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next Friday! John Novacek returns to SLO for the Artist-in-Residence series this month, and we're so excited to host the Notable Insight: Romantic Generation, in the CPAC Experimental Theater - for the first time ever!

This intimate space means limited tickets remain. Don't wait to get yours: https://www.festivalmozaic.org/

We're so excited! Festival Mozaic Artist-in-Residence John Novacek returns to San Luis Obispo County to close out his 2023-2024 residency with a series of events, October 18-20. Pictured here at the CPAC, where we're thrilled to host him in three weeks, John will also be taking the stage from North County to South County next month!

On Friday, Oct 18, join John “in the round” in our Experimental Theater for Notable Insight: Romantic Generation, an overview of the composers of the Romantic period. Then, witness the full length pieces of Schumann, Bach, Liszt, and more at John's Piano Recital on Saturday, Oct 19. Learn more here: https://www.festivalmozaic.org/2425season

Congratulations, Yvonne! How incredible is this?! Camino de Santiago is a strenuous journey, and we're so honored you took us (in shirt form) with you - repping Festival Mozaic in Portugal and Spain! 🥳

"I made it to Santiago from Porto yesterday after walking 156 miles in 14 days. See you soon!" We're so excited to hear more about your adventures at our upcoming October events! Beyond proud of you.

* * Everyone is welcome to send photos of Mozaic swag out in the world - we love sharing and celebrating these big life moments with you! * *

NEXT WEEKEND - Kick off the 2024-2025 Season with us! Artist-in-Residence John Novacek returns to San Luis Obispo County and we couldn't be more thrilled to share an eclectic weekend of events with you. Limited tickets remain: festivalmozaic.org

Do you have your tickets yet? Let us know what you're most excited about in the comments below...

"I can’t wait to continue my residency…"
A Grammy-nominated pianist and composer, John Novacek is celebrated for his versatility and virtuosity. Throughout his career, he has performed internationally, blending classical and contemporary repertoire in innovative ways.

His October Residency marks the beginning of an exciting 2024-2025 season for Festival Mozaic and celebrates John’s 20th Anniversary Season with Festival Mozaic, offering both longtime fans and new audiences the opportunity to experience his artistry.

2024 Artist-in-Residence John Novacek is headlining three captivating performances across San Luis Obispo County from October 17 to October 20. Limited tickets remain, so don't wait to secure yours: festivalmozaic.org

"A specialist in the music of the early classic period, McLamore is a professor of music history and music education at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. McLamore’s past printed publications include a musical theater textbook and program notes for both Festival Mozaic and the San Luis Obispo Master Chorale."

Join us for her lecture prior to 2024 Artist in Residence John Novacek's Piano Recital at the Patty Boyd Concert Hall on Saturday, October 19: festivalmozaic.org

Is it any surprise Dr. Alyson McLamore was featured in the Santa Maria Sun yesterday! We were so excited to read this piece:

https://www.santamariasun.com/arts/hancock-college-hosts-music-lecture-with-cal-poly-professor-ahead-of-recital-16006309

"Festival Mozaic will showcase the talents of Grammy-nominated pianist and composer John Novacek in several performances during October.

As the organization’s 2024 Artist-in-Residence, Novacek is celebrating his 20th anniversary season with the festival. Noted for his versatility and virtuosity, he has performed internationally, blending classical and contemporary repertoire in innovative ways."

Read the whole article linked below. Thank you, SLO Review!

Festival Mozaic Welcomes Artist-in-Residence - SLO Review Festival Mozaic will showcase the talents of Grammy-nominated pianist and composer John Novacek in several...

Join us in celebrating *Artober* by attending one or some of our upcoming Artist-in-Residence events this month!

We had such a blast last year, we're thrilled that the City of San Luis Obispo is bringing back ARTober to uplift SLO's incredible arts and humanities organizations and offerings, in honor of Arts and Humanities Month this October. Scroll down and see if you recognize a familiar view: https://visitslo.com/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/ 😉

Whether you're into murals, films, stage plays, live music or more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, Piano in the Plaza has returned and is available daily from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Get out there and soak up some culture! More information here: https://visitslo.com/events/experience-artober/

Our October Offerings:
10/17 - Piano Master Class with John Novacek
10/18 - Notable Insight: Romantic Generation, 2024 Artist-in-Residence Series at Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College
10/19 - John Novacek in Recital, 2024 Artist-in-Residence Series at Allan Hancock College
10/20 - Afternoon with John Novacek, 2024 Artist-in-Residence Series at Libretto

Thank you so much to everyone who donated during our annual campaign! With only a few hours left, we wanted to be sure to share our gratitude. Your support, matched by this incredible gift from the Kammermeyer Family, truly demonstrates our community’s commitment to the arts and belief in the transformative power of music.

