CSMA Summer 2025 Catalog

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IN THIS ISSUE: CLASSES, CAMPS, WORKSHOPS, AND PRIVATE LESSONS

SUMMER 2025 MUSIC

& ART

A comprehensive program: music intro classes, private lessons, theory classes, ensembles, and more. Page 3

High-quality art classes for all ages, featuring small class sizes and an individualized approach. Page 8

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

facebook.com/arts4all instagram.com/csma_mv youtube.com/csmamv arts4all.org info@arts4all.org 650-917-6800

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

Para ayuda en español comunicarse con nuestra oficina de Servicios al Estudiante ya sea en persona, por correo electrónico a info@arts4all.org, o llamando al 650-917-6800 ext. 0.

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

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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.

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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%

Summer 2025

Music

Music School 3

Early Childhood Little Musicians 4

Group Classes Youth 5, Teen and Adult 6

Private Lessons 7

Theatre Camps 12

Visual

Arts

Art School 8

Early Childhood Little Artists 9

Group Classes Youth 9, Teen and Adult 10

Workshops 10

Arts Camps 11

Guide

Policies Student Services, registration 14

Programs Corporate Arts, rentals, and more 15

Credits Board of Directors, sponsors 15

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

Jun 9 Summer Camps Begin

Jun 12 Summer Art & Music Classes/Lessons Begin

Jun 19 Holiday - Juneteenth

Jul 4-5 Holiday - Independence Day

Jul 20 Community Arts Day! - No Class

Aug 8 Summer Art Camps End

Aug 10 Summer Art & Music Classes/Lessons End

Aug 16 Fall Music Lessons Begin

Aug 30 Fall Music Classes Begin

Sep 1 Holiday - Labor Day

Sep 2 Fall Art and Early Childhood Classes Begin (Fall A & 12 wk)

See the complete CSMA calendar at arts4all.org.

2025 JazzFest in Tateuchi Hall

Music School

Register at arts4all.org

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:

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

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: CSMA’s highly qualified music faculty have trained in many of the top music schools in the world and 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

Early Childhood

Little Musicians 1

Little Musicians 2

Little Musicians 3

Little Strings: Suzuki Violin

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9

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Little Actors for ages 5-6

Intro to Drama for ages 7-12

Youth

CLASS

CSMA Performance Choir

CSMA Training Choir

New! Intro to Drama

Intro to Drum Set

Intro to Guitar

Intro to Keyboard

Intro to Violin

New! Jazz Theory & Improvisation Theory Lab

Sat Tue Sat Sun

Sat

5:00-6:00 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 10:00-10:45 AM 4:30-5:15 PM

DATE

Jun 14-Aug 9

Jun 14-Aug 9

Jun 18-Aug 6

Jun 16-Aug 4

Jun 14-Aug 9

Jun 17-Aug 5

Jun 17-Aug 5

Jun 14-Aug 9

Jun 14-Aug 9

Jun 12-Aug 7

10:00-11:00 AM 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

Jun 14-Aug 9

Jun 17-Aug 5

Jun 14-Aug 9

Jun 15-Aug 10

Jun 17-Aug 5

Jun 14-Aug 9

Jun 15-Aug 10

Teen and Adult

Jun 16-Jul 21 Jun 17-Aug 5 Jun 14-Aug 9 Jun 13-Aug 8 Jun 16-Jul 21 Jun 17-Aug 5 Jun 15-Aug 10

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, and Berklee College of Music.

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.

Continuing students receive priority date and time selection. Scan the QR code or visit arts4all.org.

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Match with your teacher: a member of our Private Lesson Team will contact you to help match you with an excellent teacher.

3Tuition: Summer 2025 is a 6-OR-8-week session starting June 12 (dependent on on faculty availability).

Tuition is higher for study with Distinguished Faculty.

30-min. lessons: $61 + $20 non-refundable registration fee

45-min. lessons: $88 + $20 non-refundable registration fee

60-min. lessons: $115 + $20 non-refundable registration fee

Tuition will be prorated for students joining mid-session.

