Winchester Community Music School

Makeup Day
2024-12-23

Talroze Piano Studio Recital
2024-12-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Piano students of Olga Talroze perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.

WCMS closes at noon today- no lessons/classes
2024-12-24 09:00 - 12:00

WCMS Closed
2024-12-25, 2024-12-28

Holiday Break- No lessons/Classes
2024-12-26 09:00 - 2024-12-27 17:30

Holiday Break - No lessons or classes
2024-12-30

WCMS Closes at noon - no lessons or classes
2024-12-31

WCMS Closed - Happy New Year!
2025-01-01

MAKEUP DAYS
2025-01-02 - 2025-01-04

FALL Semester Resumes!
2025-01-06

Steel Drum Meet-Up
2025-01-08 19:00 - 20:30
Looking to hang out in the WCMS Pan Yard to practice your steel pan skills, or test-drive a pan before the start of our new steel drum ensemble on February 5? WCMS is hosting three steel drum meet-up nights where you can drop in, play the drums, and practice your skills. Beginners are welcome! These are casual evenings with no specific instruction or format. You can drop in at any point and stay as long as you wish. The meet-ups are hosted by WCMS Advisor and volunteer, Sara McCabe. She’ll have some song sheets that you can work on at your own pace and will be available to give tips and pointers. If you want to join us and bring your own drum, you are welcome to do so.
Please let us know if you plan to join us by signing up for any or all of the dates. There is no cost to attend.
Please Note: The spring steel drum ensemble that begins February 5 will meet at the Winchester Recreation Department, but these meet-ups are at WCMS.
Dates: December 18, January 8, and January 22, 7:00–8:30 PM
Location: Winchester Community Music School, Nichols Hall
Host: Sara McCabe, WCMS Advisor and Volunteer
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Adult Learner Salon
2025-01-09 19:00 - 20:30
Adult learners at WCMS are invited to join us for an evening of discussion, music, and community. This gathering will combine a relaxed, informal performance opportunity with a group discussion of the themes offered by William Westney’s book, The Perfect Wrong Note.
Please sign up to let us know if you’ll be there, whether as a performer, audience member and discussion participant, or both!
If you need a piano accompanist, or have questions, please email wcms@winchestermusic.org. The deadline to submit music to us for the accompanist is January 3. Rehearsal day with accompanist TBD.
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Ambrose Cello Studio Recital
2025-01-10 17:00 - 18:00
Cello students of Pamela Ambrose perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall

Chamber Music Ensembles Master Classes
2025-01-11 12:45 - 17:00
Nichols Hall

Ausch Piano Studio Recital
2025-01-11 17:30 - 18:30
Students of Adriana Ausch perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.

Suzuki Dept. Solo Recitals
2025-01-12 13:00 - 17:00
Join us for a special afternoon of music performed by students from the Suzuki piano & violin program. It’s a great opportunity to cheer on our students at all different ages & stages on their Suzuki journey!
Students are grouped into three recital sections: 1:00, 2:30, and 4:00 PM. Presented live in Nichols Performance Hall.
Hosted by Yoshiko Kline, Suzuki Department Chair.

Ensemble Concert: Motown, Stormy Monday, Jazz Ens.
2025-01-13 19:30 - 21:00
WCMS Ensemble Students perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.

Ensemble Concert: Jazz Ens., Adult Rock Cover Band
2025-01-14 19:30 - 21:00
WCMS Ensemble students perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall

Ensemble Concert: Rock & Blues Band
2025-01-15 19:30 - 20:30
This recital has been canceled.
WCMS Ensemble students perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.

Ensemble Concert: Ukulele Ensembles
2025-01-16 19:00 - 20:30
WCMS Uke Ensemble students perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall

Jr. District Mock Audition Workshop
2025-01-17 16:00 - 17:30
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 and receive constructive feedback on their solos and scales.
Open to all singers and instrumentalists; you do not have to be a WCMS student to participate.
$30 per participant; register by January 13
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Bennett Cello Studio Recital
2025-01-17 18:30 - 19:15
Cello students of Anne Bennett perform for family and friends. Nichols Performance Hall

Patramanska-Bell Studio Recital
2025-01-18 15:30 - 16:30
Violin and viola students of Olga Patramanska-Bell perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall

Faculty Concert: At the Movies
2025-01-19 15:00 - 16:00
Immerse yourself in a world of beautiful, passionate, and emotional movie music, skillfully arranged for violin, piano, and percussion. Experience iconic themes from beloved movies like Cinema Paradiso, The Secret Garden, Schindler’s List, Malèna, Once Upon a Time in the West, The Mission, The Deer Hunter, Howl’s Moving Castle, and more. We’ll also explore the enchanting compositions of celebrated actor and composer Anthony Hopkins, including “And the Waltz Goes On.”
Performed by WCMS teaching artist Jorge Ibáñez, piano, with Luis Ibáñez, violin, and Deborah Welsh Ibáñez, percussion.
Free admission. Held live in Nichols Performance Hall at WCMS and streamed live on our YouTube and Facebook channels.

Fall Semester Makeup Day - WCMS is Open
2025-01-20

FALL SEMESTER MAKEUP DAYS
2025-01-21 - 2025-02-02

Classical Chamber Ensemble Concert A
2025-01-21 19:30 - 20:30
WCMS Classical Chamber Ensembles, Brass Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall

Steel Drum Meet-Up
2025-01-22 19:00 - 20:30
Looking to hang out in the WCMS Pan Yard to practice your steel pan skills, or test-drive a pan before signing up for our new steel drum ensemble in February? WCMS will be hosting three steel drum meet-up nights where you can drop in, play the drums, and practice your skills. These are casual evenings with no specific instruction or format. You can drop in at any point and stay as long as you wish. The meet-ups will be hosted by WCMS Advisor and volunteer, Sara McCabe. She’ll have some song sheets that you can work on at your own pace and will be available to give tips and pointers. If you want to join us and bring your own drum, you are welcome to do so.
Please let us know if you plan to join us by signing up for any or all of the dates. There is no cost to attend.
Please Note: The spring steel drum ensemble will meet at the Winchester Recreation Department, but these meet-ups are at WCMS.
Dates: December 18, January 8, and January 22, 7:00–8:30 PM
Location: Winchester Community Music School, Nichols Hall
Host: Sara McCabe, WCMS Advisor and Volunteer
Sign Up Online

All-School Recital
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:00
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.
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