March 2018
Old Time and Americana Music Workshop
Grab your instrument and learn Old-Time and Americana Fiddling Songs that you can play with your friends. Join renowned fiddlers Laura Cortese, violin, and Valerie Thompson, cello as they lead our workshop. This workshop is not just for beginners, but also for those doubling on another instrument. We'll use several tunes to learn techniques, and will work hard on them so that you know the techniques and some new tunes when you leave. This is a great workshop if you've…
Find out more »April 2018
Jazz by CCM
On Friday, April 6th at 7 pm, the Concord Conservatory of Music presents Jazz by CCM, part two of the 2017-2018 CCM Faculty Concert Series. To kick off National Jazz Appreciation Month, the CCM Jazz Faculty, Tsuyoshi Honjo, on saxophone, Justin Meyer on bass, Brian Friedland on piano, Phil Sargent on guitar, Mike Connors on percussion, and Gabriela Martina, vocals, will perform classic jazz compositions standards and originals. CCM celebrates Jazz, a dynamic and emotional musical expression, which inevitably elevates…
Find out more »May 2018
CCM Monthly Bluegrass
For well over a decade, the Stage Coach Inn in Groton, MA welcomed pickers for a monthly jam on Saturday nights thanks in large part to host Paul Murray and the Boston Bluegrass Union (BBU). Since the Groton Inn burned down years ago, the BBU has been hoping to find a new location to revive these wonderful jams. BBU is now partnering with The Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) to co-sponsor a new Second Saturday Bluegrass Jam in West Concord…
Find out more »July 2018
CCM Saxophone and Woodwind Ensemble
Concord Conservatory of Music presents Summer Saxophone and Woodwind Ensemble Summer is the perfect time to take your playing to the next level. Join students, entering grades 6 – 9, in a Saxophone and Woodwind Ensemble this summer and play jazz, and rock, pop as well as classical music. Groups of no more than five students will form ensembles according to their skill levels. Students will also receive coaching on the art of improvisation. Playing in a small ensemble lends…
Find out more »CCM Summer Guitar Workshops Begin
For kids and adults. Students will delve into technique and theory through blues, jazz, pop, and folk music during the CCM Guitar Workshop (ages 8 -11, July 16-20). Also offered is All Together Now, Kids (for grades 6 – 9, July 16-20) as well as the adult workshop (Tuesday evenings in July starting July 10th). For details visit www.ConcordConservatory.org, email info@concordconservatory.org, or call (978) 369-0010. The Concord Conservatory of Music is the area’s nonprofit community music school, located at 1317…
Find out more »August 2018
SUMMER SAXOPHONE AND WOODWIND ENSEMBLE Begins
Summer Saxophone and Woodwind Ensemble with Tsuyoshi Honjo for grades 6 -9 Summer is the perfect time to take your playing to the next level. Join students in a Saxophone and Woodwind Ensemble this summer and play jazz, rock, pop as well as classical music. Groups of no more than five students will form ensembles according to their skill levels. Students will also be coached in the art of improvisation. Playing in a small ensemble lends itself to receiving individual…
Find out more »September 2018
CCM Discovery Day Open House
Bring your family to the Instrument Petting Zoo. Participate in demo classes and learn about the new West Side String Program. Receive a 15% discount if you register for a group class at the Open House.
Find out more »Free demo class for Beginning Vocals
On Thursday, September 20th, have your 6 - 8 year old attend a class for free. If they love to sing, this class is for them. This is an introductory course for beginning vocalists ages 6–8. This course will focus on the development of the young voice in the context of singing age-appropriate songs from musical theatre repertory. Students learn the basic elements of breathing, pitch, voice placement, range development, and tone while working towards a performance of songs from…
Find out more »The Bluegrass Jam
The CCM Bluegrass Jam is a weekly drop-in jam open to anyone who wants experience playing and singing traditional bluegrass and country songs at a moderately slow tempo in a supportive, educational and relaxed setting. This is the perfect environment to learn to play and sing country and bluegrass songs by ear, just like in the old days. We will be playing songs together while working on the skills necessary to participate in bluegrass jams. The jam is open to…
Find out more »October 2018
Uke for Kids Begins!
