Mozart's Birthday Bash!
On Sunday, November 19, 2006, The Community Music School of the Piedmont invited the community to join us for Mozart's Birthday
Bash! The party commemorated the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the world's most accomplished musicians.
The Bash featured CMSP faculty and students performing works of Mozart. Wolfgang himself made a surprise appearance! Following the
performance was a birthday party with all the trimmings!!!
The celebration was sponsored by Yount, Hyde and Barbour, a firm of Certified Public Accountants with offices in Winchester, Culpeper,
Leesburg, Middleburg and Richmond, Virginia. “We are happy to sponsor this community wide event with wonderful music in an idyllic
setting” said Bob Dale of YHB, “ I have been very impressed with the school’s commitment to make music accessible to all members of
our community and am delighted to help their efforts.”
On Sunday, November 19, 2006, The Community Music School of the Piedmont invited the community to join us for Mozart's Birthday
Bash! The party commemorated the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the world's most accomplished musicians.
The Bash featured CMSP faculty and students performing works of Mozart. Wolfgang himself made a surprise appearance! Following the
performance was a birthday party with all the trimmings!!!
The celebration was sponsored by Yount, Hyde and Barbour, a firm of Certified Public Accountants with offices in Winchester, Culpeper,
Leesburg, Middleburg and Richmond, Virginia. “We are happy to sponsor this community wide event with wonderful music in an idyllic
setting” said Bob Dale of YHB, “ I have been very impressed with the school’s commitment to make music accessible to all members of
our community and am delighted to help their efforts.”
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Celebrate Virginia's 400th Birthday!
2007 saw many celebrations of the 400th birthday of Virginia across the Commonwealth. On October 28, 2007, CMSP honored the musical
history of Virginia with a selection of instrumental and vocal music provided by CMSP faculty and other guests. Featured were the Goose Creek
Chorale, the Piedmont Chamber Ensemble, and special surprise guest Thomas Jefferson! Generously sponsored by Middleburg’s Thomas
and Talbot Real Estate.
2007 saw many celebrations of the 400th birthday of Virginia across the Commonwealth. On October 28, 2007, CMSP honored the musical
history of Virginia with a selection of instrumental and vocal music provided by CMSP faculty and other guests. Featured were the Goose Creek
Chorale, the Piedmont Chamber Ensemble, and special surprise guest Thomas Jefferson! Generously sponsored by Middleburg’s Thomas
and Talbot Real Estate.
First Annual Candlelight Concert Sparks Glowing Reviews!
“Better than the Kennedy Center.”
That’s how one concertgoer described the “Candlelight Concert,” held March 1, 2008 at Buchanan Hall. Another audience member was
overheard remarking “I can’t believe we didn’t have to go to D.C.” to hear a performance of this caliber.
The concert featured brilliant performances by pianist and Shenandoah University Professor Elizabeth Temple, cellist Cruz Taylor Almao,
violinist Flor Maryory Serrano, and pianist Gerardo Fernandez. Concertgoers were treated to the intimate atmosphere of a candlelit Buchanan
Hall, complimented by champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and a rare proximity to the musicians.
Proceeds from the evening will benefit The Community Music School of the Piedmont’s student scholarships, faculty development and
community outreach programs in the 2008-2009 school year, ensuring that, though the performance may be over for now, the music will still be
there in the future.
“Better than the Kennedy Center.”
That’s how one concertgoer described the “Candlelight Concert,” held March 1, 2008 at Buchanan Hall. Another audience member was
overheard remarking “I can’t believe we didn’t have to go to D.C.” to hear a performance of this caliber.
The concert featured brilliant performances by pianist and Shenandoah University Professor Elizabeth Temple, cellist Cruz Taylor Almao,
violinist Flor Maryory Serrano, and pianist Gerardo Fernandez. Concertgoers were treated to the intimate atmosphere of a candlelit Buchanan
Hall, complimented by champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and a rare proximity to the musicians.
Proceeds from the evening will benefit The Community Music School of the Piedmont’s student scholarships, faculty development and
community outreach programs in the 2008-2009 school year, ensuring that, though the performance may be over for now, the music will still be
there in the future.
Past Events
Old-Fashioned Community Barn Dance
It was a toe-tappin’ good time at CMSP’s Old-Fashioned Community Barn Dance on September 27, 2008! Kids of all ages turned out to the Hill
School Barn in Middleburg and enjoyed live music and dancing led by caller Charlie Stockman, as well as games, crafts, face painting, door prizes
and the Instrument Petting Zoo. The Barn Dance was a free event and open to all.
The CMSP Barn Dance was generously sponsored by Farmer’s Delight Plantation, Home of the McGhee Foundation, in Middleburg. Special
thanks to the Hill School for the use of their fabulous barn; the Hill School Third Grade for the wonderful food; and the Loudoun Valley Cross
Country team for all of their help!
