Engaging art and music classes to help unlock the creative potential of young students.
8 weeks of visual arts summer camps including outdoor games and play.
High-quality art classes for teens and adults, featuring small class sizes and individual attention.
Founded in 1968, the Community School of Music and Arts is Northern California’s largest nonprofit provider of arts education programs and one of the largest community arts schools in the United States. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, CSMA is dedicated to making the arts and arts education accessible to all, regardless of age, experience, background or financial means.
CSMA’s Music School provides private lessons, classes and workshops in over 20 instruments. The Art School offers a professional quality art studio environment for students of all skill levels and interests.
28,000 students served arts education each year
500+ programs taught by artists and musicians
CSMA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit center for arts education. We rely on donations from foundations, corporations, government agencies and individuals to fund programs, operations and financial aid for youth and low-income families. Learn more at arts4all.org/support.
CSMA invites you to support arts4all through a taxdeductible donation. Fed Tax ID #23-7023900. For more information, contact CSMA’s Director of Development at 650-917-6800, ext. 303.
CSMA is grateful to its generous donors, including our corporate, foundation and government supporters below.
At CSMA, 90 percent of every dollar received is spent on our programs. Your contribution supports:
• Financial aid: Students served through on-site and off-site music and art programs each year
• Program subsidies: Program subsidies for our in-school art and music education programs in 56 local schools
• Community events: Free community concerts at Tateuchi Hall and art exhibitions at Mohr Gallery that showcase emerging and established talent
MAR 24
MAR 31
APR 8-12
MAY 24
MAY 25-27
Spring Art Classes Begin
School Closed – Easter Sunday
Spring Break Camps (no classes)
Spring Art Classes End
School Closed – Memorial Day
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Sohi Sohn, Chair
Simi Acharya, Vice Chair
Suchitra Subrahmanyan, Finance Committee Chair
Suyun Kim, Secretary
Judy Crates
Lloyd Holmes
Mandy Lau
John J. Miller, Jr.
Lynn Miller
Robert Reay
Carolyn Stuart
Jinlin Wang
Sean Wilkinson
Oskar Yao
Janis Zinn
Community
About CSMA 1
How to support arts4all 1
Semester calendar 2
Financial Aid Program 3
About CSMA’s Music School 4
Early Childhood Music Program 5
Private Music Lessons 6
About CSMA’s Art School 8
Early Childhood Art Program 9
Youth Art Classes 10
Teen and Adult Art Classes 11
Workshops 12
Camps 12
Erin Brownfield, Marketing Director
TaLeiza Calloway-Appleton, Digital Marketing Coordinator
Jenny Draper, Graphic Designer
Images: CSMA students, Mary Bender, Erin Brownfield, James Dewrance, Meredith Forster, Emma Patrick, pexels.com and rawpixel.com
Registration Guidelines and Policies 13
Programs and Services 14
Catalog accurate at time of publication, but schedules are subject to change. Please visit arts4all.org for the latest information.
We believe everyone should have access to an arts education. CSMA offers financial aid to students who meet U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income guidelines. Financial aid is available for all CSMA classes, private lessons and camps. Aid is offered based on family size and income. Financial aid is approved on a rolling basis as applications are received. Financial aid must be approved before recipients can enroll. As some programs fill up quickly, we recommend applying at least one to two weeks before the start of your lesson, class or camp. For more information about financial aid, please contact:
Registrar Emma Tecson
650-917-6800 ext. 328
etecson@arts4all.org
arts4all.org/financial-aid
Para ayuda en español comunicarse con nuestra oficina de Servicios al Estudiante ya sea en persona, por correo electrónico a info@arts4all.org, o llamando al 650-917-6800 ext. 0.
如需中文协助﹐请与我们的学生服务处联系﹐电子邮
件地址为 info@arts4all.org 或致电 650-917-6800 ext. 0.
Follow the steps below to complete CSMA’s financial aid application. One application per student is required.
Scan the QR code to download the financial aid application or visit arts4all.org.
1: Parents/legal guardians/applicants need to provide photocopies of qualifying documentation from the options below:
A: Federal tax return (first page). W2 forms documenting all income on tax return and previous two months pay stubs for all wage earners in the family.
B: Free and reduced price meals (FRPM) letter
C: Housing/Section 8 voucher
By the numbers
As a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education, CSMA is committed to making arts education available to all.
