Founders
Derrick Tabb
Mr. Tabb is a professional musician and major contributor to the music industry. He has performed with Rebirth Brass Band as the snare drummer for over 13years. Mr. Tabb owns and operates a fully equipped, full service, recording studio and is experienced in application of the related software. Mr. Tabb has extensive experience with school marching bands having served as the marching band drum instructor at John McDonough Senior High School (1993-94), Andrew J. Bell Middle School (1995) and McDonough 28 School (1996-1997).
Allison Reinhardt
Allison Reinhardt has spent the past six years acting as a communications specialist/contact between musicians and national non-profit organizations. She offers experience in grant writing, marketing music, and strategy development as well as implementation.+
Educators
To facilitate the academic aspects of the program, the Roots of Music organization has partnered with Tulane Univeristy’s Service Learning Department and Tulane’s Wall Residence Hall to provide necessary tutors and educational lesson plans. We are proud to have the following educators committed to be our initial tutors and we expect to add more as the program grows and develops.
Professor Paul Colombo
Professor Colombo teaches at Tulane University and has extensive experience with non-profit organizations. Prof. Colombo has been providing Roots of Music with Tulane Student tutors and providing his students with transportation to and from The State Museum.
Administrators
Derrick Tabb, Director
(See above under Founders)
Allison Reinhardt, Executive director
(See above under Founders)
Elexa K. Ruth, Program director
Elexa Ruth has considerable experience of volunteer work and philanthropy. A former volunteer academic mentor working with Roots of Music, Ms. Ruth graduated Tulane in the Summer of 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and English.
Board of Directors
ChARLES Bachman
Charles Bachman is a partner in the New York office of O’Melveny & Myers LLP, a U.S. based international law firm. Chuck is an experienced trial attorney with a particular focus on litigation arising out of mergers & acquisitions. He has extensive experience in the areas of securities, antitrust, corporate governance, and accounting disputes. Chuck regularly represents corporations, investment banks and private equity funds on a broad range of issues. He also advises boards of directors on fiduciary duty and securities law compliance issues as well as conducts internal investigations. Chuck is a graduate of Valparaiso University and Harvard Law School. He is married and has three children.
Ani DiFranco
Twenty years ago Ani DiFranco released her first album. Since then, she has established herself as one of the most influential and inspirational artists of her generation. Ani bucked the major label system in the early-‘90s, opting to release her music on her own terms and her DYI spirit has become a guiding light to both artists just starting out and seasoned professionals alike. DiFranco wears many hats including singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer and now venue owner, renovating an 18th century church in her hometown of Buffalo, NY into a multi-cultural community-based facility. In 2006, DiFranco received the “Woman of Courage Award” at the National Organization for Women (NOW) Conference and Young Feminist Summit. Her empowering spirit is evident through her songs that tackle barbed political and sexual issues with uncommon insight and compassion. She continues to hold fast to her values and commitments to many humanitarian, political and personal issues in her musical works and with her philanthropy through her Righteous Babe Foundation.
Allison Reinhardt
Allison Reinhardt has spent the past six years acting as a communications specialist/contact between musicians and national non-profit organizations. She offers experience in grant writing, marketing music, and strategy development as well as implementation.
Derrick Tabb
Mr. Tabb is a professional musician and major contributor to the music industry. He has performed with Rebirth Brass Band as the snare drummer for over 13years. Mr. Tabb owns and operates a fully equipped, full service, recording studio and is experienced in application of the related software. Mr. Tabb has extensive experience with school marching bands having served as the marching band drum instructor at John McDonough Senior High School (1993-94), Andrew J. Bell Middle School (1995) and McDonough 28 School (1996-1997).
Roots of Music is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-profit organization. Attached is our letter of determination as a public charity by the IRS.