As a non-profit performing arts organization, we are counting on you to help us keep this vibrant musical tradition alive.

Whose will be the final contribution as we prepare to close the books on our 2023-2024 fiscal year today?! 🎵 www.festivalmozaic.org/donate

Help us set the stage for an incredible next season... It’s your last chance to participate in the Kammermeyer Family Trust $25k Challenge Grant! Thanks to the generosity of the Kammermeyer family, every upgraded gift made before September 30 will be matched, doubling your impact and supporting the incredible programs that make Festival Mozaic so special. www.festivalmozaic.org/donate

Your generosity helps us sustain the high quality of our programming, support emerging artists, and expand our educational outreach within the community.

As a non-profit performing arts organization, we are counting on you to help us keep this vibrant musical tradition alive. Thank you for your continued support!!

NEW EVENT ADDED: On Thursday, October 17 at 4pm, Artist-in-Residence John Novacek will lead a free master class for piano students at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, in partnership with the Allan Hancock College Foundation. This event is open to the public, but advance reservations are required for all attendees: festivalmozaic.org

These master classes are always very interesting and informative for musicians and non-musicians alike! They are especially, though, great opportunities for young performers. Each student will play a selection for Mr. Novacek, after which he will work with the students for 20-30 minutes offering constructive feedback: suggestions on musical ideas, practice techniques, and more. Share with a local pianist, and we'll see you there!

FOUR DAYS LEFT! Donate in September and have your generous contribution matched by the $25,000 Kammermeyer Family Trust Matching Grant. This incredible gift demonstrates the Kammermeyer's commitment to the arts and their belief in the transformative power of music. With your support of our artistic, educational, and community endeavors, we can remain a vibrant resource for the community for many years to come... double your impact with a donation today!

Learn more: https://www.festivalmozaic.org/donate-now

Did you know that September is National Classical Music Month? 🎵 In 1994, as stated in Proclamation 6716: "Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence. Great art endures through the ages, and we have embraced that great music and incorporated it into the American experience."

Whether you are Tchaikovsky's biggest fan, or even if you don't know Bach from Beethoven, there are so many fun ways to celebrate Classical Music Month:

• 🎟 Attend a concert (...join us October 19!)
• ✍ Take a music lesson (...we will be announcing Master Classes soon!)
• 🎧 Listen to a composer you've never heard of before (...like Liszt, perhaps?)
• 🎼 Thank your favorite music educators
• 🙌 Volunteer to support local arts organizations
• 🥳 Donate to support artistic, educational, and community endeavors

Regarding that last item, don't forget - the Kammermeyer Family Trust grant will match every new, upgraded, or additional donation to Festival Mozaic between now and September 30, 2024 ...up to $25,000!!! Celebrate National Classical Music Month with us today: https://www.festivalmozaic.org/donate-now

This afternoon, Performance Today will be sharing Festival Mozaic Artistic Director Scott Yoo's premiere Piano Quartet on today's show, from a concert presented this last summer in San Luis Obispo, California. Check it out!

Scott Yoo: Piano Quartet, Op. 1 Scott Yoo is many things: violinist, conductor, and Artistic Director of Festival Mozaic, to name a few, but until recently, he hadn't considered himself a composer. In 2023, Yoo composed a piano quartet while documenting the process for his PBS series "Now Hear This." We'll hear his Piano Quartet o...

We are ONE MONTH out from our Artist-in-Residence weekend, and we're psyched to kick it off with a "Romantic Generation" Notable Insight on Friday, October 18. Plus, since school is back in session, share with local learners: Student Tickets are available by phone or at the box office - subject to availability, so don't delay! festivalmozaic.org

Join 2024 Artist-in-Residence, pianist John Novacek, for an intimate discussion of "Romantic" composers in-the-round. It's the perfect opportunity to *know before you go* to the Piano Recital on the 19th, or it's a wonderful way to learn more about these incredible pieces. Our Notable events make the material accessible and tangible. So, cozy up, and get to know Bach, Schumann, Bartók, and Liszt a bit better!

With Festival Mozaic’s help, Allan Hancock College recently unveiled a new Steinway piano, and we're thrilled for you to experience it first-hand at the John Novacek in Recital, 2024 Artist-in-Residence Series on Saturday, October 19.

