Anne Brennand

Anne Brennand

Jan 30, 2023 | Faculty Bios

Subjects: Cello, Suzuki, Cello Groups Biography Cello instructor Anne Brennand is a member of the Boulder Philharmonic and the Greeley Symphony. She has also played in the St. Mary’s Baroque Orchestra, Colorado Ballet, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Denver Chamber...
Stacey Brady

Stacey Brady

Jan 30, 2023 | Faculty Bios

Biography Having taught the Suzuki method for over 25 years, Stacey Brady maintains an active studio with Boulder Suzuki Strings and is a founding Partner Teacher of Prelude Music, LLC in Boulder Colorado. Stacey completed her Book 1-10 Suzuki training with Dr....
Dianela Acosta

Dianela Acosta

Jan 26, 2023 | Faculty Bios

Biography Originally from Barcelona, Spain, Dianela Acosta is a classically trained singer with an M.M in Voice Performance from the University of Denver. She founded Boulder Opera and also sings locally as an ensemble artist with Central City Opera and Opera on Tap....
8 Reasons Why It’s Always a Good Time to Make Music

8 Reasons Why It’s Always a Good Time to Make Music

Aug 20, 2020 | Blog, Features

by Kathy Kucsan, Ph.D. | Co-Founder and Education Director Over the past year, this blog has discussed the benefits of music instruction and participation for children, from early childhood through adolescence. But music doesn’t have to stop when you pack up your...
Preparing for Fall Re-Opening

Preparing for Fall Re-Opening

Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorized

The Center for Musical Arts is working on a fall re-opening plan as we prepare to open the building for students who would like to participate in lessons, classes, and small ensembles in person. We will update this notice when the plan is finalized. If you have any...
Our Commitment to #BlackLivesMatter

Our Commitment to #BlackLivesMatter

Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Features

Enough. We stand with those who are protesting worldwide against injustice, seeking an end to police violence against people of color and the eradication of systemic racism. The Center for Musical Arts was founded on the ideal of access to music for ALL people. As a...
The State of the Center: Online and Beyond

The State of the Center: Online and Beyond

May 20, 2020 | Features

At the Center for Musical Arts, no in-person lessons or classes have been held since March 12, the day that Boulder Valley School District announced their closing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “‘Business as usual’ has become a thing of the past,” says Center...
Music Finds A Way

Music Finds A Way

Apr 8, 2020 | Features

by Kathy Kucsan, Ph.D. | Co-Founder and Education Director We’re now in the fourth week of shutdown at the Center for Musical Arts. I feel wistful thinking of the silent building, dormant after twenty years of everyday music-making. The kid in me wonders if the pianos...
The Heartstrings Program Celebrates 20 Years

The Heartstrings Program Celebrates 20 Years

Mar 17, 2020 | Features

In 2020, the Center for Musical Arts’ Heartstrings program celebrates 20 years of providing need-based tuition assistance and access to low- or no-cost musical instruments for students who cannot afford to rent them from a music store. Education Director Dr. Kathy...
Music or Athletics – What’s the Best Choice for Your Child?

Music or Athletics – What’s the Best Choice for Your Child?

Jan 23, 2020 | Features

by Kathy Kucsan, Ph.D. | Education Director Ideally, both. Since we’re a music school, you probably expected that we’d say, hands down, music! But kids have so much to learn and explore, why insist that they make the impossible choice between sports or music? I’m...