2025-01-21 FALL SEMESTER MAKEUP DAYS FALL SEMESTER MAKEUP DAYS Tuesday, January 21 - Sunday, February 2 FALL SEMESTER MAKEUP DAYS
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Chamber Ensemble Concert B Sunday, January 26 @ 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 @ 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 you improve your sight-reading skills. Instructor: Rieko Tanaka Free for WCMS students / $15 for general public Register Online
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Chamber Ensemble Concert C Sunday, January 26 @ 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 @ 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 Canceled Workshop: Pranayama (Yogic Breath) for Musicians Tuesday, January 28 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Event Series Canceled Workshop: Pranayama (Yogic Breath) for Musicians This event has been canceled 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 internally it can re-regulate our nervous systems before auditions/performances. It can also be used to regulate our temperature and to […]
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Workshop: Take Your Playing to the Next Level (Grades 3-5) Tuesday, January 28 @ 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 reach new levels of artistry in your performance. Instructor: Peter Morelli
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Vavilov Violin & Viola Kid’s Studio Recital #1 Tuesday, January 28 @ 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 @ 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 reach new levels of artistry in your performance. Instructor: Peter Morelli
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Vavilov Violin & Viola Kid’s Studio Recital #2 Tuesday, January 28 @ 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 @ 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: Dr. Miriam Conti Vanoni Free for WCMS students / $15 for general public Register Online
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Bennett Cello Studio Recital Thursday, January 30 @ 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 - 8:00 pm Event Series Canceled Workshop: Taking Guitar Solos Over Chord Progressions Thursday, January 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Canceled 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 hands on workshop we will go over basic theory and develop great visualization tools for learning how to traverse the fret board. Bring your guitar! […]
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Workshop: Rhythm Without Borders Thursday, January 30 @ 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 skills of the participants. Instructor: Sylvie Zakarian Free for WCMS students / $15 for general public Register Online
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Event Series Canceled All-School Performance Class Friday, January 31 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Event Series Canceled 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 no audience, just the other participants in the class. Each class is hosted by a WCMS faculty member who will offer encouragement and helpful tips. […]
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Daly Violin Studio Recital Friday, January 31 @ 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Daly Violin Studio Recital Violin Students of Em Daly perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Kang Krueger Piano Studio Recital #1 Saturday, February 1 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Kang Krueger Piano Studio Recital #1 Piano Students of Yerim Kang Krueger perform for family and friends. Nichols Performance Hall.
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Kang Krueger Piano Studio Recital #2 Saturday, February 1 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Kang Krueger Piano Studio Recital #2 Piano Students of Yerim Kang Krueger perform for family and friends. Nichols Performance Hall.
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Postponed Workshop: Telling a Story – The Art of Performance Saturday, February 1 @ 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 / $15 for general public This event has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 29
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tocco Piano Studio Recital #1 Sunday, February 2 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tocco Piano Studio Recital #1 Piano students of Sarah Tocco perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tocco Studio Recital #2 Sunday, February 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tocco Studio Recital #2 Piano students of Sarah Tocco perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall
2025-02-03 SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS! SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS! Monday, February 3 SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS!
2025-02-03 Suzuki Group Classes & Rock/Jazz Ensembles begin Suzuki Group Classes & Rock/Jazz Ensembles begin Monday, February 3 - Saturday, February 8 Suzuki Group Classes & Rock/Jazz Ensembles begin
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Voice Dept. Adult Pop Concert Friday, February 7 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Voice Dept. Adult Pop Concert Join us for a celebration of popular music featuring students from the WCMS Voice Department as they present an evening of hit songs from the pop charts. Hosted by Norina Rowen, Voice Department Chair.
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Clarinet Master Class with guest Rane Moore Saturday, February 8 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Clarinet Master Class with guest Rane Moore In this 90-minute master class, guest clinician Rane Moore will work with participants to develop their technical skills in the service of furthering their musical expression. Players will be curated by the clarinet faculty, but all clarinet students ages 12+ are welcome to attend and observe. Clarinetist Rane Moore is sought after as both a […]
2025-02-10 Classical Chamber Ensembles Begin Classical Chamber Ensembles Begin Monday, February 10 - Saturday, February 15 Classical Chamber Ensembles Begin
7:15 pm - 8:00 pm Outreach: Valentine’s All-School Recital Tuesday, February 11 @ 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm Outreach: Valentine’s All-School Recital Open to all WCMS students! This off-site recital will be held at Delaney at the Vale, an active & assisted living community at 300 Began Way, Woburn. All instruments and ages are welcome. Performing in the community is an important outreach activity for WCMS as a way to bring music to those who may not […]
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vavilov Violin & Viola Adult Studio Recital Tuesday, February 11 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Vavilov Violin & Viola Adult Studio Recital Adult violin and viola students perform for family and friends. Nichols Performance Hall.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Talroze Piano Studio Recital Thursday, February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Talroze Piano Studio Recital Piano Students of Olga Talroze perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.
2025-02-17 WCMS Closed – Presidents Day WCMS Closed – Presidents Day Monday, February 17 WCMS Closed – Presidents Day
2025-02-18 Winter Break – no lessons/classes Winter Break – no lessons/classes Tuesday, February 18 - Friday, February 21 Winter Break – no lessons/classes
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Event Series All-School Performance Class Friday, February 28 @ 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 no audience, just the other participants in the class. Each class is hosted by a WCMS faculty member who will offer encouragement and helpful tips. […]
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Voice Department Honors Concert Saturday, March 1 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Voice Department Honors Concert Join us for a special concert of students from the voice department at WCMS. This select group of students has been chosen by their teachers to perform in a celebratory recital to recognize their dedication to musical study and accomplishments throughout the year. It’s an inspirational concert for family, friends, & community members to attend […]
Tuesday, January 28 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Event Series Canceled Workshop: Pranayama (Yogic Breath) for Musicians
Tuesday, January 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Workshop: Take Your Playing to the Next Level (Grades 3-5)
Tuesday, January 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Workshop: Take Your Playing to the Next Level (Ages 11+)
Thursday, January 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Canceled Workshop: Taking Guitar Solos Over Chord Progressions
Saturday, February 1 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Postponed Workshop: Telling a Story – The Art of Performance