Discover the magic of music up close! Meet the Instruments is a hands-on event where kids can explore, handle, and play a variety of musical instruments—from strings and percussion to brass and woodwinds. Guided by experienced musicians, this interactive session invites you to feel the rhythm, hear the sound, and spark your creativity. No experience needed—just curiosity […]
Join the Center for Musical Arts for a playful, engaging class where we will sing, dance, and explore music together! Children will move to songs, play simple instruments like tambourines and jingle bells, and join in a lively musical story time. Designed for preschoolers, this class builds coordination, listening skills, and confidence while having lots […]
Join us for a performance by Akilimanjaro a Lafayette based hip hop artist on the Tiny Stage at Lafayette Art Night Out.
Great singers aren't just born—they're coached. And you get to watch it happen live. Come witness the creative process in action at a free public master class hosted by world-renowned bass-baritone Ashraf Sewailam. Watch as talented singers from Boulder and the Center for Musical Arts take the stage for real-time, constructive coaching. You'll see firsthand […]
Join Janis Wille, Expressive Arts Therapist and Sound Bath Facilitator, for a deeply restorative 75-minute sound bath designed to calm the nervous system and support a sense of balance. Through gentle guidance and the resonant tones of voice, drums, gong, crystal singing bowls, handpan, chimes, and other therapeutic instruments, this immersive experience invites you to […]
Montage Trio will be performing on the Tiny Stage at Lafayette Art Night Out. Free and open to the public.
Come see The Gatos Band featuring CMA retired faculty member Rick Pruitt on the Tiny Stage at Lafayette Art Night Out. Free and open to the public.
French pianist, improviser, and composer Jean-Baptiste Doulcet brings an evening of Chopin and Sibelius to the Center for Musical Arts, along with the spontaneity of live improvisation. A prizewinner at the Marguerite Long and Clara Haskil competitions, Doulcet performs internationally at major festivals and venues, including La Folle Journée, La Roque d’Anthéron and the BBC […]
Join us at the CMA Free Stage at Lafayette Music Fest. Free and open to the public.
Celebrate 30 years of the Center for Musical Arts with an afternoon of music and community. Hear performances by CMA students, faculty, and friends, experience the LifeSong Chorus, and take part in a variety of musical and cultural activities throughout the Center. From a drum circle and outdoor instruments to folk dancing and more, the […]
Experience an evening of exceptional chamber music as rising violin star Bade Daştan joins GRAMMY Award-nominated pianist Mark Livshits for Mozart's elegant Sonata in B-flat Major, K. 378 and Poulenc's vibrant Violin Sonata. Blending classical grace with bold, expressive energy, this program showcases two extraordinary artists whose artistry and musical connection promise a memorable concert. […]
Come celebrate the hard work and musical growth of our Center for Musical Arts students! Our students will share what they’ve been learning and working on with family, friends, and the community. Free and open to the public.