For the last six months, we have been collaborating with the Allan Hancock College Foundation to expand Festival Mozaic’s artistic presence into Santa Maria and Northern Santa Barbara County. During Scott Yoo's visit to Boyd Hall in February 2023, where he presented a master class for Hancock students, we were all were struck by the beauty of the venue. However, Festival organizers noted to Hancock leaders that the hall needed a world-class concert piano to truly complement its elegance...

Allan Hancock College recently unveiled the stunning Patty Boyd Concert Hall, a state-of-the-art venue with 340 seats, built as part of the new Fine Arts Complex—a hub for cultural and artistic activity on the college’s Santa Maria campus. Patty Boyd, a dedicated supporter of the arts in Santa Maria, left the bulk of her estate to the Hancock College music department when she passed in 2012. Fortunately, part of Ms. Boyd’s generous bequest had been allocated for just such a purchase.

Through his network, Scott Yoo located a 2018 Steinway concert grand piano available for sale in Utah. He connected the seller with Hancock College and, just a few weeks after Scott’s master class, the exquisite piano was delivered!

Festival Mozaic was honored to have musicians Alexander Hersh and Susan Grace perform the inaugural concert using this piano at the July 25th Midday Mini-Concert. The Santa Maria Sun covered the unveiling in an article last month, which you can read here: https://www.santamariasun.com/arts/allan-hancock-college-acquires-world-class-piano-for-boyd-concert-hall-15894150

We're so excited to return next month! Join us: https://www.festivalmozaic.org/show-details/john-novacek-in-recital

We are delighted to announce that 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐞́𝐥𝐞̀𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 on Wednesday, February 19th at 7:30pm. Ms. Grimaud previously enthralled the Festival Mozaic audience with her performance of the Schumann Piano Concerto with the Festival Orchestra in July 2022 (pictured here).

𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑎𝑠 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝐶ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑠𝑒-𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟-𝑂𝑤𝑛 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 (3 𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠) 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 2024-2025 𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛. 𝐶𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐹𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑎𝑙 𝑀𝑜𝑧𝑎𝑖𝑐 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑡 (805) 781-3009 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑎𝑔𝑒. 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑡𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑔𝑜 𝑜𝑛 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 1𝑠𝑡.

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https://www.festivalmozaic.org/show-details/helene-grimaud-piano-recital

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2024 Artist-in-Residence, pianist John Novacek, has prepared quite the program for the Piano Recital on Saturday, October 19! This solo recital in the beautiful new Patty Boyd Concert Hall at Allan Hancock College will include five pieces: Schumann, Bartók, Bach, and two from Liszt.

Get your tickets today: https://www.festivalmozaic.org/show-details/john-novacek-in-recital
For which are you most excited? Or, will any be new to you?

Dr. Alyson McLamore leads exciting and instructive lectures, complete with musical examples, prior to many of our concerts. She is a brilliant researcher who offers unique perspectives and engaging access points for audience members of any level to dive deeply into the context of each composition. This way, patrons who have new or advanced relationships with the featured music will have the chance to enjoy and appreciate each composer with fresh ears.

If you're not yet familiar with Dr. McLamore, the upcoming Artist-in Residence series is the perfect opportunity! Arrive early to the October 19 Piano Recital and enjoy a pre-concert lecture in Patty Boyd Concert Hall. Alyson will walk and talk us through Schumann, Bartók, Bach, and Liszt before 2024 Artist-in-Residence, pianist John Novacek, sits down to play.

Dr. Alyson McLamore won the Distinguished Teacher Award in 2002 as Musicology professor and teacher at Cal Poly. Besides music history and music education courses, she teaches classes in musical theater, film music and women composers, and she helps direct the Tournament of Roses Honor Band in Pasadena. She has published Musical Theater: An Appreciation (Prentice Hall) and essays in the Research Chronicle, New Dictionary of the History of Ideas, Music Observed, and Musica Franca. We are honored to have her write program notes and gives pre-concert talks at Festival Mozaic events.

Join her at John Novacek in Recital, 2024 Artist-in-Residence Series - tickets available here: https://www.festivalmozaic.org/show-details/john-novacek-in-recital

In exactly FIVE WEEKS, we are back at the CPAC with John Novacek! However, on October 18, join us for a unique experience *in the round* ...but what exactly does that mean? Well, the audience will literally be seated all around the designated performance space. Since traditional proscenium theaters often don't support creative seating options quite like this, we're thrilled to host the Notable Insight: Romantic Generation, 2024 Artist-in-Residence Series in the Experimental Theater at Cuesta.

