Members closed the season with conversation, connection, and a warm celebration before summer break.

Cellist Vicky Wang and pianist Rose Chen presented a session on how private music teachers can expand their studios into community-centered programs.

Thank you for joining us at the Branch Recital at Firehouse Arts Center! We appreciate your support and hope you enjoyed the performances. Stay tuned for more events and opportunities to celebrate the arts with us!

We welcomed Mia Widdowson to our Young Artist Guild (YAG) Recital! Our branch is incredibly proud to present such an accomplished and inspiring young musician as part of this year’s YAG concerts.

Congratulations to all the concert winners! A heartfelt thank you to their parents and teachers for their unwavering support. We hope the students had meaningful experiences throughout the competition and cherished every.

Date: 2/28/2026 - Saturday Location: First Presbyterian Church of Livermore​ Congratulations to all of our piano competition participants! We are so proud of the dedication, courage, and artistry you brought to the stage. Our judges were impressed by the high quality of the performances. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the parents and teachers for their unwavering support and guidance. Your encouragement and commitment make achievements like this possible. Bravo to eve

1.12.26 Our branch held a sharing meeting on topics including recording technology, iPad apps for teaching, chamber music opportunities for students, CM, and more. The gathering concluded with a lovely potluck, creating a refreshing and enriching morning of learning and connection.

When Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 1:30 pm Location: Carefield Memory Care, Pleasanton

It was a successful concert—thank you to all the wonderful performers, dedicated teachers, and supportive parents for making it such a memorable occasion. A special thank-you as well to the students and teachers who dressed up for Halloween—their festive spirit added a fun and lively touch to the event! Venue: Lynnewood Methodist Church

Date: October 6th Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm ​Lecturer: Yu-Ting Chen

Despite the long weekend, we had a wonderful turnout. Celicia Thendean captivated the audience with her exceptional performance and beautifully diverse repertoire.

The Alameda East branch board has hosted a meeting to discuss the upcoming updates and changes, trying to clarify some issues.

4.26.25 Spring Recital was held at ​Lynnewood United Methodist Church

11.18.24 Healthy Practice, Technique, and Perspective ​; Jarred Dunn gave a lecture that focused on how to maximize efficiency of practicing through technical principles of piano playing. Among other technical concepts, we will discuss how to optimally position and move the hands and arms for optimal comfort and agility.