Wednesday, January 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Workshop Week 2025 Workshop: Understanding Piano Mechanics Workshop For adult pianists. Guest presenter Patrick Elisha will guide adult learners and selected performers through the secrets of piano making, and how understanding piano mechanics can improve your playing. Host: Dr. Miriam Conti Vanoni Free for WCMS students / $15 for general public Register Online
Thursday, January 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Workshop Week 2025 Workshop: Rhythm Without Borders Workshop For all adult musicians. Come explore different rhythm patterns and their interconnections in music, culture, and tradition. The workshop will have a play-along component using the rhythm comprehension and newly-learned skills of the participants. Instructor: Sylvie Zakarian Free for WCMS students / $15 for general public Register Online
Saturday, March 22 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Guitar Clinic with Hayes Griffin Workshop Right Hand Mechanics: Guitar Clinic with Hayes Griffin This 90-minute workshop is for any guitarist who wants to gain better control and fluency in flat-pick playing. Guest clinician Hayes Griffin […]
Saturday, April 5 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Spring Piano Evaluations 2025 Spring Piano Evaluations Workshop Evaluation Dates: Saturday, April 5, 1:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday, April 6, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM WCMS Piano Evaluations are a springtime performance opportunity for dedicated students of WCMS […]
Sunday, April 6 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Spring Piano Evaluations 2025 Spring Piano Evaluations Workshop Evaluation Dates: Saturday, April 5, 1:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday, April 6, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM WCMS Piano Evaluations are a springtime performance opportunity for dedicated students of WCMS […]
Saturday, October 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Sight-Reading Superstars: Brass & Woodwind Workshop Workshop Do you dream of improving your sight-reading skills? Do you want to feel stronger and more confident at your auditions? Do you want to go to your rehearsals and be […]
Thursday, October 23 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dalcroze/Early Childhood Parent Education Session (Zoom) Workshop This remote info session is perfect for parents and caregivers of children currently enrolled in a Dalcroze Eurhythmics or early childhood music class at WCMS. Department chair Eiko Ishizuka and […]
Saturday, October 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Inspiration, Process & Craft: Songwriting Workshop with Rachel Sumner Workshop This 90-minute workshop is for any musician who wants to explore songwriting for the first time or expand on their existing songwriting skills. Award-winning singer-songwriter Rachel Sumner will offer participants […]
Saturday, October 25 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Piano Department Field Trip to M. Steinert & Sons Workshop Discover the innovative world of the Steinway Spirio! Join Patrick Elisha-Sanmiguel for an engaging presentation on piano mechanics and technology, highlighting the advanced features of the new Spirio player piano. […]
Saturday, November 1 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Senior District Mock Audition Workshop Workshop Registration Deadline: Monday, October 27 Are you in grades 9-12 and preparing to audition for the Senior District Festival? This can’t-miss workshop provides a wealth of helpful information, including: Practice […]
Friday, November 7 @ 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm String Department Workshop: Fiddling with Molly Tucker Workshop Are you a string player who is curious about the art of fiddling? Whether you’re brand new to fiddling or have explored this art form before, this workshop is for you! In this 90-minute session, […]
Sunday, November 16 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Canceled Dalcroze Lab for Adult Learners Workshop Canceled Whether you are an experienced Dalcroze clinician or a music educator interested in learning about the Dalcroze approach, we invite you to bring your ideas and try out activities […]