WCMS Closed for Indigenous Peoples Day Monday, October 12 WCMS closed for Indigenous Peoples Day. No lessons or classes.
All-School Recital Wednesday, October 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Student Recital Open to all WCMS students! Perform live for an adoring audience of family and friends. It’s a chance for everyone to share the music they’ve been working on. All ages and instruments are welcome. Sign up to perform
Roots & Riffs: Youth Rock Guitar Workshop Saturday, October 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Workshop In this interactive 90-minute workshop, WCMS guitar teaching artist Miles Blackwood will introduce participants to all the basics they’ll need to bring out their inner rock guitarist! Get ready to learn: The role of blues at the roots of rock Power chords & fundamental rock techniques Rhythm and lead guitar approaches, and how to listen […]
Dalcroze/Early Childhood Parent Education Session Thursday, October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Workshop This info session is perfect for parents and caregivers of children currently enrolled in a Dalcroze Eurhythmics or early childhood music class at WCMS. We'll discuss how the journey through the program works, and how you can best support your child's musical development. Department chair Eiko Ishizuka and faculty member Adriana Ausch-Simmel will cover: An […]
All-School Halloween Recital at The Gables Thursday, October 29 @ 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm Student Recital Calling all goblins, princesses, and superheroes (and their families) to perform at a Halloween recital at The Gables! We welcome all instruments and all ages to perform. Costumes are definitely encouraged (but not required). Spooky music is great but we welcome all repertoire. This event is a delight for residents at The Gables—come help spread […]
Sight-Reading Mastery! A Workshop for Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion Players Sunday, November 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Workshop Do you dream of improving your sight-reading skills? Do you want to feel stronger and more confident at your auditions? Do you aspire to learn music faster and more efficiently? Then this workshop is for you! In this 90-minute power session, WCMS teaching artist Dan Teager (trumpet) will work with students on multiple sight-reading techniques. […]
Postponed “Common Time” Concert Series: Celebrating American Composers Tuesday, November 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rescheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 7:00 PM "Common Time" Concert Series at the Griffin Museum in Winchester Join us for the first concert in this four-part series at the Griffin Museum. A trio of WCMS faculty members—Molly Tucker, violin; Simone Cartales, viola; and Pamela Ambrose, cello—will perform modern classical and bluegrass pieces for string trio […]
Senior District Mock Audition Workshop Friday, November 6 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Workshop Registration Deadline: Monday, November 2 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 […]
Dalcroze Pedagogy Exchange Sunday, November 8 @ 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. A Zoom option is available for those […]
“Common Time” Concert Series: Celebrating American Composers Tuesday, November 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Common Time Series 2026 Concert Concert #1: Celebrating American Composers Join us for the first concert in this four-part series at the Griffin Museum. A trio of WCMS faculty members—Molly Tucker, violin; Simone Cartales, viola; and Pamela Ambrose, cello—will perform modern classical and bluegrass pieces for string trio by American composers. Featured works will include the Appalachia Waltz by Mark […]
Adult Learner Salon Thursday, November 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Student Recital Join us for an evening of discussion, music, and community with your fellow WCMS adult learners. The evening also offers a relaxed, informal performance opportunity for those who wish to do so. Please sign up to let us know whether you’d like to perform or if you'd like to just come mingle and listen! Open to […]