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All Instrument Serenade

Published on November 23, 2021
On the 6th of November, I had the pleasure of attending a music recital featuring students and faculty from the Center for Young Musicians. The recital was an All Instrument Serenade and was hosted in the Falk Auditorium at Winchester Thurston School…
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A Musical Moment With Chris Sforza

Published on November 22, 2021
On Saturday, November 6th students and faculty of CYM gave wonderful performances in the Falk Auditorium at the Winchester Thurston School in Shadyside.  Violin, piano, and guitar were all showcased in a diverse collection of solos and duets.  As a special addition, Ms…
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CC Participants Collect GPCFB Items for Donation

Published on November 16, 2021
Perform your polished pieces for family and friends at large, next month in Sewickley and Aspinwall! Whether you have holiday music or other classics ready to share, eager listeners await to enthusiastically applaud your live performance. Each performer registers for…
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Holiday DVD Reminder

Published on November 15, 2021
Last year, due to the unfortunate circumstances of the pandemic, CYM students came together to create a DVD of performances for residents of senior care centers. Over ten students from different studios recorded themselves performing polished pieces for residents to…
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Holiday Community Concert Added

Published on November 12, 2021
Come celebrate the season and join us for a holiday recital!  This event will be held at CYM Sewickley, on Saturday, December 18th, at 2pm.  It will showcase student performers with a live audience. All instruments, ages, and levels are welcome!…
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Your Child’s Musicality, Cherished

Published on November 9, 2021
Music Makers: At the Keyboard stems from the teaching method entitled, “Musikgarten.” Musikgarten was founded by Dr. Lorna Heyge who states, “Making music, in a joyful and purposeful way, provides a self recognition in children that help them to enjoy…
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Unpack The Ukuleles!

Published on November 8, 2021
Back By Popular Demand: Ukulele Holiday Sing-Along with Lindsay McGinnis and Mark Marston! This course will meet on Zoom* for four consecutive Saturdays for 90 minutes, from 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM, November 27th through December 18th. Students will alternate each…
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Congratulations to Honors Recital Students!

Published on November 5, 2021
CYM piano students sparkled at two recent Honors Recitals! Honors Recitals give dedicated students an opportunity to push themselves to new levels of polish and musicianship, and the eight students who performed on October 9th rose to the challenge. Audience…
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October’s Serenades

Published on November 5, 2021
Congratulations to Sophia, Shaun, DeeDee, Tommy, Isaiah, Sofia, Abby, and Chloe for their wonderful performances in the two Serenades in Sewickley on October 9th! Performance and preparation skills were improved through careful planning beforehand and the students were very excited…
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All Instrument Serenade November 6th

Published on November 4, 2021
Students of all abilities are invited to come participate in an All Instrument Serenade performance on November 6th at 4:00 PM. The concert will be held in the Falk Auditorium of the Winchester Thurston School in Shadyside (or on Zoom…
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Music Makers: At the Keyboard – An Overview

Published on October 22, 2021
Music Makers: At the Keyboard is a specific area of Musikgarten that focuses on aural training, movement, and of course, the keyboard! The aural training and movement translates to the keyboard with ease. The activities that are completed in the…
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Share Your Voice – Learn to Sing at CYM

Published on October 19, 2021
Is your child always singing or humming? Learn to vocalize safely and beautifully with Lindsay McGinnis: Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance, Ohio State University & Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance, Penn State University. At CYM, kids aged 2…
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