Workshop

For currently enrolled Suzuki Piano and Violin families! Join WCMS Suzuki faculty members for a 1-hour session to review, refresh, and reinforce some of the main concepts we learned during your orientation about the Suzuki method. This session will also be a great opportunity to share and discuss tips, tools, and helpful techniques to support your […]

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 guided by an expert Dalcroze clinician. Participants should bring a teaching activity to share with the group, if possible. Workshop fee: $10. You can also join […]

Registration Deadline: January 13, 2025 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 […]

For pianists of all ages (intermediate & up). If you feel daunted by reading the notes on a page of music, this workshop will share a few secrets to help you improve your sight-reading skills. Instructor:  Rieko Tanaka Free for WCMS students / $15 for general public Register Online

For all instrumentalists. Two sections: Tuesday, January 28, 4:00–5:00 PM (grades 3-5) Tuesday, January 28, 7:00–8:00 PM (ages 11+) Come explore the use of dynamics, articulation, and voicing to help reach new levels of artistry in your performance. Instructor:  Peter Morelli  

For all instrumentalists. Two sections: Tuesday, January 28, 4:00–5:00 PM (grades 3-5) Tuesday, January 28, 7:00–8:00 PM (ages 11+) Come explore the use of dynamics, articulation, and voicing to help reach new levels of artistry in your performance. Instructor:  Peter Morelli  

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

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

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 will help participants to: • Better control your picking hand • Gain control when playing awkward string skips • Gain fluidity at a variety of […]

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 […]