CSMA Fall 2025 Catalog by Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)

Support Arts4all

CSMA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit center for arts education. We rely on donations from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals to fund programs, operations, and financial aid for youth and low-income families. Learn more at arts4all.org/support.

CSMA invites you to support arts4all through a tax-deductible donation. Fed Tax ID #23-7023900. For more information, contact CSMA’s Director of Development at 650-917-6800, ext. 303.

Your contribution supports:

Financial aid: Students served through on-site and off-site music and art programs each year

Program subsidies: Program subsidies for our in-school art and music education programs in 56 local schools

Community events: Free concerts and art exhibitions that showcase emerging and established talent

Keep in Touch

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230 San Antonio Circle Mountain View

Financial Aid

We believe everyone should have access to an arts education. CSMA offers financial aid to students who meet U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income guidelines. Financial aid is available for all CSMA classes, private lessons and camps. Aid is offered based on family size and income. Financial aid is approved on a rolling basis as applications are received. Financial aid must be approved before recipients can enroll. As some programs fill up quickly, we recommend applying at least one to two weeks before the start of your lesson, class or camp. For more information about financial aid, please contact:

650-917-6800 ext. 328

Registrar Emma Tecson etecson@arts4all.org

arts4all.org/financial-aid

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如需中文协助﹐请与我们的学生服务处联系﹐电子邮件地址为 info@arts4all.org 或致电 650-917-6800 ext. 0.

By the Numbers

HOW TO APPLY

Apply anytime!

1 Applicants must submit the financial aid application — one per student is required.

2 Provide documentation: Parents/legal guardians/ applicants need to provide photocopies of qualifying documentation from the options below:

• Federal tax return (page 1). W2 forms documenting all income on tax return and previous two months pay stubs for all wage earners in the family. Free and reduced price meals (FRPM) letter

• Housing/Section 8 voucher

Process at Student Services: Submit the completed application with qualifying documentation via email to etecson@arts4all.org or mail to CSMA Student Services at 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA 94040 Financial aid approval is usually determined within two business days. Scan the QR code or visit arts4all.org.

Notification: Students who are awarded financial aid need to email Student Services at info@arts4all.org to register for CSMA classes, private lessons and camps.

As a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education, CSMA is committed to making arts education available to all. of every dollar CSMA receives is spent on our programs 90% in financial aid CSMA awarded to under-served students and schools $400k of our schools in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties get CSMA support 40%

Fall 2025

Music School 3 Early Childhood 4 Youth, Teen and Adult 5

Ensembles, Theory 6

Lessons 7

Arts Art School 8

Childhood 9 Youth 10

Teen and Adult 11

Workshops 12

Guide

Policies Student Services, registration 13

Programs Corporate Arts, rentals, and more 14

Credits Board of Directors, sponsors 14

Catalog information and schedules are subject to change. Please visit arts4all.org for updates.

About CSMA

Founded in 1968, the Community School of Music and Arts is Northern California’s largest nonprofit provider of arts education programs and one of the largest community arts schools in the United States. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, CSMA is dedicated to making the arts and arts education accessible to all, regardless of age, experience, background, or financial means.

28,000

students served arts education each year

500+ programs taught by artists and musicians

Calendar

Aug 16: Private Lessons Begin

Aug 30: Music Classes Begin

Sep 1: Holiday-Labor Day

Sep 2: Art and Early Childhood Classes Begin (Fall A and 12-week)

Oct 11-17: Music Workshop Week

Oct 13: Session A Art and Early Childhood Classes Classes End

Oct 14: Session B Art and Early Childhood Classes Classes Begin

Nov 24: Art Classes and Early Childhood End (Fall B and 12-week)

Nov 25-30: Thanksgiving Break

Dec 1-14: Holiday Art Workshops

Dec 20-Jan 4: Holiday Break

Jan 18: Fall Private Lessons and Music Classes End

Jan 19: Holiday-MLK Day

See the complete CSMA calendar at arts4all.org.

