Anne-Margaret Redding

 

AMR’s songs unite a youthful spirit with a level of musical prowess far beyond her years. She has a way of stealing the emotion of her listeners by combining heart-felt lyrics with the graceful and sometimes edgy melodic texture of her compositions. Her musical journey began at age four by studying classical piano for sixteen years. At age seventeen, AMR left her hometown of Littleton at the base of the Colorado Mountains to study voice, dance, and theatre on a professional level. Having graduated Magna Cum Laude from UNC in 1999, Ms. Redding was immediately accepted to into one of NYC’s prestigious acting conservatories as one of ten internationally selected students. Since then, she has cultivated many accolades and achievements. Listed below are only a few of her accomplishments:

• Founded “Overcoming Obstacles in 2001:
A non-profit committed to inspiring self-respect in others to overcome their everyday obstacles and take on actions & global issues that will impact their local communities now.
• OO™ created the “Celebration of Life” an event acknowledging the strength it takes to move forward. The day was designed as a creative benefit and awareness celebration that focused on honoring NYC individuals and organizations that arose in response to 9/11 tragedies.
• Founded the Teen Outreach Program and coordinated the homeless shelter at the Church of the Holy Trinity located in the heart of NYC
• Created and hosted the “Holistic Health Fair and Self-Preservation Celebration” in Astoria, NY. The day provided complementary promotion for the holistic businesses of the area as well as an opportunity for the community to be introduced to alternative forms of self-care at no cost. Some of the areas of service offered were: self-defense, nutrition, Yoga, Acupuncture, Tai Chi, & Reiki.		 • In 2002, she started her own yoga school: Namaste Yoga. The school continues to provide personalized adult, teen & children’s yoga classes as well as meditation and Chakra workshops.
• In 2003, she created & hosted NYC’s first annual “Musicians Making a Difference.” The evening acknowledged and celebrated NYC musicians actively giving back to their communities through the use of their music and the generosity of their hearts.
• In 2003, she completed a rigorous, year-long intensive “Team Management &Leadership Program” with internationally recognized Landmark Education in NYC in addition to her completion of Landmark’s “Curriculum for Living” and their “Advanced Communication Program.”
• Independently released her debut album “CONTAGIOUS” at NYC’s infamous club The Bitter End in August, 2003.
• Successfully completed an independent 30-city National Tour promoting “CONTAGIOUS” in October, 2003.
• In 2004, she completed her first “Live Your Passion” tour.
• Currently recording her 2nd album in NYC.