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Summer should be all about fun in the sun, pool parties, and violin lessons. Slather up that sunscreen and see what musical hijinx we’re diving into this summer.
Concerts & Events
Tiny Stage at Art Night Out, Lafayette
Tiny Stage at Art Night Out, Lafayette
Aug 8, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmOur Tiny Stage is back! Join the Center for Musical Arts on the second Friday of each month at Art Night Out in Lafayett...
Tiny Stage at Art Night Out, Lafayette
Tiny Stage at Art Night Out, Lafayette
Sep 12, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmOur Tiny Stage is back! Join the Center for Musical Arts on the second Friday of each month at Art Night Out in Lafayett...
Julian Rhee, violin, and Chelsea Wang, piano
Julian Rhee, violin, and Chelsea Wang, piano
Oct 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $10 – $20Violinist Julian Rhee, 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and prizewinner at both the Queen Elisabeth and Indianap...
Faculty Concert
Faculty Concert
Oct 26, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pmThe Center for Musical Arts proudly presents free faculty concerts showcasing the talents of select faculty members. The...
April Webb, jazz vocalist
April Webb, jazz vocalist
Nov 21, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $10 – $20Jazz vocalist April May Webb brings soulful storytelling and fearless improvisation to every performance. As co-leader o...
Mackenzie Melemed, piano
Mackenzie Melemed, piano
Jan 30, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $10 – $20Experience the electrifying artistry of pianist Mackenzie Melemed, 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant winner and a rising st...
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In a New Key: Stories from the Center
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....
Faculty Highlight: Rachel Fetler
Meet voice and piano instructor Rachel Fetler, who also teaches the Center’s Kids’ Choir class and works on the administrative side of the organization as Student Services and Operations Associate.
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:...
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:...
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...
Student Spotlight: Harp Student Greta Richardson
Today we are shining a spotlight on harp student Greta Richardson, who was nominated by her instructor of 10 years, Carolyn Kuban. Please tell us about your music lesson history with the Center for Musical Arts. Greta: I have distant but fun memories of doing several...
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