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| The Community Music School of the Piedmont P.O. Box 442, 9110 John Mosby Hwy. Upperville, VA 20185 (540) 592-3040 piedmontmusic@aol.com |
Instrument Petting Zoo Making Stops at Local Schools and Events
Proving that music is for all ages, CMSP's famous Instrument Petting Zoo made its most recent visit to the Middleburg JOY Club - a monthly
program for senior adults in the community, hosted by Middleburg Baptist Church.
The Clarke Times-Courier joined in our visit to Cooley Elementary in Berryville. read all about it
The Winchester Star was on hand recently for CMSP's Instrument Petting Zoo visit to the Stepping Stones program at Douglas Community
Learning Center. see it here
Proving that music is for all ages, CMSP's famous Instrument Petting Zoo made its most recent visit to the Middleburg JOY Club - a monthly
program for senior adults in the community, hosted by Middleburg Baptist Church.
The Clarke Times-Courier joined in our visit to Cooley Elementary in Berryville. read all about it
The Winchester Star was on hand recently for CMSP's Instrument Petting Zoo visit to the Stepping Stones program at Douglas Community
Learning Center. see it here
CMSP Faculty Member receives Special Recognition from VASTA!
Congratulations to our own Cruz Taylor Almao, who has been awarded Special Recognition by the Virginia chapter of the American String
Teachers Association (VASTA) as an outstanding nominee for their annual Outstanding String Teachers Award!
Candidates for the award are private instructors, public school teachers, and performers from across the state who are nominated via several
letters of recommendation from students and colleagues. The awards were presented at the VMEA conference at The Homestead on
Thursday, November 19, 2009.
Congratulations to our own Cruz Taylor Almao, who has been awarded Special Recognition by the Virginia chapter of the American String
Teachers Association (VASTA) as an outstanding nominee for their annual Outstanding String Teachers Award!
Candidates for the award are private instructors, public school teachers, and performers from across the state who are nominated via several
letters of recommendation from students and colleagues. The awards were presented at the VMEA conference at The Homestead on
Thursday, November 19, 2009.
| Updated 6/21/10 |
Third Annual Candlelight Concert featuring the Hardy-Orkis Duo
The Hardy-Orkis Duo, composed of two Grammy Award-winning Principal Chair members of the National Symphony Orchestra, offered a
dynamic program for the Community Music School of the Piedmont’s Third Annual Candlelight Concert on Sunday, February 21, 2010. The
concert, held at Buchanan Hall in Upperville, featured selections from Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Brahms, and was followed by a special
reception with the musicians at The Blackthorne Inn in Upperville.
David Hardy, Principal Cello of the NSO, and Lambert Orkis, Principal Keyboard of the NSO, first began performing chamber music together
in 1983, and were two of the original five founding members of the highly acclaimed Kennedy Center Chamber Players. Their most recent
release on Dorian Recordings is Beethoven Past & Present, which contains two complete performances of Beethoven’s eight works for
piano and cello performed on both modern and period instruments. The Washington Post named Beethoven Past & Present one of the “10
Best Classical albums of 2009” and called it “an invaluable addition to anyone’s Beethoven library.”
The evening began with a spirited performance of two of Beethoven's works for Piano and Cello, 12 Variations on "Ein Madchen oder
Weibchen" from Mozart's Opera Die Zauberflote and Sonata No. 3 in A major, which can both be found on the duo's latest album. The
program continued with Mendelssohn's Song Without Words, Opus 109 and Brahms' Sonata in E minor. The atmosphere was made all the
more intimate with sprinklings of casual commentary from the performers. A sublime encore rendition of Saint-Saen's The Swan concluded
the concert.
CMSP’s Annual Candlelight Concert is a fundraising event to raise money for student scholarships, community outreach programs and
faculty development initiatives. Last year’s concert, which featured world-renowned Irish pianist John O’Conor and the Royal Irish Academy
of Music Symphony Orchestra, helped provide scholarships for over 100 students. A huge "Thank you!" to all who sponsored and attended
this event!
The Hardy-Orkis Duo, composed of two Grammy Award-winning Principal Chair members of the National Symphony Orchestra, offered a
dynamic program for the Community Music School of the Piedmont’s Third Annual Candlelight Concert on Sunday, February 21, 2010. The
concert, held at Buchanan Hall in Upperville, featured selections from Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Brahms, and was followed by a special
reception with the musicians at The Blackthorne Inn in Upperville.
David Hardy, Principal Cello of the NSO, and Lambert Orkis, Principal Keyboard of the NSO, first began performing chamber music together
in 1983, and were two of the original five founding members of the highly acclaimed Kennedy Center Chamber Players. Their most recent
release on Dorian Recordings is Beethoven Past & Present, which contains two complete performances of Beethoven’s eight works for
piano and cello performed on both modern and period instruments. The Washington Post named Beethoven Past & Present one of the “10
Best Classical albums of 2009” and called it “an invaluable addition to anyone’s Beethoven library.”
