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DESCRIPTION:Hosted by \nMusicians: \n\nGroupmuse is proud to be pairing up 
 with a NEW presenting partner\, **Crowden**\, a SF Bay Area cultural gem r
 enowned for their innovative and transformational programs for young peopl
 e.  Now in their 40th year\, they're celebrating the milestone by putting 
 on an exceptional program you won't want to miss!\n\nThe evening will be a
 n unforgettable showcase of Crowden alumni\, mentors\, and friends\, featu
 ring the world premiere of *Arches*\, a 40th anniversary commission by **r
 ising star composer Samuel Adams**\, performed by globally acclaimed conce
 rt artist and pedagogue **Nora Chastain** and Pittsburgh Symphony Concertm
 aster **David McCarroll**!\n\nFeatured artists include stunning violinist 
 **Karla Donehew Perez** and her Grammy-nominated **Catalyst Quartet**\, Me
 nuhin Competition winner **Kenneth Renshaw**\, **Abigail Rojansky** of the
  prestigious **Verona Quartet**\, local favorite **Friction Quartet**\, vi
 rtuoso pianist **Audrey Vardanega**\, acclaimed violinist **Ariana Kim**\,
  **Alexander String Quartet members Sandy Wilson and David Samuel**\, Crow
 den conductors **Jory Fankuchen\, La Nell Martin\, Benjamin Simon\, and Eu
 gene Sor**\, and many more. \n\nCrowden composers with works on the progra
 m include Adams\, fellow rising star **Gabriella Smith**\, and current 16-
 year-old student **Nicole Targosz**\, as well as Crowden's greatest benefa
 ctor\, composer **Gordon Getty**.\n\nAudience members are invited to a fre
 e post-concert reception. \n\n*This concert is family friendly\, recommend
 ed for ages 8 and up\, and will feature kid performers from The Crowden Sc
 hool.*\n\n*Groupmuse tickets will be General Admission tickets (not Premiu
 m) with no assigned seating. Seating is within the GA area\, first come\, 
 first served.  Tickets can be picked up at will call prior to the performa
 nce.*
LOCATION:Hertz Hall
SUMMARY:Crowden's 40th Anniversary Concert
URL:https://www.groupmuse.com/events/14331-crowden-s-40th-anniversary-conce
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