Jump start your child’s interest in music with the ukulele! The ukulele is ideal for children. It’s small, easy to handle, has only 4 strings, travel-friendly, and even comes in playful, bright colors. Kids learn the basic techniques, chords, and music theory. They will have fun playing an instrument while developing their eye-hand coordination. Playing the ukulele may serve as a stepping-stone in music education. It’s also great for kids yearning to learn the guitar but not quite ready. Or,…
Find out more »Concord Conservatory Free Trial Lesson Week Oct. 15-20
Concord Conservatory Offers Free Trial Lesson Week Whether you’re a child or an adult, individual instruction is the most effective way to make significant progress in musical skills. Students ages 4 - adult can sign-up for a free trial private lesson on the instrument of their choice. Explore your musical options by signing up for a free trial lesson at the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) for the week of October 15th through October 20th. The trial lessons are available…
Find out more »CCM Jazz – Standards Our Way
Join the Concord Conservatory of Music Jazz Faculty as they perform their take on jazz standards. Tsuyoshi Honjo on saxophone, Justin Meyer on bass, Brian Friedland on piano, Phil Sargent on guitar, Gabriela Martina on vocals, with Jorge Pérez-Albela on percussion. Tickets for CCM Jazz – Standards Our Way are available at the door: $20 for adults, free for students 18 and under. To buy tickets online, go to https://concordconservatory.org/ccm-jazz-standards-our-way. For more information call 978-369-0010 or email info@ConcordConservatory.org. CCM is…
Find out more »November 2018
Old-Time Jam Session
This weekly jam session is for the advanced beginner/intermediate who has little or no experience playing with other musicians or wants to add to their skillset. Some knowledge of the old-time tune- and song-repertoire would be helpful and class participants are welcome to bring song- and tune-books and ideas that they want to attempt with the ensemble(s). All instruments are welcome. Emphasis will be on the fun one can have when creating something bigger than oneself. The slow jam is…
Find out more »December 2018
Second Saturday Bluegrass Jam
For well over a decade, the Stage Coach Inn in Groton, MA welcomed pickers for a monthly jam on Saturday nights thanks in large part to host Paul Murray and the Boston Bluegrass Union (BBU). Since the Groton Inn burned down years ago, the BBU has been hoping to find a new location to revive these wonderful jams. BBU is now partnering with The Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) to co-sponsor a new Second Saturday Bluegrass Jam in West Concord from 7:00…
Find out more »Monthly Ukulele Jam at CCM
Welcome to the CCM Monthly Uke Jam! Whether you are newly acquainted with your ukulele or an old-hand join us for our monthly 2nd Tuesday Ukulele Jam. Plan to learn new songs and develop your musical skills. Phil Sargent leads this fun and lively jam at CCM. Beginners through highly-experienced players are welcome. The first Ukulele Monthly Jam begins on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, and the cost per jam is $10 paid at the door. *The Ukulele Monthly Jam is…
Find out more »January 2019
Bluegrass Band Scramble
First sort-of-annual Concord Conservatory of Music Bluegrass Band Scramble Saturday, January 5th, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Is there a budding stage musician inside you? Have you ever dreamed of standing on stage, with people you didn't know two hours before, playing bluegrass in front of tens of enthusiastic fans? (Dreams have to start somewhere.) The Bluegrass Band Scramble may be for you! If you've ever played in a jam session, or if you can play three chords in rhythm, come out…
Find out more »March 2019
Singing with Parkinson’s
CONCORD CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC LAUNCHES NEW VOCAL PROGRAM, SINGING WITH PARKINSON’S, which brings together people with Parkinson's, their family members, and caregivers. The Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) is excited to launch a new vocal program for people with Parkinson’s, which begins Wednesday, March 6, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm in West Concord. “Singing with Parkinson’s” offers people in the community an opportunity to participate in voice therapy while singing, performing and experiencing the joy of making music. The chorus…
Find out more »April 2019
CCM Jazz – Originals
We bring the CCM Jazz faculty to kick off National Jazz Appreciation Month. Tsuyoshi Honjo on saxophone, Justin Meyer on bass, Brian Friedland on piano, Phil Sargent on guitar, Gabriela Martina on vocals, and Mike Connors on percussion will perform their original compositions. Generous donors and a grant from the Middlesex Savings Bank have helped us bring this concert to Concord.
