Elm's elmCATS

* Sunday, April 2, 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm

This talented group of students will perform solos, duets, and more.

• Elementary & Middle School Recital | 2:00 pm – 3:00pm
  Featuring works from Lully, Martini, Handel, & Bach
• High School Recital | 4:00 pm – 5:30pm
  Featuring works from Stamitz, Mozart, Vivaldi, & Schumann

The elmCATS program (Community of Artists, Teachers and Scholars) – a special ELM effort to expand students’ musical horizons and opportunities – will hold its second annual Spring Recital Showcase on Sunday, April 2.

Join us for a special performance as students on this accelerated track share with us a variety of solo and chamber pieces. See you there!

ELM was inspired by El Sistema, which started in Venezuela over 40 years ago. It is based on the belief that intensive participation in music ensembles, with high expectations for excellence, rigor and discipline has a profound impact on the development of resilience, increased self esteem and creative and critical thinking skills – all of the 21st century skills necessary for lifetime success.

El Sistema is based on a philosophy of the orchestra as a model or metaphor for an ideal community and opportunity to develop good citizens – who are disciplined, generous and devoted both to the common good and pursuit of individual excellence. As such, it is much more than a music program.