$400,000
40% in financial aid CSMA awarded to underserved students and schools
of our schools in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties receive CSMA support
2: Submit the completed application with qualifying documentation via email or mail.
etecson@arts4all.org
CSMA Student Services
230 San Antonio Circle Mountain View, CA 94040
Financial aid approval is usually determined within two business days.
3: Students who are awarded financial aid need to email Student Services to register.
info@arts4all.org
Our comprehensive music education program is for students of all ages
Register at arts4all.org
Classes in-person at CSMA’s Finn Center campus
3 See page 3 for financial aid information
See page 13 for Music School policies
99.7% satisfaction rate according to
CSMA private lesson students
Our comprehensive music program provides introductory classes, private lessons, music theory, ensembles and more to students from early childhood to adulthood. Young students are introduced to music concepts and experiences in small, activityfocused classes. School-age students through adults can explore the instrument of their choice, voice and songwriting in preparation for private lessons. Our private lesson program offers weekly lessons in over 20 instruments and is complemented by participation in small group music theory classes. Studio recitals and group ensembles provide performance opportunities.
At CSMA’s Music School, you’ll find:
• Classes and lessons taught by a faculty of internationally recognized professional musicians
• Classical, jazz and contemporary styles
• Instruction in music theory, instrumental technique and special topics
Small-group introductory classes with lots of personal attention
Private Lessons
• 20+ instruments
• Outstanding faculty Performance
• Ensembles
• Recitals
Musicianship
• Music Theory
CSMA’s early childhood music program features sequential classes that continually build on concepts, skills and techniques. All classes include parent or caregiver participation, providing an enjoyable experience for both adult and child. In Little Musicians classes, young children will learn about concepts like rhythm, tempo and melody by singing, dancing and using instruments to develop a preinstrument vocabulary.
In our Early Childhood Music Program, students will:
• Experiment with fun, interactive, creative activities
• Discover new musical instruments and more
• Learn from experienced early childhood educators
• Nurture inner creativity and sense of exploration
• Develop a lifelong love of learning
LEARN MORE
For complete course descriptions and information, scan the QR code or visit CSMA online at arts4all.org.
In-person at CSMA campus or online
Lessons are 30, 45 or 60 minutes weekly
650-917-6800 ext. 330
privatelessons@arts4all.org
3 See page 3 for financial aid information
CSMA provides excellence in private music lessons for students of all ages and experience levels on 20+ instruments plus voice and theory. Recitals, concerts and small group classes in music theory and ensembles provide a complete musical education. Listen, learn, play, collaborate and perform.
CSMA’s private lesson program features:
Instruction in classical, contemporary, jazz and popular styles
• Faculty of outstanding professional musicians and educators
Distinguished Faculty, recognized for their extraordinary professional experience
• Individualized attention, emphasizing the development of solid music fundamentals
• Performance opportunities
Students must have an instrument for daily practice. CSMA also offers specialized jazz instruction, designated by asterisks in the instrument list below.
Bassoon
Baritone/Euphonium
Bass (upright, electric)
Cello
Composition
Clarinet*
Drums*
Flute
Guitar* (acoustic, electric)
Percussion*
Piano*
Piccolo
Recorder
Saxophone*
Songwriting
Theory/Aural Training
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Ukulele
Vibraphone*
Viola
Violin
Voice
While serving more than 900 private lesson students, CSMA achieved a 99.7 percent satisfaction rate. Respondents said they would enroll in lessons again and the learning environment was positive and supportive.
1: New students must complete CSMA’s Private Lesson Placement Questionnaire:
QUESTIONNAIRE
Scan the QR code to complete the Private Lesson Questionnaire online or visit arts4all.org.
2: A member of our Private Lesson Team will reach out via email to help match you with an excellent teacher.
3: Tuition for Spring 2024 semester (19 weeks):
30-minute lessons: $1,045 45-minute lessons: $1,520 60-minute lessons: $2,033
Enroll anytime! Tuition will be prorated. Tuition is higher for study with Distinguished Faculty.
Continuing students receive registration notice prior to each semester. They are given priority for time/date selection for their lessons.
Our 2024 arts camps registration is now open!
Kids and parents love CSMA’s summer arts camps! Young artists will acquire new creative skills and confidence in their abilities while making friends. Choose from drawing and painting, musical theater and much more!
