Community School of Music and Arts Spring 2022 Community Concert Series

Spring 2022 Community Concert Series Free Spring program, live and in-person at Tateuchi Hall except where noted as online only ( ). Performances will be available on our YouTube channel (youtube.com/CSMAMV) after the concert.

Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands Saturday, April 23, 2022 7:30 PM Laurie Lewis, GRAMMY Award-winning fiddler, guitarist, singer and songwriter will perform bluegrass and folk music. A pioneering female bluegrass performer, Laurie paved the way for many young musicians, always guided by her own love of traditional music and the styles of her heroes. This evening’s program features original compositions, plus favorites from Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, Alice Gerrard and more.

Christopher Costanza Cello and Piano Classics

CSMA Merit Scholars Spring Ensemble Concert

Saturday, May 7, 2022 7:30 PM

Saturday, May 21, 2022 5:00 PM

Christopher Costanza is cellist of the worldrenowned St. Lawrence String Quartet and Artist in Residence at Stanford University, where he teaches cello and chamber music. He will present an evening of duets with pianist Stephen Prutsman. Program will include Cello Sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms, two of the most iconic works for this instrumentation — plus a few surprises!

CSMA’s Merit Scholar student ensembles perform special selections to celebrate our graduating seniors in this annual event. Don’t miss the opportunity to appreciate the talents and hard work of these dynamic young musicians!

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Covelo Piano Trio Warmth and Darkness

Loren Schoenberg Bach: The First Jazz Musician

Sunday, June 5, 2022 2:00 PM

Saturday, June 18, 2022 7:30 PM, Online-only Concert

Megan Koch (CSMA faculty, cello) will be joined by violinist Cindy Lin and pianist NaiYu Chen to present a matinee of two piano trios. The darkness of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 2, composed in 1944 in response to a tragic death, will be contrasted to the warmth of Johannes Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 1. This work was first composed in 1852 when he was 19 and revised 30 years later at the mature stage of his career.

Jazz musician and scholar Loren Schoenberg of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem explores the works of Johann Sebastian Bach as “the first jazz musician.” Jazz musicians have long been attracted to the music of Bach. In fact, many think that if Bach were to come back today, he’d have much in common with jazz musicians. We will listen to some of his music and consider its many reflections in the world of jazz, from Coleman Hawkins to the Swingle Singers. Watch online at YouTube.com/CSMAMV.

CSMA Community Concerts are free of charge. Performances are suitable for ages 7 and up. Seating is first-come first-served and not ticketed. Doors open 30 minutes before the performance starts. CSMA requires all audience members, staff and artists to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Prior to entering Tateuchi Hall, concertgoers will be asked to provide photo ID and proof of vaccination or a negative test. Facemasks are strongly recommended. Because conditions may change, and for complete information, please visit arts4all.org/events before attending.