Find out more »May 2019
CCM Bluegrass Band Scramble, Lecture & ArtScramble Unveiling, May 4th
Is there a budding stage musician inside you? Have you ever dreamed of standing on stage, with people you didn't know two hours before, playing bluegrass in front of tens of enthusiastic fans? (Dreams have to start somewhere.) The Bluegrass Band Scramble may be for you! RSVP today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvMNkqDVtuXn9gySbE7QxiPgYqSEEEp2O6MtF4NY2OUSNDUg/viewform If you've ever played in a jam session, or if you can play three chords in rhythm, come out to CCM on May 4th at noon, and try your hand. Musicians…
Find out more »June 2019
Concord Conservatory of Music Summer Registration Begins
Lessons for beginners to the more adanced! Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) will offer private lesson instruction throughout the summer. This summer get ready to hone your skills and conquer a new piece on your instrument. Or, bring excitement to your summer and learn to play the instrument you’ve always dreamed about mastering. Lessons taken during the summertime helps to keep your skills sharp. And, your child will truly appreciate starting lessons in the summer without the stress from schoolwork…
Find out more »September 2019
Free Trial Group Class Week at CCM
Explore your musical options by signing up for a free trial group class at the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM). The Free Trial Group Class week runs from Tuesday, September 3rd through Monday, September 9th. For kids, learning music in a group setting can be motivating and fun for students of any skill level. Students gain a strong foundation of playing technique, music theory, and musicality, which inspires a lifetime of continued music education and enjoyment. Sign-up for your free…
Find out more »Concord Conservatory of Music Rock Lab Auditions
Rock Lab auditions at CCM! The Lab will get kids matched up with their peers with similar ability to form a real rock band. Open call auditions on Thursday, September 5th from 6 – 7:00 pm. Rock Lab matches students of similar age and ability to rehearse, explore group dynamics, song choices, and soloing. Students should be familiar with chords and the blues scale. Singers and percussion, guitar, electric bass, saxophone, and trumpet players are all encouraged to join. Please…
Find out more »CCM Discovery Day Open House
On Saturday, September 7th from 1 – 3 pm bring your family to the Concord Conservatory of Music Open House. One of the most popular features of the Open House is the instrument petting zoo. Whether you are 4 or 94, the petting zoo enables you to explore a variety of instruments in a hands-on way. CCM faculty will demonstrate how to hold, play, and experience these various instruments. Be sure to have your child try out the Group Keyboard…
Find out more »Free Trial Class: Concord Conservatory Girls Chorus
Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) now offers girls ages 9 – 14 a chorus to help them develop their voices. No experience required, only a love of singing and enthusiasm for music. Led by Dr. Greta Feeney, the Concord Conservatory Girls Chorus will meet this fall on Mondays at 5 pm. During 90-minute sessions, girls grow their skills while building their self-esteem. It’s all about teamwork and singing together. Sign-up for a FREE Trial Class at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenWliqJi5LT5xyJR1cvM08HDimWJKrD3tzPH8FV4QAZSu-SA/viewform Financial assistance available.…
Find out more »CCM West Side String Program
The Concord Conservatory of Music’s West Side String Program (WSSP) is a blend of Suzuki philosophy and traditional string pedagogy. Shinichi Suzuki’s philosophy embraces the idea that all children are born with a musical ability that can be nurtured at an early age through their environment, listening, imitation, and by working closely with a parent at home. The program resumes in the fall (14-week program) Monday's West Side String Program schedule: SPRUCE: Pre-Twinkle Beginner Violin (30-minutes/$290), 4:30 - 5:00 pm.…
Find out more »October 2019
Free Trial Lesson Week at CCM Begins Today
CONCORD CONSERVATORY OFFERS FREE TRIAL LESSON WEEK Start the fall out right by learning a new instrument or polishing your current skills Here’s your opportunity to jumpstart your fall with music. Learn a new instrument or sing with strength and clarity. Free Trial Lesson Week at the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) begins on Tuesday, October 15th and runs through Monday, October 21st. Students ages 4 through adults can sign-up for a free trial private lesson on the instrument of…
Find out more »Clarinet Ensemble for Adults and Advanced High School Students
