The Calder Academy, established in 1997 in San Jose, California, is a multidisciplinary educational institution offering music, art, dance, and drama programs for students of all ages. It features a diverse international faculty and a variety of courses, including individual lessons, group classes, and specialized educational programs. The academy also emphasizes cultural exchange, particularly through its 'East Meets West' project, fostering collaboration and understanding between Eastern and Western cultures.

1. The Calder Academy Introduction and Overview 2008

2. Introduction The Calder Academy

3. Calder Academy Established in 1997 5k sq. ft. facility in San Jose, California – “Silicon Valley” Music - Education - Dance - Art - Drama International Faculty 300+ enrolled students

4. Directorship The Calder Academy

5. Philip Calder Chairman of Calder Academy Concert Pianist – performed in Carnegie Hall and throughout North & South America, and Asia, including televised and broadcast performances in Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao, Nanjing, Yantai. Composer of numerous works, including works for Solo Piano, Chamber – Duet, Trio, Quartet, Quintet, etc, as well as Orchestra: Symphony, Overture, Piano Concerto, Violin Concerto

6. Ludwig Calder President of Calder Academy Concert Pianist – performed throughout United States and various other countries, including Canada, Brazil, Uruguay, Russia, Finland, as well as Asia, with televised and live broadcast performances in Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao, Nanjing, Yantai. Former President and CEO of a nation-wide (US) Insurance Firm, and former President of a software engineering firm.

7. Concerts

8. Concerts

9. Concerts

10. Christine Lin Chief Operating Officer, Calder Academy Special Programs & Business Development Director. Researcher & Lecturer on Educational and Youth Development Systems, Materials and Methods. Former Director of Asian Division for Hewlett Packard as well as former VP of the Lion Group, America, LTD. Former technology and marketing consultant to several large manufacturers such as Phillips, Acer and TechData. BSEE from National Taiwan University MBA from Chicago University

11. Music The Calder Academy

12. Music Department Individual One-on-One Classes Piano, Violin, Cello, Voice, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Saxophone, Percussion, Guitar, Chinese Instruments General Group Classes Composition, Music Theory, Music History & Appreciation Instrumental Group Classes Violin, Guitar, Rhythmatics, Handbells, Voice, Chorus Introductory Music Group Classes for Young Children Musical Drama / Theater

13. The Music We Teach

14. Individual Lessons, Masterclasses & Lectures

15. Faculty Concerts

16. Regular Recitals

17. Regular Recitals

18. Harmony, Ear-Training, Group Violin, Handbell Choir

19. Music Theory, Composition, Group Vocal

20. Recent Competitions

21. Art The Calder Academy

22. Art Department Basic Drawing – Principals and Techniques Sketching Watercolor Oils Animation Cartooning Chinese Paintbrush Crafts All Levels and All Ages

23. Cartoon, Sketch, Watercolor & Clay

24. Dance & Fitness The Calder Academy

25. Dance Department Ballet Jazz Dance Tap Dance Modern Dance Hip-Hop Salsa & Latin Ballroom Dance Chinese Culture Dance Belly-Dancing All Levels and All Ages

26. Fitness Department Yoga Aerobics Nia Qi-Gong / Tai-Chi Children’s Gymnastics Kick-boxing All Levels and All Ages

27. Jazz Dance, Hip-Hop, Break Dance

28. Music Prep, Chinese Yo-yo, Ballroom Dance, Ballet, Fitness

29. Drama The Calder Academy

30. Drama & Musical Theater

31. Education The Calder Academy

32. Educational Department After-school [K – G8] Homework Intensive English Writing / Reading Intensive Math Mandarin Chinese (Simplified or Traditional) Art / Music / Science Speech / Story Telling / Sharing / Chess Club Health & Exercise: Yoga / Pilates / Dance Creative, Challenging and Well-Rounded Programs

33. Educational Department (cont) Tutoring Class [Grades 3-12] Math Clinic English Writing, Literature, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar SAT Experiments in Science Pre-MBA Training Japanese Personalized Course Materials, Weekly Coaching, On-line Status Reports

34. Educational Department (cont) Computer Courses [all ages] Macromedia Flash Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and In-Design Web Design Techniques Experienced Teachers with Professional Backgrounds

35. English Grammar, Lit, Comp & Chinese

36. Afterschool

41. Yoga & Pilates

43. Holidays

44. Chinese Competition

45. Chinese New Year

49. Summer

53. Robotics

58. Kung Fu

61. Lion Dance

65. Games

66. Miscellaneous Summer Day Programs (local) Cultural Exchange Youth Delegations Summer Camps (foreign) Music & Performing Arts Language & Culture Recitals and Performances Choir String Ensemble, Band, Orchestra

68. The “ East Meets West” Project The Foundation is a non-profit organization whose “ East Meets West ” project aims to promote friendship, mutual respect and growth between Eastern and Western peoples and cultures, most notably those of America and China, by promoting and offering educational and performance opportunities emphasizing music, dance, theater, art, language, science and culture.

69. International Cultural Competition & Olympic Friendship Delegation

70. Chinese Language & Culture Study Adventure in Beijing

71. International Summer Camp – Windsor, California

72. ESL International Summer Camp

73. Foreign Studies Programs

74. “ East Meets West” – Youth Delegation from China

75. “ East Meets West” – Youth Delegation from China

76. Youth Focus

77. Recognition

78. Special Events Calder Hosted Community Sports Events Masterclass Calder Choir at Korea Day Celebration Chinese Dance Class Summer Outings Outdoor Music & Games Calder Basketball Team

79. Local Ties to China Ludwig Calder, Tchaikovsky PC Winner Ing-Cheng Zhong, Philip Calder Ludwig, Philip & Christine with Chinese Cultural Consul Mr. & Mrs. Yen, Steinway Artist Sujeeva Hapugalle Ludwig & Christine with Chinese SF Embassador, Hon. & Mrs. Tan

80. The Calder Academy Introduction and Overview 2008 Thank you.

81. www.calderAcademy.com The Calder Academy www.calderOneworld.org 1054 South De Anza Blvd #108, San Jose, CA 95129, USA 408-777-8779 contact info