Provides a wide range of home ownership services through partnerships with local businesses and financial institutions.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation
Preservation and promotion of jazz music in New Orleans through education and community projects.
OffBeat Magazine
New Orleans' premier music magazine offering information on gigs and other resources for musicians.
Online Gigs
Tips and advice on booking gigs.
Ponderosa Stomp | Ponderosa Stomp Foundation
Working to
acknowledge, pay tribute to, and teach the cultural significance of the unsung heroes and heroines of rock-n-roll, rhythm & blues and other forms of American roots music - while they are still alive.
Project Rising Sun
Project Rising Sun strives to blend innovative, culturally inspired ideals with common sense approaches to enhance community mental health and well being.
Sweet Home New Orleans / Renew Our Music
Providing humanitarian outreach to musicians and reviving New Orleans' rich music culture.
Another close-knit NOMC partner, Sweet Home programs are designed to facilitate the return of displaced New Orleans musicians, Mardi Gras Indians and Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs.
St. Anna's Episcopal Church
Hosts the "Mission for Musicians" weekly series of health, occupational and emotional support for our beloved musicians.
Volunteers in Medicine (VIM)
Promotes the development of a national network of free clinics using retired medical and lay volunteers to ensure that everyone in a community has access to health care.
WWOZ Radio
Listener-supported volunteer-operated radio station in New Orleans, playing popular and rare music found nowhere but here.
Resources for Instrumentalists:
Horns:
International Horn Society http://www.hornsociety.org/
International Clarinet Association http://www.clarinet.org/
Dr. Michael Thrasher, North Dakota State University michael.thrasher@ndsu.nodak.edu
International Double Reed Society http://idrs.colorado.edu/
National Flute Association http://www.nfaonline.org
International Trombone Association http://www.trombone.net/
International Trumpet Guild http://www.trumpetguild.org/
String Instruments:
International Society of Bassists http://www.isbworldoffice.com/
World Harp Congress
http://www.worldharpcongress.org/associations.htm
Percussionists:
The National Association of Percussion Teachers
http://www.napt.org.uk/
Piano, Accordian and Organ
National Accordian Association, Inc.
http://www.accordions.com/naa/
American Guild of Organists http://www.agohq.org/home.html
American Pianists Association
http://www.americanpianists.org/index2.aspx