Join us on Saturday, October 19th, at 1:00 pm for a free trial session for this new CCM Clarinet Ensemble. The ensemble meets every other Saturday from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3MTJVqYRt-JG9UeCh9YuxfR9vS_eiCOoeK3Ab9KJ4nmo8ZA/viewform If you have never played in a clarinet ensemble before - it's great fun! You’ll explore and play all types of music from various periods and styles. We welcome all B and E flat, bass and alto clarinets to the mix. We can double parts and also…
Find out more »November 2019
Barnes, Gordy, Walsh Trio
CCM presents the newly formed bi-coastal trio of Danny Barnes, Grant Gordy, and Joe K. Walsh on Friday, November 22nd. With their inquisitive, flexible, and spirited approach, they approach every tune with an open attitude. “When we play, everybody is leading with their ears, and everything is possible, it’s hugely omnivorous”, says Walsh. For three musicians who have vibrant solo careers, as well as multifaceted musical collaborations under their belts, the trio has sparked a new level of creative inspiration,…
Find out more »February 2020
Mile Twelve – Bluegrass
Mile Twelve is a fresh, hard-driving young band beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass. Fast gaining recognition for their outstanding performances in bluegrass and folk circles, Evan Murphy, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Nate Sabat, BB Bowness and David Benedict write captivating songs and daring instrumental pieces from diverse influences. Banjo luminary Tony Trischka says, “Mile Twelve is carrying the bluegrass tradition forward with creativity and integrity.” Purchase tickets in advance or at the door (however, last year we sold…
Find out more »Brady Rymer and the Little Band that Could
"Rymer's music "starts out catchy and keeps its audience moving throughout. When it comes to entertaining kids, Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could definitely can." -The Washington Post After a decade-long career with RCA Records jam band From Good Homes, recording and touring with acts from the Dave Matthews Band to Bob Dylan and Bob Weir's Ratdog, Brady Rymer ventured into family music as he started his own family, releasing Good Morning, Gus in 2000. Since then, he…
Find out more »May 2020
Concord Conservatory (CCM) Offers Introductory 4-Pack for New Students
The Concord Conservatory of Music offers all the benefits of traditional music lessons from the convenience and safety of your home. Through simple, user-friendly technology, skilled CCM instructors come to you live via online music lessons. Your customized Online Lesson-4-Pack is 4 half-hour private lessons at 25% off (valid for new students only and subject to instructor/instrument availability). Limit one/student. All you need is an internet connection, a computer with a mic and camera (standard with most computers). Complete the…
Find out more »Concord Conservatory Intro 4-Pack Offering!
Concord Conservatory (CCM) Offers Introductory 4-Pack for New Students—The Concord Conservatory of Music offers all the benefits of traditional music lessons from the convenience and safety of your home. Through simple, user-friendly technology, skilled CCM instructors come to you live via online music lessons. Your customized Online Lesson-4-Pack is 4 half-hour private lessons at 25% off (valid for new students only and subject to instructor/instrument availability). Limit one/student. All you need is an internet connection, a computer with a mic and…
Find out more »August 2020
CCM Virtual Open House
With the uncertainty surrounding this coming fall, we’ve taken steps to ease parents’ minds with the CCM Virtual Open House available on our website (ConcordConservatory.org). Future musicians can explore and learn about a variety of instruments right in your own home. Get ready to sit side-by-side with your kids on the couch, and watch the CCM Virtual Open House: https://vimeo.com/444304144
Find out more »September 2020
Online Singing With Parkinson’s Chorus
Now meeting online, the Concord Conservatory of Music’s Singing with Parkinson’s brings together Parkinson’s patients, their families, and caregivers to provide strength and comradery. The Chorus resumes online on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. “Singing with Parkinson’s” offers people in the community an opportunity to participate in voice therapy while singing, performing and experiencing the joy of making music. The chorus covers songs from a variety of genres, and input from the group will help…
Find out more »October 2020
Free Online Trial Lesson Week
Concord Conservatory of Music’s (CCM) Free Online Trial Lesson Week begins on Monday, October 26th, and runs through Saturday, October 31st. It’s the perfect opportunity to try out an online lesson to get you started on your musical journey. Students ages 4 through adults can sign-up for an online free trial private lesson on their chosen instrument. Choose between bass, guitar, percussion, piano, saxophone, violin, and viola lessons. Lessons are available for the beginner through the most advanced. Are you…
Find out more »November 2020
CCM Scavenger Hunt
