Calling all goblins, princesses, and superheroes (and their families) to perform at a Halloween recital at The Gables! We welcome all instruments and all ages to perform. Costumes are definitely encouraged (but not required). Spooky music is great but we welcome all repertoire.
This event is a delight for residents at The Gables--come help spread smiles!
Location: The Gables, 299 Cambridge Street, Winchester
Sign up to perform
Join us for an afternoon of spontaneous, relaxed bluegrass playing! Open to all ages; participants should be able to play simple chords in time. You'll get an introduction to the world of bluegrass jamming and learn about the kinds of songs you'll encounter in your local jam scene.
Limited to 12 participants, acoustic only. Free admission.
Hosted by Aiden Schnell, Guitar & Contemporary Music Department Chair.
Sign Up for Bluegrass Jam
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 our talented singers and join in with the audience for the sing-along numbers. Broadway On Highland is a wonderful showcase for our voice students and a delightful evening for all!
Performers should arrive at 6:30 PM on the day of the event to run through their piece once with an accompanist.
Guidelines for Performers:
You don't need to be memorized, but your selection should be well-prepared
6:30-7:30PM - run-throughs with pianist
7;30-9PM - Broadway On Highland event
Please note: Broadway on Highland is open only to WCMS singers and their invited guests.
Come support our talented singers and join in with the audience for the sing-along numbers. Broadway on Highland is a wonderful showcase for our voice students and a delightful evening for all!
Performers should arrive at 6:30 PM on the day of the event to run through their piece once with an accompanist.
Guidelines for Performers:
You don't need to be memorized, but your selection should be well-prepared.
Bring your sheet music in a binder (no loose sheets, lead or lyric sheets).
Bring an
Please note: Broadway on Highland is open only to WCMS singers and their invited guests.
Come support our talented singers and join in with the audience for the sing-along numbers. Broadway on Highland is a wonderful showcase for our voice students and a delightful evening for all!
Performers should arrive at 6:30 PM on the day of the event to run through their piece once with an accompanist.
Guidelines for Performers:
You don't need to be memorized, but your selection should be well-prepared.
Bring your sheet music in a binder (no loose sheets, lead or lyric sheets).
Bring an
Held in the auditorium at Lincoln Elementary School, 161 Mystic Valley Parkway, Winchester
Come enjoy a showcase of WCMS children's music classes! Young students and faculty from our Dalcroze Eurhythmics classes will present a variety of short music, rhythm, and movement performances.
This is a fun occasion for anyone who wants to observe Dalcroze Eurhythmics, learn about Fall 2025 classes, meet the teachers, and see what WCMS has to offer your family.
The following classes are performing in the showcase, led by their teachers Eiko Ishizuka and Adriana Ausch:
1:00 PM
Musical Beginnings
Come meet some of Winchester's great community organizations at Community Connects Day at the Winchester Farmers Market. We'll have a table there and would love to chat about all that we offer to our students and our community.
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
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.
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