Exciting news! After a comprehensive selection process we would like to welcome Executive Administrative Assistant Diana Tatu to our fabulous Musical Bridges family! For the first time in our organization’s existence we created a job search, advertising for the position on various sites and received 75 applications. After narrowing to six finalists, the Executive Committee members held interviews at the MBAW office. Three finalists were then selected for a final interview with MBAW Board President Dr. Miller. After this process we decided unanimously to hire Diana Tatu. She will be helping with ongoing MBAW business as well as with...

Come join us at Gallery Nord on December 15th at 3pm for this special homecoming concert featuring native Texans Christine Lamprea and Daniel Anastasio.  The concert is free with a suggested $25 tax-deductible donation at the door. Program Pohadka (“Fairy Tale”) — Janacek Cello Sonata in C, op. 65 — Britten I. Dialogo II. Scherzo- pizzicato III. Elegia IV. Marcia Cello Sonata in F major, op. 99 — Brahms I. Allegro vivace II. Adagio affettuoso III. Allegro passionato IV. Allegro molto Pohadka (“Fairy Tale”)    — Janacek Cello Sonata in C, op. 65    — Britten I. Dialogo II. Scherzo-...

The Flying Balalaika Brothers from Austin visited 8 schools (Eisenhower Middle School, Garcia Middle School, Science and Technology Charter School, Vestal Elementary School, Indian Creek Elementary School, Hidden Cove School, Krueger Middle School, and Longfellow Middle School) over three days in November and introduced kids to Russian culture through music, colorful folk costumes and ethnic instruments. STIM, TEKS and STEM focused curriculum was presented during the concert. 7500 kids enjoyed fiery performances and learned some Russian expressions in the process. One of the kids came to the artists after the show and asked if they can take...

From:  On the Town Magazine, Nov-Dec 2013, pages...