January 2025 - Issue #89 IN THIS ISSUE: Save the Date - Summer Camp Release ☀️ Join a Group Class this Winter! Free Classes Sunburst Staff Recital Free Trial Promotion Band Program Winter Concerts Inclement Weather Procedures ❄️ IMPORTANT DATES: Camp Release Date -  1/16 Kids Winter Concert -  1/26 Adult Winter Concert -  2/1 Sunburst Staff Recital -  2/8 Join a Group Class this Winter! Now Enrolling in Winter Group Programs We're excited to announce that enrollment for our Winter group programs is now open and classes for our early childhood crowd, ki ..read more

  December 2024 - Issue #88 IN THIS ISSUE: Holiday Gift Guide Celebrate the Holidays at the Snow Ball ❄️ Free Classes Enroll in Music Together Band Program Winter Concerts Food Drive Thanks ❤️ Instructor Spotlight: Bank Limtham Student Spotlight: Carl Frankel Holiday Break Reminder IMPORTANT DATES: Music Together Winter Enrollment Opens - 12/1 Squirrel Hill Wine Walk - 12/7 The Snow Ball - 12/20 Holiday Break - 12/24–1/1 Kids Winter Concert - 1/26 Adult Winter Concert - 2/1 Holiday Gift Guide Trying to decide on a musical gift this year? The Sunburst Holiday Gift Guide is b ..read more

The holidays are fast approaching and you’re trying to find the best gift for all of the amazing musicians in your family. There’s a lot of noise out there, but we at Sunburst are HEAR to help ..read more

Attention band program students and parents: The  Spring Group Programs Concert  will be at Sunburst on June 2nd and 3rd! Our bands have been working on new songs for the last couple of months and we’re excited to see them show off! All are welcome even if you’re not a band program student—who knows, you might want to be after this concert! Ticket information coming soon. See dates, times, and band line-ups below. We hope to see you there! Friday, June 2nd - 21+ 7pm Showtime Thunder Shark The Impossible Burghers Sunburnt Saturday, June 3rd 5pm Showtime Oh Yeah Cheerleading Sq ..read more

Get ready for an action-packed November at Sunburst! From Winter Recital signups and group program enrollments to free jam sessions and a heartwarming food drive, there’s something for everyone this month. Dive into our latest newsletter for all the details on events, new instructors, and ways to give back ..read more

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 Lobby. Please see the donation guide to learn what items the food pantry is in need of this year, in addition to what they can (and cannot) accept! Thank you all in advance for your generosity. We appreciate you! Food Guide Dry Goods: Oatmeal Dry Rice Kosher Cooking Oil Dry Cereal Tea and Coffee 100% Fruit Juice Gluten Free Items Dried Fruit Canned fish Sizes 2, 3, 4, and 6 Diapers Canned Soups Canned Fruits, Bean ..read more

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 link below, or feel free to reach out to us here , and we’ll be happy to assist with the registration process. Here are a few key reminders about the recitals: Participation is free, but we do welcome donations to our Scholarship Fund . You can contribute when you check out, or we’ll also be accepting cash donations at the door. Thank you for your support! Each recital session lasts about 50 minutes, featuring 12 ..read more

We’re gearing up for our Winter Recitals, offering fun fall group classes, and celebrating Spooky Season with our annual Halloween Party! ? We’ve also got the Sunburst Cabaret, Piano Club, and a Free Improv Workshop lined up. Plus, check out our special tribute for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month, and join us in wishing our talented instructor Mila Shadel the best as she embarks on her next adventure ..read more

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 and heritage have influenced how and why they play music. We're super grateful for their contributions and hope you enjoy hearing their stories as much as we did! Laura Fidalgo I had never thought about the Hispanic label before coming to the United States. I know that it is a mechanism to recognize the country's minorities, but at the same time it seems tricky to me, because it draws a border between “me” and the ..read more

Love is in the air and Sunburst, and what better way to spread the good vibes than with music! This month, we are sharing all of the songs that fill our hearts and make us feel warm and mushy inside. Whether it’s a friend, a partner, your kids, or your dog, crank these tunes and share the love with the ones who make you weak at the knees ..read more