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Spread the Music Association is a non-profit organization that spreads music throughout the community. We strive to share our passion for music with you.

10/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who performed with us at Holly Hall Retirement Community this past weekend! Swipe for some silly snapshots 🎶

10/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 GirlUp donation ceremony!

Thanks to the hard work and support of countless performers, volunteers, and contributors, we are proud to have successfully raised over $6,000 at the 2026 benefit concert for GirlUp, helping empower girls and advance gender equality around the world.

We are so grateful to everyone who made this achievement possible and for enabling SMA to continue making an impact.

A special thank you to GirlUp representative Janu from Girl Up Southwest USA Coalition for joining us and presenting certificates to our members in recognition of their hard work.

Spread the music, spread the love 🎶❤️

09/20/2026

Spread the Music Association is proud to celebrate another year of making an impact through music! 🎶❤️

All SMA members, volunteers and performers are invited to celebrate our contributions and receive official certificates from Girl Up, a UN-founded global leadership initiative hosted by the Global Fund for Children.

Date: Saturday, September 26th
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: Cross Creek Ranch Park

RSVP with the form in our bio to attend the ceremony and receive your certificate. If attending, an SMA shirt is required.

Thank you for helping us spread the music 🎶🎵

08/19/2026

The 10th annual Spread the Music Association annual benefit concert was a tremendous success, bringing together over 50 musicians and artists to share a diverse program of music and creativity in support of a greater cause. 🎶💕

Together, we raised over $4,000 for Girl Up, helping advance gender equality and expand opportunities for girls around the world.

As we celebrate 10 years of SMA, we are incredibly grateful to the community and to the countless musicians, supporters, donors, volunteers, and audience members who have helped us reach this milestone. Your time, talent, generosity, and encouragement have made a decade of impact through music possible.

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s concert such a meaningful celebration. We’re proud of how far this community has come and excited for all that the next chapter of SMA will bring. 💫

08/14/2026

10TH BENEFIT CONCERT PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

We are so excited to have saxophonist Xiao Liu and harpist Allison Zheng! They will be performing Ave Maria by J.S. Bach, arr. Charles Gounod

Xiao Liu is a saxophonist with over 20 years of performing experience. He graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music in 2009 and earned a Master’s degree in Saxophone Performance from the Moores School of Music, University of Houston, in 2016. He has received recognition from renowned saxophonists Nobuya Sugawa and Claude Delangle, and performed with Kenny G. In 2014, he was a First Prize winner of the J.C. Arriaga Chamber Music Competition as a member of the Ikiryo Saxophone Quartet and was nominated for the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.

Allison Zheng is a young harpist, TEDxEd speaker, pageant winner, and community advocate. She began playing the harp at age seven and enjoys sharing the beauty of music through performances, competitions, and creative expression. At age nine, Allison became a TEDxEd speaker, sharing her ideas on a platform celebrating young leaders and changemakers. Beyond music, she is passionate about community service and hopes to inspire kindness, confidence, and positive change through her talents and dedication.

The 10th annual benefit concert is this Saturday Aug 15th Saoud Sultan Alsulaiti and we hope to see you there! Spread the Music, Spread the Love ❤️🎶

08/11/2026

10TH BENEFIT CONCERT PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

We are pleased to invite guzheng player Ailsa Cheng!

Ailsa has been playing the guzheng since she was young and has trained for nearly 12 years. She has achieved the highest certified skill level possible and has received numerous awards for her playing. She enjoys using her musical talent to benefit the greater community through nonprofits such as the North American Youth Chinese Orchestra and Music of Harmony, frequently traveling throughout the Houston area to perform at volunteer events. Today, she will present Ambush From Ten Sides, the performance that helped her earn the title of Miss Chinatown Houston 2026. This powerful piece reflects the courage and unbreakable determination of those who refuse to surrender until the very end.

Don’t miss Ailsa’s act and many other performances at the 10th annual SMA benefit concert! Bring a friend to enjoy a night of music and help us raise money for GirlUp 💕🎶

08/10/2026

10TH BENEFIT CONCERT PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

Welcome back cellist Nicholas Wong!

Nicholas Wong, 18, began his musical journey at age 3 and has since earned numerous accolades including third prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians and first at the David Popper International Cello Competition. He is currently studying at the Juilliard School with Prof. Zvi Plesser.

Nicholas has performed with SMA since our very first benefit concert 10 years ago. To Nicholas — we thank you greatly for the continued contribution of your artistry towards our cause ❤️🎶

Nicholas’ performance will be one to remember — don’t miss it, along with various other talented acts at the 10th annual benefit concert on August 15th. Invite friends and help us support GirlUp’s cause!

08/09/2026

10TH BENEFIT CONCERT PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

We are so excited to be joined again by dancer Angel Huang!

Angel Huang began dancing at age four and has won numerous awards across America. Trained in ballet, contemporary, and jazz, she has a special passion for Chinese folklore dance. In 2025, she earned first place and a double platinum at the Showstopper National Dance Competition, as well as a diamond award—the highest honor—at Dance Effect in the legacy solo category. In 2026, she earned a 3rd place overall national award at the Starbound National Dance Competition with the high score of an elite gold.

You won’t want to miss Angel’s act along with many other talented artists at the annual benefit concert on August 15th — join us to enjoy a night of music while helping us support GirlUp’s mission to advance gender equality!

08/07/2026

10TH SMA BENEFIT CONCERT PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT!! ⭐️

We are so excited to welcome back the North America Youth Chinese Orchestra (NAYCO)!

Founded in Houston in 2012 by Changlu Wu, the North America Youth Chinese Orchestra (NAYCO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Chinese traditional music and culture and fostering cultural exchange between East and West. NAYCO provides young musicians ages 8–17 with opportunities to learn, perform, and share their talents while connecting with their cultural heritage. Through performances and community events, NAYCO brings people and cultures together through the beauty of music.

Don’t miss NAYCO and many other musical acts at the benefit concert! Save the date and invite friends 🎶

07/31/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Need volunteer hours? Want to get involved in the benefit concert in a non-musical way? Your help will help make the concert a success — sign up to be a volunteer!

Volunteers will assist with ushering audience members, running the donation table, set up and tear down, and other tasks.

Sign up here: (linked in bio)
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C0E4BADA929AAFAC16-64924953-sma10th?useFullSite=false

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24001 Cinco Village Center Blvd
Katy, TX
77494

Website

http://spreadthemusica.weebly.com/

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