February 2020
Camps and Workshops
1-Day Art Workshops Adventures in Jewelry Making
Great for families! Join professional jewelry designer, LeJoi Reese for an afternoon of jewelry-making fun! Learn the skills to construct beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces to gift or wear. Students will explore beading, crimping, wire-wrapping and more to create their own handmade earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings. Please Note: All materials are provided with registration.
8 yrs & Up 50092 Lejoi Reese
$70/1 day
12:00-4:00 PM Sat, Nov 23
Chinese Brush Painting
Learn the ancient art of Chinese brush painting. Explore this historical art form using inks, traditional calligraphy brushes and rice paper. Your interest in Chinese art and culture is sure to grow as you learn various techniques used by countless generations. Please Note: All materials are provided with registration.
8 yrs & Up 50093 Qing Xu
$45/1 day
2:00-5:00 PM Sat, Feb 1
Animals on Parade
Come march like a penguin and roar like a lion, paint zebra stripes and make furry lion manes in this morning of fun animal adventures. Join us for a fun-filled morning of songs and creative experiences as we celebrate and explore the exciting and delightful world of our feathery and furry animal friends! Please note: Parent/caregiver attendance is required. Wear comfy clothes!
18 mos-5yrs 40535 Lena Boot
$35/1 day
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Sat, Feb 22
OPEN STUDIO ― Work with a Live Model!
Life Drawing
Weekly, drop-in class with no formal instruction. Draw from nude models (costumed models the first Wednesday of each month.) Model provided for long pose. Opportunity to work with other students and artists. Bring your own supplies. Drop-in: $20 per session Wed, 7:30-10:00 PM Wed, 7:30-10:00 PM
No instructor; no pre-registration available. FALL Sep 11-Nov 20 WINTER Dec 4-Mar 4
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Winter Break Art Camps
February 17 – 21, 2020
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SMA offers over 75 Art and Music camps each year. Our camps let students explore, create and share the joy of making art, music and new friends!
In CSMA’s Camps, you’ll find: • Variety of themes–explore a favorite subject or learn something new! • Faculty of professional artists and arts educators • Low student-to-teacher ratio • Relaxing, safe and fun environment • Opportunities to work independently and collaborate with friends • End-of-camp exhibitions and performances • Extended day supervision available from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Camps INFO • AGES: Campers must be ages indicated (between 5 and 17 years old). • CAMP SIZE: Maximum of 16 children per camp (unless otherwise noted). • DRESS: Please wear clothes appropriate for having fun and making art. • LUNCH/SNACKS: Bring sack lunch and snacks for mid-camp break. Nutfree only, please.
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February Camps
Ages 5-17 yrs C
February 17 – 21, 2020
SMA camps are now full-day sessions from 9:30 AM–3:30 PM. Each camp includes a one hour lunch break, plus shorter snack breaks. Campers should pack lunch and snacks each day. Lunch takes place from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. (NUTFREE ONLY, PLEASE).
EXTENDED DAY SUPERVISION FEES Morning supervision is available from 8:30 AM-9:30 AM. Afternoon supervision is available from 3:30 PM-5:30 PM. Morning and afternoon supervision should be registered for separately.
CAMP TUITION:
8:30-9:30 AM 3:30-5:30 PM
$350/camp (5 days)
FEE $65/5 days $130/5 days
FEB # 61024 61026
PLEASE NOTE: Make sure you sign up for any supervision sessions you need. Registration deadline is Friday, February 14 at 12pm for February camps.
60000
Our Amazing Earth
5-6 yrs
Atreyee Ghosh
Traverse our world through art! From the deepest depths of the ocean to the tallest mountains, be inspired to draw, paint and collage your way around the globe.
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Myths & Legends
7-9 yrs
Lindsay Montgomery
Don your explorer cap, your next big adventure is waiting! Discover fascinating tales from around the world, then create your own ancient artifacts. Be inspired by tales of legendary heroes, kings and queens, talking animals and mythical beasts. Draw, paint, collage and more!
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Cartoon Creations
60003
Painting: Master Class
Awaken the artist in you! Develop technical skills and be inspired by styles and techniques of renowned painters from around the world. Learn about different paint media, surfaces, color theory, composition and more.
Digital Animation
60004 Adreena Coleman
11-17 yrs
Create your own animated short movies using Adobe Creative Cloud and Wacom tablets! Build your digital art skills while creating movies with 2D animation!
8-11 yrs
Ernest Regua
Be inspired by your favorite games, comics and cartoons in this camp. Learn illustration skills to create dynamic characters and fantastic new worlds, then have fun bringing your stories to life.
