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Hi, this is Paul Batiste updating you on the latest from the Batiste Family. Presently, I have licensed the Batiste Brand name to ReNew Charter Management. Also, we have been at the school since it opened in 2010.
I am the administrator for The Batiste Family® and Band Director at Batiste Cultural Arts Academy®. I am using my over 30 years of teaching experience in New Orleans—at more than 15 schools—in this endeavor to help ReNew and my family. Also, I am using my experience to administer Professional Development to Jamal Batiste, Ryan Batiste, Michael Batiste, Kristopher Batiste, David Batiste, Sr., and Damon Batiste. I am teaching the famous first time Batiste Academy Marching Band. Donors have given us over $55,000.00 worth of uniforms and $30,000.00 worth of band instruments. Now, we are ready to march in our first Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans. They are doing a tremendous job of inspiring over a thousand children in the ReNew Network.
I have always been at the forefront of Arts Education in New Orleans by engaging the Batiste Brand and family in Public Schools. In the District, we performed at all secondary and elementary schools over the years. I founded the Batiste Brothers Band® in 1976 and wrote, “(Gon‘ be Dat) New Orleans Music in 1984 for our citizens. In the Times-Picayune article “Strike, UP The Band,” I, along with administrators, parents and staff, started a S.B. Wright’s band from scratch and marched in the first-ever Mardi Gras Parade immediately after the storm.
In less than two years, Batiste Academy and Sci-Tech have raised it’s standardized tests scores by at least 20 points. With being only in our second year at Batiste Cultural Arts Academy® and Sci-Tech, we have lifted the spirits, morale and hopes of over a thousand students in the ReNew network.
I can be found on TV, Radio, Billboards, and the internet—advertising for the children of Batiste Academy. In the first year of advertising that I would be teaching at Batiste, the school enrolled a record number of children. The challenge is in being able to keep that number of children and bring that number to a new level.
Now, my students and I are in the newspaper again and on the President’s Committee for the Arts and the Humanities’ Website in the advertisement about Batiste Academy being one of only eight schools chosen to participate in an initiative to lift these low performing schools out of failing status nationwide.
This will go along way toward recruiting and keeping students at Batiste. This initiative plugs in over a million dollars in staffing, band instruments, and Professional Development Resources.
The Initiative will help not only the students of the ReNew network, but it’s designed to help the entire nation.
Continue to help me help our citizens by using Louisiana’s most affective and famous tool, “THE ARTS.”
-Paul A. Batiste-"I am Trayvon" — "Peace" Paul Batiste
The Batiste Brothers are performing at Jazz Fest 2012 on Congo Square Like us on www.facebook.ocm/batistebrothersband
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MUSIC FOR ALL OCASSIONS:
Weddings, social and pleasure clubs galas, concerts, dances, festivals, mardi gras events, conventions events, private parties, birthday parties, children’s parties, retirement parties, talent shows and more.
If you are planning a wedding, we specialize in the agenda of the event. Starting with the song requested for the bride and groom. Additionally, all cues and songs are delivered with you in mind. The band features, dance music, line dance, ballads and a big party ending with a second line.
Finally, our tour of Japan included the Kobe Urban Resort Fair and Sunset 99 Live in Sasebo. There is no job too big or too small for the Batiste Brothers Band L.L.C. We welcome your biggest entertainment challenge.
For a quiet or an exciting evening of enjoyment or both, choose the band that has the experience to give you a great experience. Experience is the best teacher. Get everything you need right here.
For exclusive booking and immediate attention contact Paul Batiste P.O. Box 74491 Metairie, Louisiana 70033
Or phone: 504-738-3040 e-mail: paulbatiste@aol.com
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.
Damon Batiste is not the leader of the Batiste Brothers Band®, The Batiste Family®, Batiste Cultural Arts Academy®or Batiste Family International School®. For information contact: Paul Batiste
For service to the community, the Batiste Brothers were recently honored by the Ladies in Red.
Paul A. Batiste- leader, composer, guitar, flute and vocals
He began playing music in the sixties. In 1965 he performed at the Apollo Theatre Amateur Show.
He has been an educator in New Orleans for more than two decades.
And he is the manager, producer, writer and arranger of the band.
He is the local 2007 Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. And he is the recipient of the Superintendent’s award, Con Brio with service to music.
"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. 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.
When they performed dates, they were acompanied by my mother and father's great grand children.
The Batiste Band's first recording of "Star Lite" 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.
By 1978, Damon and Russell would become members of the Batiste Brothers Band. The Band's world tour would include-with all of these member-Japan.
Peter's children performs regularly with the Batiste Brothers Band. They are Quanna and her children. Peter, Jr. is a rapper. Also, Micheal's son, Lil Mike is a rapper. I am proud to say, I have performed at the Jazz Fest with every one of these excellent musicians as their leader.
Prior to that, and starting in 1962, my Dad and John would managed David and the Gladiators. After that, David managed the Gladiators. When I returned from the U.S. Army in 1971, my mother asked me the to manage the Gladiators, and I did until 1975.
David, Michael and I were the family members in the band when we wrote and recorded the 1970 hit single, "Funky Soul."
In 1976, I founded the Batiste Brothers Band.
In education, the Batiste Brothers Band has toured all of the Public Elementary and Secondary Schools in New Orleans. Additionally, we routinely accompanied up and coming artists in school talent shows.
In 2008, I signed an MOU with Paul Vallas and RSD to have The Batiste Family at Live Oak, Elementary School and in 2010, I signed an agreement with ReNew to name Batiste Cultural Arts Academy.
Finally, for everything from consulting to performing and teaching, contact me and I'll be happy to direct you to your needs."
- Paul A. Batiste, CEO -
Batiste Brothers Band, Batiste Cultural Arts Academy, Batiste Family International School, and The Batiste Family are registered Trade Names of Paul A. Batiste:
