CASA (Composers Alliance of San Antonio)

09/25/2026

Please make plans to attend our annual CASA salon concert on Sunday, October 4, 3:00 p.m., at the home of Dr. Peter Petroff (28247 Ruffian Drive; Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015). Free and open to the public, with reception to follow!

09/21/2026

Congratulations, Adelante Winds and CASA (), on yesterday's excellent concert, "Places in South Texas 3," at Trinity University's Ruth Taylor Concert Hall! (Pictured L to R: S. Beth May, Peter A. Petroff, Ramona Douglas (flute), Ken Metz, Clara Blood (oboe), Peyton Ashley, Patrick Dolan (clarinet), Brian Bondari, Bethany Simmons (horn), Sabrina Stovall (bassoon), Thomas Mann, Jr.) And keep your eyes out for Adelante's first album, scheduled for release in 2027!

08/22/2026

CASA is excited to announce the continuation of our "Places in South Texas" project, where our CASA composers create new music inspired by places in and around San Antonio. This concert, featuring our friends Adelante Winds, is on Sunday, September 20, 3:00 p.m., at Trinity University's Ruth Taylor Recital Hall. Mark your calendars and come out! Adelante Winds

07/14/2026

CASA is delighted to be part of "The Bearer of Dangerous Truths," which will premiere Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., at the Say Sí Warehouse (1310 S. Brazos St., San Antonio, TX 78207). Please RSVP and plan to attend the premiere of this visionary work! TAXIPLASM The Children's Chorus of San Antonio Thomas Mann Music Laurel Luke Christensen

07/08/2026

CASA members have provided special music for this extraordinary installation, envisioned by TAXIPLASM. Make plans to come out on July 25 if you can! Collaborators include The Children's Chorus of San Antonio, Juan Luis, Thomas Mann Music, Laurel Luke Christensen, and Kevin Salfen

06/14/2026

Samuel Gaskin's "Stained Glass Suite" celebrates the beautiful church of St. Mark's Episcopal in downtown San Antonio and the music made there. Commissioned by Robert Moore and dedicated to St. Mark's Choir, this solo cello work, superbly performed by Agarita's Ignacio Gallego, is part of CASA's silver anniversary project "Places in South Texas." Enjoy! https://youtu.be/lGQKh8dfnyQ?si=KnBAIrSPW_-MO2Oq

05/27/2026

"Places in South Texas" visits the beautiful courtyard of the McNay Art Museum for Ken Metz's "Vignettes." Agarita's Marisa Bushman (viola) and Daniel Anastasio (piano) give a wonderful performance – by turns whimsical, ethereal, vivacious. Don't miss it!

Vignettesby Ken MetzCommissioned by Lisa Udel and Timothy Kramer...

05/15/2026

CASA's silver anniversary project continues with William James Ross's "Rowdy the Roadrunner," as performed (fiercely!) by Agarita's Ignacio Gallego (cello) and Daniel Anastasio (piano). https://youtu.be/5t1ln9fq_K

Rowdy the Roadrunnerby William James RossCommissioned by Lisa Udel and Timothy Kramer~performed by AgaritaIgnacio Gallego, celloDaniel Anastasio, piano~"Rowd...

04/06/2026

CASA's "Places in South Texas" series continues with S. Beth May's "Sodality Sonata,
commissioned by Paul Myers, inspired by Diana Kersey's "Heart of Vista" bench at Northwest Vista College (San Antonio, Texas), and performed thrillingly by Agarita. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/UcezLADUQnI Agarita

Sodality Sonataby S. Beth MayCommissioned by Paul Myers~performed by AgaritaSarah Silver Manzke, violinMarisa Bushman, violaIgnacio Gallego, celloDaniel Anas...

03/15/2026

"Places in South Texas" continues with Kevin Salfen's "A Prayer for St. Philip's," commissioned in honor of Barbara Labatt by her husband Blair and daughter Annie, and inspired by St. Philip's Episcopal Church, San Antonio. Agarita's Marisa Bushman (viola) and Daniel Anastasio (piano) play beautifully! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/cOCjYj21njM Agarita

A Prayer for St. Philip'sby Kevin SalfenCommissioned in honor of Barbara Labatt by her husband Blair and her daughter Annie~performed by AgaritaMarisa Bushma...