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Members of Batiste Cultural Arts Academy® Marching Band under the direction of Mr. Paul A. Batiste
Sterling Givens, Danielle Griffin, Jeffery Foster, DaMareya Middleton and Javaughn Perkins 
Batiste Brothers Band® will perform at Jazz Fest 2012 on Congo Square. See The Batiste Family® performing their original hits, "Louisiana" and "(Gon' be Dat) New Orleans Music." Join them with their usual reunion with family members and the crowd. Engage in a "Funky Soul" chant and dance. All parents, students, former students, citizens and visitors come along and join the fun on April 29, 2012. See you there!
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BATISTE BROTHERS BAND — Under the leadership of Paul Batiste, since 1976, the band has performed in most major venues. Everywhere from Essence Fest to the French Quarter and Public Schools, we have enthralled children and adults alike. While performing at the Jazz Fest, over the years, our audiences number in the tens of thousands. While opening stages for B.B. King, Dizzy Gillespie and others, we are apart of the milestone Jazz Fest is. Visit Jazz Fest and see some of the finest bands in New Orleans.
Thank you, Irish Channel Neighborhood Association for a donation of $750.00 to Batiste Cultural Arts Academy Band for Supplies and Equipment. Iberia Bank donated $19,000.00 toward band uniforms and Dr. Phil Foundation donated $10,000.00.
Thank you from the children at Batiste Cultural Arts Academy® and
Paul Batiste, President -Paul A. Batiste Conservatory of the Arts, Inc with a 501 (c) 3
What one puts in to life is what one gets out of life. We are educated by the thought of educating you!.
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Just in time for the holidays!!!  Buy your pdf Book here and download directly to your computer.  NO hassle or fuss!!!!  The pdf file opens on your computer ready to read. For only $9.00 read (Gon' be Dat) New Orleans Music - Memoirs of Paul A. Batiste.

 

 Introduction

 The book is the story of my life-destined to serve

You are the reason and rhyme

If you are an aspiring teacher, band director, band leader, classroom music teacher, special education teacher, professional guitarist, flutist, composer, arranger, independent record producer, record promoter, promoter, independent record label, sequence programmer, home studio engineer, song writer, booking agent, photographer or a novice, you should read this book.  I’m not all of those things, but I have seen them.  Over a period of decades, I’ve experienced some things that may help someone.  I am a teacher and band leader.  I have developed skills which combine methods and techniques to conform to today’s advanced students.

As a band director, I have started music programs from elementary school to high school.  In addition, I have routinely started band programs from scratch.  Also, I have partnered with a charter school and applied for a charter school.

Having taught my first class in 1978, I witnessed the evolution of education in New Orleans and the United States.  Conversely, I’ve seen some great traditions in education disappear.  This book gives one a great insight on where education is now and where it is headed.

As a band leader, I have managed the Batiste Brothers Band® for decades and we have performed nationally and internationally.  However, we are a local band.  I have spent most of my performing career in Louisiana.

Another disappearing great set of values are described and examined is the American Musical Family.  In this book we will explore value systems and the pros and cons of having a musical family.

Finally, gain from the many challenges of the life of a well traveled and coveted career veteran of innovation and creativity.  Read this book and learn the nuances and the ins and outs of education and show business.  It dawned on me as I was completing the book, I realized it is a good way for me to re-visit my wonderful life-a calling.




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I am a state certified teacher of more than 30 years with a BA in instrumental music education.    

Director, Paul Batiste has taught at over 15 schools in New Orleans since 1978.  Batiste is a state certified teacher, guitarist, composer, producer and flutist.  In 1962, he and his family won first place in the St. Augustine High School Talent Show.  In 1965, the family went to New York City for the Apollo Theater Show and won first place.  His Mom and Dad had a vision for the arts.
 

The Batiste Family® is an independent organization an is not affiliated with any other associations.  We work closely with other groups, but we do not have stock in their holdings.  We have no agreement with NOSACONN and Damon Batiste.

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I am the Chief Creative Officer of the Batiste Brand.  If there is a product you are interested in, please call me.  I offer personal attention to serve you.  Our products have stood the test of time.  Our products include Batiste Brothers Band, Batiste Family International School of Fine and Performing Arts and Batiste Cultural Arts Academy.  Beginning with the family band, since 1971, I have been the administrator of my family's affairs in music.  As the sole composer of the Batiste Brothers Band songs, I have written and published more than 30 compositions.


I managed and recorded Jonathan, Jamal and Travis as the Batiste Kids.  That act performed every Lundi Gras at the Children's Museum.  Now, they are adults-Pharmacist, UNO graduate and Juilliard graduate.  I now have Jamal, Ryan and Lil' Mike working with me as assistant band directors at Batiste Cultural Arts Academy.


Years ago, when they performed dates, they were accompanied by my mother and father's great grand children.

  

The Batiste Band's first recording of "Starlite" took place in 1976.  That session included family members and non-family members.  The family members were David, Michael, Peter and Russell.  Later, David's other son Damon joined us in the studio for additional recordings.

The new instruments were given to Batiste Cultural Arts Academy as part of their future Fidelity's FutureStage arts education program.

 

 


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