Students must have an instrument for daily practice. CSMA also offers specialized jazz instruction, designated by asterisks in the instrument list:

Bassoon

Baritone/ Euphonium

Bass (upright, electric)

Cello

Composition

Clarinet* Drums*

Flute

Guitar* (acoustic, electric)

Percussion*

Piano*

Piccolo

Recorder

Saxophone*

Songwriting Theory/Aural Training Trombone

Trumpet

Tuba Ukulele

Vibraphone*

Viola

Violin

Voice

Art School

Register at arts4all.org

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

Camps: Young artists will acquire new creative skills and confidence in their abilities while making friends. Led by experienced teaching artists, students will enjoy a safe, welcoming environment as they create a variety of 2D and 3D projects. Each full-day camp includes outdoor breaks and games plus art shows to cap off the week. We offer After Camp Extended Day as well to extend your camp day 3:30-5:30 PM with visual arts projects, crafts, games and outdoor activities.

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.

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

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

Group Art Classes

Early Childhood

Little Artists 1: Art Explorers

Little Artists 2: Stories through Art

Little Artists 3: Mixed Media

Jun 14-Aug 9 Jun 14-Aug 9 Jun 14-Aug 9

Digital Art with Procreate Draw, Paint, Sculpt

Mini-Session: Ceramics Mini-Session: Pop-Up Book Making

4:30-6:00 PM 9:30-10:30 AM 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 10:00-11:30 AM 4:00-5:30 PM 4:30-6:00 PM

Teen and Adult

Digital Painting

Drawing: Foundations

Drawing the Figure

Mixed Media Art Sampler

Mini-Session: Chinese Brush Painting

Mini-Session: Intro to Flower Drawing

Mini-Session: Intro to Sketching & Drawing

Mini-Session: Mixed Media Painting

Mini-Session: Printmaking

Mini-Session: Still Life Drawing

Mini-Session: Watercolor Painting DATE

Workshops

6:45-9:15 PM

10:00 AM-12:30 PM

6:45-9:15 PM

6:45-9:15 PM

6:30-9:00 PM

2:00-4:30 PM

6:00-8:30 PM

4:00-6:15 PM

4:30-6:00 PM

6:15-8:15 PM

6:00-8:00 PM

6:00-8:00 PM

6:45-8:45 PM 4:30-6:30 PM

4:30-6:30 PM 4:30-6:30 PM 4:30-6:30 PM

6:30-8:30 PM 4:30-6:30 PM 4:30-6:30 PM

Jun 16-Aug 4

Jun 17-Aug 5 Jun 18-Aug 6

Jun 12-Aug 7 Jun 13-Aug 8

Jun 14-Aug 9 Jun 17-Aug 5 Jun 13-Aug 8 Jun 13-Aug 8 Jun 12-Aug 7 Jun 12-Aug 7

Jun 16-Aug 4 Jun 17-Aug 5

Jul 16-Aug 6

Jul 18-Aug 8

Jun 18-Jul 9

Jul 15-Aug 5

Jun 25-Jul 16

Jun 13-Jul 11

Jun 17-Jul 8

*Family workshops include one child and one adult/family member. Registration covers two family members for July 25 workshop.

WORKSHOP

Cactus Terrariums in Watercolor

Family! Summer Fun Mixed Media

Courtyard Crafting: Jewelry & Beading

Courtyard Crafting: Printmaking

Family! Courtyard Crafting Whimsical Watercolor Mushrooms

July 13

Fri July 12 Jun 27

6:00-8:00 PM Jul 11

Learn hand-building techniques and begin your mastery of wheel-throwing to make clay works of art in our spacious ceramics facility! Materials, firing and glazes are all included with class tuition.

Arts Camps

Share your summer with CSMA! Choose from drawing and painting, theatre, ceramics, and much more! Led by experienced teaching artists and musicians, students will enjoy a safe, welcoming environment as they experiment with different media. Each full-day camp includes outdoor breaks and active games plus art shows to cap off the week.

