News and notes from Sunburst

August 29, 2024 · Events

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…

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…

August 6, 2024 · Articles

July Camp Highlights!

July marked our second month of our 2024 Summer Camp season and we couldn't be more impressed with our campers creativity and what they brought to the table. We want to give a…

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…

May 1, 2024 · Newsletters

Sunburst News - May 2024

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…

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…

April 18, 2024 · Events

Summer Recital Sign Ups Open!

Sign ups are officially open for our Summer Recitals! As a reminder, each teacher is assigned to one or two 45 minute sessions during the first two weeks of June. Students can…

April 17, 2024 · Events

Sunburst Plays 80's Night - Like A Prayer Cover

Our Sunburst Plays staff band doing a little warm up for 80's Night with a cover of Madonna's Like a Prayer! Don't miss the show on May 25th... Get tickets here

April 15, 2024 · Events

Spring Cleaning in Squirrel Hill

It’s time for Spring Cleaning! Join Squirrel Hill Litter Patrol and Sunburst School of Music as we Clean Sweep our beautiful neighborhood! The official community event is on…

March 13, 2024 · Events

Spring Music Together Themes: Mixed-Age and Rhythm Kids

Mixed-Age Class Theme - Triangle This spring we'll sing, dance, and "Skip to My Lou," engage in a little dramatic play with "Meow!" and create jazzy rounds with "Hey, Ho, Nobody…

December 6, 2023 · Events

Quest Labs with ECS

The first Quest Labs session with the Environmental Charter School was a success! Last month, we launched an intersession music production workshop with a cohort of ECS 8th…