Led by experienced teaching artists, students will enjoy a safe, welcoming environment as they hone their skills. Each full-day camp includes outdoor breaks and active games plus art shows to cap off the week.
Camps start June 10. Sign up today to save your spot at arts4all.org!
CSMA’s outstanding Art School offers classes where students of all ages and levels of experience can discover and nurture their creativity. Classes are available in a wide range of art media and subjects. Whether you are looking to seriously develop your artistic abilities or just have fun dabbling with a new hobby, CSMA has a class for you. Each semester brings returning favorites that can be taken multiple times, as well as exciting new offerings.
At CSMA’s Art School, you’ll find:
Small class size for personalized instruction
A faculty of accomplished professional artists and arts educators
A positive, supportive, pressure-free environment
A community to enjoy making art with others
Flexible program of study for all levels, from beginners to experienced artists
Register at arts4all.org
Classes in-person at CSMA’s Finn Center campus
3 See page 3 for financial aid information
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See page 13 for Art School policies
Questions? Email visualart@arts4all.org
Ceramics and sculpture
• Drawing and illustration
Visual Arts Program Mediums
Painting
Digital arts
Fashion and sewing
• Mixed media
CSMA’s Early Childhood Art Program focuses on process-oriented learning and continually builds on art concepts, skills and techniques. Classes include parent or caregiver participation, providing a fun experience for both adult and child.
In Little Artists classes, young artists will:
• Experiment and learn through fun, hands-on, creative activities
• Discover new art mediums
• Learn from a faculty of experienced early childhood educators
Nurture their natural, inner creativity and sense of exploration
• Develop a lifelong love of learning!
For complete class descriptions and information, scan the QR code or visit CSMA online at arts4all.org.
CSMA offers a welcoming visual arts program for young students of all ages and experience levels to explore their creativity and develop visual arts skills. Faculty teaching artists provide expert guidance and small class sizes allow for lots of personal attention. For complete class descriptions and information, scan the QR code or visit CSMA online at arts4all.org.
CSMA offers engaging visual arts programs for teen and adult students. All experience levels are welcome. Classes are designed to explore students’ creativity and to develop skills in a variety of mediums. Students will enjoy learning to make art with others in supportive classes taught by our faculty of accomplished professional artists and arts educators.
For complete class descriptions and information, scan the QR code or visit CSMA online at arts4all.org.
Our single-day Family Art Workshops offer a fun experience for both adult and child to try out new creative projects with no long-term commitment. Students will learn new skills and explore their creativity under the guidance of accomplished, professional art faculty. Register for just one workshop, or try them all!
Tuition for family workshops includes one child/adult pair. Each individual child must be registered for this workshop. One adult may accompany multiple children.
For more information about workshops, scan the QR code or visit CSMA online to arts4all.org.
CSMA’s camps let students create and share the joy of making art and new friends in a safe, welcoming environment. Offered during school holidays, our smallgroup day camps provide a variety of themed art activities. Each one-week camp involves a mix of artmaking and games, including outdoor play time. CSMA is pleased to offer fun and creative Spring Break Camps in April 2024! Financial aid is available.
CAMP Creature Feature
For complete camp descriptions and information, scan the QR code or visit CSMA online at arts4all.org.
CSMA Student Services
Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View
650-917-6800 ext. 0
info@arts4all.org
Many classes, camps and workshops fill up quickly. We strongly encourage students to enroll at least two weeks prior to the starting date. After the first class/ camp, enrollments are accepted on a space-available basis only and are also subject to instructor/Program Manager approval.
Students register for a full semester and payment in full is required at the time of registration. There is a $10 nonrefundable registration fee. This fee is charged once per semester, per student.
Registration confirmations are emailed. If you do not receive email confirmation of your registration, please contact the Student Services office. (Emails come from info@arts4all.org).
Registrations are processed in the order received. In some cases, students may be waitlisted due to enrollment limits. There is no charge for this service. If registering online, your online shopping cart will indicate if a class is waitlisted. If registering by mail or email, you will be notified by CSMA if a class is waitlisted. You will be notified by CSMA if/when space becomes available.
Cancellations: Programs must meet minimum enrollment requirements as determined by CSMA. Full tuition refunds or school credits are given if CSMA cancels a
class/camp/workshop. School credits are valid for 12 months from date of issue.
