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Fall Program Updates
Hello fall! This week marks the start of our art and music classes! We still have open spaces in some of our later-starting offerings, including Sewing Basics for kids and adults starting Sept. 25. We also invite you to explore our single-day art workshops starting in October.
Our excellent private music lesson program is also underway. Students can register anytime throughout the fall session and tuition will be prorated.
We look forward to seeing you on campus!
September Events
“The Wild Places: Greetings from Caddo Lake”
If you haven’t experienced it yet, stop by and enjoy “The Wild Places: Greetings from Caddo Lake” featuring artists Amy Da-Peng King, Dianne Tittle de Laet and Marianne Lettieri. We will host a closing reception with wine and snacks from 3-5 p.m. on September 16. Read more about the artists and the exhibition on CSMA’s Blog.
Photo: “King Drought” by Amy Da-Peng King
Quadre: The Voice of Four Horns
Saturday, Sept. 16
7:30 pm Tateuchi Hall – FREE
Mark your calendars for the first concert in our Fall 2023 Community Concert Series. Acclaimed for musical moments of inspiration, sorrow, love and virtuosic display, Quadre captivates audiences with its richly distinctive sound of four French horns. Celebrate Quadre’s 25th anniversary with a joyous evening of contemporary classical music infused with jazz and Americana influences.
The Anderson Brothers
Saturday, Sept. 30
7:30 pm Tateuchi Hall – FREE
“Virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” (New York Times), Grammy-winning twins Peter and Will Anderson will explore the music of George Gershwin with a fascinating narrative and live performance with their six-piece ensemble. One of the most striking geniuses of modern music, Gershwin combined the sounds of jazz and European classical music. Selections will include “Rhapsody in Blue,” “Embraceable You” and more.
Staff and Faculty News
Welcome Jiayi Huang
Jiayi Huang joins CSMA as a private lesson instructor (violin and viola). He was raised in China and began learning the violin at the age of six. Showing early talent, he began studying at the Wuhan Conservatory of Music Elementary School. He later expanded his skills, concentrating on the viola and graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. After coming to the United States, he continued his education at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. What he enjoys most as a teacher is sharing his passion and understanding of music with his students and the community.
Welcome Sonja Vasic
CSMA is pleased to welcome Sonja Vasic as a new private lesson instructor (flute). Sonja grew up in Apatin, Serbia, where she studied at the Stevan Hristich Music School. She attended secondary music school in the city of Valjevo, and graduated with a master’s degree in Flute at Belgrade’s University of Arts. As an award-winning soloist and part of chamber ensembles, she has performed across Serbia and Europe. Sonja believes that the most rewarding part of teaching has been seeing her students continually improve and reach their goals.
New Faces in the Ceramics Studio
Our Ceramics Studio team just got even better with the addition of three artists. Vicky D’Urso, Cristiana Palmieri and Fe Villanueva will join instructors Eliza Thomas, Anthony Madrigal, Lisa Martinez and Prachi Shah. Read more about these enthusiastic ceramics experts on the CSMA Blog!
Tickets on Sale Now for Annual Gala
Join us for a night like no other: CSMA’s Celebration of the Arts!
October 7, 2023
Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club
CSMA’s gala is the annual school celebration and fundraising event. Enjoy a magical evening of live music, art, wine and fine dining at the picturesque Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club. Proceeds provide school subsidies and financial aid for students who would otherwise have no access to the arts.
Click here to learn more and buy tickets.
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