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Archive for October, 2009

Suzuki violin, viola and cello students performed at eight different area retirement homes and nursing centers in early October.  The residents loved hearing the students play, and having a chance to talk with them after the performance.  Several of the activities directors have reported that the residents are still talking about the performances days later!  [...]

Yesterday’s Arts in the Morning performance, presented by the McNulty Irish Dancers, was a delight! The audience of over 320 was captivated by the young performers’ presentation of solo and group jigs and reels. The dancers also shared details about the history and style of Irish dance, including the legend behind why the dancers keep [...]

The artwork of CSA’s Visual Art students is currently on display in the children’s section of the Wheaton Public Library. The display features work from students at various age levels using a number of different mediums, from sculptures made from toilet paper tubs and paper cups by young children in this summer’s “Junk Sculpture” class, [...]