Free Event Tomorrow: Meet Our Piano, Violin & Cello Faculty | Vivace Houston Open House | Vivace International School of Music

By request from many families whose children are preparing to begin an instrument or add a second instrument, Vivace will host a free Open House and Meet the Teachers event tomorrow at our Houston campus.

The event will feature opportunities to meet our Classical Piano, Jazz Piano, Violin, and Cello faculty, as well as tour the Vivace Houston campus and Vivace Recital Hall.

All current and prospective students from Vivace Katy, Vivace Houston, and Vivace Sugar Land are welcome.

During the event, families may meet with our teachers in a short one-on-one session of approximately 10 minutes. This is a good opportunity to learn more about each teacher’s background and teaching style and to find the right fit for you or your child.

Programs represented include:

• Piano – Classical & Jazz

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Voice

• and more

Date & Time: 5:00 PM–7:30 PM, September 27, 2026, Sunday

Location:Vivace International School of Music – Houston9889 Bellaire Blvd #D261Houston, TX 77036

Sign-up Now:

www.vivacemusic.org

Vivace Open House & Meet the Teachers | Vivace International School of Music

Vivace International School of Music: Professional music school in Houston and Professional music school in Katy for Piano lessons, Violin lessons, Viola lessons, Cello lessons, Guitar lessons, Oboe lessons, Clarinet lessons, Bassoon lessons, Voice lessons, Ear Training & Music Theory classes

Whether you are already part of the Vivace community or are currently looking for the right music program for your child, we invite you to visit our Houston campus, meet our faculty, and tour our classrooms and Recital Hall.

Some of the Vivace faculty participating in this event include:

Mr. Barry Sames | Vivace Classical & Jazz Piano Faculty

New availability at Vivace Katy, Vivace Houston, and Vivace Sugar Land

Ms. Lilya Arustamyan | Vivace Cello Faculty

New availability at Vivace Katy, Vivace Houston, and Vivace Sugar Land

Ms. Qian Chang | Vivace Violin Faculty

New availability at Vivace Houston

Mr. Martín García León | Vivace Piano & Conductor

New availability at Vivace Katy, Vivace Houston, and Vivace Sugar Land

To learn more about these teachers and Vivace’s 30+ professional faculty members, please visit:

www.vivacemusic.org

Faculty | Vivace International School of Music

Vivace International School of Music: Professional music school in Houston and Professional music school in Katy for Piano lessons, Violin lessons, Viola lessons, Cello lessons, Guitar lessons, Oboe lessons, Clarinet lessons, Bassoon lessons, Voice lessons, Ear Training & Music Theory classes

Other Vivace Faculty – Recent Availability Updates:

Mr. Louis-Marie Fardet | Vivace Artist & Houston Symphony Cello

Mr. Fardet currently has one Wednesday time slot opening at our Houston Dun Huang campus.

Ms. Xiaoou Ma | Vivace Advanced Program Violin Faculty

Ms. Ma will open new Wednesday lesson times at Vivace Sugar Land.

Mr. Peter Xu | Vivace Voice & Piano Faculty

Mr. Xu will also open new Wednesday lesson times at Vivace Sugar Land.

Ms. Xingyue Song | Vivace Composition Faculty

Vivace is also opening private composition lessons for students interested in classical music composition. This program is currently offered online.

Families interested in scheduling a first lesson with these teachers may register here:

www.vivacemusic.org

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Vivace International School of Music: Professional music school in Houston and Professional music school in Katy for Piano lessons, Violin lessons, Viola lessons, Cello lessons, Guitar lessons, Oboe lessons, Clarinet lessons, Bassoon lessons, Voice lessons, Ear Training & Music Theory classes

We look forward to welcoming families to Vivace Houston tomorrow.

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Houston Symphony Family Series 2026–27 | Vivace Select Houston Symphony Classical Series for the 2026–27 Season | Vivace International School of Music

We are delighted to announce Vivace Select Houston Symphony Classical Series 2026–27 Season:

• Gil Shaham & Akiko Eguchi: Beethoven Sonatas – January 12, 2027

• Hilary Hahn Plays Beethoven – February 14, 2027

• Seong-Jin Cho Plays Bartók – March 21, 2027

• Bach Double Concerto & Vivaldi's Four Seasons – April 25, 2027

• Joe Hisaishi Conducts Joe Hisaishi – May 9, 2027

Vivace has reserved an excellent selection of seats for these concerts.

Families and music lovers who are interested are encouraged to contact us as soon as possible at info@VivaceMusic.org for ticket information. Quantities are limited and tickets will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Houston Symphony Family Series 2026–27 Season

Vivace has also reserved premium seats for all four Family Series concerts.

