Sunburst Blog
Posts from 2022
Everything we published in 2022, newest first.
December 15, 2022 · Events
Staff Recital - February 24th
We have some exciting news folks! There will be a Sunburst Staff Recital on Friday, February 24th in an effort to raise money for the Sunburst Scholarship Fund. If you're not…
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December 1, 2022 · Events
Sunburst Open House - February 25th
The wait is over! Our remodeling at Sunburst is finally complete. First of all, we would like to thank everyone for their patience during the process. We can’t wait to share our…
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November 7, 2022 · Events
11/19 - Explore Event at Riverstone Books
Stop by the Riverstone Books (our downstairs neighbor) for a FREE Explore class experience on Saturday, November 19th from 10:30-11:15am . This event is open to children ages 0-5…
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November 7, 2022 · Events
Food Drive for the JFCS Food Pantry
During this month of giving, Sunburst is holding a food drive to support the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry! If you're not familiar, the JFCS Food Pantry provides individuals and…
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November 7, 2022 · Events
Getting Ready for Performance Season!
Getting to hear and see our students on stage is one of the primary reasons we do what we do here at Sunburst. The act of taking what you’ve learned and performing it for others…
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November 7, 2022 · Events
Gift Cards for the Holiday Season
GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! If you have a friend or loved one who has always wanted to start their music journey, Sunburst offers gift card packages! Purchase one…
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October 17, 2022 · Events
10/21 & 10/28 - Halloween Parties at Sunburst
Halloween is Here! To celebrate, we'll be hosting two Halloween parties for our students and families: 10/21 - 7–9PM - The Monster Mash It's that time of year for our annual…
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October 17, 2022 · Articles
2022 Fall Survey
We're always looking for ways to learn and improve the overall Sunburst experience for our students! Every year, we send out a school-wide survey to receive valuable feedback from…
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October 17, 2022 · Articles
Sweater Weather Playlist
Lean into the cozy season ahead with our Sweater Weather playlist. Best enjoyed with warm drinks and loved ones ♥️
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October 15, 2022 · Events
11/18 - 21+ Jam Session
We're back with another 21+ Jam Session and Mixer that will be held on Friday, November 18th from 7–9 PM. This event is for all 21+ students to meet each other, play music…
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October 14, 2022 · Events
2022 Winter Recitals
Our 2022 Winter Recitals are Here! Recitals at Sunburst are the most fun time of the year! Twice per year we encourage any and all of our students to hop on stage and perform what…
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September 12, 2022 · Events
9/23 - 21+ Jam Session
We're back with another 21+ Jam Session and Mixer that will be held on Friday, September 23rd from 7–9 pm. This event is for all 21+ students to meet each other, play music…
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September 12, 2022 · Events
Construction Update - September 2022
Pardon the mess! Sunburst is undergoing renovations! When we moved into our building in 2014, we occupied only about 1800 sq ft of the space and had 6 rooms for lessons. The…
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September 12, 2022 · Events
More Fall 2022 Group Programs!
October group programs are FINALLY here! This rundown of programs will include the much anticipated Explore classes for babies and toddlers, as well as new sections of the…
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September 11, 2022 · Events
10/2 - 2023 House Band Auditions
House Band Auditions will be held on October 2nd from 5-7 pm! This program is a wonderful opportunity for students to grow their musicianship skills and independence by learning…
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July 17, 2022 · Events
8/5 - 21+ Jam Session and Mixer
We're excited to announce our first 21+ Jam Session and Mixer that will be held on Friday, August 5th from 7-9 pm. This event is for all 21+ students to meet each other, play…
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July 17, 2022 · Articles
House Band Finale Recap
The House Band blew us away with a stellar final performance at the Government Center last month. Thank you to Finn, Zack, Nolan, Soham, Nina, Elena, and Nate for all of your hard…
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June 14, 2022 · Events
6/17 - House Band Finale at Government Center
Come out to the Government Center on Friday, June 17th at 8 pm for the House Band Finale! We are so proud of this group's hard work and dedication this school year and look…
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June 14, 2022 · Events
6/25 - Squirrel Hill Night Market
The Squirrel Hill Night Market is back! Sunburst, along with many other local vendors, will take over Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill for another Night Market on Saturday, June…
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June 14, 2022 · Events
7/23 - Sunburst Bands at Deutschtown Music Festival
After a 2-year hiatus, the Deutschtown Music festival will be back for another weekend of live music from July 22-24! Sunburst Bands will perform at the James St. Outdoor Stage on…
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June 14, 2022 · Events
Happy Pride, From Gabriel
Hi Folks 👋 Gabriel here. If you’re enrolled in Sunburst’s group programs, you likely see me in your inbox pretty often since I manage the school’s programming and events. I also…
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June 14, 2022 · Events
Join our Events Team!
