Celebrating Spring and Composers Today!

This joint event features various music, the Branch Composers Today program fosters creativity through composition by both students and teachers.

Location: First Church of Christ Scientist - Carmichael, California 4949 Kenneth Ave. Carmichael, CA 95608

In the Teacher Center and Parent Resources of this website you will find the application, fees, dress code and other event guidelines. Application deadline is April 21, 2024, links posted soon.

Recital Chair - Anna Martynovskaya

Fanya Lin, pianist

Described as a “striking interpreter” who gives a “committed and heartfelt performance” by Musical America and The New York Times, pianist Fanya Lin has entranced audiences worldwide with her charismatic and fiery performances. As a philanthropist, Fanya has collaborated with various non-profit organizations as well as psychological and social service associations through fundraising galas and salon concerts to create access for education and promote mental health awareness. Inspired by her mentors Dr. Yu-Jane Yang, Professor Hung-Kuan Chen, and Professor Lydia Artymiw for their dedication in education, Dr. Fanya Lin is currently serving as the Associate Professor of Practice in Piano at the University of Arizona, where she teaches applied piano lessons, chamber music, piano literature, and Yoga for Musicians course. Check out her newly released album Rhapsodic by Navona recording, featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with Lublin Philharmonic, or visit

www.fanyalin.com for more information. Host and site for this event TBA

This event features our adult students that want to share their accomplishments and challenges as adult students! It’s a wonderful friendly environment to play any style of music, there is no memory requirement, all instruments and ensembles are welcome!

Location: Music Exchange 1537 Howe Ave Unit 206, Sacramento, CA 95825

In the Teacher Center and Parent Resources of this website you will find the application, fees, dress code and other event guidelines. Application deadline March 17, 2024, questions contact Natalie Merrill/Chair.

Join us for a Piano Masterclass with Irina Tchanteva on Sunday, March 17th, 1:30-4:30 at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento. Details on how to apply will be posted here soon. Questions, please contact Kevin Martinez/President

Join in the discussion, review the process, say hello! By now you should have received in your postal mail the Official Voting Member Ballot for the three proposed Bylaw Amendments. Questions, contact Kevin Martinez or Judi Sands-Pertel

Zoom - Meeting ID: 868 8130 4595 Passcode: 656537

What you’ll need to complete your ballot:

1. A decision

2. Your State Membership # (in your teacher portal or contact our Membership Director, Irene Brown for assistance.

We’re looking forward to the Festival, an all day event, possibly two, more details will follow. Watch this website and Dolce Notes (our Branch monthly newsletter) as plans progress. The deadline for entry is January 8th, 2024. Application link in Parent Resources.

Coordinator - Ashley Arroyo

Join us on Zoom below - Catch this again, the lecture will be led by Elizabeth Swarthout.  Ms. Swarthout created the Clementi-Mozart Contest, which featured performances on the fortepiano. Ms. Swarthout has given lectures, workshops, and performances for various Suzuki Institutes locally and nationally. A Baroque specialist, she has given master classes in Portland and in the San Francisco Bay Area, has adjudicated for decades at various Baroque festivals, and has given lectures locally and nationally on early-music performance practices.  Questions, contact Kevin Martinez, Branch President

Zoom

ID: 812 9471 2882

Password: 498366

We’re excited that Heidi Moss Erickson is returning to our Branch and sharing another exciting presentation: – “Music and the Brain” - How Neuroscience Can Make Us Better Teachers and Performers

Join us in person to learn about the brain benefits and how music education leads to success in many disciplines. Light snacks will be served. Use Parking Lot A - $2 fee.

See this link for more details of this event; co-sponsored by our Sacramento County Branch and Cosumnes River College. Questions, Judi Sands-Pertel

https://crc.losrios.edu/campus-life/calendar-and-events/event?id=x86390&date=20231024&time=1030

Celebrating the Fall!

In the Teacher Center and Parent Resources of this website you will find the application, fees, dress code and other event guidelines. Application deadline is October 15 - Recital is October 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. - Jill Ferreter - Chair

Location - First Church of Christ Scientist - Carmichael, California

4949 Kenneth Ave. Carmichael, CA 95608

If you’re interested, the session is not mandatory and there’s no agenda, it’s just a chance to say hello and review the teacher portal. Reminder, our recording submission window is Feb 24 - March 5, 2024. In-person evaluation info is posted at the Teacher and Parent portals. Judi Sands-Pertel, Contact

Zoom link

Meeting ID: 863 8209 6274
Passcode: 939993

If you’re interested, the session is not mandatory and there’s no agenda, it’s just a chance to say hello and review the teacher portal. Reminder, our recording submission window is Feb 24 - March 5, 2024. In-person evaluation info is posted at the Teacher and Parent portals. Judi Sands-Pertel, Contact

Zoom link

Meeting ID: 863 8209 6274
Passcode: 939993

If the Breakfast doesn’t work into your schedule, catch us in the evening! We’ll review what’s new for the year, how to sign up for events and more via Zoom! Meeting ID: 883 3926 1434 Passcode: 416614

Questions, please contact Judi Sands-Pertel, host

Join us to kick off the year with a “potluck” at the home of Ashley Arroyo. We’ll present new program info and much more!

Watch for a evite and RSVP date