It was a toe-tappin’ good time at CMSP’s Old-Fashioned Community Barn Dance on September 27, 2008! Kids of all ages turned out to the Hill
School Barn in Middleburg and enjoyed live music and dancing led by caller Charlie Stockman, as well as games, crafts, face painting, door prizes
and the Instrument Petting Zoo. The Barn Dance was a free event and open to all.
The CMSP Barn Dance was generously sponsored by Farmer’s Delight Plantation, Home of the McGhee Foundation, in Middleburg. Special
thanks to the Hill School for the use of their fabulous barn; the Hill School Third Grade for the wonderful food; and the Loudoun Valley Cross
Country team for all of their help!
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John O'Conor and the Royal Irish Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra perform for CMSP Fundraiser
On Sunday, January 25th, 2009, CMSP bid céad míle fáilte (one hundred thousand welcomes) to internationally acclaimed Irish pianist John O’
Conor and the Royal Irish Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra.
Fresh from New York’s famed Carnegie Hall, the Dublin-based musicians performed a splendid classical program that included TC Kelly’s “Three
Pieces for Strings,” Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 3,” Wagner’s “Siegfried Idyll” and Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella Suite.”
Among the many honored guests was Orla O'Hanrahan, Deputy of Mission at the Irish Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Though Upperville's Buchanan Hall is not often the site of a post-Carnegie Hall performance, the quaint village setting only added to the evening's
singular charm. The event was capped off with a post-concert reception with the artists at The Blackthorne Inn, a bit of Ireland in Virginia's Hunt
Country.
The performance was CMSP's Second Annual Candlelight Concert, which raises funds for the school's student scholarship and faculty
development programs. 2009 marks CMSP's 15th year of making high quality music education and performance opportunities available to all
members of the Piedmont community.
On Sunday, January 25th, 2009, CMSP bid céad míle fáilte (one hundred thousand welcomes) to internationally acclaimed Irish pianist John O’
Conor and the Royal Irish Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra.
Fresh from New York’s famed Carnegie Hall, the Dublin-based musicians performed a splendid classical program that included TC Kelly’s “Three
Pieces for Strings,” Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 3,” Wagner’s “Siegfried Idyll” and Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella Suite.”
Among the many honored guests was Orla O'Hanrahan, Deputy of Mission at the Irish Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Though Upperville's Buchanan Hall is not often the site of a post-Carnegie Hall performance, the quaint village setting only added to the evening's
singular charm. The event was capped off with a post-concert reception with the artists at The Blackthorne Inn, a bit of Ireland in Virginia's Hunt
Country.
The performance was CMSP's Second Annual Candlelight Concert, which raises funds for the school's student scholarship and faculty
development programs. 2009 marks CMSP's 15th year of making high quality music education and performance opportunities available to all
members of the Piedmont community.
| Photo by Jim Poston |
Now Open: Registration for Spring Lessons & Classes!
Upcoming Student Recital Dates
3/7 Student Recital - Irish Music, 2 pm, Cox Hall, Trinity Church
4/11 Student Recital, 2 pm, Buchanan Hall, Upperville
Coming Soon:
Strings Day 2010 and Summer Workshops!
Upcoming Student Recital Dates
3/7 Student Recital - Irish Music, 2 pm, Cox Hall, Trinity Church
4/11 Student Recital, 2 pm, Buchanan Hall, Upperville
Coming Soon:
Strings Day 2010 and Summer Workshops!
Upcoming Events
CMSP's Second Annual Old-Fashioned Community Barn Dance
The rainy weather couldn't keep folks from kickin' up their heels at CMSP's Second Annual Barn Dance, held Saturday, September 26 at the Hill
School's Dornin Science Center Barn. This year's Barn Dance was generously sponsored by Mary Ann, Jim and Brian McGowan of Thomas &
Talbot Real Estate.
The family-friendly event got off to a lively start with some fiddling and a performance by the Ashburn Girls Guitar Ensemble (AGGE). Caller
Charlie Stockman led the dancing and the little ones enjoyed face painting, crafts and our ever popular Instrument Petting Zoo! The evening
ended with a drawing for door prizes courtesy of Tri-County Feeds.
Were you there? Wish you were? Click here to see pictures!
The rainy weather couldn't keep folks from kickin' up their heels at CMSP's Second Annual Barn Dance, held Saturday, September 26 at the Hill
School's Dornin Science Center Barn. This year's Barn Dance was generously sponsored by Mary Ann, Jim and Brian McGowan of Thomas &
Talbot Real Estate.
The family-friendly event got off to a lively start with some fiddling and a performance by the Ashburn Girls Guitar Ensemble (AGGE). Caller
Charlie Stockman led the dancing and the little ones enjoyed face painting, crafts and our ever popular Instrument Petting Zoo! The evening
ended with a drawing for door prizes courtesy of Tri-County Feeds.
Were you there? Wish you were? Click here to see pictures!