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Explore Your Creative Side in Our 2024 Art and Music Classes
Join us for an exciting winter/spring season! We’ve expanded our offerings with the addition of several new art and music classes designed for adults, children and families. Winter art classes start Jan. 16 and spring music classes begin Jan. 27. From acrylic painting and drawing fundamentals to new music classes for ages 55+ and a fun family workshop, there is something for everyone. Claim your spot today!
Upcoming Events
Merit Scholars Holiday Concert
Free! Saturday, Dec. 9
5:00 pm Tateuchi Hall
CSMA Merit Scholar student ensembles and soloists perform favorite selections to celebrate the holidays in this popular annual event. Join us to experience the joy of music from these outstanding rising stars!
Quinteto Latino
Free! Saturday, Jan. 13
7:30 pm Tateuchi Hall
Quinteto Latino presents “Puzzles and Myths, Classical Music for Winds.” Quinteto Latino champions the works of Latinx composers and will perform music by some of their favorites. The program will include new commissions by Gabriela Lena Frank and Victor Márquez-Barrios as well as music of Mexican composers Gabriela Ortiz and Manuel Ponce, and Cuban composers Paquito D’Rivera and Orlando Jacinto García.
Support CSMA During Our Fundraising Drive
Arts education empowers and equips all people to find their voices and tell their stories. In the telling, they connect with others and gain a sense of belonging.
Last year, CSMA’s art and music programs reached over 28,000 students and community members. We need your help to continue our important work. When you give to CSMA, you give thousands of students access to life-changing music and arts education.
Make your donation today!
CSMA Staff News
Welcome Jennifer Chu
| Jennifer Chu joins the CSMA team as our new Music4Schools Program Coordinator. Chu has connected with CSMA previously as the parent of three music students going through CSMA programming at one of our partner schools. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, staying active doing yoga and Tai Chi. |
Art School News
Our Programs for Young Children are Growing
CSMA’s programs for the youngest artists and musicians have expanded! New classes include Dragons, Wizards & Fairies, Time Travel Through Art, Little Artists 2: Animals & Nature, Little Musicians 1: Music Explorers and Little Musicians 2: Creative Music Makers. See you in class!
December Workshop Offers Fun for the Whole Family
Join us for our Winter Fun Art and Music Family Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 16. Our family workshops let students try out a new art experience while introducing them to new skills. Each session brings a new selection of fun and creativity for both adult and child. Register today!
Music School News
Merit Scholars Perform Annual Outreach Concert
A dedicated group of Merit Scholars recently performed an outreach concert at The Sequoias in Portola Valley, a community for active seniors. The concert was part of the “Music at Four” series that provides performances and events for residents. The students performed selections from Bach, Chopin, Debussy and more. Well done scholars!
Music Teacher Reaches Almost Four-Decade Milestone!
CSMA is excited to celebrate an amazing 39 years of teaching by music instructor Hazelle Miloradovitch! She teaches piano, violin and viola. Her teaching philosophy is to give all she can to her students in the form of friendship and enthusiasm for their growth and musicianship. Read about her musical journey and love of teaching on our blog!
We’re hiring! Learn more about how to join our diverse, dynamic and talented team and our current open positions on our Jobs page.
