Tag archives: Ron Zecher

Montecito Union School’s Two New Music Teachers
By Joanne A Calitri   |   September 22, 2026

“There’s something refreshingly human about making music together.” – Liz Caruso MUS Music Montecito Union School has a long history of a strong music department headed by top tier music faculty. When I started covering local news in 2002 for the Montecito Journal, I met the multitalented Pamela McClendon (MUS, 1971-2012). Under her expertise and […]

Montecito Union School Students’ Art Project with Rod Lathim
By Joanne A Calitri   |   April 30, 2024

Students in Montecito Union School’s second-grade art class were recently taught about using neon in sculpture by local neon multimedia artist and theater mainstay Rod Lathim.  MUS K-6 Art Specialist Alyssa Gonzalez requested that the Montecito Journal report on the project. For the annual art project, the students create an art collage using their music […]

In Praise of Pam Herzog and the MUS Chorus
By Sigrid Toye   |   December 20, 2018

The 2018 holiday season is finally upon us and preparations are now being made for the arrival of Santa Claus and the gifts of love and laughter he leaves behind. If Santa has his magic iPhone plugged in at the North Pole, what very special transmission might he be hearing from Santa Barbara? If you […]