STUDIO HAPPENINGS

August 2021

GARZA STUDIOS updates & special offers

A new season is upon us ....

It has been an exciting and productive summer for GARZA STUDIOS. We worked hard to forge relationships with local music and arts organizations, sponsor use of our spaces to a myriad of non-profits, engage with our community in Segundo Barrio, and finally met our goal to put a piano in each one of our ten studios. 

 

Firstly, a huge thank you to all of our customers, partners, and donors for making this possible. We have several announcements below that illustrate the fruits of our labor.  

 

We have been named a fiscally sponsored project of Houston's FRESH ARTS. This does not mean we receive funding from them, however, it does allow you to make a tax deductible donation of funds or equipment. We continue to need resources to help underwrite our ability to support several Houston-based non-profits, whose use of our spaces is integral to their mission and creative efforts.

 

We hope you will consider supporting our impact in Segundo Barrio and the greater Houston arts community by contributing to our mission through spreading the word to a local music teacher or performing arts organization, booking a space, or donating today.

 

Thank you,

Jorge Garza

President, GARZA STUDIOS

 

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Back to School Offer - Teachers and Students

Pricing Plans for Studios 1 through 4 only

 

Save 20% by selecting a special pricing plan aimed at making practicing and/or teaching your students even more affordable in one of our smaller practice studios

 

Simply commit to ten 60-minute sessions in a month to receive this special offer

- valid only for Teachers and Students

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In the Studios...

Welcome AFA TEXAS!!

 

GARZA STUDIOS is excited and honored to be the new home of the AFA Texas Music Academy beginning in September. This includes the Chamber Music Academy and Composition Studies Program for Fall of 2021. 

 

Future plans at GARZA STUDIOS include Houston Girls Chorus and ENGAGE AFA programs including community engagement to bring tuition free classes to students in Segundo Barrio and the East End.

 

Welcome  Young Audiences Arts for Learning Houston!

 

GARZA STUDIOS  is happy to sponsor Artist Orientation Seminars for Young Audiences Houston this month. This vital non profit has a mission to educate and inspire children through the arts, to make arts an integral part of the school curriculum and to advance the field of arts in education through teacher professional development training and community partnerships.

 

Welcome Houston Symphony!

 

GARZA STUDIOS has partnered with the Houston Symphony, offering discounted use of our spaces for their professional development programs with HISD. The Symphony is working directly with teachers in the Chavez High School feeder system to better equip teachers to teach symphonic repertoire. Chavez High School is located in a “complete community,” as is our Segundo Barrio, Second Ward. The mayor’s office has created this designation for communities where funds and focus must be placed to help their residents truly thrive. One of their focus areas is the arts, and we are proud to be a part of positive, thoughtful growth to help make the neighborhoods around us more “complete.” 

Welcome KINETIC ENSEMBLE!!

 

GARZA STUDIOS is thrilled to sponsor Kinetic Ensemble as a rehearsal space provider and onsite location for promotional recordings as they prepare for their 2021-22 season. 

 

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Welcome  LA SPERANZA!!

 

GARZA STUDIOS is thrilled to sponsor and host this innovative and inspiring chamber group during their upcoming season including their "Music and Memory" concert on October 23rd. 

 

La Speranza explores the connection between music and wellness through chamber music performances on period instruments of repertoire spanning from the Baroque through Romantic eras. 

 

For tickets click here

 

In the community...

GARZA STUDIOS receives official East End Cultural District Designation.

 

On hand to deliver news of this honor and designation were East End District President, Veronica Chapa Gorczyinski, as well as director of public affairs, Dan Joyce. Garza Studios was presented with an official plaque to be displayed at the entrance. 

GARZA STUDIOS is therefore designated as a special "cultural zone", harnessing the power of cultural resources to help ensure community development, revitalization, and fostering civic pride. 

Welcome  HALA - Houston Alliance for LatinX Arts!!

 

GARZA STUDIOS  sponsored the first General Assembly for this important artists/creatives-led advocacy group whose mission is to engage with and foster leadership within Houston's Latinx arts communities. Theresa Escobedo, Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs program manager, spoke about cultural arts equity actions to be reflected in the City’s public art collection. 

Make Music Day 2021!!

 

GARZA STUDIOS  hosted a full program of musical artists and offered use of its studios for several Livestream events. We were thrilled to welcome the Carya String Quartet along with Alex Navarro, President, Houston Professional Musicians Association (HPMA), We are thankful to Houston Mayor, Sylvester Turner and the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs for promoting this important international event. 

Welcome Council-member Karla Cisneros!!

 

GARZA STUDIOS  hosted its first Art Exhibition featuring the works of Second Ward raised artist Marco Villegas. We were honored to have on hand district H council-member Karla Cisneros pictured above with Villegas, Garza Studios owner and president,  Jorge Garza, and Blanca's Cafe Owner, Blanca Garza. 

Upcoming Events

Latin-Jazz Brunch featuring

TRIO FORTE - FREE

 

Enjoy some café and pan dulce as well as Brunch Offerings at Blanca's Cafe all while listening to the rhythmic music of TRIO FORTE. Don't be surprised if you feel the urge to get up and dance. What better way to spend your Saturday!

 

Saturday, August 14th 9am-2pm Blanca's Cafe,

live music 11am-1pm 

 

 

 

 

FREE YOGA CLASS 

sponsored by Iridium Pharmacy 

 

Join instructor Nicole Peralta for an all-levels class to wake the body and senses.

 

Add to your perfect Saturday morning by enjoying some café and pan dulce at Blanca's Cafe post class.

 

All Attendees receive a 15% discount off food and drink purchase

 

 

Saturday, Aug 28  8:30-10:00am 

in Studio 5 at GARZA STUDIOS

Featured Artist of the Month - KDENCE

Kanosky "K" Muñoz is the leader of this Dance Studio and Company. 

Offering beginner and intermediate salsa dance as well as first-dance wedding coachings. 

 

KDENCE represents an important addition to the East End and the GARZA STUDIOS family.

 
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