Summer Camp Art Show

Music School

In-person at CSMA campus

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Our comprehensive music program provides introductory classes, private lessons, music theory, ensembles, and more to students from early childhood to adulthood. Young students are introduced to music concepts and experiences in small, activity-focused classes. Introductory classes offer school-age students to adults the chance to explore their instrument of choice in preparation for private lessons.

At CSMA’s Music School, you’ll find:

• A faculty of internationally recognized

Early Childhood

Sequential classes build on concepts, fundamental skills, and techniques. All classes include parent or caregiver participation, providing an enjoyable experience for both adult and child.

Early Childhood students will: Experiment with interactive activities Discover musical instruments and basic concepts through movement and sound

Teen and Adult

• Learn from experienced educators

• Nurture inner creativity and exploration

In Little Musicians classes, young children will learn about concepts like rhythm, tempo, and melody by singing, dancing, and using instruments to develop a pre-instrument vocabulary.

Getting Started classes focus on the fundamentals of a child’s early musical development and include skill preparation for introductory classes and private lessons. Classes include singing, ear training, notation, movement, and rhythmic games.

Early Childhood program information and

exciting and collaborative way to start learning an instrument. Our expert teaching musicians guide students step-by-step along the path of music. Introductory classes introduce students to musicianship skills and instrumentspecific techniques that prepare them for placement in private lessons and program information and class

Group classes for teens and adults offer the next steps in their musical journey. The many benefits of music education – cognitive, social, health-related and educational – are well-documented and accessible to all. Try a new instrument, sing, or learn to make music with others!

Lifelong Learners for ages 55+ provide a welcoming and social environment for beginners and experienced musicians.

Scan for Teen and Adult program information and class descriptions.

More Opportunities

Ensembles allow students to grow in their musicianship as they experience the joy of making music with their peers while coached by CSMA’s ensemble faculty. Reinforce technique learned in private lessons and build teamwork, listening skills, and community.

Theory Lab is a fun, interactive digital theory platform where students learn fundamental theory skills using games, activities and customized, leveled lessons. Track progress in real-time and get immediate feedback as you level up. Fully aligned to support students looking to take RCM or ABRSM exams, and all the way through A.P. Music Theory.

Private lessons with CSMA’s highly qualified music faculty, who have trained in many of the top music schools in the world, work with students to establish and achieve their goals. See page 7 to learn more about private lessons.

Scan for all Music School opportunities at CSMA and class descriptions.

Group Music Classes

Oct 18-Nov 22

Oct 19-Nov 23 Aug 31-Jan 18 Sun

CSMA Performance Choir

CSMA Training Choir

Intro to Cello

Intro to Drum Set

Intro to Guitar

Intro to Keyboard Intro to Violin

Teen and Adult

AM-12:30 PM 12:45-1:45 PM 4:30-5:15 PM 4:00-4:45 PM 2:00-2:45 PM 4:30-5:15 PM 4:30-5:15 PM 9:00-9:45 AM 3:15-4:00 PM 11:00-11:45 AM 10:00-10:45 AM 4:15-5:00 PM

Aug 30-Jan 17

Sep 8-Jan 12

Sep 8-Jan 12 Aug 30-Jan 17

Sep 2-Jan 13

Aug 30-Jan 17

Sep 4-Jan 15

Aug 30-Jan 17 Sep 4-Jan 15

Aug 30-Jan 17

7:00-8:30

3:00-4:00 PM 5:30-6:30 PM 5:30-6:30 PM

6:00-7:00 PM 6:00-7:00 PM 3:15-4:15 PM 5:00-6:00 PM

Sep 8-Jan 12 Sep 2-Jan 13 Aug 30-Jan 17 Sep 4-Jan 15

Sep 8-Jan 12 Sep 2-Jan 13 Aug 31-Jan 18 Sep 5-Jan 16

Ensembles

Aug 30-Jan 17

Sep 3-Jan 14 Sep 2-Jan 13 Aug 31-Jan 18 Sep 5-Jan 16 Aug 30-Jan 17 Sep 5-Jan 16 Sep 4-Jan 15 Aug