The evening began with a spirited performance of two of Beethoven's works for Piano and Cello, 12 Variations on "Ein Madchen oder
Weibchen" from Mozart's Opera Die Zauberflote and Sonata No. 3 in A major, which can both be found on the duo's latest album. The
program continued with Mendelssohn's Song Without Words, Opus 109 and Brahms' Sonata in E minor. The atmosphere was made all the
more intimate with sprinklings of casual commentary from the performers. A sublime encore rendition of Saint-Saen's The Swan concluded
the concert.
CMSP’s Annual Candlelight Concert is a fundraising event to raise money for student scholarships, community outreach programs and
faculty development initiatives. Last year’s concert, which featured world-renowned Irish pianist John O’Conor and the Royal Irish Academy
of Music Symphony Orchestra, helped provide scholarships for over 100 students. A huge "Thank you!" to all who sponsored and attended
this event!
CMSP Student Completes a Musical Mitvah Project!
Earlier this year, CMSP violin student Alex Kestenbaum collected lightly used instruments and contributions to benefit Hungry for Music, a
volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Hungry for Music’s mission is to “inspire underprivileged children through positive musical
and creative experiences.”
"Music has been a big part of my life and I want everyone to have the same opportunity I have had to learn how to play an instrument," says
Alex, whose own interest in violin began at the age of 3, after seeing it featured on an episode of "Sesame Street." Suzuki violin lessons
followed at age 5. In the eight years since he has participated in a variety of workshops, ensembles, masterclasses and more. The
instrument has even taken him to such far-off destinations as Iceland.
Thanks to all who donated!
Earlier this year, CMSP violin student Alex Kestenbaum collected lightly used instruments and contributions to benefit Hungry for Music, a
volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Hungry for Music’s mission is to “inspire underprivileged children through positive musical
and creative experiences.”
"Music has been a big part of my life and I want everyone to have the same opportunity I have had to learn how to play an instrument," says
Alex, whose own interest in violin began at the age of 3, after seeing it featured on an episode of "Sesame Street." Suzuki violin lessons
followed at age 5. In the eight years since he has participated in a variety of workshops, ensembles, masterclasses and more. The
instrument has even taken him to such far-off destinations as Iceland.
Thanks to all who donated!
AGGE Performs at Middleburg Art Walk
The Ashburn Girls Guitar Ensemble (AGGE) recently lent their talents to the Middleburg Art Walk on April 16, 2010. The event was part of the
"Minds Wide Open" celebration of Women in the Arts, sponsored by the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Way to go, girls! See more here.
The Ashburn Girls Guitar Ensemble (AGGE) recently lent their talents to the Middleburg Art Walk on April 16, 2010. The event was part of the
"Minds Wide Open" celebration of Women in the Arts, sponsored by the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Way to go, girls! See more here.
CMSP Student in Final Round of International Young Artist Piano Competition
Congratulations to CMSP piano/organ student Ted Gallegos, who has advanced as a finalist for his age bracket in the
International Young Artist Piano Competition. The final competition will be held in June. Good luck, Ted!
Congratulations to CMSP piano/organ student Ted Gallegos, who has advanced as a finalist for his age bracket in the
International Young Artist Piano Competition. The final competition will be held in June. Good luck, Ted!
CMSP Faculty Members Earn Degrees from Shenandoah Conservatory
Congratulations to Heather Ankerbrand and Alan Saucedo, who earned their DMA degrees, and to Miho Sato, who received her Master's in
Music Therapy. We are fortunate to have such an academically distinguished faculty!
Congratulations to Heather Ankerbrand and Alan Saucedo, who earned their DMA degrees, and to Miho Sato, who received her Master's in
Music Therapy. We are fortunate to have such an academically distinguished faculty!
Musical Talent on Display at First Honors Recital
A wonderful afternoon of music was heard at the First Annual Honors Recital on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Buchanan Hall in
Upperville. The distinguished performers and their selections were: Maggie Collins, viola, Bach's Suite No. 1 in G Major,
Minuet 1& 2; Elizabeth Cotter, cello, Squire's"Tarantella; Ted Gallegos, piano, Debussy's Reverie; Megan Hasse, voice
and cello, Kander and Ebb's Sing Happy and Bach's Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1; Alex Kestenbaum, violin, Vivaldi's
Concerto in A minor, 1st movement; Austin Salley, cello, Breval's Sonata in C Major; Logan Trask, cello, Vivaldi's Sonata in
E minor, 2nd movement; Ashleigh Walker, voice, Harry Warren's At Last. Bravo to these talented students, and we look
forward to hearing more from you in the future!
A wonderful afternoon of music was heard at the First Annual Honors Recital on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Buchanan Hall in
Upperville. The distinguished performers and their selections were: Maggie Collins, viola, Bach's Suite No. 1 in G Major,
Minuet 1& 2; Elizabeth Cotter, cello, Squire's"Tarantella; Ted Gallegos, piano, Debussy's Reverie; Megan Hasse, voice
and cello, Kander and Ebb's Sing Happy and Bach's Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1; Alex Kestenbaum, violin, Vivaldi's
Concerto in A minor, 1st movement; Austin Salley, cello, Breval's Sonata in C Major; Logan Trask, cello, Vivaldi's Sonata in
E minor, 2nd movement; Ashleigh Walker, voice, Harry Warren's At Last. Bravo to these talented students, and we look
forward to hearing more from you in the future!