Sunday, September 8 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fall Ensemble Auditions No matter what instrument you play, we probably have an ensemble for you! Ensembles at WCMS offer opportunities for students to be mentored by professional faculty members, play with other musicians, understand the roles of different band members, and perform in front of an audience. By connecting with other like-minded creative individuals, you'll cultivate relationships […]
Saturday, September 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Event Series Voice Master Class Fall 2024 Voice Department Master Class for Youth Voice Master Class with Maggie Finnegan: “How to FIRST Approach a New Song or Aria” In this master class, guest clinician and Grammy-nominated soprano Maggie Finnegan will work with participants on how to prepare a new classical or Broadway piece for performance, from analyzing the subtext and emotional state of the character, to physical performance […]
Saturday, September 28 @ 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm Event Series Voice Master Class Fall 2024 Voice Department Master Class for Adult Learners Voice Master Class with Maggie Finnegan: “How to FIRST Approach a New Song or Aria” In this master class, guest clinician and Grammy-nominated soprano Maggie Finnegan will work with participants on how to prepare a new classical or Broadway piece for performance, from analyzing the subtext and emotional state of the character, to physical performance […]
Wednesday, October 16 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Intro to Steel Drum Workshops Intro to Steel Drums Workshop (Adult) 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 […]
Friday, October 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Broadway On Highland Broadway On Highland 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 […]
Saturday, October 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sight-Reading Superstars: Brass & Woodwind 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 […]