Community Event

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 for young kids and their grownups, but includes the sweetest twist: the addition of senior participants at the The Gables. Kids and their grownups attend class with residents at The Gables and spend time making music as a large extended family. The 8-week spring semester class begins February 1.
All Music Together classes use the program's award-winning music, loved by children and grownups alike. Children enjoy a playful

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.
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Have Questions? Email us at wcms@winchestermusic.org

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

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? WCMS will be hosting three steel drum meet-up nights where you can drop in, play the drums, and practice your skills. 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 will be hosted by WCMS Advisor and volunteer, Sara McCabe. She'll have some song sheets that you can work on at your own pace and will be available to give tips and pointers. If you

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? WCMS will be hosting three steel drum meet-up nights where you can drop in, play the drums, and practice your skills. 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 will be hosted by WCMS Advisor and volunteer, Sara McCabe. She'll have some song sheets that you can work on at your own pace and will be available to give tips and pointers. If you

Please join us in helping to provide a week's worth of special meals to show your appreciation for the WCMS faculty and staff! During Teacher Appreciation Week, the faculty and staff are treated to delicious food delivered by WCMS student families and friends.
Since many of our faculty are only here on certain days, we offer these meals every day of the week. If you're short on time, bringing in a prepared dish from the market--or even donating a supermarket gift card or cash contribution--is great too! Sign up below to volunteer to provide a food or a contribution.
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Drop by our table at the Winchester Farmers Market to learn about our fall music offerings and events. We can answer any questions and help find the right fit for prospective students.
We'll also be providing live music for the market courtesy of our great students and faculty:

9:30 - 10:30 AM: Faculty Jazz Quintet
10:45 - 11:45 AM: Motown Band
12:00 - 12:30 PM: Steel Drum Ensemble
12:45 - 1:30 PM: Faculty & Friends Bluegrass Ensemble

See you there!

Free admission--held at Winchester Town Hall
Join us for the Winchester Chamber's first-ever Health & Wellness Fair at Winchester Town Hall. Many local organizations will be participating with activities and information, including music therapist Shayla McDermott from WCMS.
Check out the schedule of events and wave hello to two WCMS groups performing music at the event:

10:00-10:45 AM: Ukulele Ensemble Piineapple Posse
1:15-2:00 PM: Faculty member Molly Tucker with her folk duo Molly & Casey