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Little Mission Chamber Ensembles – Adult Class: Winter/Spring 2025

Little Mission Guitar Ensemble – Kids’ Class: Winter/Spring 2025

Little Mission Jam Band – Kids’ Class: Winter/Spring 2025

Little Mission Chorus – Adult Class: Fall 2024

Little Mission Chamber Ensembles – Adult Class: Fall 2024

Little Mission Guitar Ensemble – Kids’ Class: Fall 2024

Little Mission Jam Band – Kids’ Class: Fall 2024

Little Mission Show Choir – Kids’ Class: Fall 2024

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Little Mission Jam Band & Little Mission Singers Fall Concert: 12.13.2019

Little Mission Jam Band & Little Mission Singers: Fall Concert Our Little Mission Jam Band & Little Mission Singers performed their Fall Concert on December 13th, 2019 at the Mission Arts Center.

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Writing Your Own Music Class Showcase: 12.12.2019

Writing Your Own Music: Class Showcase Our Writing Your Own Music Class performed their Class Showcase on December 12th, 2019 at Little Mission Studio.

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Composer of the Week: Ma Rainey (1886 - 1939) Ma

Composer of the Week: Ma Rainey (1886 - 1939) Ma Rainey, also known as the ‘Mother of the Blues,’ was born Gertrude Pridgett on April 26th, 1886, in Columbus, Georgia, where she discovered blues music as a teenager and never looked back. She performed in the Classic Blues era, helping shape American music at a time when the blues was just finding its voice. Ma Rainey was one of the first women to incorporate blues into minstrel and vaudeville stage shows, blending styles from country blues, early jazz, and her own personal musical idiom. In 1923, she signed with Paramount Records and over the next five years recorded more than 100 songs, including ‘Bo-Weevil Blues,’ ‘Moonshine Blues,’ and ‘See See Rider Blues.’ On stage, she made an incredible impression before she even began singing, with her gold-capped teeth, an ostrich plume in hand, and a long triple necklace of shining gold coins sparkling against a sequined dress. She was posthumously inducted into both the Blues Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2023 received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Her influence can be heard in artists from Bessie Smith to Billie Holiday and beyond. Ma Rainey didn’t just sing the blues. She built the foundation that American music still stands on today. What else can you learn about Ma Rainey this week? #ComposerOfTheWeek #MakeMoreMusic #MusicEducation #MusicHistory #MaRainey

It’s always great to reflect on how a performance

It’s always great to reflect on how a performance went! Check out some of our students’ Recital Reflections! 🎶

Composer of the Week: Sylvano Bussotti (1931 - 202

Composer of the Week: Sylvano Bussotti (1931 - 2021) Sylvano Bussotti can be considered the Italian Renaissance man of modern music. Born on October 1st, 1931, in Florence, Italy, Bussotti was so much more than a composer. He was also a painter, set and costume designer, opera director, writer, and actor, weaving all of those art forms together throughout his remarkable life. He began violin lessons before the age of five, and just two years later, he was already writing his own music. His first opera, ‘La Passion selon Sade’, premiered in Palermo in 1965, and he later served as artistic director of the legendary La Fenice opera house in Venice. Bussotti belongs to the 20th-century avant-garde movement, and he completely transformed what music could look like on the page. He developed his own musical notation, and his scores often resemble abstract artwork more than traditional sheet music. In his ‘Five Pieces for David Tudor’, the score looks like ink blots, and performers are asked to translate those shapes into sound, meaning no two performances are ever alike. Sylvano Bussotti proved that music doesn’t have to follow the rules. Sometimes it looks like a painting and sounds like nothing you’ve ever heard before. What else can you learn about Sylvan Bussotti this week? #ComposerOfTheWeek #MakeMoreMusic #MusicEducation #MusicHistory #SylvanoBussotti

