Young Musicians Bring Bach to Downtown Vacaville

Students from Alina's Music Studio perform classical pieces as part of the global Bach in the Subways celebration.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:22pm

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In downtown Vacaville, the courtyard at Journey Coffee transformed into a stage for a performance by students from Alina's Music Studio, who played a selection of Bach's compositions as part of the worldwide Bach in the Subways event. Families and friends gathered to listen to the young musicians, who played violin pieces ranging from ensemble chorales to the first movement of Bach's Double Violin Concerto.

Why it matters

The Bach in the Subways event is a grassroots movement aimed at bringing classical music out of the concert hall and into public spaces, exposing more people to the timeless works of the legendary composer. For Alina's Music Studio, this performance was an opportunity to showcase their students' talents and share their passion for classical music with the local community.

The details

The students from Alina's Music Studio, dressed in matching shirts with the slogan 'Stay calm and practice, practice, practice!', performed a total of 13 pieces during the event. Between numbers, individual soloists stepped forward to perform with poise and skill. The audience, which included family members and friends, responded enthusiastically, cheering and applauding the young musicians' performances.

  • The event took place on Saturday afternoon, March 28, 2026.
  • Bach in the Subways is a global celebration held annually in honor of the composer's birthday.

The players

Alina Solodovnikova-Adams

The instructor and owner of Alina's Music Studio, who has led her students in the Bach in the Subways celebration for seven years.

Mikayla Rapides

A student at Alina's Music Studio who performed during the event.

Hattie Nacke

A student at Alina's Music Studio who performed during the event.

I-Jaye Sophie Lin

A student at Alina's Music Studio who performed a solo during the event.

Zaynab Zamani

A friend of I-Jaye Sophie Lin who attended the event to support her.

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What they’re saying

“It's amazing. You hear her practice her part at home and think, 'What kind of song is that?' But then she comes to play with the others, and you hear all the parts together, and it's wonderful.”

— Donna Matsunaga, Grandmother of a student performer

“She's been playing for two years, and she's doing great. I think this is really a good thing.”

— Jan Stengel, Grandmother of a student performer

“That's my best friend! I've known she can play so well for a while now.”

— Zaynab Zamani, Friend of a student performer

What’s next

Alina's Music Studio plans to continue participating in the annual Bach in the Subways celebration, bringing classical music to the community and inspiring young musicians.

The takeaway

The Bach in the Subways event in Vacaville showcased the talent and dedication of the students at Alina's Music Studio, while also fulfilling the event's mission of making classical music more accessible to the public. This grassroots movement is helping to cultivate a love for timeless compositions and nurture the next generation of musicians.