Saturday, October 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Halloween Pick-up Band for Winchester’s Trunk or Treat Community Event We’re looking for woodwind, brass, percussion, ukulele, guitar, bass and other instrumentalists to play spooky themed music to kick off this fun town-wide event. No marching is required – we’ll play standing in place. Costumes are welcome. This event takes place in the Jenks Center parking lot, across from Town Hall. We'll meet at 10:00 […]
Saturday, October 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Sight-Reading Superstars: Brass & Woodwind Workshop 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 […]
Thursday, October 23 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dalcroze/Early Childhood Parent Education Session (Zoom) Workshop 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 […]
Friday, October 24 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Broadway On Highland Student Recital Please note: Performing at Broadway On Highland is currently open to WCMS singers, staff, and their students only. Their invited guests are warmly welcomed to join the audience. Come support our talented singers and join in with the audience for the sing-along numbers. Broadway On Highland is a wonderful showcase for our voice students and […]
Saturday, October 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Inspiration, Process & Craft: Songwriting Workshop with Rachel Sumner Workshop 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 […]
Saturday, October 25 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Piano Department Field Trip to M. Steinert & Sons Workshop 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 […]
Thursday, October 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm All-School Halloween Recital at The Gables 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 […]
Saturday, November 1 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Senior District Mock Audition Workshop 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 […]
Sunday, November 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Faculty Concert: “Fiddle Traditions” Concert A Celebration of Toe-Tapping Fiddle Tunes WCMS faculty member Molly Tucker and guest artist Casey Murray will present a concert of original and traditional fiddle tunes in the New England, […]
Friday, November 7 @ 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm String Department Workshop: Fiddling with Molly Tucker Workshop Are you a string player who is curious about the art of fiddling? Whether you’re brand new to fiddling or have explored this art form before, this workshop is for you! In this 90-minute session, […]
Saturday, November 8 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Bluegrass Jam Community Event Join us for an afternoon of spontaneous, relaxed bluegrass playing! Open to all ages; participants should be able to play simple chords in time. You’ll get an introduction to the […]
Thursday, November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Adult Learner Salon 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 […]