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Summer 2025 with TMM!

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The TMM Project is hitting the road this summer with over 50 events across Louisiana, bringing art, music, and mentorship to the youth who’ll shape our future. Checkout our June & July dates to see where we will be this summer!

May 31st

*Cajun Heartland State Fair 5pm

*Cajun Heartland State Fair 7pm

June 1st

Calvary Baptist Church 3:30pm

June 4th

Summer at McGehee 2pm

June 5th

*Plain Dealing Branch 11am

*Aulds Branch 2pm

June 6th

*Central Branch 10:30am

*Tooke Branch 2pm

June 9th

*Maurice Branch 10am

*Gueydan Branch 2pm

June 10th

*Loranger Branch 10:30am

*Independence Branch 2:30pm

June 11th

*Ponchatoula Branch 10:30am

*Hammond Branch 2:30pm

June 12th

*Amite Branch 10:30am

*Kentwood Branch 2:30pm

June 13th

New Orleans Jewish Community Center 2pm

June 16th

*Norco Branch 10:30am

*St. Rose Branch 2pm

*East Regional Branch 6pm

June 17th

*Hahnville Branch 10:30am

*Paradis Branch 2pm

*West Regional Branch 6pm

June 18th

WBR Parks & Rec Camp 10am

*Medgar Evers Branch, Jackson MS 11am

*Briarwood Arts Center, Jackson MS 6pm

June 19th

Academy of the Sacred Heart 10am

June 20th

*Lincoln Parish Library 10:30am

Boys & Girls Club of North LA TBD

*MLK Branch 5:30pm

June 23rd

New Hope Laf 1pm

New Hope Laf 2pm

June 24th

The Confidence Campaign 10:30am

New Hope Laf 1pm

New Hope Laf 2pm

June 25th

*Vacherie Branch 10am

*Lutcher Branch 2pm

June 26th

*Ferriday Branch 10:15am

*Vidalia Branch 2pm

June 27th

*General Trass High School 10:30am

June 28th

*Children’s Museum of Acadiana 11:30am

June 30th

*East Branch 2pm

July 1st

New Hope Laf 1pm

New Hope Laf 2pm

July 2nd

New Hope Laf 1pm

New Hope Laf 2pm

July 3rd

Principal’s List Clubhouse 10:15am

July 9th

WBR Parks & Rec Camp 10am

The Ascent Project 1pm

July 15th

D.R.E.A.M.S. Foundation of Acadiana 11am

July 16th

*Atkins Branch 12pm

*West Shreve Branch 3:30pm

July 17th

*David Raines Branch 10am

*Oil City Branch 2pm

July 18th

SPAR/A B Palmer Center 10:45am

*Cedar Grove Branch 1pm

*Mooretown Branch 4pm

July 19th

*North Shreve Branch 11am

*Broadmoor Branch 3pm

Asterisks mean it’s open to the public, so come through, show love, and witness young voices in action.

Let’s change the world, one kid at a time.

#Arts #ColorOurWorld #PerformingArtsCollective #TheTMMProject

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BRCVPA Inducted into the Hall of H.Y.P.E as 5th Annual Stay H.Y.P.E. Award Recipient!

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The TMM Project proudly celebrated the Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts (BRCVPA) as the official 2024–2025 Stay H.Y.P.E. Award recipient, marking them as the fifth honoree since our award’s founding in 2022, and the first school in our state of Louisiana’s capital city to be inducted into the Hall of H.Y.P.E.!

This honor was awarded during a high-energy ceremony on campus, filled with joy, movement, and students showcasing what it means to be HYPE! Check out the photos and videos captured throughout the day below!

BRCVPA students, faculty and staff led by their Principal, Dr. Louis L. Moore, Ed.D. were recognized for their exceptional commitment to integrating visual and performing arts into every aspect of student life. From music and dance to drama and design, the school has created a space where young voices are uplifted, creativity is cultivated, and mental wellness is prioritized keeping their community HYPE! This year’s award ceremony was made possible thanks to our incredible community support and local partners. We would like to give a special thank you to EBR Schools, EBR Fine Arts, I CARE, Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, Governor Jeff Landry's Office of Programs and Planning, & Torapath.

