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 faculty. They are designed to encourage growth and artistic expression for students of all ages. Evaluations are open to students of WCMS teachers, and your […]

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 able to play new music on your stand better on the first try?  Then this class is for you! In this 90-minute power session, WCMS […]

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 a look into her own creative process: where she finds inspiration, how she transforms a creative spark into a song, and more. Participants will also […]

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. Following an overview of the Spirio’s mechanics, participants will have the option to try it out for themselves. Please note that this workshop takes place […]

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 tips from professional musicians to set you up for success How to manage nerves the day of your audition Winning presentation skills to wow your […]

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, WCMS teaching artist Molly Tucker will lead participants through learning a fiddle tune and exploring what styling can make your playing sound like fiddle playing. The group […]

Registration Deadline: January 11, 2026 This workshop is for students in grades 6-9 trying out for the MMEA Junior District Festival. The workshop will provide a wealth of information about the audition process including how to prepare, manage nerves, and develop presentation skills. Students will divide into vocal and instrument groups to perform for adjudicators […]

Calling musical story lovers of all ages! This one-hour, multigenerational workshop will give participants the chance to create their own incidental music to go along with AI-generated stories, all facilitated by piano faculty member Peter Morelli. Peter will teach participants ways to improvise incidental music to accompany the various stories. Each story will also feature […]

Adult Learner Piano Workshop with Linda Jiorle-Nagy In this 90-minute workshop, renowned pianist and educator Linda Jiorle-Nagy will  work with WCMS adult learners to help them expand their performance skills and musical artistry. This is a great opportunity to refine your repertoire for upcoming performance or just deepen your own musical artistry. Performers must be […]