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ABOUT US
THE BAM MISSION AND PURPOSE
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide educational and entertaining multi-cultural arts and productions which feature our program beneficiaries, linkage partners and BAM network of musicians.
Purpose Statement
As a means to help restore mental and spiritual health, our collaborative efforts offer the therapeutic value of cultural music and fine arts to people who are marginalized, silenced or at risk for violence, social injustice, prejudice, and isolation. Many of those we serve have experienced traumas related to violence.
DRIVING CORE FOCUS
Our driving core focuses are:
- 1. Anti- violence content in music and fine art
- 2. Educational and Cultural Awareness
- 3. Opportunities to proactively participate in positive community activities thru service.
THE BAM OFFERINGS
OFFERINGS:
- 1. Music education
- a. History and appreciation
- b. Theory
- c. Instrumentation
- d. Songwriting
- 2. Music and fine arts lab workshop
- a. Production
- b. Recording
- c. Videography
- d. Stage performance
- 3. Small Band development
- a. Collaboration with professional musicians
- b. Participation in professional band rehearsals
- c. Performance preparation
- 4. Business development
- a. Job creation
- b. Business organization
- c. Business ethics
- d. Marketing
- 5. After school programs
- a. Botvins life skills
- b. Peer to Peer
- c. Mentorship
- d. College prep
BAM MUSIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bridget Means–Director
Bridget Means has served the city of Chicago for over 20 years carrying out duties as the administrative director for Chicago’s 28th Ward Alderman’s office located on Chicago’s Westside. She has also served as a Cook county clerk of courts manager. She is a mother to 8 young adults and Grandmother to 9 children.
Sam Cockrell-Director
Sam Cockrell is a professionally recorded bassist, band leader, music instructor and mentor with over 40 years of experience in the music industry. He has been inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame.
Darlene Garner- Director, Case manager/Program coordinator
Darlene Garner holds (MSW, LCPC) and is responsible for counselling and case file management.
Kevin Means- Exec. Director /Program coordinator
Kevin Means is a 25 year career Electrical engineer and has studied the Bachelors Science Nonprofit Administration programs at Trinity International University and Criminal Justice at Chaminade University of Honolulu. He holds Associates of Liberal Arts degrees from The University of Hawaii and ITT Technical institute. He is an 8 year Veteran Army officer. Mr. Means has over 20 years of service as a Minister of Music.