B-Sharp Academy: Music, Legacy, and Future Stars | Baltimore News

For nearly 20 years, Baltimore’s B-Sharp Summer Music Enrichment Academy has turned summer into a symphony of growth, bringing kids ages 8 to 18 into a world of music, community, and possibility. Founded in 2008 by Eartha Lamkin at Timothy Baptist Church’s request, the program thrives today under her husband John Lamkin II, who keeps the rhythm alive as CEO and director. Students master two instruments, dive into singing, theory, and dance — all to show music isn’t just a hobby, it’s a career path. Thomas Cudjoe, now on French horn after years on trumpet, sees music as his escape and crew. And like Joe Ruffin — who went from student to mentor after his own B-Sharp summers led him to Morgan State — today’s grads return to teach, ensuring the next generation hears the same call to create, connect, and carry on the music. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c95a0cc97d8549e2