This Thanksgiving, we want to thank all of YOU for everything you do to make Center Stage shine bright. This past November, we were able to reach AND EXCEED our goal of 100 cans for the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce’s Food Drive!! We are grateful for the community that our students and their families have…
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Create Your Own Scary Music This Halloween!
Happy Halloween from Center Stage Music Center!! As we progress further into the final week leading up to Halloween (and close out the spooky season!), we invite all to celebrate at home by learning about the role that music plays in the iconic films of this season. Additionally, we have provided some details here about…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Center Stage!
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,…
Don’t Stop the Music! Taking Advantage of the Summer
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…
Arthritis Awareness Month
“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…
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!
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…
Celebrating International Jazz Day!
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…
Autism Acceptance Month: Supporting People With Autism Through 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…
Easter Activities on Long Island
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…
Making History: Our Students Take Center Stage at Carnegie Hall
On Thursday, February 22nd, Center Stage Music Center’s students will grace the stage of Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall for a very special performance. Ahead of this exciting night, filled with many family and friends, we wanted to speak briefly about the significance of Carnegie Hall to the music world and especially to Center Stage Music…