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SUMMARY:Emmet Althoen & Kahlil Childs
DESCRIPTION:The Sanctuary Studio welcomes two of Southern California’s most exciting young jazz musicians\, pianist Emmet Althoen and saxophonist Kahlil Childs\, for an intimate duo performance exploring the rich possibilities of piano and saxophone. \nAt just 15 years old\, Emmet Althoen has already developed a musical voice of remarkable maturity. A member of the Orange County School of the Arts’ prestigious Ambassador Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Dr. John Reynolds\, Emmet is a gifted pianist\, improviser\, and emerging composer. Having studied with acclaimed pianist Jeremy Siskind\, his playing combines technical command with sensitivity\, lyricism\, and a deep appreciation for the jazz tradition. \nSan Diego–based alto saxophonist and composer Kahlil Childs is quickly establishing himself as an exceptional voice of his generation. A student of legendary saxophonist Charles McPherson and collaborator with Grammy Award–winning musician and producer Kamau Kenyatta\, Kahlil has performed alongside artists including Christian Sands\, Ambrose Akinmusire\, Sullivan Fortner\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, and Rufus Reid. \nHis accomplishments include two consecutive selections to the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra\, recognition as Outstanding Alto Saxophonist at the 2026 Essentially Ellington Competition\, a 2026 YoungArts Award\, and membership in Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz. His performances have taken him from Carnegie Hall and SFJAZZ to major festivals and concert halls across the United States\, Europe\, and Asia. \nTogether\, Emmet and Kahlil bring youthful imagination to a musical tradition they already understand with extraordinary depth. In the intimate setting of The Sanctuary Studio\, this duo performance offers a rare opportunity to hear two remarkable emerging artists in close musical conversation—spontaneous\, expressive\, and rooted in a shared love of jazz.
URL:https://thesanctuarystudio.org/event/emmet-althoen-kahlil-childs/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary Studio\, 225 N Broadway\, Suite 201\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Anastasia Maksiuta & Ryan Phipps
DESCRIPTION:The Sanctuary Studio welcomes pianist Anastasia Maksiuta and cellist Ryan Phipps for an intimate evening of chamber music\, bringing together two accomplished artists whose careers span the worlds of international performance\, recording\, education\, and artistic collaboration. \nMaksiuta has appeared on prestigious stages throughout Europe and the United States\, earning top honors in numerous international piano competitions and performing in renowned venues including Vienna’s Golden Hall of the Musikverein\, the National Gallery of Art in Washington\, D.C.\, and the Moscow Conservatory. Equally at home in the classical and contemporary worlds\, she brings a rare combination of virtuosity\, sensitivity\, and artistic curiosity to her performances. \nJoining her is Los Angeles-based cellist Ryan Phipps\, a versatile performer and educator known for his work in chamber music\, orchestral performance\, contemporary music\, and recording projects. A passionate advocate for collaboration and new music\, Phipps performs with ensembles across Southern California while maintaining an active teaching career through his private studio and numerous educational programs. \nTogether\, Maksiuta and Phipps present a program that highlights the expressive possibilities of the piano-cello duo—from lyrical intimacy and rich dialogue to moments of dramatic intensity and reflection. Set within the close listening environment of The Sanctuary Studio\, this recital offers a chance to experience chamber music as it was meant to be heard: personal\, conversational\, and deeply human.
