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Greetings! It’s an exciting time to be at CSMA. From the launch of summer camp registration and a new session of private music lessons, to the kickoff of our Community Concert Series spring season, here is where you want to be. Read on to see what’s coming up next in our program lineup!
Spring Community Concert series kicks off Feb. 22
CSMA’s Community Concert Series spring season begins at 7:30 PM Saturday, Feb. 22, and you won’t want to miss these incredible free performances in Tateuchi Hall! The series will open with a special performance by Latin folk artist Diana Gameros. You can now reserve tickets ahead of time using the links on our concert pages. Seats are limited — act soon!
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Save the date for our Faculty Showcase concert on March 8
Join us at 7:30 PM on Saturday, March 8, for this year’s Faculty Showcase Concert. The special event supports student financial aid and scholarship programs. You’ll enjoy music from CSMA’s talented faculty members, showcasing a repertoire ranging from Chopin, Brahms, Ravel, Gounod, and more. Get your tickets here. Adults: $60; Students: $30.
Summer camp registration is here
Registration is OPEN for summer camp! We’re offering nine weeks of arts camps, including new options in theater, music, mixed media, ceramics, and more for ages 5-15.
Browse our new website calendar
Stay in the know about CSMA special events like our Faculty Showcase Concert, free community concerts, arts camps, and more on our new website calendar!
Thanks for supporting our first-ever Jazz Fest
Thank you to everyone who attended our first-ever Jazz Fest! It was a great three-night celebration of the vibrant jazz program at CSMA, showcasing our talented students and expert instructors! Be on the lookout for more information about our next event.
Community News
Piano teacher wins award from Steinway & Sons
Congratulations to CSMA Belmont piano instructor Tatyana Loskutova! She is a recipient of the Steinway Top Teacher Award for 2024. This award is a formal recognition by Steinway & Sons that commends a music educator’s passion, artistry, and dedication to students. Registration for private music lessons is open now.
New! Merit Scholar Student Advisory Council formed
Several of our Merit Scholars have stepped up to create a student advisory council. The council will focus on building community and hosting events to encourage relationship-building beyond their music instruction and study. Merit Scholars participate in several events throughout the year, including concerts in the community. Learn more about our Merit Scholars program here.
Staff updates
CSMA is excited to welcome three new music faculty to the team! Each is accepting new students for private music lessons.
Jose Sanchez is a vibrant trumpet player with experience in symphonic wind ensemble, orchestra, brass quintets, jazz, marching band, mariachi, and more.
Karen Sremac has been the principal clarinetist of the Santa Cruz Symphony since 1990, and principal and bass clarinetist in West Edge Opera since 2015. She really enjoys the challenge of finding new ways to teach an understanding of the instrument and the expression of music.
Chas Wilken is a guitar and multi-instrumentalist teacher and performer from the Bay Area, where he began studying music at the age of 5. Chas has mastered skills at acoustic, electric, and electric bass guitars in addition to the ukulele.
