*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Grow Music Missoula Newsletter, October 2023 Fostering personal growth, connection, and belonging through youth-centered musical development. Autumnal happenings… String Mafia “Boss” Edition plays the Clark Fork Market! On a crisp September morning, amongst cauliflower and delicata, Jessica Catron and Anna Grussling joined forces with the formidable “Queens & Mr. G” string trio (Kira Lee, Angelica Kalasz, and Jason Gruber) for a late morning jam of pop tunes. What makes a ..read more

*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Grow Music Missoula Newsletter by Jessica Catron, September 2023 Grow Music Missoula Fostering personal growth, connection, and belonging through youth-centered musical development. - LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR SESSION ONE - Grow Music FALL CLASSES!! •Beginning Violin & Cello  •Junior Violin, Viola, & Cello Classes  •Cello Mafia  •Viol Conspiracy •Adult Classes  •All-Abilities Music Makers SIGN UP HERE ..read more

We'll be doing instrument petting zoos, music classes for kids and families, and playing a mix of chamber music, pop songs, and whatever else we feel like playing! Come on down and enjoy the whole event ..read more

Grow Music Missoula had representation in the 2023 YOLA National Orchestra Festival! This fine, young musician attended the 10-day intensive that culminated with a performance in Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday, July 15, 2023. At 14 years of age, she was one of 6 cellists selected from a national audition to be a part of the YOLA Chamber Orchestra. The week was full of rehearsals with amazing professional teaching artists from institutions throughout the country, music workshops with current members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, a trip to see John Williams conduct live at the Hollywoo ..read more

Grow Music celebrates another graduating senior! We have known Evan since they were in middle school and have enjoyed their contribution, musicality, and thoughtful curiosity with music, arranging, and creative expression. It's been wonderful to have Evan's support in Cello Mafia this semester, as well. Below is a bit about Evan - we wish them the very best at MIT and wherever else the future leads to! Evan Lofink is a 2023 graduating senior from Hellgate High School. They have been a longtime participating member of the Cello Mafia. Evan chose the cello in 5th grade because they liked the ..read more

Grow Music is so proud of this 2023 graduating senior! JATAYO JONES Jatayo Jones began playing cello and taking lessons in 5th grade. He clearly loved music from the get-go and has been a steadfast, rising star ever since! Tayo has been section leader in both MYO & MYS (Missoula Youth Orchestra/Symphony) and has auditioned into the cello section of the MT All-State Orchestra for 4 years. He joined the Cello Mafia 6 years ago and has been a wonderful addition to the group since. Tayo's love and enthusiasm for the ensemble and the music has always been obvious and he very naturally trans ..read more

Addie just found out she's going to YOLA National! She will be joining other youth from throughout the US in a 10-day intensive orchestra program, culminating in a performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall, conducted by Los Angeles Phil's Gustavo Dudamel. An intensive summer orchestra program with a focus on rigorous artistic development, the YOLA National Festival is for young musicians from Sistema-inspired programs and programs similarly invested in youth and community development through music.  Musicians will convene in Los Angeles from July 7–July 16, 2023 for 10 days of learning wit ..read more

The Los Angeles Philharmonic recently awarded GROW MUSIC MISSOULA with $5,000.00 as a part of Partners in Music Learning, a regranting initiative of the LA Phil’s YOLA National program, supporting creative youth development and music programs in regions across the U.S. Underwritten by an anonymous donor, this is the first regranting opportunity ever offered by  the LA Philharmonic.   GROW MUSIC MISSOULA is one of 20 organizations across the U.S. to receive the Partners in Music Learning funding this year. Grant funds will support capacity building and programming, as well as i ..read more

Meet Jayla Mitchell! Jayla is one of Grow Music's outstanding cello teaching artists. She has been teaching through Grow Music since Fall of 2021. In addition to working with a handful of private students, Jayla assists Jessica in leading the Cello Mafia. Jayla takes her role as a mentor seriously and thoughtfully. It is clear she loves music and all things cello! And she loves cats. Here are some other fun facts about Jayla! >>> Tell us about how/when you decided to pursue music as a career. I made the decision to pursue a music career when applying to college. I had dedicated a lo ..read more

Bayley Ginnaty is Grow Music's Viola Teaching Artist and has been teaching with us since Fall of 2021. It has been a pleasure to get to know Bayley and watch her blossom into her role as a viola mentor. Her students clearly enjoy their time taking lessons with her and I've gotten to know Bayley and her fierce musical presence through multiple performance opportunities over the last several months! It's been great. Bayley has a kind, fun-loving soul and a great sense of humor. Read below to learn more about Bayley and what makes her tick! Tell us about the moment you decided to become a ..read more