GROW MUSIC - MISSOULA
  • About
  • News
  • Classes
  • SUMMER CLASSES
  • Friends & More
  • Register
  • Contact/Policies
  • About
  • News
  • Classes
  • SUMMER CLASSES
  • Friends & More
  • Register
  • Contact/Policies
Search

WHAT ARE WE UP TO?

Spring fiddling

4/19/2019

0 Comments

 
Another round of Little Fiddlers is in the books. They've already got awesome rhythm skills!
Ms. Anna is such a great teacher - we are lucky to have her talents and kindness in sharing music with these kiddos. : )
Picture
Picture
0 Comments

CELLO MAFIA LOVES EARTH

4/19/2019

0 Comments

 
We are very excited to be performing at this wonderful event again! 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20th. Free and fun for all!
Picture
0 Comments

Holiday Pops 2019

12/5/2018

0 Comments

 
Another three very successful concerts are in the books! These fabulous kids opened up for the Missoula Symphony Orchestra in the 2009 Holiday Pops concerts. There were over 40 kids involved and they sounded amazing! Thanks to the Suzuki Institute for having us join in the fun!
0 Comments

Meet Addie! (again)

11/27/2018

0 Comments

 
Addie is in 4th grade and already a hotshot musician. We put together a little holiday ditty for you to enjoy. She's holding down her own part - so impressive!
Go, Addie!
update: I just looked into the blogged past and found this! >>>
March 2016 student spotlight
0 Comments

Blondie 4eva

9/24/2018

0 Comments

 
Cello Mafia plays Blondie's ATOMIC at Out to Lunch in Caras Park, Missoula on Wednesday, Aug 22. Easily a favorite of ours!
​
0 Comments

CELLO MAFIA plays Spontaneous Construction on 9/15/18

9/12/2018

0 Comments

 
Picture
The Cello Mafia wil be providing music for the 30+ building teams for our 4th year at Home ReSource SponCon. This is an all day, free family fun event that promises to be an annual favorite! We're on at 12:40pm!
Here's a video of our last show at Caras Park in August....
0 Comments

Cello Mafia to play Out to Lunch on 8/22

8/6/2018

0 Comments

 
The Cello Mafia is a multi-level cello ensemble in Missoula Montana. The ensemble will be performing at Caras Park on Wednesday, August 22nd for Out to Lunch. This is a free, family-friendly event that runs from 11 to 2 p.m. Come check it out!
Picture
This summer the Cello Mafia split into two groups. Each group worked on their own music, along with several mixed group tunes, and are excited to share what they've prepared. Both groups perform arrangements of current and classic pop hits made specifically for the performers involved. We have a blast putting this music onto our instruments and we can't wait to perform for you!
Picture
0 Comments

Summer Fiddlers!

7/25/2018

0 Comments

 
We've been busy over at MCT getting our fingers limber and our rhythm sharp! 
Tiny Fiddlers, oh my! Can they get any cuter??
Picture
Picture
Picture
And our Little Fiddlers are excellent this summer. Go, team! And kudos to Anna, their wonderful teaching artist!
Picture
0 Comments

Cello Mafia performs at Washington Middle School!

5/16/2018

0 Comments

 
We joined in with the Washington Orchestras for 3 performances on May 10, 2018. Here's a taste of one of our latest tunes (a favorite by many in the group!)...
0 Comments

Is the CELLO MAFIA sustainable?

4/17/2018

0 Comments

 
Picture

Not certain about our longevity factor, but we sure support the 4 R's! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and ROCK. We will be honoring Earth Day and celebrating our mothership this Sunday, April 22nd at MUD. This day promises to be chock-full of family fun, goodies, food, and education on how we can lighten our collective footprints!

Check out MUD and all events here:
EARTH DAY @ MUD
We play at 1pm - and the kids sound GREAT!!
​
0 Comments

Holiday Pops!

12/6/2017

0 Comments

 
Picture
Seven Grow Music students participated in the Suzuki Strings, opening for all 3 of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops Concerts! Here's a little taste...
Thanks to the ALL students for practicing hard and memorizing their parts, thanks to the teachers in this community who enrich so many lives with their mentorship, and to the parents for their unending support and commitment to their kids musical growth!
You are so appreciated!! Happy Holidays!!
Picture
They sure clean up nicely! But this is what they look like most of the time... heh heh
Picture
0 Comments

Bach for a rainy day

11/30/2017

0 Comments

 
It was a rainy Autumn day in Missoula and so I thought a Sarabande might be the right fit. I hope you can find enjoyment in it, whatever your weather!
0 Comments

Cello Mafia plays Fitz & the Tantrums

11/13/2017

0 Comments

 
From MCPS "String-o-rama 2017" - thanks for having us, Ryan Belski!!

