Wednesday, Sept. 14th is “Live Creatively Day!” At Center Sage we are 100% supportive of embracing creativity each and every day…but, what exactly does it mean to be creative? And can anyone be creative?…ABSOLUTELY! By definition, to be creative means to use your imagination or to have original ideas, especially in the production of…
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Everything You Need To Know About NYSSMA
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…
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…
Celebrating The Luckiest Day of the Year!
St. Patrick’s Day is this Friday, March 17th! St. Patty’s is all about good food, fun and family/friends, so we have the created perfect menu and playlist to help you host a delicious holiday to celebrate the luckiest day of the year. Erin go bragh! St. Patrick’s Day Menu: Easy Irish Soda Bread: Slow Cooker…
Quarantine Reflection: 10 Things to be Thankful For!
A Reflection From Quarantine: During this time of year, with Thanksgiving around the corner, we like to incorporate a list of things we’re thankful for into our blogs. This year, more than ever, we want to spread positive energy and gratitude. It has been an unprecedented and trying year, with new hurdles to figure…
Screen Time Out! 5 Creative Ways to Cope With Virtual School
Since the pandemic began this past Spring, virtual school has become the new norm for students across the world. The switch over to virtual learning has been a silver lining amongst all the chaos, allowing students to not skip a beat in their education, all while remaining safe at home. While there are countless benefits…
A Magical Christmas Feast
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is 1 week away! With all the last minute shopping, gift wrapping, card sending and party planning, it can be overwhelming to think about what to cook for guests next week. But have no fear, we have come up with a simple last minute holiday feast that will bring…
The Best Halloween Treats & Tunes
Halloween is just around the corner and we wanted to share our favorite treats and tunes to get you in the mood for spooky season! Light your jack-o-lanterns, put on your costumes, and try out one of these spooktacular recipes that are sure to impress the little ghouls and goblins in your life! Jack-O-Lantern…
5 Great Ways to Introduce Your Children to Classical Music
September is National Classical Music month, and we couldn’t be more excited! We know that a lot of kids might think classical music is boring or old, but we happen to think it’s pretty cool. Besides appreciating the technique and artistry of classical music, there are also countless benefits to listening and learning this style….