2024-12-30 Holiday Break – No lessons or classes Holiday Break – No lessons or classes Monday, December 30 Holiday Break – No lessons or classes
2024-12-31 WCMS Closes at noon – no lessons or classes WCMS Closes at noon – no lessons or classes Tuesday, December 31 WCMS Closes at noon – no lessons or classes
2025-01-01 WCMS Closed – Happy New Year! WCMS Closed – Happy New Year! Wednesday, January 1, 2025 WCMS Closed – Happy New Year!
2025-01-06 FALL Semester Resumes! FALL Semester Resumes! Monday, January 6, 2025 FALL Semester Resumes!
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Steel Drum Meet-Up Wednesday, January 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Steel Drum Meet-Up 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? […]
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Adult Learner Salon Thursday, January 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Adult Learner Salon 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 […]
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Ambrose Cello Studio Recital Friday, January 10, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Ambrose Cello Studio Recital Cello students of Pamela Ambrose perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall
12:45 pm - 5:00 pm Chamber Music Ensembles Master Classes Saturday, January 11, 2025 @ 12:45 pm - 5:00 pm Chamber Music Ensembles Master Classes Nichols Hall
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Ausch Piano Studio Recital Saturday, January 11, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Ausch Piano Studio Recital Students of Adriana Ausch perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Suzuki Dept. Solo Recitals Sunday, January 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Suzuki Dept. Solo Recitals WCMS Suzuki Students perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Ensemble Concert: Motown, Stormy Monday, Jazz Ens. Monday, January 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Ensemble Concert: Motown, Stormy Monday, Jazz Ens. WCMS Ensemble Students perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Ensemble Concert: Jazz Ens., Adult Rock Cover Band Tuesday, January 14, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Ensemble Concert: Jazz Ens., Adult Rock Cover Band WCMS Ensemble students perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ensemble Concert: Rock & Blues Band Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ensemble Concert: Rock & Blues Band WCMS Ensemble students perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Ensemble Concert: Ukulele Ensembles Thursday, January 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Ensemble Concert: Ukulele Ensembles WCMS Uke Ensemble students perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Jr. District Mock Audition Workshop Friday, January 17, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Jr. District Mock Audition 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 […]
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Bennett Cello Studio Recital Friday, January 17, 2025 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Bennett Cello Studio Recital Cello students of Anne Bennett perform for family and friends. Nichols Performance Hall
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Patramanska-Bell Studio Recital Saturday, January 18, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Patramanska-Bell Studio Recital Violin and viola students of Olga Patramanska-Bell perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Faculty Concert: At the Movies Sunday, January 19, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Faculty Concert: At the Movies 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 […]
2025-01-20 Fall Semester Makeup Day – WCMS is Open Fall Semester Makeup Day – WCMS is Open Monday, January 20, 2025 Fall Semester Makeup Day – WCMS is Open
2025-01-21 FALL SEMESTER MAKEUP DAYS FALL SEMESTER MAKEUP DAYS Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - Sunday, February 2, 2025 FALL SEMESTER MAKEUP DAYS
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Classical Chamber Ensemble Concert A Tuesday, January 21, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Classical Chamber Ensemble Concert A WCMS Classical Chamber Ensembles, Brass Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Steel Drum Meet-Up Wednesday, January 22, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Steel Drum Meet-Up 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? […]
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm All-School Recital Thursday, January 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm All-School 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 […]
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Postponed Voice Dept. Honors Concert Friday, January 24, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Postponed Voice Dept. Honors Concert WCMS Voice Honors Students perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall This program has been rescheduled for March 1 at 3:30 pm.
