In July we had another fun-filled month with our Summer Music Explorers. Over 40 young learners ages 5-11 joined us to learn music, art, dance, and theater, and capped the month off with a video-gamed performance extravaganza (and of course popsicles). Take a look at some photos from the performance!
Read MoreWelcome back to a new school year at ANMS. Our faculty and board got together to kick off the year and catch up with old friends and new colleagues. The energy was high as we got ready to welcome students back and hear the school filled with music again!
Read MoreThis past Saturday marked our 42nd Music in May Recital Festival!
Whether you attended to support another musician or performed, it was a day filled with thousands of musical moments, 400+ performers, dozens of recitals, and one community. Please enjoy the snapshots of this year’s recital festival taken by the talented Isabel Roeder Photography
Read MoreOur Wolf Benefit Concert showcased ANMS’ collaborative spirit by bringing together talented guest artists and the ANMS family for an afternoon of music for string trio.
Read MoreIt was summer in January at ANMS last month at our Winter Music Explorers Jamboree. While enjoying summer treats and making new friends we got a taste of what the full Summer Music Explorers Program offers.
Read MoreAt ANMS ‘Music for All’ means for all ages too! We have a wide variety of adult offerings including The Art of Performance - an adult recital class coached by ANMS faculty member and pianist Rita Moerschel.
So why should you participate in The Art of Performances as a lifetime learner at ANMS? We talked to piano student Jane Galli and her instructor Alex Thomas to learn more about the benefits of participating. Read on to hear what they have to say.
Read MoreWe had a packed house for our Wolf Benefit Concert featuring ANMS alumnus Dennis Lichtman and The Lovestruck Balladeers. Their unique repertoire of ragtime, jazz, and songs from around the world filled ANMS with beautiful music and brought smiles to every face. Our Wolf Benefit Concerts honor the legacy of late ANMS director Andrew Wolf, who championed the live music series.
Read MoreOur faculty, staff, and board kicked off the 2024-2025 year with a welcome back picnic. Our teaching artists are the heart of our school, and we are always striving to strengthen our community and build connections amongst our faculty. Bringing everyone together for food, friendship, and fun is just one way we show our appreciation.
Read MoreWe wrapped up our Summer Music Explorers Program a few weeks ago, and what a joy! The Festival Day performance featured an original musical about an intergalactic battle of the bands, the importance of appreciating neighbors, and ultimately, coming together as friends. Quite the mix of ideas—and our Explorers pulled it off fabulously!
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