• October 31 – Haunted Halloween

• December 12 – Ho-Ho-Holiday

• January 30 – Cirque Magic for Kids

• April 10 – Peter and the Wolf

Our reserved seats are for the 11:30 AM performances. Please contact us for Vivace's special discounted pricing.

Vivace International School of Music Is Hiring

Vivace is now accepting applications for music faculty and office staff

Founded in 2017, Vivace has grown into one of Greater Houston's leading music schools, with more than 30 outstanding faculty members from around the world, including musicians from the Houston Symphony.

We currently offer private lessons in Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Voice, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Drum Set, and more, as well as group classes in Music Theory, Ear Training, Chamber Music, and Young Rock Band.

Vivace currently has three campuses:

• Katy (Cinco Ranch)

• Houston (Dun Huang Plaza)

• Sugar Land (Riverstone)

Our facilities include a dedicated recital hall, nearly 30 grand and upright pianos, professional audio and video recording equipment, and excellent acoustic environments.

Even during the COVID years, Vivace continued presenting monthly concerts online while also organizing masterclasses and international competitions.

During the 2025–26 season, Vivace presented 33 student recitals, including several student solo recitals.

Our mission is to provide students with outstanding performance opportunities, connect them with world-class musicians, and contribute to the continued growth of music education throughout Greater Houston.

Current openings include:

• Flute Teachers

• Cello Teachers

• Piano Teachers

• Violin Teachers

• Office Administrators

Full-time and part-time positions are available. Employment sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates.

We are looking for educators who are passionate about teaching, possess strong musical and pedagogical skills, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues across different instrumental disciplines.

To apply, please email the following materials to info@VivaceMusic.org:

• CV or Résumé

• Teaching or performance video links (may be submitted after the initial interview)

• Contact information for two professional references (may be submitted after the initial interview)

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2026 Texas All-State Flute Audition Masterclass with Ms. Peggy Russell | Vivace International School of Music

2026 Texas All-State Flute Audition Masterclass with Ms. Peggy Russell | Vivace International School of Music

2026 Texas All-State Flute Audition Masterclass with Ms. Peggy Russell

• Affiliate Artist in Flute, UH (Since 2009)

• Houston Ballet Orchestra (1984–2024)

• 40+ Years in Performing & Teaching

Peggy Russell, flutist with Houston Ballet Orchestra (1984-2024) has been Affiliate Artist at the Moores School of Music since 2009.

She is a frequent clinician with middle and high school band programs, and maintains a private studio. Many of her students have been accepted into flute studios of schools such as University of Houston, University of North Texas, DePaul University, Longy School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory, Baylor University, University of Idaho, Northwestern and Boston University.

Peggy Russell graduated from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music in 1976, and received a MM from Indiana University in 1978. Her teachers include Robert Willoughby, Claire Johnson and James Pellerite. Ms. Russell is a dynamic, creative, and remarkably supportive educator.

This masterclass will focus specifically on the 2026 Texas All-State Audition repertoire. 

Active participants will receive individualized coaching on technique, musical interpretation, tone production, rhythm, style, and overall audition performance to help them prepare more effectively for this year's All-State auditions.

Masterclass Information

Date: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: Vivace International School of Music – Dun Huang Campus

Format: Public Masterclass (30-minute individual lesson)

Tuition: $75 per participant

Participants: Limited to 6 Students

Observer Admission: $10 per person (Open to all students and families ages 6 and up)

How to Apply

This masterclass is open to all flute students preparing for the Texas All-State Audition, including both Vivace and non-Vivace students.

To apply, please email the following information to info@VivaceMusic.org as soon as possible. Participation is limited to the first six qualified applicants and will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please include:

1. Student’s Full Name:

2. Age / Grade:

3. Years of Flute Study:

4. Phone Number:

5. Email Address:

6. School:

7. Current Flute Teacher:

8. All-State Level: Middle School / High School:

9. Audition Goal: Region / Area / All-State:

10. Previous All-Region / All-State Experience (if any):

11. What would you like to focus on in this masterclass?:

12. Video Recording Link (YouTube Unlisted, Optional):

    
    

Please make the payment to Vivace's Zelle account: info@VivaceMusic.org

Observer Registration: www.VivaceMusic.org/event

Sign-up Deadline: 11:59PM, Sept. 22, 2026, Tuesday

This is a unique opportunity to receive personalized instruction from a university artist and professional orchestral musician while gaining valuable insight into the expectations and evaluation standards of the Texas All-State audition process.

Space is limited. We encourage all students aspiring to All-State to apply early.