9:30 am - 10:15 am Free Demo Session of Music Together® Generations Saturday, January 25, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Free Demo Session of Music Together® Generations For families with young children (infants to 5 years old) Join us for a free demo class at The Gables in Winchester! Our new Music Together® Generations music class is […]
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Chamber Ensemble Dress Rehearsal Saturday, January 25, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Chamber Ensemble Dress Rehearsal
2025-01-26 Workshop Week Workshop Week Sunday, January 26, 2025 - Saturday, February 1, 2025 Workshop Week
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Chamber Ensemble Concert B Sunday, January 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Chamber Ensemble Concert B WCMS Chamber Ensemble Students perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Workshop: The Secret of Sight-Reading Sunday, January 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Workshop: The Secret of Sight-Reading For pianists of all ages (intermediate & up). If you feel daunted by reading the notes on a page of music, this workshop will share a few secrets to help […]
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Chamber Ensemble Concert C Sunday, January 26, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Chamber Ensemble Concert C WCMS Chamber Ensemble students perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Lizak Flute Studio Recital Monday, January 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Lizak Flute Studio Recital Flute Students of Jessica Lizak perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Event Series Workshop: Pranayama (Yogic Breath) for Musicians Tuesday, January 28, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Event Series Workshop: Pranayama (Yogic Breath) for Musicians For ages 11 and up. The power of our breath goes beyond simply keeping us alive - it can allow us to synchronize with the external world around us, and […]
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Workshop: Take Your Playing to the Next Level (Grades 3-5) Tuesday, January 28, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Workshop: Take Your Playing to the Next Level (Grades 3-5) For all instrumentalists. Two sections: Tuesday, January 28, 4:00–5:00 PM (grades 3-5) Tuesday, January 28, 7:00–8:00 PM (ages 11+) Come explore the use of dynamics, articulation, and voicing to help […]
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Vavilov Violin & Viola Kid’s Studio Recital #1 Tuesday, January 28, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Vavilov Violin & Viola Kid’s Studio Recital #1 Violin and viola students of Alex Vavilov perform for family and friends. Nichols Performance Hall.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Workshop: Take Your Playing to the Next Level (Ages 11+) Tuesday, January 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Workshop: Take Your Playing to the Next Level (Ages 11+) For all instrumentalists. Two sections: Tuesday, January 28, 4:00–5:00 PM (grades 3-5) Tuesday, January 28, 7:00–8:00 PM (ages 11+) Come explore the use of dynamics, articulation, and voicing to help […]
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Vavilov Violin & Viola Kid’s Studio Recital #2 Tuesday, January 28, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Vavilov Violin & Viola Kid’s Studio Recital #2 Violin and viola students of Alex Vavilov perform for family and friends. Nichols Performance Hall.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Workshop: Understanding Piano Mechanics Wednesday, January 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Workshop: Understanding Piano Mechanics For adult pianists. Guest presenter Patrick Elisha will guide adult learners and selected performers through the secrets of piano making, and how understanding piano mechanics can improve your playing. Host: […]
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Bennett Cello Studio Recital Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Bennett Cello Studio Recital Cello students of Anne Bennett perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Workshop: Rhythm Without Borders Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Workshop: Rhythm Without Borders For all adult musicians. Come explore different rhythm patterns and their interconnections in music, culture, and tradition. The workshop will have a play-along component using the rhythm comprehension and newly-learned […]
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Workshop: Taking Guitar Solos Over Chord Progressions Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Workshop: Taking Guitar Solos Over Chord Progressions For ages 11 through adult. The goal of this workshop is to provide a basic understanding of how to think about playing guitar solos over your favorite songs. In this […]
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Event Series All-School Performance Class Friday, January 31, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Event Series All-School Performance Class 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 […]
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Postponed Workshop: Telling a Story – The Art of Performance Saturday, February 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Postponed Workshop: Telling a Story – The Art of Performance For woodwind, brass, and percussion students (all ages). Come explore how to tell a story, enhance artistry, and increase expression in performance. Instructor: Sylvie Zakarian Free for WCMS students / […]
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Event Series Workshop: Pranayama (Yogic Breath) for Musicians
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Workshop: Take Your Playing to the Next Level (Grades 3-5)
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Workshop: Take Your Playing to the Next Level (Ages 11+)
Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Workshop: Taking Guitar Solos Over Chord Progressions
Saturday, February 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Postponed Workshop: Telling a Story – The Art of Performance