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A little music. A little art. A lot of culture.
Now in its fifth season, the A Little Night Music concert series offered by Community Music School (of Collegeville) presents both established and rising stars in the world of music. Each of the six concerts this season is paired with an opening exhibit in The Gallery at CMS that features the artworks of some of the regions most gifted visual artists.
Enjoy a sociable evening that begins with a wine and cheese gallery reception and ends with a performance of beautiful music in the 200-seat Ingrid Larsen Evans Hall at Community Music School.
2010-2011 Concert SEASON Schedule
Saturday, November 6, 2010 - The Alturas Duo
Guitarist Scott Hill and violist Carlos Boltes together make the Alturas Duo, one of the most engaging ensembles performing in the chamber music world today. The only group of its kind, the award winning Alturas Duo brings together the unusual combination of the viola, charango and guitar, and in doing so, create passionate music that moves with ease between the Baroque, South American folk rhythms and new pieces written especially for the Duo. “Alturas Duo’s concert made for an intimate and spirited little tour-de-force — full of resonant moments and many charms.” –Austin American-Statesman Artist Reception Opens at 7pm and Concert Begins at 8pm In the Gallery at CMS: Illusions and Reality An exhibition of digitally altered photography by Arlene Renee Finston Exhibit running Oct. 15 - Nov 27, 2010 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, December 11, 2010 – CMS Faculty Present a Program of Holiday Classics The entire family will enjoy this program of seasonal classics performed by solo artists and ensembles from Community Music School’s highly talented faculty. Artist Reception Opens at 7pm and Concert Begins at 8pm In the Gallery at CMS: Watercolors and Photography An exhibition of watercolors and photography by artists Katharine and Charles Ross Exhibit running Dec 4-31, 2010 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, January 8, 2011 – Jasmine Choi, flutist*
Choi is currently Associate Principal flute with the Cincinnati Symphony and is on the roster of Astral Artists. Accompanied by Hugh Sung, the program will include works by Rutter, Reinecke and Frank. “A major talent with a robust tone . . . ” – The Philadelphia Inquirer Artist Reception Opens at 7pm and Concert Begins at 8pm In the Gallery at CMS: Botanical Mysteries An exhibition by artist Shelley Picker Exhibit running Jan 8-29, 2011 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, February 5, 2011 – Diane Monroe, violin
“Diane Monroe has one foot in the old world and another stylish one in the new.” Peter Dobrin, Phila Inquirer Artist Reception Opens at 7pm and Concert Begins at 8pm In the Gallery at CMS: Abstract Visions A shared exhibition by artists Patricia Wilson-Schmid and Lois Schlachter Exhibit running Feb 5-26, 2011 _________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, March 12, 2011 – Susan Babini, cellist*
“…Susan Babini was like a beacon of clarity with a lean sound and a stoic emotional reserve…The performance was everything it could be.”– The Philadelphia Inquirer Artist Reception Opens at 7pm and Concert Begins at 8pm In the Gallery at CMS: More Than Floral An exhibition by artist Judy Lupas Exhibit running March 5 – April 12, 2011 _________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, April 9, 2011 – CMS Faculty Present “A Musical Potpourri” Join us for a diverse and entertaining musical soirée showcasing the talents of Community Music School’s faculty artists. Artist Reception Opens at 7pm and Concert Begins at 8pm In the Gallery at CMS: The Ways of Wood An exhibition by of wood-cut prints by artist Dan Miller Exhibit running April 9– May 21, 2011 _________________________________________________________________________________ * Presented in cooperation with Astral Artists |
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Critically acclaimed on international stages for her rich tone, technical brilliance, superb musicianship, and charismatic stage presence, Korean flutist Jasmine 
Equally at home with both jazz and classical styles, Philadelphia violinist Diane Monroe bridges the traditions of classical composition and jazz improvisation to present a program of diverse musical expression called Mixed Doubles.
A winner of Astral Artists’ 2007 National Auditions, cellist Susan Babini has performed throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. The Philadelphia Inquirer has praised Ms. Babini’s “gorgeous sound” and “liquid sense of phrasing,” and calls her “very individual and refined.”