Visual Arts: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM ($575/5 days)

Digital Arts and Fashion: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM ($605/5 days)

• Ceramics: 1:00-3:30 PM ($605/10 days)

• Broadway Bound: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM ($575/10 days)

• Theatre Discovery: 1:00-3:30 PM ($470/9 days)

No camps on Thursday, June 19 or Friday, July 4. Camp tuition adjusted for these program weeks.

SESSION 1: JUN 9-13

Art of the Imagination

Ages 5-7: Create fantastical characters and scenes inspired by your life and your imagination.

Storyland Adventures

Ages 6-8: Explore your literary and artistic creativity by making your own storybook inspired art.

Mythical Creatures

Ages 8-11: Draw, paint and collage a mythological adventure while learning about ancient stories.

Papercrafts & Book Arts

Ages 10-13: Explore paper crafts such as bookmaking, collage, and paper sculpture to turn stories and artworks into one of a kind treasures.

Digital Animation

Ages 10-15: Learn the fundamentals of animated motion, then build your skills with industry-level software while designing your own characters and stories.

SESSION 2: JUN 16-20

Sand, Surf & Sun

Ages 5-7: Draw, paint, build, and create an ocean of sea creatures and beach themes.

Drawing for Kids

Ages 8-11: Learn to draw realistically using light and shadow, perspective, and proportions.

Wearable Art

Ages 8-11: Express yourself with artwork you can wear! Find your style with altered clothes and accessories.

Digital Collage

Ages 10-15: Create unique digital images and enhance your digital art and photography skills.

SESSION 3: JUN 23-27

Enchanted Adventures

Ages 5-7: Journey into the world of fantasy and create paintings, collage, sculpture, and more.

Art in Outer Space

Ages 6-8: Travel the universe with paints, pastels and markers — then return to Earth to share your artwork.

Drawing for Kids

Ages 8-11: Learn to draw realistically using light and shadow, perspective, and proportions.

Project Fashion

Ages 10-13: Learn sewing and design basics to create unique clothing and accessories.

Digital Animation

Ages 10-15: Learn the fundamentals of animated motion, then build your skills with industry-level software while designing your own characters and stories.

SESSION 4: JUN 30-JUL 3

Art in Outer Space

Ages 5-7: Travel the universe with paints, pastels and markers — then return to Earth to share your artwork.

Watercolor Wonders

Ages 8-11: Paint with watercolor in new and traditional ways, marbleize paper, and more.

Digital Comic Art

Ages 10-15: Create your own unique characters and stories while learning comic techniques using industry-level software.

SESSION 5: JUL 7-11

Story Stage: Folktales through Music, Art & Theatre

Ages 5-7: Explore storytelling, create unique characters, and craft imaginative performances.

Toon Town

Ages 6-8: Bring creatures and characters to life in your own comics, storybooks and 3D projects.

Abstract Adventures

Ages 8-11: Explore 2D and 3D abstract art, creating vivid imagery and sculptures in mixed media.

Painting & Printmaking

Ages 10-13: Learn creative painting techniques and printmaking skills using a variety of media.

CERAMICS CAMPS

JUN 9-20 Clay Creations for ages 8-11: Create animals, bowls, sculptures, and more developing hand-building and throwing techniques.

JUL 7-18 Clay Creations for ages 8-11: Create animals, bowls, sculptures, and more developing hand-building and throwing techniques.

JUL 21-AUG 1 Ceramics Camp for ages 12-15: Learn hand-building techniques and grow skills on the potter's wheel, then learn different glazing styles.

THEATRE CAMPS

JUL 28-AUG 8 Theatre Camps include performances on the final day.

Broadway Bound for ages 9-15: Join us for a 2-week musical theatre camp filled with singing, dancing, acting and more!

Theatre Discovery Camp for ages 8-15: Campers explore improvisation, character creation, and scene work through fun games and creative exercises.

Digital Illustration

Ages 10-15: Turn your ideas into digital paintings with industry-level software as you create book covers, story illustrations, and posters.

SESSION 6: JULY 14-18

Art of Color & Light

Ages 5-7: Create magical 2D and 3D artwork inspired by lights and hues, such as suncatchers, shadow puppets, and more.