Together, we showed what’s possible when schools, artists, and communities unite around one powerful truth: the arts are essential to healing, learning, and growth.

#GetHypeProgram #Arts #PerformingArtsCollective #TheTMMProject #StayHYPE #HallOfHYPE #BRCVPA #ArtsEd #YouthEmpowerment #TheTMMProject #PerformingArtsMatter #MentalHealthAwareness #CreativeHealing #BatonRougeArts

Teach from the Heart. Connect Through the Arts: TMM Project Presents at 2025 Louisiana Educators Rising State Conference

We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to present our program CONNECT: Teach from the Heart. Connect Through the Arts at the Louisiana Educators Rising State Conference hosted at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) on Friday, March 21, 2025!

Thank you to ULL Educators Rising chapter for having us! Check out some photo highlights below:

#UpLiftEducation #Artsed #PerformingArtsCollective #TheTMMProject

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TMM Tour: Winter & Spring 2025 Dates

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We’re thrilled to announce our TMM Tour for Winter and Spring 2025! Our team is gearing up to visit schools, libraries, and community organizations across the region to connect, inspire, and share the magic of creativity and education. Here's a sneak peek at where we'll be:

*ASTERISK DENOTES EVENTS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

JANUARY 2025

Fri, Jan 10th - Martin Petitjean Elem, 1pm

Mon, Jan 13th - Opelousas Middle, 8am

Mon, Jan 13th - Port Barre Middle, 1:30pm

Tues Jan 14th - North Central High, 9am

Tues, Jan 14th - Park Vista Elem, 1:45pm

Wed, Jan 15th - Opelousas Jr High, 8:30am

Wed, Jan 15th - East Elem, 1:30pm

Thu, Jan 16th - Lawtell Elem, 9:30am

Thu, Jan 16th - Creswell Middle, 1:30pm

Fri, Jan 17th - Milton Elem, 9am

Fri, Jan 17th - Scott Middle, 2:45pm

Wed , Jan  22nd - I CARE Summit, 8am

Fri, Jan  24th - AcA (Solo field trip), 9am

Mon, Jan  27th - JH Williams Middle, 8am

Mon, Jan  27th - James A Herod Elem, 1pm

Tues, Jan  28th - North Vermilion Mid  , 7:15am

Tues, Jan  28th - Gueydan High, 12:45pm

Wed, Jan 29th - Woodvale Elem, 9am

Wed, Jan 29th - Charles Burke Elem, 1:30pm

Thu, Jan 30th - Erath Middle, TBD

FEBRUARY 2025

Tues, Feb 4th - Chitimacha Tribal School, 2pm

Wed, Feb 12th - *Hollywood Branch Library, 10am

Wed, Feb 12th - *Atkins Branch Library, 4pm

Thu, Feb 13th - *North Shreve Branch, 10am

Thu, Feb 13th - *North Caddo Branch, 4pm

Fri, Feb 14th - *Wallette Branch, 10am

Fri, Feb 14th - *Blanchard Branch, 4pm

Sat, Feb 15th - *Hamilton Branch, 11am

Sat, Feb 15th - *Broadmoor Branch, 4pm

Fri, Feb 21st - *Patterson Branch, 4:30pm

Fri, Feb 21st - Private - Lafayette, LA, 7pm

Fri, Feb 28th - *Franklin Branch, 4:30pm

MARCH 2025

Fri, Mar 28th - Chitimacha Tribal School, 9am

APRIL 2025

Wed, Apr 16th - Valverda Elem, 1:30pm

Stay tuned for more updates and details on our stops @TMMProject on socials!

#TMMTour2025 #CommunityEngagement #ArtsinEducation #TMMProject

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TMM Fall 2024 Upcoming Events!

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We’re thrilled to announce a series of exciting events where the TMM Project will bring our collective of artists to communities across Louisiana. These events aim to raise mental health awareness and support through creativity, engagement, and collaboration. Whether you’re a student, parent, educator, or community member, there’s something for everyone, so get hyped and come see us in action!

