Main Line Music Appreciation Society : Where Music Meets Community
Main Line Music Appreciation Society : Where Music Meets Community
The Main Line Music Appreciation Society (“MLMAS”) is a nascent social community for adults who are passionate about music, eager to share music, and seek to expand their music horizon. Unlike purely online music forums, MLMAS aspires to foster deeper connections among music lovers in the Main Line area of suburban Philadelphia. As the ethos of MLMAS is keeping an open ear to music, the community will seek to explore a wide range of music genres. While the emphasis will be on recorded music, the community will maintain an active dialog on the local concert scene and encourage live music outings.
Monthly Listening Sessions
A cornerstone feature of MLMAS will be in-person, monthly listening sessions hosted by members or local businesses. The host will curate a selection of music, which may be organized around a specific theme—such as ‘60s soul jazz, Baroque chamber music, early ‘70s classic rock, Philly soul, Texas electric blues—or more idiosyncratic in nature. The sessions will focus on simply enjoying the music, but participants will be encouraged to share their reactions, insights, and questions. These gatherings aim to deepen appreciation for music that may be familiar or introduce members to “new” music, inspiring further exploration while bringing community members together.
Online Music Forum
Members will be encouraged to actively participate in a vibrant online music forum. The forum will provide space for discussions on a wide array of topics across genres / sub-genres, including new releases, concerts, landmark albums, hidden gems, deep tracks, playlists, and artist spotlights. In addition, members can discuss a range of topics on local artists, audio gear and digital music technology. The music forum will be the primary facilitator of sharing music, viewpoints, insights, and local event information.
Community Partnerships
MLMAS will seek to develop partnerships with local businesses, including HiFi retailers, concert venues, theaters, and community centers that may occasionally host the monthly listening sessions or special events. A/V specialists will have the opportunity to showcase the latest audio equipment and technologies, while live music venues can access an enthusiastic customer base. Local musicians can post to the online forum on a dedicated channel to highlight new material, upcoming concerts, and any other noteworthy developments.
Contact paresh@mlmas.org to get more information on this exciting new initiative! Or, click the button below to join MLMAS (for free!) via an invitation link to our Discord server. Please see the Online Forum page for more info on the MLMAS server and Discord.