MACSA Alumni are making phenomenal accomplishments in their professional careers! For this month's Center Stage spotlight, we'd like to feature MACSA Alumnus Thomas Steigerwald, a third-year Piano Fellow at the New World Symphony. Thomas Steigerwald studied with MACSA piano teacher Ken Thompson for 12 years, from age 6-18. He shares that Mr. Thompson was an amazing teacher and that studying with him played an extremely important role in shaping him as an artist. Thomas fondly stated, "I couldn't have done ... Read More

MACSA Alumni are making phenomenal accomplishments in their professional careers! For our Winter MACSA Center Stage Alumni spotlight, we’re featuring MACSA Alumna A. W.  Downer. Downer began her musical journey at a young age. Growing up in a household filled with music, Downer started piano lessons at the age of four. Though at times reluctant to invest in hours of practice, Downer kept at it with the encouragement of her mother, eventually finding a true dedication to the instrument. Upon ... Read More