Here’s our upcoming event schedule:

October 13 – St. James Parish Welcome Center at 12:00 PM
Location: 1094 LA-61, Gramercy, LA 70052

October 15 – Madison Steam Academy Elementary at 10:00 AM
Location: 5740 US-80, Tallulah, LA 71282

October 15 – Madison Steam Academy Middle/High at 1:00 PM
Location: 5740 US-80, Tallulah, LA 71282

October 16 – Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation at 10:00 AM
Location: 32 Crothers Dr, Tallulah, LA 71282

October 16 – Wright Elementary at 1:00 PM
Location: 1235 Wright St, Tallulah, LA 71282

October 16 – Madison Middle (Time TBD)
Location: 5740 US-80, Tallulah, LA 71282

October 17 – Tallulah Elementary at 11:00 AM
Location: 1347 Bayou Dr, Tallulah, LA 71282

October 17 – Christian Acres Academy (Time TBD)
Location: 200 Wingfield Rd, Tallulah, LA 71282

October 17 – Madison High at 2:00 PM
Location: 5740 US-80, Tallulah, LA 71282

October 18 – Baldwin Branch Library at 4:00 PM
Location: 401 LA-83, Baldwin, LA 70514

October 19 – Baton Rouge Maker Faire at 1:15 PM
Location: 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

October 19 – Gymtober Fest at 5:00 PM
Location: 710 S. St Blaise Ln. Youngsville, LA

October 21 – St. Martin Branch Library at 10:00 AM
Location: 201 Porter St, St. Martinville, LA 70582

October 21 – Parks Branch Library at 2:00 PM
Location: 101 Church St, Parks, LA 70582

October 21 – Breaux Bridge Library at 4:00 PM
Location: 102 Courthouse St, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

October 21 – Cecilia Branch Library at 6:00 PM
Location: 1037 Main Hwy, Cecilia, LA 70521

October 26 – Abbeville Branch Library at 10:30 AM
Location: 405 E St Victor St, Abbeville, LA 70510

November 8 – Chitimacha Tribal School at 9:00 AM
Location: 3613 Chitimacha Trail, Jeanerette, LA 70544

November 10 – North Elementary C.A.P.S. (Guns Down Power Up) (Time TBD)
Location: 309 Oak St, Franklin, LA 70538

November 14 – Evangeline Parish After School Program at 5:00 PM
Location: 822 W. Hickory St. Ville Platte, LA 70586

November 21 – Save The Youth Event at 6:00 PM
Location: 401 Gossen Memorial Park. Dr. Rayne, LA 70578

November 25 – West Baton Rouge Library at 1:00 PM
Location: 830 N Alexander Ave, Port Allen, LA 70767

We can’t wait to see you at these events! Join the TMM Project to see our collective of artists and get hype about making a difference in mental health awareness. Let’s create positive change together!

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TMM Downtown Rising Performance with National Recording Artist Marc Broussard!

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Downtown Rising was an amazing event! The vibe, the music, the people & energy was just right🔥 Thank you to Marc Broussard for including us in such a special night, we are forever grateful. Check out Marc's latest album Time is a Thief released this week! #DownTownRising #Arts #PerformingArtsCollective #TheTMMProject

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TMM Adventure Tour 2024: Recap of June!

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The Advocate Feature: Performers Take Children Through History of Dance, Musical Genres at Library Program

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The TMM Project show at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch of the Livingston Parish Library System ends with a second line. Some of the second liners join the four members of the TMM Project for a wave goodbye as the show concluded following an hour-long performance.

The TMM Project comprised of, from left, Torrez Va’Shaun Hypolite, Kenrie Martin, Nick Sedita and Terrance Michael Morgan, performed at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch of the Livingston Parish Library System on Saturday, June 15. The group offered lively dance and music revue that brought much clapping and cheering from the audience.

Abigail Stueber joins Torrez Va’Shaun Hypolite dancing a hip hop number during a performance by the TMM Project at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch of the Tangipahoa Parish Library System on Saturday, June 15. Several children were invited to join the dancers during the show.

Torrez Va’Shaun Hypolite, left, a member of the TMM Project, offers dancing instructions to Waylon Varnado who was asked to come up and perform with the group.


The history of several musical genres and dance was brought to life June 15 as the TMM Project visited the Denham Springs-Walker Branch of the Livingston Parish Library.