Fall 2019/Winter 2020
10-13 yrs
Luyi Xu
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Registration Guidelines & Policies
Fall 2019/Winter 2020 Classes, Camps & Workshops Student Services Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am – 6pm Sat: 9am – 1pm
650-917-6800 ext. 0; info@arts4all.org; Call for building hours.
Registration Deadline
Payment Information
Many classes, camps and workshops fill up quickly. We strongly encourage students to enroll at least two weeks prior to starting date. After first class/camp, enrollments are accepted on a space-available basis only and are also subject to instructor/Program Director approval.
Confirmation
Ways to Register On-Line: arts4all.org Mail or In Person: Community School of Music and Arts Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA 94040
Registering online is the quickest and easiest way to register. If you wish to register by mail or in person, registration forms are available for download on our website, or in the Student Services office.
Students register for a full semester and payment in full is required at the time of registration. There is a $5.00 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.
Wait List Policy
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 in-person, you will be notified by CSMA if a class is waitlisted. You will be notified by CSMA if/when space becomes available.
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Class/Camp/Workshop Refund Policy
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 prior to the first class/camp/workshop, Student Services Staff will determine your eligibility for refunds or school credits as follows: • At least 2 weeks prior to first class/ camp/workshop: Full tuition refund less $20 non-refundable processing fee per class/camp/workshop. • 2 weeks before through 24 hours prior to start of class/camp/ workshop: 50% school credit less $20 non-refundable processing fee per class/camp/workshop. (School credits are valid for 12 months from date of issue.) • 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 in Student Services office). 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 Program Coordinator approval. • A processing fee of $20 per class/ camp/workshop is charged if a student requests a transfer. • CAMPS: Camp transfer requests must be submitted at least one week prior to the start of the camp.
Absences
A make-up 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.
Photo & Video Release Policy
By registering your child/ren, you give permission for CSMA to: (1) take photographs of you or your children as they participate in CSMA activities; and (2) use, reuse, modify, publish and republish those photographs and any derivative works (“Photos”) in any format or media, including the Internet, for purposes related to CSMA’s mission, including marketing. CSMA may use Photos without compensation to you or your children. To opt out of CSMA’s Photo/Video Release Policy, visit our Student Services office for assistance.
Financial Aid Program
In keeping with our commitment to Arts4All, CSMA offers tuition assistance and scholarships 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 4 for more information.
Non-Discrimination Policy
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.
Special Needs / Access
If you or your child has any special needs, please contact the office. CSMA is committed to accommodating differences so that the arts are accessible to all.
Child Safety
To ensure your child’s safety, please pick him/her 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 is responsible for supervising children outside of teaching time. 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. Please see arts4all.org for updates.
Photo credits: Mary Bender, Sharon Kenney Marketing Director: Erin Brownfield Marketing Associate: Andrea Minobe Graphic Designer: Ina Johnson Cover Illustration: Qing Xu
Private Lesson Registration & Policies
Please reference pg. 7 for a summary of our Private Lesson policies. For full Private Lesson policies, please visit: arts4all.org.
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Special Programs & Services
ounded in 1968, CSMA is Northern California’s largest nonprofit provider of arts education programs, and one of the top 10 schools of its kind in the nation. At CSMA, we are committed to Arts4All! We believe that everyone should have access to an
CSMA in the Community
CSMA brings the community together at our Finn Center campus in Mountain View and beyond. Our outreach programs offer education, creativity and inspiration to thousands of people every year. CSMA is a vital arts resource for our community.
In-School Programs
Our goal is to ensure that all children in our community have access to the arts as an enriching part of their education. Each year, our Art4Schools and Music4Schools programs provide quality arts education to over 24,000 children (grades K-8) at 50+ schools 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. For more information about our inschool programs, please contact: Cullen Blain, Music4Schools Program Manager 650-917-6800, ext. 307; cblain@arts4all.org Jennifer Mineer, Art4Schools Program Manager 650-917-6800, ext. 307; jmineer@arts4all.org
arts education, regardless of age, experience, background or financial burdens. Our music and art programs inspire students of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds. We offer accessibility to our programs with tuition assistance for qualified applicants.