Withdrawals: Upon receipt of a Request for Withdrawal Form or email prior to the first class/camp/ workshop, Student Services will determine your eligibility for refunds or school credits as follows:
• At least two weeks prior to first class/camp/ workshop: Full tuition refund less $25 non-refundable processing fee per class/camp/workshop.
• Two weeks before through 24 hours prior to start of class/camp/workshop: 50% school credit less $25 non-refundable processing fee per class/camp/workshop.
• Day of and after the first class/camp/workshop: No refunds or school credits are given.
Transfers: Students may apply for one class transfer per semester. Transfer requests must be made in writing (form available at arts4all.org and you can email it to info@arts4all.org). No transfers or refunds will be approved unless the following conditions are met: All requests must be received no later than three business days after the second class.
• Requests are subject to space availability and management approval.
A make-up session may be scheduled if the missed session is due to teacher absence. Missed classes/ camps/workshops due to student absence are not made up. Leaves of absence: In cases of emergency or serious illness, a leave of absence may be requested. All requests must be accompanied by a doctor’s note and made in writing to the Student Services staff. If approved, school credit may be given for those absences.
By registering yourself or your child/ren, you give permission for appropriate CSMA staff and representatives of the media 1) to photograph and record (video, audio, or other technologies) classes, programs, performances, and participants at all our facilities and as part of online instruction; and 2) to use, reuse, modify, publish, and republish these photos or recordings for CSMA’s promotional and/or educational purposes in future CSMA and other print or electronic publications and media communications. With respect to private online instruction, CSMA will notify you and seek your consent before posting or sharing screenshots and videos. CSMA may use these photographs and recordings without compensation to
you or your children. To opt-out of CSMA’s Photo/Video Release Policy, visit the Student Services Office or email info@arts4all.org for assistance.
In keeping with our commitment to Arts4All, CSMA offers financial aid to qualified students. To the extent funds permit, assistance is available on a sliding-scale basis, based on family size and income. If you wish to apply, please contact our office for the appropriate form, or download them from our website (see page 3).
CSMA admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin in its educational, admission and financial aid policies or programs.
If you or your child has any special needs, please contact the Student Services office at 650-917-6800 ext. 0 or via info@arts4all.org. CSMA is committed to accommodating differences so that the arts are accessible to all.
Please pick your child up promptly after class/camp/ lesson. Children waiting in CSMA lobbies before and/ or after their class/camp/lesson are NOT supervised. Children are under supervision during their instruction time only. Neither teachers nor administrative staff are responsible for supervising children outside of teaching time.
As part of CSMA’s commitment to Arts4All, we strive to serve all members of the community, which includes people of all abilities. We provide accessible classes in music and visual arts through our Artistic Intelligence program.
Coordinator Kimberly Pocek
650-917-6800 ext. 334
kpocek@arts4all.org
Arts are an essential part of a child’s school day. During the 2023-24 school year, our Art4Schools and Music4Schools programs provided quality arts education to over 22,000 children in Santa Clara and San Mateo
Counties. Our in-school programs are taught by professional arts educators as part of the regular school day. Our programs meet California State Educational Standards and are integrated with existing school curriculum. CSMA also offers after-school choruses, music programs and art clubs at partner elementary schools.
Art4Schools Program Manager Pedro Rivas López
650-917-6800
info@arts4all.org
Music4Schools Program Manager Diana DeRego
650-917-6800 ext. 307
dderego@arts4all.org
CSMA offers music and art programs to local employees at their workplace. Programs include private music lessons, group music classes and visual arts programs. For more information, please contact:
Corporate Arts Program Manager Kyle Jubenville
650-917-6800 ext. 309
kjubenville@arts4all.org
Finn Center offers a number of rental venues for performance, recitals and presentations. For more information, please contact:
Concert Hall Manager Despina Iskander
650-917-6800 ext. 332
rentals@arts4all.org
Face coverings are optional on campus. However, individual faculty may choose to require masks in their studios or classrooms. CSMA supports faculty in making this decision for their individual studios/classes.
Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this catalog. We regret any errors, omissions and/or changes that may have occurred after publication. Teachers may change. Visit arts4all.org for the most up-to-date information.
Founded in 1968, Community School of Music and Arts is Northern California’s largest nonprofit provider of arts education programs. At CSMA, we are committed to arts4all! We believe that everyone should have access to an arts education. Our music and art programs inspire students of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds. We offer tuition assistance for qualified applicants. For more information, visit arts4all.org.
230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA 94040
CSMA Finn Center