You've probably seen shows on the CPAC Mainstage, but have you seen a performance in the E.T. black box? And yes, it is literally a giant black box. Highly transformable with adjustable seating, we can customize this venue with a piano in the center of the room. The perfect setting for an intimate conversation with 2024 Artist-in-Residence, pianist John Novacek, you won't find a bad seat in the house! We're so excited to dive deep into the "Romantic Generation" with you soon - don't wait to get your ticket: https://www.festivalmozaic.org/show-details/notable-insight-romantic-generation

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up as a volunteer before we kick off the Fall & Winter events! We are so lucky to have such an incredible team of volunteers— only a fraction pictured here (but don’t they look great 🤩). The time and energy they dedicate to our audience, organization, and musicians is truly unparalleled. We couldn’t do it without them.

And, since we produce events all over the county, yes— we are absolutely seeking new friendly volunteers in North County and South County SLO! Learn everything and more on our website: https://www.festivalmozaic.org/volunteer

Since there are only a handful of tickets left (and none remain for the 2pm show), we want to share that there's no time to spare if you want to see 2024 Artist-in-Residence John Novacek at the Libretto! Advanced reservations required for 5pm in Paso Robles on Sunday, October 20.

Boasting an intimate and club-like feel, Paso Robles' newest live music venue, the Libretto, is home to a beautiful Steinway Concert Grand piano – often called one of the best in the world by its players. Novacek will entertain audiences with a mix of classical, ragtime, jazz, and original compositions in this delightfully intimate concert.

The last few: https://www.festivalmozaic.org/show-details/afternoon-with-john-novacek-5pm

Artist Spotlight! Xiaodi Liu has performed with Festival Mozaic since the summer of 2013, so we are very excited to welcome her back for her first Fall in SLO! She currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Oboe at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville and was recently named Principal Oboe of the Savannah Philharmonic in Georgia. She has held positions with the Atlanta Symphony, Houston Symphony, Shanghai Symphony, and the Symphony of Southeast Texas.

You can see Xiaodi and learn more about the oboe during the Fall 2024 San Luis Obispo Music Festival! She and Scott Yoo will discuss Jacob’s Oboe Quartet and teach you more about how the oboe works at the November 15th Notable Insight (Park Ballroom, Paso Robles). Then, she joins Scott Yoo, Ben Ullery, and Robert deMaine for a full performance of the Oboe Quartet at the chamber music concert on November 17th. Get tickets today! https://www.festivalmozaic.org/2425season

Learn more about Xiaodi and the Fall Festival artists here: https://www.festivalmozaic.org/artists

“𝑰𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒐 𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚.” - Carolyn N. of Los Osos

Still riding the positive waves after a successful summer music festival, and as we coast into the next exciting season, we are thrilled to share a $25,000 Matching Grant from the Kammermeyer Family Trust to support our artistic, educational, and community endeavors. This incredible gift demonstrates the Kammermeyer Family Trust's commitment to the arts and their belief in the transformative power of music.

This grant will match every new, upgraded, or additional donation to Festival Mozaic between today and September 30, 2024. Your new or increased donation will, in effect, be doubled. Do you too want to be a key player in the ongoing success of the Festival? Donate today! https://www.festivalmozaic.org/donate-now

Next month, Artist-in-Residence John Novacek returns to San Luis Obispo County to close out his 2023-2024 residency with a series of events, October 18-20. Offering performances from North County to South County, this weekend is not to be missed! At at glance...

On Friday, Oct 18, join John “in the round” for Notable Insight: Romantic Generation, an overview of the composers of the Romantic period featured in his recital on the 19th.

John's Piano Recital on Saturday, Oct 19 (in a beautiful new concert venue) features Schumann, Bach, Liszt, and more! This afternoon also includes a free pre-concert lecture on the stage with Dr. Alyson McLamore.

Rounding out a wonderful weekend, boasting an intimate and club-like feel, it's no surprise that one of the two Libretto performances on Sunday, Oct 20 is already sold out. Delighting audiences with a mix of classical, ragtime, jazz, and original music, don't miss John's final 5pm show on a gorgeous Steinway Concert Grand piano.

Single tickets are on sale now for ALL upcoming Fall and Winter music festivals, but if you’d like to save 10% on three events or more, you can Choose Your Own series - only available by phone at (805) 781-3009.

Browse the programs: https://www.festivalmozaic.org/2425season