UPCOMING EVENTS

3/17 11:00 am - Workshop with the band Northern Resonance. Workshop is $25 and will be held at Vermont Violins. For more information or to register please email Oliver Scanlon at oliver@vermontviolins.com

With Rachel Kish

Meets on Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm starting on February 15

Come join our Beginner String Ensemble! This ensemble is designed as an easy and fun first step toward building skills for playing in chamber music groups and an orchestra. It is open for upper and lower strings (violins, violas, and cellos), ages 8-12. Students will learn to feel the beat together, tune to each other, lead and follow within the group and work together toward a common goal. And it is a wonderful way to meet like-minded kids and make new friends!

Note: students should have at least one year of experience on their instrument, and may be asked to meet with our instructor prior to joining, to ensure best placement.

The Chamber Music Program is designed for middle and high school students (ages 11-17) as well as adult players. Previous experience of playing in the group is preferred but not mandatory to participate in the program. String, wind players and pianists are welcome!

Groups will be formed based on age and level of individual players, with 2-6 players in each group. While there is no audition required to participate, It is recommended that students have a private teacher they are currently working with.

Groups will meet weekly for one hour, beginning in late September and will run for 14 weeks. The time and day of the class will be determined based on group members’ availability. All chamber ensembles will perform at a culminating recital at the end of each semester.

Ensemble members will be working on one or two large pieces per semester, exploring classical music repertoire as well as popular music composition. They will learn how to feel the beat together, tune to each other, lead and follow, and work as a team to bring the piece to life. These groups are ideal for students who are comfortable on their instruments and ready to explore more repertoire and music making with others. Some of the best friendships are usually made while playing chamber music!

Current Music School students as well as newcomers are invited to inquire about ensemble opportunities through our online inquiry system, or by calling us at 603-228-1196.

CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE

For ages 8-15, with minimum of 1 year of experience

Week of June 24-28, 2024, 8:45 am – 4:30 pm (Monday – Friday)

Join us for our first weeklong, full day string music camp! Open to all string players in the classical and folk traditions – violin/fiddle, viola, cello, ukulele, guitar, etc. This camp is recommended for ages 8 to 15 with at least one year of experience. String Camp participants will build musical skills, learn to play in a group, meet new friends, and have fun while building their instrumental abilities and musicianship. Solos, duets, and ensemble work will build confidence, cooperation, and performance skills. There will also be outdoor time, breaks and art activities.

(Intro lesson at 7:15, Regular dance 7:30-10:30. Potluck snacks at the break. Dance supports $20, Adults $12, Students $8, Under 16 free. Please bring solf-soled shoes for the dance floor)

• March 9 - The Turning Stile with Lausanne Allen calling

• April 13 - band TBD with caller TBD

• May 11 - Frost and Fire with Robin Russell Calling

Events | Upper Valley Music Center (uvmusic.org)

• March 15 - Julie Ness & Friends

• March 29 - Jeremiah McLand & Eric Boodman

• April 24 - Tristan Bellerive

Events | Upper Valley Music Center (uvmusic.org)

• March 8 - Slow Jam 5:30-6:30pm (UVMC)

• March 9 - Faculty Showcase 4:00-6:00pm (First Congregational Church of Leb)

• March 15 - Chamber Music Party 5:30-7:00pm (UVMC)

• March 16-17 - Suzuki Solo Days

• March 18 - Music Together Babies Demo Class 12:00-12:45pm (UVMC)

• March 22 - Community Song Circle with Patricia Norton 5:30-7:30pm (UVMC) $20

(workshops, jam session, and concert. Full day $35-55, workshops $20-40, concert $15-25. Register at Midwinter Gathering: Workshops, Jam & Concert (uvmusic.org))

MIDWINTER GATHERING - Northeast Heritage Music Camp

• March 3 - Midwinter Gathering 11:30am-8:00pm

Home - Concord Community Music School (ccmusicschool.org)

• March 7 - Bach's Lunch: A Mountain in Miniature: Exploring the Irish Musical Tradition Through the Lens of a Single Tune (Bach's Lunch: A Mountain in Miniature: Exploring the Irish Musical Tradition through the Lens of a Single Tune - Concord Community Music School (ccmusicschool.org))

• March 7 - Max Roach Centennial Celebration with the CCMS All-Stars (Max Roach Centennial Celebration with the CCMS All-Stars - Concord Community Music School (ccmusicschool.org))

• March 14 - Bach's Lunch: Celtic Classics (Bach's Lunch: Celtic Classics - Concord Community Music School (ccmusicschool.org))

• March 15 - CCMS Student Recital (CCMS Student Recital - March 15, 2024 - Concord Community Music School (ccmusicschool.org))

• March 29 - CCMS Student Recital (CCMS Student Recital - March 29, 2024 - Concord Community Music School (ccmusicschool.org))

Upcoming Events | Department of Music (dartmouth.edu)

• March 3 - Chamber Music End-of-Term Recital 3:00-4:30pm Batchelder Lounge, Church of Christ at Dartmouth College

• March 8 - Call of Kinnaru: New Ancient Music 5:00-7:00pm Hood Museum of Art

• April 2 - Johnny Gandelsman - This is America: Part III 7:30-9:00pm Church of Christ Dartmouth

Farmers' Night Concert Series | Vermont General Assembly | Vermont Legislature

• March 13 - Vermont Youth Orchestra

• March 27 - An Evening of Traditional Music with Becky Tracy and Keith Murphy

• April 3 - Concert Honoring the Late Pete Sutherland

• April 10 - "Springtime Serenade" with Solaris

It's a little early for this one, but I didn't want to forget when we get closer to the date.

MUSE (mosaicunionstringensemble.org)

• June 2 - Spring Concert in Plainfield, NH (details tbd)

• June 9 - White River Junction @ the Village (more details tbd)