Dragon & Fairy Friends

Ages 6-8: Create artwork inspired by fantastical fairy tales and mythical creatures.

Cartoon Craze

Ages 8-11: Learn to write stories, create characters, draw and color your cartoon creations.

Sculpture & Stone Carving

Ages 10-13: Learn techniques of the great sculptors using soap, plaster, wire, and real stone.

Digital Illustration

Ages 10-15: Turn your ideas into digital paintings with industry-level software as you create book covers, story illustrations and posters.

SESSION 7: JUL 21-25

Dragon & Fairy Friends

Ages 5-7: Create artwork inspired by fantastical fairy tales and mythical creatures.

The Art of Math & Science

Ages 6-8: Learn how art intersects with math and science as you explore geometric patterns, 3D models, color experiments, and more.

Cartoon Craze

Ages 8-11: Learn to write stories, create characters, draw and color your cartoon creations.

DIY Arts & Crafts

Ages 10-13: Explore the art of DIY and express yourself with unique handmade crafts and functional art pieces.

Digital Game Art

Ages 10-15: Design characters and environments, then translate them into pixel art creations using industrylevel software.

SESSION 8: JUL 28-AUG 1

Animals, Animals, Animals

Ages 5-7: Capture your favorite animals in drawing, painting, collage and more.

Road Trip Adventure

Ages 6-8: Create art inspired by the unique sites, diverse landscapes, and iconic landmarks of the United States.

Miniatures & Monoliths

Ages 8-11: From miniature models to lifesize paintings, explore artwork big and small in this exciting, crafty camp.

Graphic Novels

Ages 10-13: Learn to create comic books using story outlines, character development, and drawing techniques.

Ceramics and theatre camps are both two-week, half-day sessions.

Digital Game Art

Ages 10-15: Design characters and environments, then translate them into pixel art creations using industrylevel software.

SESSION 9: AUG 4-8

Forest Explorers

Ages 5-7: Discover the wildlife of the redwood forest using mixed media art techniques.

Ancient Worlds

Ages 6-8: Be inspired by prehistoric times and ancient civilizations as you create with mixed media.

Building Imagination

Ages 8-11: Explore techniques in perspective, illustration, and architectural drawing to create 2D and 3D artworks.

Knitting & Soft Sculpture

Ages 10-13: Learn basic hand-sewing, knitting, and sculptural techniques to create pillows, plushies, scarves, and more.

Digital Stop Motion

Ages 10-15: Learn how to bring your 2D and 3D puppets to life from storyboard to short film, using industry-level software.

EXTENDED DAYS

After Camp Extended Day: 3:30-5:30 PM ($170/5 days) Add more visual arts projects, crafts, games, and outdoor activities. Weekly sessions available.

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

Sharmila (Simi) Acharya, Chair

Jinlin Wang, Vice Chair

Suchitra Subrahmanyan, Finance Committee Chair

Robert Reay, Secretary

Judy Crates

Mike Kasperzak

Suyun Kim

Mandy Lau

Amy Radovich

Sohi Sohn

Sean Wilkinson

Oskar Yao

John J. Miller, Jr.

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

650-917-6800 ext. 309

Program Manager Kyle Jubenville kjubenville@arts4all.org

FACILITY RENTALS

Finn Center offers a number of rental venues for performance, recitals and presentations. For more information, please contact:

Lynn Miller

Production Team

Adriana Marcial, Executive Director

Erin Brownfield, Marketing Director

TaLeiza Calloway-Appleton, Digital Marketing Coordinator

Jenny Draper, Graphic Designer

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

Sponsors

CSMA is grateful to its generous donors, including our corporate, foundation, and government supporters.

Concert Hall Manager Despina Iskander rentals@arts4all.org

650-917-6800 ext. 332

Community School of Music and Arts is one of Northern California’s largest nonprofit providers of arts education. Founded in 1968, CSMA is committed to arts4all! We believe that everyone should have access to the arts.

Our music and art programs inspire students of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. We offer tuition assistance for qualified applicants. For more information, visit arts4all.org

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