Looking for summer work? Join the Sunburst Events team! We are in need of a few folks to help staff our ever-growing list of events this summer. Such events could include live…
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June 14, 2022 · Articles
Spring Group Program Showcase Recap
Thank you to all the Sunburst bands who performed at the Spring Group Programs Concert last month. We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and courage to put yourself out…
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June 14, 2022 · Events
Staff Performance Calendar - June 22
Check out some of the performances that our instructors will be a part of for the month! Erin McCrosky (Admin Assistant) 6/16-6/19- performing in the musical Legally Blonde at the…
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May 5, 2022 · Events
5/21 - Millvale Music Festival
Sunburst will be at the Millvale Music Festival on Saturday, May 21st at Element Church. Come on out and support our teen bands! Read more about the event here at…
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May 5, 2022 · Events
5/15 - EQT Children's Festival
Sunburst will be giving mini lessons from 10am-5pm on Sunday, May 15th . There will be activities and live music throughout the day including a performance by our very own Bad…
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May 5, 2022 · Events
5/22 - Group Programs Concert
Stop by Schenley Plaza on Sunday, May 22nd from 12-6pm to see what our band programs have been working on this season!
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May 5, 2022 · Events
Dr Bank Wins Piano Competition
On April 8th and 9th, the Pittsburgh Concert Society, which promotes the finest Pittsburgh-based classical musicians, held their annual Spring Majors Auditions for 2022. The Major…
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May 5, 2022 · Events
Instructor Performance Calendar - May 22
Check out some of the performances that our instructors will be a part of for the month! Ryan Hoffman 5/21-Millvale Music Festival (outside of Cousins Lounge) at 5:00pm Zack Leya…
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May 5, 2022 · Articles
Student Spotlight - New Album from Partha Roy
We love featuring music made by students, teachers and community members! This time we've got a new album from Partha Roy, one of our awesome adult students. Check out the music…
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May 5, 2022 · Events
Sunburst Under Construction
When we first moved into our current home we had 6 rooms that occupied a little under half of the second floor. Little by little as our school has grown we were able to add more…
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April 7, 2022 · Events
Instructor Performance Calendar - April 22
Here's where you can catch upcoming performances from your favorite instructors this month: Denzel 4/1-Con Alma (downtown) w/Mila Shadel 6pm-8pm 4/3-Hard Rock Cafe w/Tony Campbell…
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April 7, 2022 · Events
Jam this Summer at Sunburst!
Yes, it still feels like winter and we’ve blown through the 6 more weeks Phil promised us. The warmer months are almost here! From summer camps to family vacations, now is the…
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March 9, 2022 · Events
6/5-12 - Summer Recitals
We’re excited to announce this year’s Summer Recitals! We believe there’s no better way for music learners to move their craft forward than to perform for a supportive audience.…
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March 9, 2022 · Events
4/8 - Open Mic Night
Sign up for the next Sunburst Open Mic on Friday, April 8th from 6-9pm! Open Mic Nights at Sunburst are a fun opportunity for students of all ages and skill levels to gain some…
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March 9, 2022 · Articles
Student Spotlight - Elena B
What got you involved with music? I took classical piano in elementary and middle school and although I despised those lessons, I still had a love for music. In middle school, my…
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March 9, 2022 · Events
Teach Music Week 2022
The week of March 21st through March 27th, Sunburst will be celebrating Teach Music Week! Musicians and many music schools across the country have partnered with the non-profit…
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February 16, 2022 · Events
Celebrating Black History Month Through Music!
Music played a significant role in the African American Civil Rights struggles of the 20th Century. Artists and Musicians of that era were directly connected to the movements to…
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February 16, 2022 · Articles
Instructor Spotlight - Casey Hanner
This month, we would like to spotlight our instructor Casey Hanner! We are so lucky to have such a talented musician as a part of our team for the past 7 years. Alongside her time…
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February 16, 2022 · Articles
Music Production Buyer's Guide - DAWs
Sunburst teaches music production lessons on a variety of Digital Audio Workstation Software, also known as DAWS. The most popular music production software currently available is…
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January 10, 2022 · Events
New Year, New Instructors!
As we bring in a New Year, we would like to celebrate a New Season of growth and opportunity to provide more musical experiences to aspiring students! There are many new…
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January 10, 2022 · Events
Why Playing in a Band Rules
I was in a band (a pop-punk group called My Mom’s Gonna Kill Me) before I even played an instrument. One of my friends who was starting it convinced me to join: “But I’ve never…
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January 10, 2022 · Events
Scenes from our 2021 Winter Recitals and Showcase
In December, Sunburst students performed at 20 recital sessions on our stage as well as a marathon show at Mr Smalls theater, for a total of close to 24 hours of music! Thanks to…
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