Our fall Community Concert Series opens Sept. 19 with acclaimed pianist Sarah Cahill — Registration is open for fall art and music programs — Save the date for new community events added to Workshop Week starting Oct. 13.
Renowned pianist to open fall concert season
A dynamic new season of our Community Concert Series debuts Sept. 19, and you don’t want to miss it! Bay Area pianist Sarah Cahill will kick off the series with a nature-inspired program, “The Woods So Wild,” at 7:30 PM in Tateuchi Hall. Our FREE community concert series runs from September 2025 through January 2026. Check out arts4all.org/events for more information and reserve your free tickets in advance!
New Mohr Gallery exhibit, ‘California Fantasies and Dreams’ opens Sept. 15
CSMA is pleased to present “California Fantasies and Dreams” by Bay Area artist Francisco Ramirez in Mohr Gallery. The exhibition will run from Sept. 15 to Nov. 7 and includes original oil and acrylic paintings that capture human emotion with a surrealist twist. The art will allow us to reflect on how much is true in our everyday lives, according to the artist.
Calendar highlights
SEP 19: Renowned pianist Sarah Cahill performs “The Woods So Wild”
OCT 3: Community Concert: CSMA faculty present “Chamber Music Dreams”
OCT 11-17: Private music lesson students hone their skills during Workshop Week
OCT 17: The Kombos Collective celebrates the centennial of Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis
See all upcoming events on our school calendar.
Arts4All blog
- Read about the musical journey of acclaimed pianist Sarah Cahill
- Create your own autumn birch trees in celebration of fall.
Music notes
Donor gifts CSMA pristine Steinway piano
CSMA is grateful for the recent donation of a Steinway grand piano from Ray and Elsa Heald. Cherished for decades by Elsa, a lifetime and passionate musician, the piano is a Model B Classic Grand (6′ 11″) made by Steinway & Sons, considered the world’s most prestigious piano manufacturer. We’re honored to give this rare gift a new home at CSMA where it will be played by thousands of students and guest musicians for public performances, rehearsals, and special events.
Workshop Week to debut new community events Oct. 11-17
Workshop Week is an exciting time at CSMA for our private lesson students! The workshops serve as a great way to learn something new, strengthen music skills, and get feedback from faculty. This year, in addition to curated workshops, we are offering several free public events at our Mountain View campus. Save the date! Registration for free tickets coming soon.
Open Mic Night: 6:30-9:00 PM Oct. 13; This is your chance to shine on stage and show off your skills. Whether you’re a singer, musician, actor, dancer, or part of a group, we want to see what you’ve got. Not ready for the spotlight? No problem! Come cheer on our amazing performers.
Movie Night: 4:30-6:30 PM Oct. 16; Get ready for a night of musical fun! Join us for a free, family-friendly community Movie Night featuring the hilarious and heartwarming film “Sing!” Doors open at 4:15 PM, and the movie begins promptly at 4:30 PM. Bring your loved ones and get ready for the show!
Community Jazz Jam Session: 7:00-9:00 PM Oct. 16; Step into the groove at our Jazz Jam Session! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the scene, 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 nonprofit organization of the same name. We’re proud to be hosting one of the hundreds of sing-alongs happening all across the globe on the same day.
Program updates
Fall art classes and mini sessions are here!
Join us for one of our new fall art classes or mini sessions planned for September. Budding designers can make unique creations in Sewing Projects: Basic Sewing and Sewing & Wearable Art. Artists can also train their artistic eye in the Mini Session: Intro to Sketching and Drawing or Fine Art Drawing.
One-day art workshops begin this month
Mark your calendars for our upcoming art workshops! Explore creative options, including ceramics, watercolor art, jewelry making, and a Winter Fun Art & Music Family Workshop. Next up is a Family Ceramics Workshop: Clay Pumpkins (Sept. 28 and Oct. 5). Additional options include Art Workshop: Watercolor Birds, Art Workshop: French Beaded Ornaments, and Jewelry 101: Beading Workshop. See you in class!
