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Renee Wilson with Skyline High School vocal student Dezeree Riley.

Singer/Actress Renee Wilson spends time with Oakland vocal students

The talented singer and actress, best known for playing a “Raelette” in the Academy Award nominated movie “Ray”, Renee Wilson visited two schools for 51Oakland’s…

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Scotty Barnhart, director and soloist in the legendary Count Basie Orchestra plays beside the Edna Brewer 8th grade music class.

Trumpeter Scotty Barnhart of the Count Basie Orchestra visits music students at Edna Brewer middle school

11.30.16 51Oakland Inspirational Speaker Series with Scotty Barnhart, soloist and director in the legendary Count Basie Orchestra. Mr. Barnhart spent time in the Edna Brewer…

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Minor F: Camille Collins- Tenor Sax, Hannah Meyer-Piano, Arielle Zakim-acoustic bass, Jayla Hernandez- drums

Oakland School for the Arts jazz quartet Minor F share the stage with the Pete Escovedo Orchestra

One of 51Oakland’s missions is to give student musicians live performance opportunites. We were thrilled on Friday to present Minor F, an Oakland School for…

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