6:30-7:30 PM 2:00-3:00 PM 11:15 AM-12:15 PM 6:30-7:30 PM 2:00-3:00 PM 11:15 AM-12:15 PM 6:00-7:00 PM DATE

Sep 3-Jan 14

Sep 2-Jan 13

Aug 30-Jan 17

Aug 31-Jan 18

Sep 2-Jan 13

Aug 30-Jan 17

Aug 31-Jan 18

Private Music Lessons

In-person at CSMA or online 30, 45, or 60-minute lessons weekly 650-917-6800 ext. 330 privatelessons@arts4all.org

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CSMA provides excellence in private music lessons for students of all ages and experience levels on 20+ instruments plus voice and theory. Recitals, concerts, and small group classes in theory and ensembles provide a complete musical education.

CSMA’s private lesson program features:

• Instruction in classical, contemporary, jazz, and popular styles

Faculty of outstanding professional musicians and educators, including Distinguished Faculty recognized for extraordinary professional experience

• Individualized attention, emphasizing development of solid fundamentals

Performance opportunities

Private lesson students are also offered:.

Practice Recitals: New! We now offer monthly practice recitals in a world-class concert hall and on a Steinway piano, one of the world’s finest performance instruments.

Workshop Weeks (only fall and spring semesters) feature a series of special workshops led by CSMA music faculty. Merit Scholar Program supports students who show a high degree of dedication to their craft and are looking to take their studies to a deeper level. This select group of students is admitted to the program through annual audition and receive additional performance, ensemble, and other

are regarded as ambassadors of the Music School and have been accepted into some of the nation’s most prestigious music programs including The Juilliard School, New England Conservatory of Music, Berklee College of Music, and Stanford University.

Examinations: Many CSMA faculty prepare students for the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), Royal Conservatory of Music Exam Program (RCM), and Certificate of Merit (CM) exams.

Music Theory: Theory Lab utilizes an engaging, interactive digital platform for students to learn fundamental theory skills via games, activities and selfpaced lessons. Online and in-person classes are available with ongoing enrollment throughout the semester. CSMA private lesson students receive a 50% discount when they add a theory class to their private lesson schedule. Discount available during fall and spring semesters only. Contact musicclasses@ arts4all.org to receive more information.

Survey Says

CSMA holds a 99.7 percent satisfaction rate. Respondents said they would enroll in lessons again and the learning environment was positive and supportive.

Important Policies

Refunds: Students may request to withdraw or change teachers within three business days after the second scheduled lesson. Requests for withdrawal must be made in writing by email to the Private Lesson Team, privatelessons@arts4all.org. After this three day period, no refunds or teacher changes are granted.

Absences and make-ups: There is no school credit, reimbursement or refund for missed lessons due to a student’s absence. CSMA does not guarantee a make-up for a missed lesson due to a student’s absence. If a lesson is missed due to a teacher’s absence, a make-up lesson will be scheduled.

HOW TO ENROLL

Enroll anytime!

1 New students complete the Private Lesson Placement Questionnaire.

Scan the QR code to view the questionnaire.

Or . . . Fast-track your enrollment by selecting your instrument, teacher, and preferred lesson time.

Scan the QR code to get started now.

2 Complete your enrollment: Our staff will contact you to finalize your lesson information and tuition payment.

3

Tuition: Fall 2025 is a 19-week semester starting Aug. 16 and includes 18 private lessons and Workshop Week. Tuition is higher for study with Distinguished Faculty. Payment plans and financial aid are available.

30-minute: $63/lesson

($1,197.00 per semester)*

45-minute: $91.00/lesson

($1,729.00 per semester)*

60-minute: $119/lesson

($2,261.00 per semester)*

*$20.00 non-refundable reg. fee applies

Students must have an instrument for daily practice. Private lessons are offered in:

• Piano

• Strings (violin, viola, cello)

• Voice Guitar, Bass, and Ukulele Percussion (drums, vibraphone)

Woodwinds & Brass (bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, piccolo, recorder, saxophone, trombone)

We also offer specialized jazz instruction in select instruments.

