Great Expectations

Great  Expectations

GEMS is a 501c3 outreach ministry of NCBC operating 2 community projects. Jobs Training and Music

22/06/2024

The GEM Drum line participated in the 2024 Juneteenth Bluesfest in Lorain with our President, Marilyn Jeffries and Mayor Bradley.

Photos from Great  Expectations's post 12/06/2024

GEMS 💎 3RD ANNUAL GALA

05/05/2024
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GEMS Drum Line was invited to open up for the Elyria Youth Sports Club. Thank you for inviting us to be there. Guess what.....The GEMS 💎 van made an appearance.

02/05/2024

The Great Expectation Music Students 3rd Annual Music Gala June 9th, 2024 at LCCC Grand Room. It is an opportunity for our students to perform and to raise money to keep our program free. For more information, please email at [email protected]

05/02/2024

💎Just a preview of the drumline at our HoIiday Music Celebration. Way to wrap up the 2023 ⚡️Season Son's of Thunder ⚡️

13/12/2023

Don't forget SUNDAY!!! SUNDAY!!!! We will be at 🔵Horizon Science Academy 🟠

09/12/2023

The GEMS presents a Holiday Music Celebration on Sunday, December 17th, 2023, at 3:30 PM. Our Great Expectation Music Student will perform with guests Audacity for Sale and Charity Rose. It will be located at Horizon Science Academy Auditorium, 760 Tower Blvd. Lorain, Ohio 44052. It is free to the public. You are welcome to bring non-perishable items. For more information, please email at [email protected]

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Jamier has been with us quite some time. Started playing cymbals moving to quads with the help of this AWESOME program 🙌🏾🥁

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Just like that we are back. Gems drumline meet every Sunday preparing for something GREAT!!!

16/10/2023

Hello, Today was the last day to register your child for the GEMS Music Program. All of our slots for vocals and piano are full. We have a few more spots open for the Drum Line. You have until this Wednesday to Register.

29/09/2023

We are less than a month away to gearing up our Music Program. Have you registered?

Great Expectations Music Student Registration is open until October 15th, 2023. Limited spaces https://form.jotform.com/232093609021145

18/09/2023

Great Expectations Music Student Registration is open until October 15th, 2023. Limited spaces https://form.jotform.com/232093609021145

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Hello everyone,
GEMS had an amazing year serving and collaboration with three Music programs making a difference in our youth: Horizon Science Academy of Lorain, H.Excellence through Music LLC, and Pastor Donna Simmon's My Music, My Passion. We work with over 60 students. Guess what? We are just getting started. Save the Date, 23-24 GEMS Program, Sunday, October 22, 2023. Registrations begin September 17, 2023.

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GEMS GALA 2023

Music Summer Camp 2023 07/06/2023

We are excited to host our Music Summer Camp with HSA-Lorain and H. Excellence at Horizon Science Academy on June 12th-15th, 2023. You will need to register by this Friday.

Music Summer Camp 2023 You must register: https://form.jotform.com/231375416752154

06/06/2023

Ja'Bri did a PHENOMENAL job at the GEMS GALA. Our youngest student in the vocal class.

GEMS 2nd Annual Music GALA 13/05/2023

GEMS 2nd Annual Music GALA The GEM's 2nd Annual Music Gala gives our students an opportunity in a music recital and raises money to keep the GEM Music Program Free.

GEMS 2nd Annual Music GALA 13/05/2023

We are excited about our GEMS 2nd Annual Music Gala on June 4th, 2023, at LCCC College Center Commons. Our theme is "I AM A GEM." Purchase your ticket now on Eventbrite or contact Tommie Harris at 440-865-1281.

GEMS 2nd Annual Music GALA The GEM's 2nd Annual Music Gala gives our students an opportunity in a music recital and raises money to keep the GEM Music Program Free.

30/04/2023

Our GEMS are preparing something amazing for the 2nd Annual GEMS Gala. Ask me how to get tickets. 🎟

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Making Memories with our GEMS

12/02/2023

Gems students 1st Black History Program under the direction of Pastor Tommie Harris!!!!

06/02/2023

We are so excited to invite you and your family to GEMS Black History through Music Program Sunday, February 12th, @ 3PM. It is free and open to the public. GEMS is a 501c3 non-profit organization instructing youth from 7-19 years old with free drums, piano, vocals, and life skills.

15/01/2023

Sons/Daughters of Thunder is preparing something ROARING for their next event. You dont wanna miss.

24/10/2022

GEMs is back in session and our Scholars are excited about this year. Ask us how you can get invoved

16/08/2022

I am so excited that GEMS 2022-2023 Music Program is now open for registration. Age 7-19 years old. Guess what? It is Free. Classes will start on October 16th, 2022. Please register by October 9th. For more information, please contact Tommie Harris at 440-865-1281. To fill out the registration, just hit the link. https://form.jotform.com/222276552906156
Thank you in advance for trusting us to serve and instruct your child through drums, piano, vocals, and life skills.

Videos (show all)

💎Just a preview of the drumline at our HoIiday Music Celebration. Way to wrap up the 2023 ⚡️Season Son's of Thunder ⚡️
We are excited that our 23-24 Great Expectation Music Student Program starts October 22, 2023. Registration will be open...
Ja'Bri did a PHENOMENAL job at the GEMS GALA. Our youngest student in the vocal class.
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THUNDER @ THE GEMS GALA
Our GEMS are preparing something amazing for the 2nd Annual GEMS Gala. Ask me how to get tickets. 🎟
Sons/Daughters of Thunder is preparing something ROARING for their next event. You dont wanna miss.
Here is another video that we were not able to show before the drum line performed at the GEMS 1st Annual Music Gala
Here is another video that we were not able to play at the GALA
The GEM 1st Annual Music Gala was terrific. We had an epic moment with our students, guest artist, and those in attendan...

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Opening Hours

Monday 17:30 - 18:30
Tuesday 17:30 - 18:30
Wednesday 17:30 - 18:30
Friday 17:30 - 18:30
Sunday 14:00 - 16:00