Happy fall! Our Session B 6-week art and early childhood classes begin Oct. 14, offering creative fun for kids and adults. Workshop Week for our music students begins Oct. 11, and this year, several free events are being added for the public to enjoy. Read on for more info and plan your artistic October with CSMA.
Fall classes and workshops are here!
Let your inner artist thrive in one of our fall art classes. Options for kids include Little Artists: Mixed Media, Draw, Paint, Sculpt, and Cartoons & Graphic Novels. Adult art classes include Painting in Acrylic, Painting in Oil, and a fun French Beaded Ornaments workshop—plus many more!
It’s also a great time to enjoy one of our engaging early childhood music classes. Even babies can get in on the fun!
Concert series continues with two engaging shows this month
Join us at 7:30 PM on Friday, Oct. 3, for a special concert with cellist Oshagan Merjanian and CSMA faculty. The program, “Chamber Music Dreams,” traverses themes of dreaming, longing, and spiritual introspection through a diverse repertoire.
Music magic continues Friday, Oct. 17, with a performance by the Kombos Collective. The trio will present “100 Years of Hadjidakis,” a celebration of the centennial of Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis. The concert is at 7:30 PM in Tateuchi Hall. Reserve your free tickets here.
Calendar highlights
OCT 11: CSMA’s Performance Choir will sing at the Village at San Antonio Center’s Fun Fall event.
OCT 11-16: Private music lesson students hone their skills during Workshop Week and CSMA hosts new public workshops (see below)
OCT 17: The Kombos Collective celebrates the centennial of Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis
OCT 18: Mohr Gallery artist reception with Francisco Ramirez
OCT 25: Art Workshop: Make your own pinata
NOV 1: Día de los Muertos Community Celebration
See all upcoming events on our school calendar.
Arts4All blog
- Read about cellist Oshagan Merjanian and his connection to chamber music.
- Create your own autumn birch trees in celebration of fall.
Mohr Gallery artist reception with Francisco Ramirez is Oct. 18
The story behind art and the artist’s vision is always telling. Join us from 3:00-5:00 PM on Saturday, Oct. 18, for a special reception with artist Francisco Ramirez. Light refreshments will be provided. His exhibit, “California Fantasies and Dreams,” is at Mohr Gallery through Nov. 7.
Music notes
CSMA is excited to host several free music events at our Mountain View campus this month.
Open Mic Night: 6:30-9:00 PM Oct. 13; Share your talent with us!
Movie Night: 4:30-6:30 PM Oct. 16; Join us for a free, family-friendly movie night featuring the film, “Sing!” Doors open at 4:15 PM.
Community Jazz Jam Session: 7:00-9:00 PM Oct. 16; Our stage is open to all levels of musicians and vocalists.
World Singing Day: Join us 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Oct. 18 as we celebrate World Singing Day, an annual global event organized by the international non-profit of the same name.
These events are hosted in collaboration with Workshop Week, a time when private lesson students learn something new, strengthen their music skills, and receive feedback from faculty via curated workshops.
Program updates
Just added: Piñata workshop on Oct. 25
Learn how to make your own piñata from scratch! Join us for a fun art workshop from 1:00-3:00 PM on Oct. 25. The workshop will explore the different methods used to make traditional and modern Mexican piñatas. Get familiar with the materials used in this timeless craft and use your creativity to create your own design for any celebration. Registration is required.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with CSMA on Nov. 1
Join CSMA as we celebrate Día de los Muertos on Nov. 1 from noon to 2:00 PM. All ages are welcome, and we will have art activities, music, food, a piñata, and a community ofrenda. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday that reunites the living and dead. Families create ofrendas (offerings) to honor their departed family members who have passed away.
Save the date for CSMA’s Pop Up Art Market
We’re excited to announce our Pop Up Art Market, a festive celebration of handmade artistry and unique gifts! Set for 11:00 AM-4:00 PM on Nov. 22, come and discover one-of-a-kind art and ceramic pieces crafted by talented faculty and students, while supporting CSMA programs at the same time.
Art spotlight
“Expressions of Fall” is a new exhibition by members of Silicon Valley Visual Arts. It explores the unique beauty and emotion of the season and is located in the Sobrato Hallway. The collection includes paintings, drawings, prints, and mixed media. On view through Oct. 26.
Community news
CSMA performance choir to sing at local “Fall Fun” event
See CSMA’s performance choir perform at the Village at San Antonio Center on Oct. 11. The choir will sing at 5:00 PM as part of the village’s Fall Fun event in the park. They’ll be singing a lively mix of international folk songs, musical theater favorites, and pop hits. Don’t miss the chance to experience their energy and love of music live! The event is free to attend, but registration is encouraged.
Palo Alto Jazz Alliance to host Taylor Eigsti concert at CSMA
The Palo Alto Jazz Alliance (PAJA) will present Grammy Award-winning pianist and former CSMA student Taylor Eigsti and his trio in concert on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 PM in Tateuchi Hall. Eigsti will be joined by Bay Area musicians Josh Thurston-Milgrom on bass and Jason Lewis on drums. Together, the trio will deliver a program that blends original compositions with imaginative interpretations of jazz standards. Get tickets here.
Staff updates
Luara Tsariya: Our Music School is pleased to welcome Luara Tsariya as a new piano teacher. Luara is a graduate of the State Music School in her native country of Georgia. She graduated with a degree in Piano Methodology and Pedagogy and completed her Masters of the Arts in Piano and Voice from the Ukrainian State Music Pedagogical University. She is a highly accomplished musician with expertise in child development, which enables her to connect with very young children through music. Welcome Luara!
