Community Event

Dalcroze/Early Childhood Parent Education Session (Zoom)

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 and at home
Suggestions for fostering healthy practice habits
Guidance about the decision to begin private lessons
Time for Q&A

This session is free, but advance sign-up is required. A Zoom link will be provided to all

Demo Class Week

Want to know what music classes are like at Winchester Community Music School? Free demos of many classes are being offered during the week of September 2-6. Come try a class and meet the teachers before fall semester begins on September 8. There's something for all ages!
Demo Class Schedule & Sign-Up
Plus, you can bring the whole family to our annual MusicFest Open House on Sunday, September7, 2:00-4:00 PM. This free event features a school-wide instrument petting zoo, live demos, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and more! Have fun exploring the entire building and meeting the instruments.
If

Halloween Pick-up Band for Winchester's Trunk or Treat

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 AM in the parking lot for a quick run through rehearsal and play at 10:30 AM. Pick up your music parts in the front office once you've signed up to perform.
Sign up here!
Have Questions? Email us at wcms@winchestermusic.org

MusicFest Open House

WCMS has a wonderful building full of musical instruments--and once a year, you can come meet them all! Our annual MusicFest is free and fun for all ages. This event features a school-wide instrument petting zoo, live demos, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and a fun opportunity to explore our building and meet the instruments. Faculty members and current WCMS students will show you what makes each instrument unique and fun.
Faculty and staff will be available to answer questions about group classes, ensembles, and private lessons for kids, teens, and adults. We are also holding auditions for

Steel Drum Meet-Up

Are you an adult (18+) looking to try out steel drums (aka, steel pans) for the first time, or to practice your pan skills? WCMS is hosting four free meet-up nights at Winchester Recreation before our steel drum ensemble begins on February 11 for spring semester.
Drop in, play the drums, practice your skills--beginners are welcome! These are casual evenings with no specific instruction or format. You can drop in at any point and stay as long as you wish.
The meet-ups are hosted by AC Kao, a WCMS staff member and ensemble member. She'll have some song sheets that you can work on at your own

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Steel Drum Meet-Up

Are you an adult (18+) looking to try out steel drums (aka, steel pans) for the first time, or to practice your pan skills? WCMS is hosting four free meet-up nights at Winchester Recreation before our steel drum ensemble begins on February 11 for spring semester.
Drop in, play the drums, practice your skills--beginners are welcome! These are casual evenings with no specific instruction or format. You can drop in at any point and stay as long as you wish.
The meet-ups are hosted by AC Kao, a WCMS staff member and ensemble member. She'll have some song sheets that you can work on at your own

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