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Events
Articles about recitals, open mics, jams, festivals, and everywhere else you can catch Sunburst students playing. For what's coming up next, see the events page.
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April 28, 2026 · Events
Time to Sign Up for Summer Recitals!
Dear Sunburst Students, We are super excited to announce that our 2026 Summer Recitals will be held at the JCC in the Katz Performing Arts Center on June 6th and 7th! These events…
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March 26, 2026 · Events
Apply to Perform at the 2026 Squirrel Hill Night Market!
Uncover Squirrel Hill is booking bands and solo artists for paid performances at this years Squirrel Hill Night Markets! Performances will be held at the Sunburst Main Stage…
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October 29, 2025 · Events
Winter Recitals are Around the Corner!
We’re thrilled to announce that our Winter Recitals will be taking place on December 5th, 6th, 13th, and 14th! We’re especially excited that the recitals on the weekend of…
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April 22, 2025 · Events
Perform at the Squirrel Hill Night Market!
Band Application now open for 2025 Squirrel Hill Night Market Uncover Squirrel Hill is booking bands and solo artists for paid performances at this years Squirrel Hill Night…
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October 31, 2024 · Events
November Food Drive
Donate to the JFCS Food Pantry this month! Join us in donating to the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry this month! We are accepting donations from November 1–20th in the Sunburst…
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October 24, 2024 · Events
Time to sign up for our Winter Recitals!
Sign-ups are now open for our Winter Recitals! Each teacher will be hosting one or two 45-minute sessions during the first two weeks of December. Students can sign up through the…
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October 8, 2024 · Events
Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month
Happy Hispanic and Latine Heritage month everyone! This article is extra special as it includes personal messages from some of our instructors about how their cultural background…
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We're Hiring an Event Assistant!
Join the Sunburst Events Team for the 2024–25 School Year! We're hiring! As our calendar continually fills with exciting opportunities this fall and winter, we're on the lookout…
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August 6, 2024 · Events
Band Together, Grow Together
A Guide To the Sunburst Band Program If you’re reading this, you might be wondering what the Sunburst Band Program is and if playing in a band is right for you. Regardless of…
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July 1, 2024 · Events
Celebrating a Successful First Month of Summer Camps!
Our first month of summer camps was a hug success and we would like to give a huge shoutout to our amazing campers from Drummer Camp, Let’s Start a Band Camp, and Beats & Loops…
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April 29, 2024 · Events
Sounds from Spring Break Beats & Loops Camp
Check out this awesome playlist of tracks made by our students at the Spring Break Beats & Loops Camp! Did we mention they invented a new genre? Say hello to SOG: There's tons…
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April 19, 2024 · Events
Perform at the Squirrel Hill Night Market
Applications for performance slots at this years Squirrel Hill Night Markets are now open! This is a paid performance opportunity for both bands and solo artists. This year's…
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