Composer of the Week: Earl Kim (1920–1998) Earl K

Composer of the Week: Earl Kim (1920–1998) Earl Kim was born on January 6, 1920, in Dinuba, California, and became a distinctive voice in 20th-century American music. The son of Korean immigrants, he developed a highly personal compositional style marked by clarity, restraint, and emotional intensity. Kim was deeply influenced by literature and often set texts by Samuel Beckett, creating works that explore silence, space, and the weight of each musical gesture. Notable compositions include ‘Exercises en Route’, ‘Now and Then’, and ‘Three Poems in French’. As a professor at Harvard University, he mentored generations of composers, shaping the intellectual landscape of American music. His work resists excess, instead focusing on precision and meaning, where every note carries significance. Earl Kim’s legacy lies in his ability to say more with less, offering music that invites deep listening and reflection. What else can you learn about Earl Kim this week? #ComposerOfTheWeek #MakeMoreMusic #MusicEducation #MusicHistory #EarlKim

We love a good audience participation moment! #mus

We love a good audience participation moment! #music #musiceducation #musicschool

The Little Mission Bookshop is open this weekend!

The Little Mission Bookshop is open this weekend! Grab some great music books and cute merch while you’re at Spring Recitals! #musiceducation #musicschool #books

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We’re so excited for Recital Weekend! Looking forward to over 300 student performances in 3 days! Break a leg everyone! 👏#music #musiceducation #musicschool

Composer of the Week: Leilehua Lanzilotti (b. 1983

Composer of the Week: Leilehua Lanzilotti (b. 1983) Leilehua Lanzilotti was born in 1983 in Hawaiʻi and is a composer, violist, and interdisciplinary artist whose work is deeply rooted in place, identity, and cultural history. Her music often reflects the landscapes and stories of Hawaiʻi, combining classical performance with field recordings, text, and visual elements. Lanzilotti’s compositions, such as ‘koʻu inoa’ and ‘with eyes the color of time’, explore themes of ancestry, environment, and indigenous knowledge. As a violist, she performs both traditional repertoire and new works, often collaborating with composers and artists across disciplines. She is also an advocate for indigenous and environmental issues, using her art to amplify underrepresented voices. Lanzilotti’s work challenges conventional concert formats, inviting audiences into immersive experiences that connect sound, history, and place. Through her compositions and performances, she is helping to reimagine what contemporary classical music can be. What else can you learn about Leilehua Lanzilotti this week? #ComposerOfTheWeek #MakeMoreMusic #MusicEducation #MusicHistory #LeilehuaLanzilotti

Composer of the Week: Juri Seo (b. 1981) Juri Seo

Composer of the Week: Juri Seo (b. 1981) Juri Seo was born in 1981 in South Korea and is a contemporary composer known for her thoughtful, emotionally nuanced music. Drawing from both Western classical traditions and her Korean heritage, she creates works that balance clarity, lyricism, and structural elegance. Seo’s compositions often explore the expressive potential of chamber ensembles, with notable works such as ‘Three Imaginary Chansons’ and ‘Respiri’ gaining recognition for their refined craftsmanship. She has received commissions from major orchestras and ensembles, and her music has been performed internationally. In addition to composing, Seo is an educator, helping to shape the next generation of musicians and composers. Her style reflects a modern sensibility that values both innovation and accessibility, inviting listeners into a world that is at once contemplative and deeply expressive. Juri Seo continues to contribute a distinctive and evolving voice to contemporary classical music. What else can you learn about Juri Seo this week? #ComposerOfTheWeek #MakeMoreMusic #MusicEducation #MusicHistory #JuriSeo

Composer of the Week: Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952–2023)

Composer of the Week: Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952–2023) Ryuichi Sakamoto was born on January 17, 1952, in Tokyo, Japan, and became one of the most influential composers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. A pioneer of electronic music and a classically trained composer, he moved fluidly between pop, film scoring, and experimental sound. As a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra, he helped shape early electronic and synth-pop music, influencing artists around the world. His film scores brought him global acclaim, including the Academy Award–winning score for ‘The Last Emperor’, as well as memorable music for ‘Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence’. Sakamoto’s later works became increasingly introspective, blending piano, electronics, and environmental sound into deeply personal compositions. He was also a passionate environmental activist, using his platform to advocate for sustainability and peace. Ryuichi Sakamoto’s legacy is one of boundless creativity, bridging genres and cultures through music that is both innovative and deeply human. What else can you learn about Ryuichi Sakamoto this week? #ComposerOfTheWeek #MakeMoreMusic #MusicEducation #MusicHistory #RyuichiSakamoto

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