CASA (Composers Alliance of San Antonio)

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...

02/03/2026

CASA's "Places in South Texas" series continues with Timothy Kramer's "Echoes from Standing Stones," inspired by Barbara Hepworth's sculpture on the campus of Trinity University and performed by the indomitable Agarita. Give it a listen here: https://youtu.be/VL0YucF9i4Q?si=mhkJX_4QdaLwFr4p University

01/02/2026

CASA's 25th-anniversary project "Places in South Texas" continues with Brian Bondari's "Cycle," performed by Agarita () and dedicated to San Antonio's Eisenhower Park (and to the cyclists who love it!) () Head over to our YouTube channel to enjoy this work and the growing series! https://youtu.be/yVkn6aYyduo

12/29/2025

CASA's "Places in South Texas" video album continues with the first of our collaborations with Agarita (): Juan Luis de Pablo Enríquez Rohen's "Kepha: Episodes on the Life of Saint Peter," commissioned by Dr. Charles Goodhue and inspired by and filmed in part at San Pedro Presbyterian Church () in San Antonio, Texas. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/A6kPsEcexQA

10/29/2025

Tickets now available for "Places in South Texas 2," CASA's collaboration with Agarita! November 5, 6:30 p.m., at the Agarita Loft, with new works inspired by everything from the courtyard of the McNay Art Museum to the San Antonio Zoo. Tickets are free, but*fly*, so get yours today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/places-in-south-texas-tickets-1825968674459?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/15/2025

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by newmusicengine.org