The audience was treated to lively, educational, interactive and humorous music and dance performance offered by the TMM Project.

The True Mission Matters Project is the creation of Terrance Michael Morgan, who started the educational music and dance revue about six years ago in Acadiana, the home base of the four performers.

Joining Morgan for the show were Torrez Va’Shaun Hypolite, Kenrie Martin and Nick Sedita.

Morgan, Hypolite and Martin were whirlwinds of movement as they danced their way through the performance while keeping a constant conversation going on with the audience. The three demonstrated a variety of dances that included jumps and falls along with intricate steps and even some stunts that involved jumping over one another.

Morgan explained at the outset that the four are involved in arts in education and that they entertain at schools, in libraries, at fundraisers and other venues where they are afforded the opportunity to share lessons about music and dance and in some cases, life lessons.

The quartet has performed at Jazz Fest in New Orleans and at other concert events in different states.

“We want to welcome people of all ages to the world of music and dance. We want our audiences to have fun and to be entertained while we teach them about the joy and fulfillment that can come through music and dance,” Morgan said.

For the Livingston performance the four spotlighted jazz, hip-hop, break dancing and what was termed street music and dancing. Martin on saxophone and Sedita on drums provided the only live sound but they made plenty of music with only the two instruments.

Throughout the performance the audience was considered part of the show. The dancers brought children up to join in a several numbers and the show ended with a rousing “second-line" that involved all who cared to join in the happy procession.

All that jazz

An explanation and examination of jazz was the first offering of the afternoon. As Martin blew a snappy tune on the sax Sedita would respond with beats on his drums and cymbals. When the music stopped, Hypolite explained that jazz was all about improvisation; musicians talking to each other through their instruments.

“Jazz includes many different musical forms and gave birth to others. Music associated with jazz are blues, ragtime, spirituals and even military marching bands,” he said.

To demonstrate the latter, he led the audience in a dance that included saluting and use of what he called “jazz hands.” Several children joined the dancer as he showed time some special steps associated with dancing in jazz halls of old.

The history of street dancing then moved west to Los Angeles where a dance style known as “locking” was invented by teenagers who later became performers on “Soul Train,” the dance show that entertained millions on television each week. The name “locking” came from a part of the dance when the dancer would “lock” into a certain position before starting to move once again.

Lessons in hip-hop

Hip-hop music, Hypolite explained, was born 50 years ago. He said that hip-hop was born of the generation that also spawned graffiti as an art form. “Maybe graffiti doesn’t agree with everyone, but it is art and some of it is even moving art, what you see on the sides of boxcars. It was all part of the culture,” he explained.

Break dancing was the next genre demonstrated by the four. Morgan called up a half-dozen children for a lesson on basic break dance moves. He and Hypolite then offered a polished performance that included jumps over each other that elicited claps and cheers from the audience.

In a salute to Juneteenth, Morgan said Juneteenth was, “all about freedom and the celebration of everyone being free.” He pointed out that many African Americans made great contributions to the nation’s music and dance legacy. He then asked the audience to name their favorite African American musicians. The audience responded with a litany of names that have become part of the nation’s music treasury.

The show ended with the second-line that gave all who wished the opportunity to be part of the show.

TMM Adventure Tour 2024: Summer Tour Across The State!