URL:https://thesanctuarystudio.org/event/anastasia-maksiuta-ryan-phipps/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary Studio\, 225 N Broadway\, Suite 201\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92701\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Sanctuary Symposium: Becoming Free
DESCRIPTION:In September 2025\, The Sanctuary Studio marked its one-year anniversary with a weekend gathering devoted to music\, poetry\, philosophy\, and artistic inquiry. Joined by Australian philosopher and poet Rocco Jarman\, participants shared in a rich and enlivening conversation—one that many described as renewing\, grounding\, and transformative. \nIn March 2026\, The Sanctuary Studio again opens its doors for a symposium entitled Becoming Free: An Intensive Introduction to Inner Freedom. Join best-selling philosophical author\, musician\, and speaker Sharon Lebell\, alongside Sanctuary Studio founder Simon Drew\, for a deeply immersive weekend of music\, meditation\, philosophy\, poetry\, and shared inquiry. \nThrough concerts\, workshops\, talks\, and music-based meditative experiences\, the symposium explores inner freedom as a lived capacity—the inner condition from which clarity\, creativity\, serenity\, and authentic self-expression naturally emerge. Drawing from classical wisdom\, creative practice\, and present-moment awareness\, these gatherings invite participants not to step away from life\, but to meet it more fully\, skillfully\, and with greater effectiveness. \nAbove all\, this weekend offers an opportunity to come together in community: to listen deeply\, to reflect honestly\, and to deepen our connection to one another as we navigate both the challenges and possibilities of our lives. We hope you’ll join us for this first Sanctuary Symposium of 2026. \nSymposium Itinerary \nMarch 6 • 6:00–8:00 PM\nWeekend Welcome & Student ShowcaseA Celebration of Presence\, Creativity\, and Community \nWe begin not with theory\, but with belonging. \nSharon Lebell and Simon Drew open the weekend by introducing its central question:What does it mean to be free inside—and why does it matter? \nFrom there\, the evening flows into a joyful celebration of the Sanctuary community\, featuring Simon’s improvisational brass ensemble The Brasshoppers and heartfelt performances by Sanctuary Studio students. \nThis gathering creates a shared field of sincerity\, courage\, and creative warmth — setting the tone for the deeper explorations ahead. \nMarch 7 • 3:30–4:30 PM\nInner Peace\, Outward EffectivenessA Music-Centered Meditation Experience \nThe weekend’s first immersive meditation invites participants into direct experience. \nThrough live improvised music — hammer dulcimer\, piano\, didgeridoo\, horns\, and voice — Sharon and Simon guide the group into a state of relaxed awareness where thought softens and presence comes forward. \nThis is not meditation as technique\, but as living listening — discovering how inner quiet naturally expresses itself as clarity\, creativity\, and ease. \nMarch 7 • 5:30–7:00 PM\nHow This Moment Changes EverythingA Keynote Talk & Q&A with Sharon Lebell \nThis is the intellectual and spiritual heart of the Symposium. \nDrawing on Stoic philosophy and decades of teaching\, Sharon offers deeply practical guidance on how to release resistance\, meet life as it is\, and discover the freedom available in every moment. \nClear\, compassionate\, and profoundly grounding\, this session provides insights participants can carry immediately into daily life. \nMarch 7 • 7:30–9:00 PM\nFreedom & FlowAn Evening of Improvised Music & Expression \nHere\, philosophy becomes felt experience. \nLed by Simon Drew and jazz vocalist Lia Booth\, this entirely improvised concert is a living embodiment of the weekend’s theme. No scripts. No set forms. Just musicians listening deeply and responding in real time. \nThe music becomes a metaphor for a free life — spontaneous\, honest\, playful\, and alive. \nMarch 8 • 10:00–11:00 AM\nListening to the MomentA Morning Meditation in Presence \nA second meditation session invites participants even deeper into the art of listening — not just to sound\, but to the subtle intelligence of the present moment itself. \nThrough silence\, music\, and gentle awareness\, we practice the simple but radical act of being fully here. \nMarch 8 • 11:30 AM–1:30 PM\nThe Magic in This MomentLiving with Quiet Confidence & Fearless Self-Expression \nThe closing workshop gathers everything into a grounded\, forward-looking vision. \nSharon weaves philosophy\, reflection\, and music to illuminate how ordinary moments become extraordinary when met with presence and trust. Participants leave with a renewed sense of quiet confidence\, creative courage\, and clarity about how to live freely in their own lives.
URL:https://thesanctuarystudio.org/event/the-sanctuary-symposium-becoming-free/
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