Summer Chamber Music Exploration

Summer Chamber Music Exploration at WCMS is a 3-day chamber music experience for string, piano and woodwind students ages 7-12. This program is ideal for students who are brand new or have had just a couple of years of ensemble playing experience.

person 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
theater_comedy Classical
music_note Bass (upright), Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Flute & Piccolo, Oboe, Piano (all styles), Viola, Violin

Summer Private Lessons

WCMS offers flexible summer lesson scheduling to fit your summer plans! Try a new instrument, explore a new style of playing, or continue your lessons from the school year.

person 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teens, Adults
theater_comedy All Genres
music_note Music Theory, Sitar, Banjo, Baritone (Euphonium), Bass (electric), Bass (upright), Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Composition & Theory, Drum set, Fiddle, Flute & Piccolo, French horn, Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Keyboard (electric), Mandolin, Oud, Oboe, Percussion, Piano (all styles), Recorder, Recording/Production, Saxophone, Songwriting, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Ukulele, Viola, Violin, Voice (all styles)

Summer Village Band

All instruments and levels welcome! Village Band is a friendly, welcoming group that plays all sorts of music including light classical, Americana, pop, klezmer, and world folk music.

person Teens, Adults
theater_comedy Classical, Folk & Traditional, Jazz, Rock
music_note Banjo, Baritone (Euphonium), Bass (upright), Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Flute & Piccolo, French horn, Guitar (acoustic), Keyboard (electric), Mandolin, Oboe, Percussion, Piano (all styles), Recorder, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin

Summer Chamber Music Festival

This two-week chamber music program provides an in-depth, immersive experience for young musicians that includes multiple chamber ensembles, master classes, music theory/appreciation classes, workshops in special topics, private lessons, arts & crafts, and wellness/recreation. Public performances are held at the conclusion of the program.

person 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teens
theater_comedy Classical
music_note Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Flute & Piccolo, French horn, Oboe, Piano (all styles), Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin

Woodwind & Brass Ensembles

For teens & adults. Collaborate with fellow musicians while exploring repertoire for woodwind and brass instruments.

person Teens, Adults
theater_comedy All Genres
music_note Baritone (Euphonium), Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute & Piccolo, French horn, Oboe, Recorder, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba

Music Theory: Fundamentals

In music theory classes, our goal is to instill a deep appreciation and understanding of music in all of our students. In Music Theory: Fundamentals, we start with the essential building blocks of music and move on to advanced concepts.

person 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teens, Adults
music_note Music Theory, Sitar, Banjo, Baritone (Euphonium), Bass (electric), Bass (upright), Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Composition & Theory, Drum set, Fiddle, Flute & Piccolo, French horn, Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Keyboard (electric), Mandolin, Oud, Oboe, Percussion, Piano (all styles), Recorder, Saxophone, Songwriting, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Ukulele, Viola, Violin, Voice (all styles)

Chamber Music Ensembles

Performing in a chamber music ensemble is a very rewarding experience. Students expand their overall musicianship, technique, and performance skills. We welcome grade school children (ages 8+), teens, and adults.

person 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teens, Adults
theater_comedy Classical
music_note Bass (upright), Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Flute & Piccolo, Guitar (acoustic), Piano (all styles), Recorder, Viola, Violin

Village Band

All ages and levels welcome! Pull that instrument out of the closet, the attic, or the basement and start playing. Village Band is a friendly, welcoming group that plays all sorts of music including light classical, Americana, pop, klezmer, and world folk music.

person Teens, Adults
theater_comedy All Genres
music_note Banjo, Baritone (Euphonium), Bass (upright), Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Fiddle, Flute & Piccolo, French horn, Guitar (acoustic), Keyboard (electric), Mandolin, Oud, Oboe, Percussion, Piano (all styles), Recorder, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Ukulele, Viola, Violin, Voice (all styles)

Jazz Ensembles

For older children, teens, and adults. For all lovers of jazz, our jazz ensembles consist of a rhythm section, including bass and percussion, and at least one of the following instruments: guitar, piano, brass, woodwind, string, and voice. Throughout the semester, students are coached weekly and learn, develop, and improve improvisation skills.

person 10, 11, 12, Teens, Adults
theater_comedy Jazz
music_note Baritone (Euphonium), Bass (electric), Bass (upright), Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Drum set, Flute & Piccolo, French horn, Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Keyboard (electric), Oboe, Percussion, Piano (all styles), Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice (all styles)

Private Lessons

Our faculty members are accomplished professionals in many genres including classical, jazz, rock, folk, blues, country, and popular music.

person 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teens, Adults
theater_comedy All Genres
music_note Sitar, Banjo, Baritone (Euphonium), Bass (electric), Bass (upright), Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Composition & Theory, Drum set, Fiddle, Flute & Piccolo, French horn, Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Keyboard (electric), Mandolin, Music Therapy, Oud, Oboe, Percussion, Piano (all styles), Recorder, Recording/Production, Saxophone, Songwriting, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Ukulele, Viola, Violin, Voice (all styles)