Basics, Blues and Beyond II - Jazz Ensemble Class
Basics, Blues and Beyond II (11am-1pm)
For students with 2+ years of experience. All ages are welcome but great for intermediate players. This jazz ensemble is a step beyond just the basics.
Basics, Blues and Beyond I - Jazz Ensemble Class
Basics, Blues and Beyond I (11am-1pm)
Geared towards students with at least 1 year of musical experience. This class is rooted in the basics of jazz and blues with additional exploration of other genres. This is an excellent experience for those new to small ensemble playing.
New Notes
New Notes (9am-11am)
For more experienced musicians, this chamber music curriculum reflects the transformation of the turn of the century Classic/Romantic standards into contemporary instrumental music of more recent eras, expanding the envelope of structure as well as some improvisational skills; from rags to riches.
Ancient Airs
An exploratory chamber music class is for instrumentalists who are newer to their instruments. The focus is on play-based music learning, improvisation, ornamentation, and other explorations of creativity. Chants and dances from around the world; Baroque to folk; and beyond.
In-person instrumental ensemble for budding musicians. Rooted in practices/repertoire from specific music periods and styles and stemming out to student-selected repertoire from any era.
Midsummer Magic on the Village Green
Immerse your child in a fun-filled week as we explore several centuries of English music through theater, dance, and visual art! As we delight in being able to more safely come together, we will explore music that celebrates renewal, rebirth, and rejoicing.
History comes to life in tales and stories through theater. Music soars as you make music, dance and sing in the sun.
Midsummer Magic on the Village Green
Immerse your child in a fun-filled week as we explore several centuries of English music through theater, dance, and visual art! As we delight in being able to more safely come together, we will explore music that celebrates renewal, rebirth, and rejoicing.
History comes to life in tales and stories through theater. Music soars as you make music, dance and sing in the sun.
Sandra Moore
Mrs. Sandra Moore
Attending San Jose State University with master instruction from W. Wayne Sorenson and orchestral and Wind Symphony
Director, Vernon Reed and William Trimble, she soon found many opportunities to perform with talented colleagues and
musicians. Continuing with her musical education she took additional lessons and worked with other oboists finding styles and
methods she found fit her tastes but also styles of others she could adapt for specific types of performance. One of her most
Todd Fortier
Todd Fortier originally hails from the Midwest and recently relocated to the Bay Area. He holds a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Duquesne University. There he studied under Claudia Pinza, daughter of famed Metropolitan Opera Bass Ezio Pinza. After graduate school, he spent many years in NYC performing in both opera and musical theater. After 8 years, he returned to the midwest and started a soon flourishing private voice studio. He served as Adjunct Professor of Voice at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for the 2020/21 school year.
Esther Chan
Experienced teacher in the Sunset area of San Francisco who also performs regularly. Students have participated in Certificate of Merit, Royal College of Music test, and National Piano Guild programs. Students also participate other events in the Bay Area.
Eric Nakanishi
I've been playing alto saxophone for 15 years now. Some honors include: Honorable mention and merit winner in jazz for the National YoungArts Foundation (2015-2016), Runner-up of Portland's PDX Jazz forward Competition (2016) and 3rd place in Vandoren's Emerging Artist Competition (2017), grand prize winner of Eastman Winds' Perform with Mintzer Competition (2016), and winner in saxophone for Yamaha's Young Performing Artist Competition (2018). Played lead alto in Ralph Peterson's GenNext Big Band and recorded two albums (2018-2019).