After-School Programs
CSMA offers after-school choruses, music programs and art clubs at partner elementary schools. These programs extend the learning day in a fun and convenient environment. Parents can trust that their child will enjoy a rewarding arts experience in a supervised setting. For more information about our after school programs, please contact: Cullen Blain, Music4Schools Program Manager 650-917-6800, ext. 307; cblain@arts4all.org Kimberly Pocek, Art Club & Exhibitions Coordinator 650-917-6800, ext. 334; kpocek@arts4all.org
Corporate Arts Programs
CSMA offers music and art programs to local corporations at their workplace. Programs include: private music lessons, group music classes, music theory classes and visual arts programs. For more information about our Corporate Arts programs, please contact: Amanda Scampini, Corporate Arts Program Manager 650-917-6800, ext. 309; ascampini@arts4all.org
Special Needs Program
As part of CSMA’s commitment to Arts4All, we provide classes to students from Abilities United, Morgan Autism Center and AchieveKids. Taught by our professional faculty, weekly classes provide hands-on experiences in a supportive environment to meet the special needs of these students.
Community Concerts
Our Community Concert Series features a variety of performances for adults, teens, children and families. All of our Community Concerts in Tateuchi Hall are free and open to the public! For a complete schedule of our events, please visit arts4all.org.
Art Exhibitions
CSMA hosts free year-round art exhibitions in our beautiful Mohr Gallery, featuring a mix of local and international artists, as well as faculty and students. Our art exhibitions reflect CSMA’s rich, multi-cultural landscape. See the back cover for our Mohr Gallery exhibition schedule.
Music for Special Occasions
Celebrate a birthday, wedding, business milestone or other special event by having our talented faculty provide music. CSMA can provide the right music to match your occasion – an intimate home party or large corporate event. For more information, please visit arts4all.org.
Facility Rentals
Finn Center provides an outstanding venue for small-scale performances, presentations and recitals in Tateuchi Hall. For more information, please contact: Claire Kim-Shin, Concert & Recital Manager 650-917-6800, ext. 332; ckimshin@arts4all.org
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2019-2020 CSMA is committed to providing high-quality cultural experiences for audiences of all ages. Some performances may not be suitable for young children. To ensure the best experience for all guests, children should be able to sit quietly during the performance (approx. one hour). Sponsored by:
Media Sponsor:
Doors open 30 minutes before performance.
Arrive early! Seating is limited.
Artists and dates subject to change. Check arts4all.org for updates.
Karen Buck & Matthias Baumhof: An Evening of
Saturday, August 31, 7:30 PM
German Vocal Music
Juanito Pascual
Saturday, September 14, 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 29, 2:00 PM
Axel Schmitt:
The Complete Piano Sonatas of Beethoven, Part 5
Marian Concus & Dan Levitan
Röntgen Piano Trio
Jewish Music Potpourri
Floboe’s Viral Vacation:
Saturday, October 12, 7:30 PM
Flute and Oboe Duet
Juanito Pascual Trio:
Saturday, October 26, 7:30 PM
Flamenco and More!
Dahveed Behroozi Trio:
John Daversa
Sunday, November 10, 2:00 PM
A Tribute to Bill Evans
Saturday, November 23, 7:30 PM
Röntgen Piano Trio:
Saturday, December 7, 7:30 PM
An Evening with John Daversa: Jazz Performance Merit Scholar Holiday Concert Kaki King: Solo Guitar World Harmony Chorus
Saturday, December 14, 5:00 PM
Kaki King
Saturday, January 18, 7:30 PM Monday, January 27, 7:30 PM
CSMA Board of Directors Fall 2019/Winter 2020
Carolyn Stuart, Chair Janis Zinn, Vice-Chair Deborah Pappas, Treasurer Sohi Sohn Chien, Secretary
Sharmila Acharya Mike Couch Judy Crates John D’Ambrosio
Community School of Music and Arts • 650.917.6800 •
Classical Music Repertoire
Juliette Faraco Peter Landsberger Anne Marie McCauley John J. Miller, Jr.
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Robert Reay James Sandstrom Kathy Thibodeaux Sean Wilkinson
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Non Profit Org US Postage Paid Permit #5294 San Jose, CA Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle Mountain View, CA 94040
July 26 - September 13
September 20 - November 10
Engravings from Normandy
Meaning the Score: A Visual Exhibition of Music
Julien Schuster Julien Schuster, La Pêche Miraculeuse, 2019, linocut, 11”x17”
Reception: August 18, 4-6pm
Mauricio Rodriguez Reception: September 20, 6-8pm
Mauricio Rodriguez, Sine Fine Musicae, 2018, HTML Dynamic Score, 20” x 20”
mohr gallery
CSMA hosts year-round exhibitions in our beautiful Mohr Gallery, featuring a mix of local and international artists, as well as faculty and students. Meet the artists, enjoy wine and snacks and get to know more about the exhibitions at our free receptions.