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the Crowden Letter
Celebrating 40 Years of Unparalleled Music and Education Our 40th anniversary showcases alumni from across the decades in a year-long celebration. Filled with sublime performances, original commissions, and a new chamber music festival, the season culminates with a Hertz Hall concert and reunion at Crowden!
Anniversary commemorations officially began at this May’s Crowden School Spring
other.” Our 40th anniversary season launches in
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earnest this fall. “I am so proud to announce
anniversary commission, Capybaraology by
an incredible 2023-24 season that showcases
GABRIELLA SMITH, an alumna of both
outstanding artists from Crowden’s rich history,
The Crowden School (’05) and our John
with a look toward a brilliant future,” remarks
Adams Young Composers Program. Composed
Artistic Director Eugene Sor. “Our Sundays
for string orchestra, Capybaraology “recreates
@ Four guest artists include internationally
all the things I enjoyed doing on my violin
acclaimed alumni and faculty. Then there are
at that age,” shares Gabriella, “exploring new
the student concerts throughout the year, each
sounds and techniques, harmonics, groove, and
representing their tremendous growth, culmi-
pretty melodies passed around the ensemble…
nating in our 40th Anniversary Concert in May
a nice reminder that music is not just about the
with an amazing list of performers spanning
notes and rhythms, but about having fun and
Crowden’s illustrious history. I invite you to
looking at, listening to, and responding to each
join us throughout this milestone season!”
Concert, with the premiere of our first 40
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