Community Outreach

Sep 12, 2025 at San Francisco Botanical Garden

On the first day of Flower Piano 2025, we settled into the Garden of Fragrance to play some cool chamber music—both Classical and Fusion—including an arrangement of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and the original soundtrack from How to Train Your Dragon.

The crowd cheered warmly and called for an encore! This was such a fun event, arranged by Xinzhi, one of our LGCMS directors.

Sunday August 3, 2025 @ 1:30pm

Atria Willow Glen (Open to Residents only) 

We had another successful event at the Atria Willow Glen. We went way over our scheduled 1-hour slot, but everyone stayed and enjoyed listening to us to the end of our program.

Huge thanks to all of the musicians who made this event possible, especially Abraham, our lead cello in the cello quartet, for making a huge impression on our audience!

Mid-Peninsula Windows and Widowers Association, Los Altos

Saturday May 3, 2025 @ 2pm

Saratoga Library, Common Room

13650 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070

Open to Everyone! FREE Admission FREE Parking

~*~*~*~*~*~*

We had another wonderful and memorable event at the Saratoga Library! Families with young children, along with other library visitors, joined us — we talked, we played, and we laughed and clapped together.

A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing musicians and all the supporters of chamber music who helped make this event a success!

Sunday April 6, 2025 @ 1:30pm

Atria Willow Glen (Open to Residents only) 

~*~*~*~*~*~*

Dear Chamber Musicians,

On behalf of all of us at LGCMS, a heartfelt thank you for generously volunteering your time and talent at our recent event at the senior home. Your beautiful music brought so much joy to the Atria residents who attended.

It was truly a special afternoon, made unforgettable by your performance. Your dedication to your craft and your willingness to share it with the community touched many hearts, and we are deeply grateful for that.

December 07, 2024

Our wonderful volunteer musicians visited the Senior Living home in Palo Alto with one full hour of chamber music program.

We performed in their cozy living room in the front lobby with many of the residents filling the room and the second floor balcony. 

November 16, 2024

We returned to Saratoga Library with family-friendly chamber music!

The theme of this event was "The Seasons"! In this another successful event, we had more people in the audience including small children, teenagers, parents, and older community members. After the performance, many came up to us to share personal stories and experiences.

The next event at Saratoga Library is scheduled for May 3, 2025. We are also invited to Gilory Library for a similar event (Date to be announced later).

See you all there!

• Saratoga Library is located at 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070

• Free Admission and Free Parking

September 14, 2024

It was a successful afternoon of family-friendly chamber music concert at Saratoga Library. With the library's sponsorship (Thanks to Lisa), we held a free hour-long live performance session filled with dance music from all around the world. We played tango, walts, and other traditional dance tunes from Sweden, Denmark, and Australia!

Program: “Dance, Dance, Dance!!”

String Quartet

El Choclo (a.k.a. “Kiss of Fire”) by Ángel Villoldo (Argentina)

“Plink, Plank, Plunk!” by Leroy Anderson (USA)

A New Satiesfaction” based on Gymnopedie No. 1 by Eric Satie (France)

Waltz after Lasse in Lyby, Swedish Traditional

The Peat Dance, Danish Traditional

Waltzing Matilda, Australian Traditional 

Cello Quartet

Tango Passionato by Eduard Pütz (Germany)

Waltz No. 2 from Jazz Suite by Dmitri Shostakovich (Russia)

Sarabande from Cello Suite No. 6 by J. S. Bach (Germany)

We had many of the attendees come up to us afterward asking questions about our group, about opportunities for lessons, and future performances.

Many thanks to our wonderful volunteer musicians in both string quartet and cello quartet who rehearsed and prepared diligently for this event.

Santa Clara County Office of Education

Jan 30, 2024

Neighborhood in Los Gatos

Oct 07, 2023

What an incredible evening it was at the block party last Saturday! The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as people gathered to enjoy the festivities. Amidst the laughter and chatter, my brother and I had the privilege of adding a touch of musical magic to the event. As cellists, we performed a medley of classical and pop songs such as U2 "With and Without You" and Michael Jackson "Human Nature", aiming to uplift spirits and spread joy throughout the crowd.

Performing cello duets with my brother has always been a cherished experience for both of us. There's something truly special about the harmonious blend of our cellos echoing through the air. Together, we've spent countless hours rehearsing, fine-tuning each note with care and dedication. It's moments like these that remind us of the bond we share through music, a bond that transcends words and connects us on a deeper level.

As we played, we were overwhelmed by the warmth and appreciation radiating from the audience. It was humbling to see how our music resonated with people, brightening their evening and creating lasting memories. Our hearts swelled with gratitude for the opportunity to share our passion and talent with others. A little girl placed herself in the front row seat and watched us attentively throughout the whole show, cheering and clapping excitedly. Some elderly neighbors came over to chat with us about our music study and school works. With lots of food  and wine prepared by all of our neighbors, people had smiles on their faces and good spirits in their minds!

Moving forward, we aspire to continue using our music as a force for good, spreading positivity and compassion wherever we go. After all, making a difference in the world doesn't always require grand gestures; sometimes, it's as simple as sharing a melody and touching hearts along the way.