New Classes at LAMAS!
Individual Cello Lessons
Students now have the opportunity to study and learn how to play the cello, the low string sound of an orchestra known for its beautiful rich sonority. After 6 months of taking cello lessons, students will be eligible to participate in the LAMAS Youth Orchestra. You can register for lessons at LAMAS today! Lessons will start in June.
Congratulations Jason for your recent awards!
Recently, Jason Castillo, LAMAS guitar student, has competed and won 2 music competitions. In March, he won third place in the Regional District 5300 Dan Stover Memorial Music Competition where he proudly represented his sponsor, Rotary Club of East Los Angeles.
At the age of 17, Jason is not only a talented young guitarist, but also a composer. In April, he won second place in the Jack Gard Music Competition with his own composition, Imagery, mesmerizing his audience with his virtuosic talent once more.
To find out more about Jason and his accomplishments, please click here.
2008 Jack Gard Music Competition
The following outstanding students were honored on April 18th as the winners of the Jack Gard Music Competition:
Junior Division
- First Place: Brianna Rancour
- Second Place: Rodolfo Cerda
- Third Place: Diego Aponte
- Honorable Mention: Samantha Fang and Timothy Kim
Senior Division
- First Place: Allison Wang
- Second Place: Jason Castillo
- Third Place: Maira Solis
- Honorable Mention: Eduardo Aponte and Patricia Valenzuela
(Please click on a students name to hear their piece or click here to listen to all of the winners.)
All of the Jack Gard Music Competition Finalist interperted their pieces beautifully, making it a difficult decision for the judges. "There was incredible focus and poise; everyone looked like a professional," Dr. Gideon Rubin, LAMAS Music Director.
Congratulations 2008 Jack Gard Music Competition winners!
Art Night 2008: "Moving Nature"
On April 24th, LAMAS art students had the opportunity to share their art work with family and friends and discover professions which use the visual arts.
Daniel Heras, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional Architect, spoke about his career and what inspired him to become an architect. He shared some of his two and three dimensional art and engaged in an invigorating discussion with students. Many students learned that architects not only design buildings, but also the furniture that will go inside that building.
Upcoming Events
Spring Concert
Featuring LAMAS Youth Orchestra and Choir Ensemble
Sunday June 1, 2008 at 6 pm
United University Church
Camp LAMAS 2008 applications now available!
Session 1: Monday, June 30 – Friday, July 25
Session 2: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 22
Stars for the Arts 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Ford Amphitheatre
Holidays:
Please note that LAMAS will be closed on the following dates:
- May 26 ~ Memorial Day
- July 4 ~ Independence Day