Canceled Suzuki Parent Education Session Friday, March 22, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Suzuki Parent Education Session 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 […]
Spring Piano Evaluations Saturday, April 27, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Spring Piano Evaluations Workshop Evaluation Dates: Saturday, 4/27, 1:00 - 5:30 pm Sunday, 4/28, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm WCMS Piano Evaluations are a springtime performance opportunity for dedicated students of WCMS faculty. They are only open to students of WCMS teachers by recommendation. How do they work? Students prepare a program to perform for a panel of two […]
Spring Piano Evaluations Sunday, April 28, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Spring Piano Evaluations Workshop Evaluation Dates: Saturday, 4/27, 1:00 - 5:30 pm Sunday, 4/28, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm WCMS Piano Evaluations are a springtime performance opportunity for dedicated students of WCMS faculty. They are only open to students of WCMS teachers by recommendation. How do they work? Students prepare a program to perform for a panel of two […]
Intro to Steel Drums Workshop (Adult) Wednesday, October 16, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Intro to Steel Drum Workshops Workshop Are you interested in trying Steel Drums (also known as Steel Pans)? Join WCMS’s Laurie Russell and Sara McCabe for a fun and relaxed workshop at the Winchester Recreation Department. You'll learn about the history of these incredible instruments from Trinidad and Tobago, receive instruction on how to play, and learn a new song together […]
Sight-Reading Superstars: Brass & Woodwind Workshop Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Workshop Would you like to improve your sight-reading ability? For students who are preparing for auditions, sight-reading is often the most challenging part of the process. In this 90-minute session, oboe teaching artist Kyoko Hida-Battaglia will work with students on sight-reading technique. We will practice sight-reading rhythm patterns without instruments, then work on reading examples similar […]
All-School Performance Class Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm All-School Performance Classes Workshop New event for 2024-2025! Our performance classes give WCMS students and adult learners an opportunity to practice what it will be like to perform in a recital. There will be no audience, just the other participants in the class. Each class is hosted by a WCMS faculty member who will offer encouragement and helpful tips. […]
Intro to Steel Drums Workshop (Adult) Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Intro to Steel Drum Workshops Workshop Are you interested in trying Steel Drums (also known as Steel Pans)? Join WCMS’s Laurie Russell and Sara McCabe for a fun and relaxed workshop at the Winchester Recreation Department. You'll learn about the history of these incredible instruments from Trinidad and Tobago, receive instruction on how to play, and learn a new song together […]
Suzuki Parent Education Session Friday, November 1, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Suzuki Parent Education Session 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 […]
Intro to Steel Drums Workshop (Adult) Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Intro to Steel Drum Workshops Workshop Are you interested in trying Steel Drums (also known as Steel Pans)? Join WCMS’s Laurie Russell and Sara McCabe for a fun and relaxed workshop at the Winchester Recreation Department. You'll learn about the history of these incredible instruments from Trinidad and Tobago, receive instruction on how to play, and learn a new song together […]
Dalcroze Lab for Adult Learners Sunday, November 17, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Workshop 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 […]
Jr. District Mock Audition Workshop Friday, January 17, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Workshop 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 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 […]