June 1 - West Baton Rouge Branch Library - 10am, 11am
June 3 - St. Rose Branch Library - 2pm, 3pm
June 3 - East Regional Branch Library - 6pm
June 4 - Paradis Branch Library - 2pm, 3pm
June 4 - West Regional Branch Library - 6pm
June 5 - Cecilia Branch Library - 11am
June 5 - Breaux Bridge Branch Library - 3pm
June 6 - Parks Branch Library - 11am
June 6 - St. Martin Branch Library - 3pm
June 7 - Crowley Rice Theater - 2pm
June 8 - Children’s Museum of Acadiana - 11am
June 10 - Judge George W. Armstrong Library - 11am
June 11 - Vidalia Branch Library - 10:15am
June 11 - Ferriday Branch Library - 2pm
June 15 - Denham Springs-Walker Branch Library - 1pm
June 19 - West Baton Rouge Camp - 10am
June 21 - Academy of the Sacred Heart - 9:30am
June 21 - Paula G. Manship YMCA - 1:30pm
June 24 - Loreauville Branch Library - 10am
June 24 - Lydia Branch Library - 2pm
June 25 - Armand J. Brinkhaus Community Library - 2pm
June 26 - St. Gabriel School - 10:30am
June 26 - Plaquemine Library Main Branch - 2:30pm
July 6 - Children’s Museum of Acadiana - 11am
July 8 - Rapides Parish Main Library - 10am
July 8 - Libuse Branch Library - 2pm
July 9 - Hineston Branch Library - 10am
July 9 - Boyce Branch Library - 2pm
July 10 - West Baton Rouge Camp - 10am
July 10 - Robertson Branch Library - 10am
July 10 - Martin Branch Library - 2pm
July 11 - St. Bernard Parish Library - 11:30am
July 12 - Westside Branch Library - 10am
July 12 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library - 2pm
July 17 - Summer at McGehee - 1:30pm
July 24 - Hamilton/South Caddo Branch Library - 10am
July 24 - Broadmoor Branch Library - 4:30pm
July 25 - Hollywood/Union Ave. Branch Library - 10am
July 25 - Mooretown Library Branch - 4pm
July 26 - North Caddo Branch Library - 10:30am
July 26 - Cedar Grove/Line Ave. Branch Library - 3:30pm
July 27 - North Shreveport Branch Library - 11am
July 27 - David Raines Branch Library - 2pm
July 31 - West Feliciana Parish Library - 11am
TBD - SPAR - City of Shreveport

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Festival International 2024 Recap: TMM Sunday Performance on the Children's Stage!

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Major thank you to everyone who supported us yesterday at Festival International de Louisiane

#FestivalInternational #GetHypeProgram #Arts #TheTMMProject

Check out photos from the performance below!

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318 Forum Magazine Feature: True Mission Matters

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Shout-out to 318 Forum Magazine! We appreciate you highlighting our mission at this year’s ArtBreak Festival.

Shreveport Regional Arts Council

#Arts #ArtsEd #ArtBreak #TheTMMProject


Originally posted TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024

TRUE MISSION MATTERS

BY 318 Forum

YOU GOT RHYTHM, YOU CAN SING, YOU’VE GOT A VOICE —EXPRESS YOURSELF!

The founders of ArtBreak have believed since the first festival in 1984 that the lives of students could be improved through the Arts—visual, literary, performance, film, culinary, fashion and more. It’s a belief shared in the founding principles of (TMM), Louisiana’s premier performing Arts in Education collective and the star attraction on the McDonald’s Gilley stage throughout the week of ArtBreak 38. TMM is on a mission to improve the lives of today’s youth by promoting positive youth development through dance, speaking, and more.

TMM was started by Acadiana native Terrance Michael Morgan to encourage self-expression and creativity. The TMM Project artists have reached 750,000 students since 2021 and millions over the past decade performing interactive programs that feature a live DJ and saxophonist. These performers creatively combine upbeat musical instruments such as the bass drum, Cajun drum, and tongue drum with unique street dance styles including waving, breaking, house, and step-dancing to inspire children to explore their creativity and talent and to foster a sense of confidence and enthusiasm for artistic expression.

“We are extremely honored that we were chosen to headline this year’s ArtBreak Festival,” says Morgan. “We will be performing our Get H.Y.P.E. - How You Prepare Everyday program. We’ll be using live music, Dj, and dance to get everyone hyped up for ArtBreak.”

Founder Morgan is a self-taught dancer doing mostly free-style (Improvisation) where he was introduced to hip hop dance style of B-Boying. This led to him becoming a member of local dance groups around the community. His Parc Jam at Festival de International in Lafayette, LA has become an internationally known event. Morgan was a featured headliner on the Children’s Stage at New Orleans’ Jazz Fest. He has appeared on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance, and has performed live at the infamous Apollo Theatre in New York City. He was awarded the Louisiana Volunteer Service Award by Louisiana’s Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser in 2019.

