From September 15th to October 15th, Hispanic Heritage Month is observed throughout the United States annually, celebrating Hispanic Americans with heritage from countries such as Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Ecuador, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and many more. Many important dates fall within Hispanic Heritage Month – several countries celebrate their independence: Costa Rica,…
As summer continues into August, we urge students – both those currently taking classes and those on a summer break – to continue to work toward their musical goals! The summer is a great time to focus on your music learning without the school year distractions and pressure. As tempting as it might be, taking…
This Friday, June 21st, is World Music Day or Make Music Day! In October 1982, World Music Day, known originally as Fête de la Musique, originated as an all-day musical celebration on the day of the summer solstice. Maurice Fleuret, Director of Music and Dance at the French Ministry of Culture, had “dream[ed] of a…
May 30th is National Creativity Day! This Thursday, Center Stage Music Center would like to encourage all students to embrace their own infinite creativity in any way possible. This could mean watching a movie, writing a story, or breaking out the arts and crafts bin. But as always, we here at Center Stage encourage you…
“As the journey has been long for me, I have found many times that music has helped me get to a better, happier mindset. Music has also helped me motivate myself to keep moving, which is important to do with this disease. Keep on moving!” Yadira Quintanilla, Co-Founder, Center Stage Music Center May is Arthritis…
Today, May 7th, is Teacher Appreciation Day and we here at Center Stage Music Center would like to take the time today to spotlight our amazing teachers! Center Stage takes pride in our team of university-trained instructors, who use their professional experience as both educators and performers to foster each student’s music education and mentor…
Today, April 30th, is International Jazz Day! Designated a holiday in 2011 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and championed by the legendary Herbie Hancock, International Jazz Day exists “in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe.” Today, Center Stage Music…
For Autism Acceptance Month, Center Stage Music Center wants to take a moment to recognize how impactful music can be for people with autism. Previously known as Autism Awareness Month, in 2020, the Autism Society of America replaced the “Awareness” to “Acceptance,” marking a key shift in the vocabulary surrounding autism. Rather than regarding autism…
Happy Easter Week! We wanted to take a moment to share some exciting local events that are occurring this week to celebrate Easter. And as always, some good music to listen to and good food to share with family and friends during the holiday season. Easter Egg Hunts & Brunches MARCH 26th: Stew Leonard’s Easter…
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, we want to share some suggestions with our students to learn more about Irish culture and Irish music so that everyone can celebrate this Sunday, March 17th! St. Patrick’s Day is both an Irish and Irish-American holiday that commemorates the death of St. Patrick – the patron saint of Ireland….
