NYSSMA is back in person this year! Here is everything you need to know to have a fun and successful festival experience. If you haven’t already, you and your teacher will decide whether or not you should participate in the NYSSMA festival. NYSSMA is an optional statewide music festival, in which students will be judged…
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5 Ways To Celebrate Spooky Season
Don’t you just love it when Halloween falls on a Sunday!? A whole day of festivities! …actually, scratch that, a whole WEEKEND of festivities! But, aside from trick-or-treating, what else can we do to celebrate? What if you’re too old to trick-or-treat? Are there still fun ways to feel the magic and nostalgia of Halloween?…
Celebrating 10 Years of Center Stage: An Exclusive Interview
This month marks Center Stage’s 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! In 2011, Center Stage began as an American dream…one woman’s vision to provide a space that made music accessible for students of all walks of life. To give the opportunity to learn the language of music, to perform, to create and to rock out. Fast forward 10…
10 BBQ Ideas For A Labor Day Cookout
Labor Day might mark the closing of summer, but that doesn’t mean the warm weather celebrations are ending just yet! Why not have one more big blowout before school starts again?! Almost everyone has off this coming Monday, and what better way to celebrate than a big backyard BBQ. Fire up those grills again because…
Celebrating the Spirt of America Through Music
American patriotic music has represented the culture and spirit of our country ever since the very first Independence day on July 4th, 1776. From marches, to anthems, to pop & rock ballads, patriotic songs tell a tale of vast history and represent the hearts and pride of American citizens. It is no wonder that after…
The Ultimate Dad Celebration
Dad’s are special – they teach us to be strong, they are our protectors, they make us laugh and they show us unconditional love. So, for Father’s Day this year, we want to plan the ultimate celebration for dad. Not sure how to plan a whole day dedicated to dad? No worries, we’ve got you…
A Memorial Day to Remember
Beaches are open, the weather is beautiful, and everyone is cranking up their BBQ’s to get the summer celebrations started! While Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start of summer, it is also a day to remember and honor the fallen heroes who have lost their lives while serving our country. While getting everything…
5 Ways To Celebrate Mom This Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, May 9th! You don’t need to do anything complicated or extravagant in order to honor the special woman in your life…your mom. Simply showing your appreciation for them by a gesture, or spending time with mom is more than enough to show her how much you love and…
A Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
Cinco de Mayo is observed each year to commemorate the Mexican army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862. We want to celebrate this memorable day with a fiesta of food, drinks, company and music. This menu is sure to impress your friends and family, and will capture…
5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Easter!
Easter is just around the corner and we are so excited to celebrate this year. With Easter comes warmer weather, family gatherings and feasts of love. From egg hunts to a delicious Easter meal, we have created a list of 5 fun ways to celebrate Easter this year. Enjoy! 1. Dye Easter Eggs: Dying…