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Faculty Highlight: Larina Gray

Faculty Highlight: Larina Gray

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview, we spoke with violin instructor Larina Gray about her path to the violin, her love for Irish fiddling, and more. Center for Musical Arts: Good morning! My name is Erica Reid, I'm with...

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Kathy’s Valentine: Why I Love the Center for Musical Arts

Kathy’s Valentine: Why I Love the Center for Musical Arts

photo: Executive Director Elizabeth McGuire and Education Director Kathy Kucsan during a celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Center for Musical Arts Kathy Kucsan, Education Director 💗Kathy's Valentine: Why I Love the Center for Musical Arts First conceived of...

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Faculty Highlight: Jackson McLellan

Faculty Highlight: Jackson McLellan

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with trombone, ukulele, and world music instructor Jackson McLellan about the importance of curiosity and the delight in studying — and having fun with! — multiple instruments....

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Should I Learn to Read Music? Understanding Music Literacy

Should I Learn to Read Music? Understanding Music Literacy

Kathy Kucsan, Education Director  Learning to read music is generally an important part of learning to play an instrument, at least in our current western culture. It often surprises people to learn that most of the world uses the aural tradition to share and pass...

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Faculty Highlight: Shaun Diaz

Faculty Highlight: Shaun Diaz

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with cello instructor Shaun Diaz about how he uses a wide array of repertoire to help his students develop creativity and self-expression.     Center for Musical Arts:...

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Colorado Gives Day 2022

Colorado Gives Day 2022

Support the Center for Musical Arts and the Heartstrings Program on Colorado Gives Day For over 20 years, the Center for Musical Arts’ Heartstrings program has been providing need-based tuition assistance and access to low- or no-cost musical instruments for students...

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Faculty Highlight: Becca Kronyak

Faculty Highlight: Becca Kronyak

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with saxophone instructor Becca Kronyak about her firm belief that music is for everyone, and how she brings that belief into her music lessons.   Center for Musical Arts:...

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How to Bring a Bass Drum Back to Life

How to Bring a Bass Drum Back to Life

Photograph: Tom Pederson at a Community Band performance Center for Musical Arts faculty are known for going above and beyond the call of duty. For example, Community Band Director Tom Pederson recently took up the task of refurbishing the Center's bass drum, which...

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