0 Comments

And that's a wrap!

11/10/2017

0 Comments

 
Picture
Picture
Anna and her crew of Tiny Fiddlers just finished up their last class of the session.
​Best job ever?? Just look at these kiddos! Gah!
Picture
0 Comments

String O Rama, indeed

11/8/2017

0 Comments

 
Picture
What is one thing Missoula has got going for it, you ask? A LOT OF YOUNG STRING PLAYERS!!

String-o-rama is a celebration of and first performance by all the 5th graders in Missoula public schools who have chosen a bowed string instrument to begin their (hopefully, lifelong) musical journeys!

This was the third year that the Cello Mafia was invited to be the opening "special act" for all three performances.
For this concert, the CM featured a whopping 23 cellists (and special guest, Mr. Belski on guitar)!
We played two new arrangements, Something Just Like This (Chainsmokers/Coldplay) and Hand Clap (Fitz & the Tantrums) to three packed gymnasiums full of supportive parents and families of all the featured young musicians.

How far can one go in a year, you ask? Well, this installment of the CM included 4 cellists who just started LAST YEAR as 5th graders and who saw us play last year at String-o-rama AND one CURRENT 5th grader! Fantastic!

The rest of the group is comprised of 6-9th graders. And some super duper support and expertise from local professionals Britta Thomas, Matt Wellert, Janet Haarvig, and Erika Hoaby. All parts are arranged for each level involved - from simple bass or lead tones to some of the more advanced students trying out thumb position for the first time!

Check em out:
0 Comments

CELLO MAFIA to perform at River City Roots Festival!

8/23/2017

0 Comments

 
I've got to admit, I have be sorely lagging on updating this blog. But it's definitely NOT because there isn't anything going on!! To the contrary...
We are BUSY and BUSTLING over here at Grow Music with all sorts of fun sounds and songs!!

THIS SATURDAY - Cello Mafia plays River City Roots Fest on the Caras Park Family Stage at noon!
We've got great new arrangements and over 20 CELLISTS!! WHOA!!
Come check us out. Free. Fun. 12-12:45pm this Sat, Aug 26th.

Picture
0 Comments

Bravo, Lydia!

6/1/2017

0 Comments

 
Lydia is in 6th grade and has only been playing the cello for 3 years. She was just featured as a soloist playing "The Swan" with the Meadow Hill 8th Grade Orchestra, led by Mike Johns. She did a great job!...see it here>>>
0 Comments

GROW MUSIC recital - Tuesday, June 6th!

5/31/2017

0 Comments

 
Picture
Eight wonderful young cellists - Noah, Tait, Mayana, Lillian, Lydia, Myah, Lars, and Liam - will grace us with their music on Tuesday, June 6th. The recital is free and open to the public. Missoula Manor (909 W Central Ave, Missoula, MT 59801) at 7pm. The program will also feature students from the studios of Pam Hillygus and Amelia Thornton. Join us!
0 Comments

A special moment with a Tiny Fiddler

3/6/2017

0 Comments

 
"Dance Josie" sung by this wonderful Tiny Fiddler! This is why I love my job. : )
​Thanks to Winona for the video!
0 Comments

The Cello Mafia performs at Porter Middle School!

2/15/2017

0 Comments

 
Picture
THIS is the latest incarnation of the Cello Mafia! We are a multi-age, multi-level, multi-school cello ensemble in Missoula. For our latest performance, we were 18 strong and played Michael Jackson, Leonard Cohen, and George Michael. Many thanks to the wonderful musicians and teachers at C.S. Porter, Meadow Hill, and the South Side Symphony for inviting us to join in the fun! And extra special thanks to Britta Thomas for her cello expertise and Ryan Belski for sitting in on guitar.
What a great night of music! BRAVO!

Thanks, Angel Hughes, for the video!
0 Comments
<<Previous
Forward>>
    Picture

    musings from 
    Grow Music




    Archives

    October 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    August 2021
    May 2021
    October 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    April 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    August 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    August 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    August 2015
    June 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • About
  • News
  • Classes
  • SUMMER CLASSES
  • Friends & More
  • Register
  • Contact/Policies
© 2019 Grow Music