Using music to advance access to higher education.

Calling all educators, community center leadership staff,...

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:14:00 -0400

Calling all educators, community center leadership staff, business and community leaders, administrators and politicians!

Next week, we’re hosting open house events in NYC, Philly, D.C. and Boston. Outside of educating attendees on what we’ve been up to, the purpose of each open house is twofold. Our intent is to:

Generate school and community center interest in the fall 2013 concert tour and get them to apply via our Application of Interest and,
Create new partnerships with brands and business and community leaders interested in helping us further our work.

Space is limited and RSVP is mandatory so be sure to register at hallpasstour.eventbrite.com (you’ll find all the pertinent event details there, too). Know someone who might be interested in attending? Spread the word!

We’re back on the road this Friday for our final...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:53:52 -0400

We’re back on the road this Friday for our final performance event of the spring. Wilmington, DE x Bayard Middle School x 200 South Dupont St. Live in the area? You’re invited - see you there!

RECAP | Keezy Does Beaver State w/ HPT

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:33:48 -0400

RECAP | Keezy Does Beaver State w/ HPT:

So I recently returned from my trip West with the Hall Pass Tour for our Spring 2013 tour edition, and this time we hit Oregon, visiting five of their underserved…

Awesome write-up on our Oregon trip by our tour photographer, Kam. She threw in some bonus photos, too. Check it out!

We’re closing out the spring with one more performance stop this week. Be on the lookout for details tomorrow!

Aaron strikes again with another visual from our Oregon GEAR UP...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:41:45 -0400

Aaron strikes again with another visual from our Oregon GEAR UP trip last month. Here’s a look a look at how things went at Reedsport Community Charter School in Reedsport, OR.

And then there were 3! Here’s the third video from...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:34:11 -0400

And then there were 3! Here’s the third video from our Oregon GEAR UP trip. North Douglas Middle School. What do you guys think of the videos so far?

Here’s the next video from our Oregon run. Our second...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:22:42 -0400

Here’s the next video from our Oregon run. Our second stop? Yoncalla HS | Yoncalla, OR

Filmed, directed and edited by aaronisnotcool | aaronisnotcool.com

Toward the end of last month, we had the opportunity to partner...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400

Toward the end of last month, we had the opportunity to partner with the Oregon University System’s GEAR UP program to facilitate workshops and pep rallies at 5 rural community schools in Oregon. From March 18 - 22, we hit the road and had our lives changed by some truly incredible students.

You can check out all the photos on our Facebook page here. This week, we’re rolling out the footage from our adventure. Here’s a recap from our first stop on the one week run: Elkton Charter School | Elkton, OR.

Filmed, directed and edited by aaronisnotcool | aaronisnotcool.com

.@jreneemusic’s telling Ziggy the @AfroPunk dog all about...

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:18:57 -0500

.@jreneemusic’s telling Ziggy the @AfroPunk dog all about the Hall Pass Tour. He wants to audition.

We started our morning off with this awesome pep talk from Kid...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:00:23 -0500

We started our morning off with this awesome pep talk from Kid President. Check it out and pass it on!

Out venue hunting again. @keezyp’s playing mastermind. Can...

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:36:13 -0500

Out venue hunting again. @keezyp’s playing mastermind. Can you guess what we’re up to?

Check out the talk our co-founder gave about us at...

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:29:17 -0500

Check out the talk our co-founder gave about us at CreativeMornings last month. Onward we go!

holleymonelle:

Here’s the footage from my talk last month at CreativeMornings!

It’s all about the birth of The Hall Pass Tour and the importance of social responsibility starting at home. A great end to 2012, CM gave me a platform to share the work we’re doing with hundreds of creatives. But I want that number to grow to THOUSANDS (and beyond). I know I can count on you guys to help make that happen so - do me a favor?

Take a few minutes today to watch the talk, reblog it and share it with any parent, educator or awesome human being who you think it might resonate with. Cool? Cool.

Thank you!

P.S - BIG shout out to Ben Hallman for filming and editing.

New music for the new year. From our very own headlining emcee,...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:00:29 -0500

New music for the new year. From our very own headlining emcee, ScienZe.

Happy 2013!

Our Event Producer @keezyp jotting down some magical plans.

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:08:59 -0500

Our Event Producer @keezyp jotting down some magical plans.

Venue hunting for a special event next spring, =).

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:01:51 -0500

Venue hunting for a special event next spring, =).

For all of your support this year, we’ve put together a...

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:30:14 -0500

For all of your support this year, we’ve put together a special present for you this holiday season - written, produced and recorded by j.RENEÉ and ScienZe. Thank you so much for believing, contributing and dream chasing with us.

Happy Holidays!

2 Days Left to Apply for the Spring Concert Tour!

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:50:05 -0500

2 Days Left to Apply for the Spring Concert Tour!:

*rubbing our hands together* We can’t wait to receive your applications. Follow the link and make it happen by this Friday!

Gearing Up for Spring 2013!

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:12:10 -0500

Guess what? Our Application of Interest for the Spring 2013 concert tour opens on Monday, November 12!

Know of any schools, community centers or programs interested in hosting the Hall Pass Tour? Send us an email to info[at]hallpasstour[dot]com so we can make sure they receive the application.

We had a great run this fall and can’t wait to reach even more students, families and communities next spring. Thanks for all your continued support!

- HPT Team

We’re out making it happen with a long line of proud...

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:17:49 -0500

We’re out making it happen with a long line of proud voters this morning. How ‘bout you?

Proud #NYCares volunteers on site waiting for our Southern...

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 10:22:41 -0500

Proud #NYCares volunteers on site waiting for our Southern Brooklyn neighborhood assignments. #SandyVolunteer #HurricaneSandy

Just signed up for this project tomorrow to do our part! Join...

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 18:17:36 -0400

Just signed up for this project tomorrow to do our part! Join us? #SandyVolunteer #NYCares