Walk for Music Spotlight: Angelina Botticelli
Tell us about your experience with Walk for Music. I started attending Walk for Music when I was seven years old. It’s always been something I’ve looked forward to—a chance … Continued
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Walk for Music Spotlight: Nora Janjar
How did you get involved with ZUMIX? I started doing voice lessons with Jireh Calo, about seven years ago. And since then I’ve done so many things at ZUMIX! I … Continued
Walk for Music Spotlight: Corey DePina
What do you like about Walk for Music? Not everyone can play music, but everyone can move for it. Some people are rolling, some people are dancing – it gets … Continued
Walk for Music Spotlight: Omar Sosa
What do you like about Walk for Music? It’s an opportunity for the entire community to get together, and support the work of ZUMIX. There’s a band that usually walks … Continued
Walk for Music Spotlight: Samantha Sorto
How did you get involved with ZUMIX? Corey and Omar came to my school a few years ago, and talked about the programs ZUMIX was doing. I joined advanced ukulele … Continued
Walk for Music Spotlight: Gaby Perry
How did you get involved with ZUMIX? I’ve been involved with ZUMIX forever. My younger sister Ixchel used to come to ZUMIX, and my husband had known Madeleine, because his … Continued
Walk for Music Spotlight: Gigi
Gigi, can you tell us about Walk for Music? I come to Walk for Music every year with Madeleine! It’s a big party at the Firehouse with music and treats … Continued
Walk for Music Spotlight: Madeleine Steczynski
As we prepare for ZUMIX’s 2024 Walk for Music, we’ll be highlighting a few members of the ZUMIX community to tell us about their experiences with the Walk. Learn more … Continued
Steel Drums and Chicago Jazz: Carnegie PlayUSA Convening
This past November, ZUMIX vocal instructor Brandon Allen, director of the Voces ensemble, flew to Chicago to join a group of music educators from around the country. ZUMIX is one … Continued
Creating a Room Full of Love: Alumna Luz Juliana Marquez
This is a guest post by ZUMIX alumna Luz Juliana Marquez, currently a student at UMass Amherst. Even on my worst days, I still smile ‘cause a room full of … Continued