Art School

In-person at CSMA campus

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$ Payment in full is required at the time of registration.

Students of all ages and levels of experience can discover and nurture their creativity in a wide range of media and subjects. Whether you’re looking to seriously develop your artistic abilities or just have fun dabbling with a new hobby, CSMA has a class for you.

At CSMA’s Art School, you’ll find:

Faculty of accomplished professional artists and arts educators

Small class size for personalized instruction

• Positive, supportive, pressure-free environment

Community to enjoy making art with others

Flexible study program for all levels

Early Childhood

CSMA’s Early Childhood Art Program focuses on process-oriented learning and continually builds on art concepts, skills, and techniques. Classes include parent or caregiver participation, providing a fun experience for both adult and child.

In Little Artists classes, young artists:

• Experiment and learn through fun, hands-on, creative activities

Discover new art mediums

Learn from a faculty of experienced early childhood educators

• Nurture their natural, inner creativity and sense of exploration

Scan for Early Childhood program information and class descriptions.

Youth

CSMA offers a welcoming visual arts program for young students of all ages and experience levels to explore their creativity and develop visual arts skills. Faculty teaching artists provide expert guidance and small class sizes allow for lots of personal attention.

Scan for Youth program information and class descriptions.

Teen and Adult

Ceramics and sculpture

Drawing and illustration Painting

• Digital arts

• Fashion and sewing

• Mixed media

More Opportunities

Workshops and Mini-sessions let students try a fun art experience with no long-term commitment. Each semester brings a new selection of creative single or multi-day art experiences. Students have an opportunity to learn skills and explore their creativity under the guidance of accomplished art faculty. Register for just one or try them all!

Scan for all Art School opportunities at CSMA and class descriptions.

CSMA offers engaging visual arts programs for teen and adult students. All experience levels are welcome. Classes are designed to explore students’ creativity and to develop skills in a variety of mediums. Students will enjoy supportive classes taught by our faculty of accomplished professional artists and arts educators.

Scan for Teen and Adult program information and class descriptions.

Group Art Classes

Early Childhood

Little Artists 1: Art Explorers

Little Artists 2: Animals and Nature

Little Artists 2: Art Around the World

Little Artists 2: Stories through Art

9:30-10:15 AM 10:45-11:30 AM 11:15 AM-12:00 PM 9:00-9:45 AM 10:00-10:45 AM 10:45-11:30 AM 10:00-10:45 AM 10:15-11:00 AM 10:15 -11:00 AM

Sep 5-Oct 10

Oct 17-Nov 21

Sept 6-Oct 11

Oct 18-Nov 22

Oct 17-Nov 21

Oct 18-Nov 22

Sep 5-Oct 10

Sep 6-Oct 11

Oct 18-Nov 22

Sep 6-Oct 11

Oct 18-Nov 22

CSMA’s Early Childhood classes focus on processoriented learning and continually build on art concepts, skills, and techniques. Classes provide a fun experience for both adult and child!

PM 9:30-10:30 AM 2:45-3:45 PM 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 4:00-5:30 PM 1:00-2:30 PM 4:00-5:00 PM 4:00-5:30 PM 1:00 - 2:30 PM 9:30-10:30 AM

DATE

Sep 8-Oct 13

Oct 20-Nov 24

Sep 4-Oct 9

Oct 16-Nov 20

Sep 6-Oct 11

Oct 18-Nov 22

Sep 2-Oct 7

Oct 14-Nov 18

Sep 6-Oct 11

Oct 18-Nov 22

Sep 2-Oct 7

Oct 14-Nov 18

Sep 3-Oct 8

Oct 15-Nov 19

Sep 4-Nov 20

Oct 17-Nov 21

Sept 6-Oct 11

Sep 2-Oct 7

Oct 14-Nov 18

Sep 4-Oct 9

Oct 16-Nov 20

Sep 6-Oct 11

Oct 18-Nov 22

Sep 4-Nov 20

Sep 6-Oct 11

Oct 18-Nov 22

Sep 5-Oct 10

Sep 3-Oct 8

Nov 1-22

Oct 18-Nov 22

Learn to express yourself with artwork you can wear! All fabric and fashion arts classes include opportunities for students