“We are extremely honored that we were chosen to headline this year’s ArtBreak Festival,” says Morgan. “We will be performing our Get H.Y.P.E. - How You Prepare Everyday program. We’ll be using live music, DJ, and dance to get everyone hyped up for ArtBreak.”

TMM will perform for 2nd & 3rd grade students on the McDonald Gilley stage throughout the week and for ArtBreak Family Festival on Friday and Saturday.

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TMM Headlines ArtBreak 2024 - The South's Largest Student Arts Festival!

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We are beyond grateful to be headlining the largest student arts festival in the South - ArtBreak 2024! ArtBreak showcases each school’s visual, literary, cultural, and performing arts programs.

To read the official statement from the festival see below:
VIA @artbreaksb on Facebook:

"YOU GOT RHYTHM, YOU CAN SING, YOU’VE GOT A VOICE—EXPRESS YOURSELF!"

The founders of ArtBreak have believed since the first festival in 1984 that the lives of students could be improved through the Arts—visual, literary, performance, film, culinary, fashion and more. It’s a belief shared in the founding principles of True Mission Matters (TMM), Louisiana’s premier performing Arts in Education collective and the star attraction on the McDonald’s Gilley stage throughout the week of ArtBreak 38. TMM is on a mission to improve the lives of today’s youth by promoting positive youth development through dance, speaking, and more.

We'll be posting about the project all week long, so make sure to keep your eyes open for new posts!

TMM will perform on both of the McDonald Gilley stages throughout the week and for ArtBreak Family Festival on Friday @ 7:30 pm and Saturday @ 5 pm.

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AcA's 2024 Arts Experiences for All in Lafayette Parish Elementary Schools!

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Extremely grateful for the opportunity to perform at all of the Lafayette Parish Elementary Schools through the Acadiana Center for the Arts (“AcA”) 2024 Arts Experiences for All program!

The AcA’s annual program ensures that every student in Pre-K through 5th grade receives an in-school experience and field trip in all art forms. To find out more about the AcA, visit: AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org

In addition to visiting elementary schools across the parish performing our interactive Arts in Education program to get students hyped up for LEAP testing, the TMM Project was also proud to present our 3rd Annual Stay H.Y.P.E. Award (How You Prepare Everyday) to the students, faculty and entire Cougar Community at Evangeline Elementary and induct them into the HALL of H.Y.P.E. to celebrate their success of achieving the most gains in the previous year for LEAP scores!

Congrats again to the Cougars! To learn more about our Stay HYPE Award, see past winners or nominate someone for the award, click HERE.

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Rhythm of Recognition: Evangeline Elementary in Lafayette Parish Recognized as 3rd Annual Stay H.Y.P.E. Honoree

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Thank you to Evangeline Elementary School, Lafayette Parish School System, & the Acadiana Center for the Arts for your continuous support!!

Welcome to the HALL of H.Y.P.E.



And congratulations once again to the entire community as we were so proud to be a part of their ceremony receiving the Stay/Get H.Y.P.E. (How You Prepare Everyday) Award presented by The TMM Project for their amazing LEAP scores last school year!

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NYE 2023: Ring in 2024 /w The TMM Project @ the Children's Museum of Acadiana!

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Celebrate with us this Sunday as we ring in the New Year kid style @ Children’s Museum of Acadiana for their 27th Annual NEW YEAR’S NOON!

Much love to Al Hebert , Children's Museum of Acadiana & News15 for having us!!

TMM Tour 2023 | Full Recap!

Thank You to all the amazing schools, libraries, camps, festivals, and organizations that supported our tour throughout 31 parishes in Louisiana & Mississippi.

TMM Tour 2023: Recap of July + Gallery!

Big shoutout to all the Libraries, Organizations, and Facilities that we performed at for the month of July on our TMM Tour!


Check out some highlights from July 2023 below

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KALB News Feature: NPL hosts new collective ‘True Mission Matters Project’ for summer reading program

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Checkout our latest feature in KALB:

Shout-out to Colin Vedros and the entire KALB team!

“NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - The Natchitoches Parish Library hosted a summer reading program with a little help from a new art collective.

The True Mission Matters Project is a traveling art collective that features a live saxophonist, drums and step and street dancing.”