3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Sight-Reading Superstars: Brass & Woodwind Workshop Saturday, October 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Sight-Reading Superstars: Brass & Woodwind 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 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 […]
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dalcroze/Early Childhood Parent Education Session (Zoom) Thursday, October 23 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dalcroze/Early Childhood Parent Education Session (Zoom) 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 faculty member Adriana Ausch-Simmel will cover: An overview of early childhood class offerings at WCMS Guidance for supporting your children’s musical development, both in class […]
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Inspiration, Process & Craft: Songwriting Workshop with Rachel Sumner Saturday, October 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Inspiration, Process & Craft: Songwriting Workshop with Rachel Sumner 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 […]
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Piano Department Field Trip to M. Steinert & Sons Saturday, October 25 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Piano Department Field Trip to M. Steinert & Sons 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 […]
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Senior District Mock Audition Workshop Saturday, November 1 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Senior District Mock Audition 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 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 […]
Saturday, October 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Inspiration, Process & Craft: Songwriting Workshop with Rachel Sumner