Time to Sign Up for Summer Recitals!

Alex Stanton • April 28, 2026

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 are our favorite time of the year when we encourage each of our students to share their progress on stage. Whether you’ve been playing and performing for years or this is your very first recital with us, we know you’ll do great. Read on for a few more details about how we do these events. 


Each teacher has been assigned to an hour-long block, with some teachers having their own session, and some teachers with lighter loads sharing the hour. Starting now, students can sign up to perform during their instructor's designated session. There are a few teachers whose sessions will be held on June 12th–13th here at Sunburst, see the list using the link below. If you can’t make your instructor's session, let us know! We’ll find a slot so you can still perform.


Participation is free but there is an option both online while signing up and in-person to donate to the Sunburst Music Scholarship Fund, our charitable program that allows kids to take lessons for free. We appreciate your support! 


Finally, adults are welcome to join the regular session with their instructors, or can join the BYOB adults-only session on June 12th from 7-9pm here at Sunburst. These are always a ton of fun! 


Let us know if you have any questions, we’re excited as always for an amazing recital season, this time in the neighborhood!


–Alex Stanton

Sign Up for 2026 Summer Recitals
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