VISUAL ARTS

Teen and Adult

New! Botanical Drawing

Ceramics Studio: 6 Week Wheel

Ceramics Studio

Ceramics Studio II

Ceramics Studio for Teens

Ceramics: Handbuilding

Digital Illustration for Teens

Digital Painting

Drawing: Foundations

Drawing the Figure

Intro to Flower Painting

Painting in Acrylic

DATE

Oct 14-Nov 18

Sep 3-Oct 8

Oct 15-Nov 19

Sep 5-Oct 10

Oct 17-Nov 21

Sep 6-Oct 11

Oct 18-Nov 22

6:45-9:15 PM 10:00 AM-1:00 PM 6:45-9:15 PM

6:00-8:30 PM 4:00-6:15 PM 4:00-5:30 PM

6:00-8:00 PM

6:30-8:30 PM

6:00-8:00 PM 4:00-6:00 PM 6:45-9:15 PM 6:30-9:00 PM 2:00-4:30 PM 6:00-8:00 PM 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

6:00-8:00 PM

Sep 8-Nov 24

Sep 2-Nov 18

Sep 4-Nov 20

Sep 2-Nov 18

Sep 5-Nov 21

Sep 4-Oct 9

Oct 16-Nov 20

Sep 5-Nov 21

Sep 4-Oct 9

Oct 16-Nov 20

Sep 4- Nov 20

Sep 8-Nov 24

Sep 5- Oct 10

Sep 3-Oct 8

Oct 15-Nov 19

Workshops

Please note: Registration for Family Workshops includes tuition for one youth and one adult pair.

CSMA offers supportive and engaging visual arts programs for adult students. All experience levels are welcome. Classes are designed to explore students’ creativity and to develop skills in a variety of mediums — including ceramics! Learn handbuilding techniques and begin your mastery of wheel-throwing to make clay works of art.

Guide

CSMA Student Services

Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-6:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

230 San Antonio Circle Mountain View

650-917-6800 ext. 0 info@arts4all.org

Policies

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Many classes, camps and workshops fill up quickly. We strongly encourage students to enroll at least two weeks prior to the starting date. After the first class/camp, enrollments are accepted on a space-available basis and are also subject to instructor/ Program Manager approval.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Please see policies on the class and lesson pages.

CONFIRMATION

Registration confirmations are emailed. If you do not receive email confirmation of your registration, please contact the Student Services office. (Emails come from info@arts4all.org).

WAIT LIST POLICY

Registrations are processed in the order received. In some cases, students may be waitlisted due to enrollment limits. There is no charge for this service. If registering online, your online shopping cart will indicate if a class is waitlisted. If registering by mail or email, you will be notified by CSMA if a class is waitlisted. You will be notified by CSMA if/when space becomes available.

CLASS/CAMP/WORKSHOP REFUND POLICY

Cancellations: Programs must meet minimum enrollment requirements as determined by CSMA. Full tuition refunds or school credits are given if CSMA cancels a class/camp/ workshop. School credits are valid for 12 months from date of issue.

Withdrawals: Upon receipt of a Request for Withdrawal Form or email prior to the first class/camp/workshop, Student Services will determine your eligibility for refunds or school credits as follows:

• At least two weeks prior to first class/camp/workshop: Full tuition refund less $35 non-refundable processing fee per class/camp/ workshop.

• Two weeks before through 24 hours prior to start of class/camp/workshop: 50% school credit less $35 non-refundable processing fee per class/camp/ workshop.

• Day of and after the first class/camp/workshop: No refunds or school credits are given.

Transfers: Students may apply for one class transfer per semester. Transfer requests must be made in writing (form available at arts4all.org and you can email it to info@ arts4all.org). No transfers or refunds will be approved unless the following conditions are met:

All requests must be received no later than three business days after the second class.

