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Join our joyful, high-energy, music-filled early childhood class that helps families bond and teaches young children music concepts, empathy, motor skills, and more.
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This week-long intensive for serious youth musicians (strings, woodwinds, and pianists) provides a unique opportunity to spend a week immersed in chamber music.
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Find OutA world-class community music school — and more!
Sure, we have exceptional faculty who can teach you or your child how to play violin, but we also believe in the value of all types of music, the inclusion of every student, and the power of community.Ā
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Music For the Young Ones
Itās proven: music education at any age provides numerous benefits — and itās also tons of fun. We offer musical experiences for kids of all ages, even newborns! Just donāt blame us when you wake up to them practicing their violin early on Saturday morning.
Summer Camps and Classes for Kids
Summer should be all about fun in the sun, pool parties, and violin lessons. Slather up that sunscreen and see what musical hijinx weāre diving into this summer.
Music For Adults
Do you have a French horn gathering dust in your closet? Have you always felt drawn to the piano but have never tried a lesson? No matter your level of musical experience, youāre in the right place. Join a band, sing in a choir, or start those piano lessons today!
Upcoming Events
SOLD OUT: Pianist Dmytro Choni, 2022 Cliburn Bronze Medalist
SOLD OUT: Pianist Dmytro Choni, 2022 Cliburn Bronze Medalist
Apr 7, 2023 @ 7:30 pm $10 ā $20This concert is sold out; tickets will not be available at the door. The Center for Musical Arts is thrilled to welcome ...
Lafayette Electronic Arts Festival – Ryan Wurst & Aaron Alexander
Lafayette Electronic Arts Festival – Ryan Wurst & Aaron Alexander
Apr 22, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FreeThe Lafayette Electronic Arts Festival (LEAF) is a partner of the Center for Musical Arts. Ryan Wurst and Aaron Alexande...
Faculty and Friends Play the Music of Erik Marchelie
Faculty and Friends Play the Music of Erik Marchelie
Apr 23, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm FreeErik Marchelie, a contemporary composer and guitarist, has written beautiful music for guitar paired with a variety of i...
Music for Transformation
Music for Transformation
Apr 29, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FreeThis event was submitted by Center faculty member Anne Brennand This program presents three sonatas for cello and piano ...
Vitalant Blood Drive
Vitalant Blood Drive
Jul 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pmCenter for Musical Arts & Vitalant Blood DriveĀ This blood drive takes place at the Center for Musical Arts. From o...
Vitalant Blood Drive
Vitalant Blood Drive
Oct 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pmCenter for Musical Arts & Vitalant Blood DriveĀ This blood drive takes place at the Center for Musical Arts. From o...
What’s New at the Center
Kids' Choir (ages 6-9)
Music in Motion: Babies and Toddlers (ages 0-4)
Coro Santuario, Community Band, & Jazz Ensembles
Students who visit the Center in a single week
Lessons provided at the Center each year
In a New Key: Stories from the CenterĀ
Making Music Mesmerizing: Why Young Musicians Should Attend Live Concerts
Kathy Kucsan, Education Director When I was in sixth grade, they piled us into school buses and we drove all the way to New York City. We were going to hear āthe symphony,ā which we only knew was an orchestra led by a āmaestroā and that they would be playing a concert...
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...
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 šKathy's Valentine: Why I Love the Center for Musical Arts First conceived of...
Out Loud & Joyful: Our Approach to Early Childhood Music Education
Kathy Kucsan, Education Director The research is unequivocal: making music is good ā really good! ā for young children. The very first thing that comes up when I search āearly childhood music educationā is this: āMusic ignites all areas of child development and skills...
Faculty Highlight: Zack Ritchie
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with percussion instructor Zack Ritchie about his path to the drums, his experiences in local jazz bands, and more. Center for Musical Arts: Hi! My name is Erica Reid,...
How Do Individual Music Lessons Support Students in School Band or Orchestra?
Kathy Kucsan, Education Director Instrumental music programs usually start in 5th grade in the nearby school districts. Students get to choose instruments and start their musical journeys in band or orchestra classes. Weāre often asked why ā or if ā students should...
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If youāre as passionate about music, community, and access as we are, we hope you will support the Center for Musical Arts with a gift today!