• Requests are subject to space availability and management approval.

ABSENCE

A make-up session may be scheduled if the missed

session is due to teacher absence. Missed classes/ camps/workshops due to student absence are not made up. Leaves of absence: In cases of emergency or serious illness, a leave of absence may be requested. All requests must be accompanied by a doctor’s note and made in writing to the Student Services staff. If approved, school credit may be given for those absences.

PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE POLICY

By registering yourself or your child/ren, you give permission for appropriate CSMA staff and representatives of the media 1) to photograph and record (video, audio, or other technologies) classes, programs, performances, and participants at all our facilities and as part of online instruction; and 2) to use, reuse, modify, publish, and republish these photos or recordings for CSMA’s promotional and/or educational purposes in future CSMA and other print or electronic publications and media communications. With respect to private online instruction, CSMA will notify you and seek your consent before posting or sharing screenshots and videos. CSMA may use these photographs and recordings without compensation to you or your children. To opt-out of CSMA’s Photo/Video Release Policy, visit the Student Services Office or email info@ arts4all.org for assistance.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM

In keeping with our commitment to Arts4All, CSMA offers financial aid to qualified students. To the extent funds permit, assistance is available on a sliding-scale basis, based on family size and income. If you wish to apply, please contact our office for the appropriate form, or

download them from our website (see page 1).

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

CSMA admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin in its educational, admission and financial aid policies or programs.

SPECIAL NEEDS ACCESS

If you or your child has any special needs, please contact the Student Services office at 650-917-6800 ext. 0 or via info@arts4all.org. CSMA is committed to accommodating differences so that the arts are accessible to all.

CHILD SAFETY

Please pick your child up promptly after class/camp/ lesson. Children waiting in CSMA lobbies before and/or after their class/camp/lesson are NOT supervised. Children are under supervision during their instruction time only. Neither teachers nor administrative staff are responsible for supervising children outside of teaching time.

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS

Face coverings are optional on campus. However, individual faculty may choose to require masks in their studios or classrooms. CSMA supports faculty in making this decision for their individual studios/classes.

Community Programs

IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Arts are an essential part of a child’s school day. During the 2023-24 school year, our Art4Schools and Music4Schools programs provided quality arts education to over 22,000 children in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Our inschool programs are taught by professional arts educators as part of the regular school day. Our programs meet California State Educational Standards and are integrated with existing school curriculum. CSMA also offers after-school choruses, music programs and art clubs at partner elementary schools.

Art4Schools

ARTISTIC INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

As part of CSMA’s commitment to Arts4All, we strive to serve all members of the community, which includes people of all abilities. We provide accessible classes in music and visual arts through our Artistic Intelligence program.

Coordinator

CREDITS

Board of Directors

Jinlin Wang, Chair

Sharmila (Simi) Acharya, Vice Chair

Amy Radovich, Finance Committee Chair Robert Reay, Secretary

Mike Kasperzak

Mandy Lau

John J. Miller, Jr. Lynn Miller

Sean Wilkinson Wei Xia Oskar Yao

Janis Zinn

650-917-6800 ext. 341

Program Manager Pedro Rivas López plopez@arts4all.org

650-917-6800 ext. 307

Music4Schools Program Manager Diana DeRego dderego@arts4all.org

650-917-6800 ext. 334

Kimberly Pocek kpocek@arts4all.org

CORPORATE ARTS PROGRAMS

CSMA offers music and art programs to local employees at their workplace. Programs include private music lessons, group music classes and visual arts programs. For more information, please contact:

Corporate Arts

Production Team

Adriana Marcial, Executive Director

Erin Brownfield, Marketing Director TaLeiza Calloway-Appleton, Digital Marketing Coordinator Jenny Draper, Graphic Designer

Image credits: CSMA students, Mary Bender, Erin Brownfield, TaLeiza Calloway-Appleton, Meredith Forster, Emma Patrick, Leilani Galvez, pexels.com, rawpixel.com