Town Wide Scavenger Hunt Celebrates Concord Conservatory’s 15th Anniversary - Follow the clues and win free private lessons! A town wide scavenger hunt begins on Monday, November 2nd, to find 15 instruments hidden around Concord. Participants follow the clues to find the instruments and musical terms for a chance to win eight weeks of free private lessons at the Concord Conservatory of Music. The musical scavenger hunt kicks off the year-long celebration of the Concord Conservatory of Music’s 15th Anniversary.…
Find out more »February 2021
RAGTIME: ROOTS AND RHIZOMES. (Online lecture)
Presented online by CCM Faculty Member Peter Evans on February 3, 2021 (Everyone welcome, this complimentary lecture is open to the community) Register in advance to receive the link to the lecture: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemCID3Rdp97IBzqhAbIPPdENfnRD-d0P5_v1QvYbRevSgUTw/viewform?gxids=7628 This online lecture will explore where Ragtime came from, who its composers and performers were, and the types of success and influence it had. Peter Evans Most famously associated with Scott Joplin and other Black composers such as James Scott and Ernest Hogan initially, it went from…
Find out more »March 2021
VOCAL TECHNIQUES FOR INSTRUMENTALISTS
Presented online by CCM Faculty Member Greta Feeney on Saturday, March 13, 10:00 - 11:00 am Register in advance to receive the link to the lecture: CCM students / Non-CCM students ($15): https://concordconservatory.org/vocal-techniques-instrumentalists There are many ways to produce the sound you are looking for as a musician. We have an incredible amount of opportunities as an instrumentalist and just as many (if not even more) as someone who “plays” the instrument voice. Learning to sing allows you to identify…
Find out more »Serialism for Kids!
Presented online by CCM Faculty Member Kitty Cheung-Evans, Saturday, March 20, 10:00 - 10:50 am Register in advance to receive the link to the complimentary lecture: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemCID3Rdp97IBzqhAbIPPdENfnRD-d0P5_v1QvYbRevSgUTw/viewform?gxids=7628 Extensively deemed one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, Arnold Schoenberg invented Serialism. What is Serialism? It is a unique way to write music without using major or minor keys. Instead composers use numbers, shapes, and extreme timbre in an "ordered" way. Kitty says, "Music is like a cube, it…
Find out more »THE 25 GREATEST VIOLINISTS OF ALL TIME
Saturday, March 27, 10:00 - 11:00 am Presented online by CCM Faculty Member Hyunjung Kim on March 27th (Everyone welcome, this complimentary lecture is open to the community) Register in advance to receive the link to the lecture: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemCID3Rdp97IBzqhAbIPPdENfnRD-d0P5_v1QvYbRevSgUTw/viewform?gxids=7628 Imagine if we lived in a world with no artists. What would life be like? It might be unbearable without people to cheer us up and highlight some of the treasures we have in this world. Violinists have been an essential…
Find out more »Beyond Classical Music: Developing Improvisational Skills On the Cello
Presented online by CCM Faculty Members Fabrizio Mazzetta and Stephen Marotto on Saturday, March 27, 10:00 - 11:00 am Register in advance to receive the link to the lecture: CCM students / Non-CCM students ($15): https://concordconservatory.org/beyond-classical-music-developing-improvisation-skills-cello Drawing from our foundation of classical training, we will explore how to develop your creativity through improvisation. During the workshop, you will learn many aspects of improvisation for the cello using extended bowing techniques, harmonics, rhythm, chord changes, and more. Students will be divided…
Find out more »INSTRUMENT EXPLORATION: HAND DRUMMING
Presented by CCM Faculty Member Mike Connors on Saturday, March 27, 12:15 - 1:15 pm Register in advance to receive the link to the lecture: CCM students / Non-CCM students ($15): https://concordconservatory.org/instrument-exploration-hand-drumming No matter your instrument, clarify your connection with your own sense of rhythm while learning traditional rhythms of the world. We'll cover hand drumming techniques and explore rhythms from Africa, South America, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe.
Find out more »April 2021
After the Plague: Vocal Music of the High Renaissance
Presented Online by CCM Faculty Member Greta Feeney on Saturday, April 10, 10:00 - 11:00 am After the Plague, how did the Black Death impact creativity and the arts? In this music appreciation workshop you will learn to contextualize the beautiful vocal music of Guillaume de Machaut and Francesco Landini, both famous composers who survived the plague in Europe in the 1300s. Complimentary lecture but pre-registration required in order to receive the Zoom link: https://concordconservatory.org/after-plague-vocal-music-high-renaissance
Find out more »CCM Celebrates Black Composers
CCM Celebrates Black Composers on Saturday, April 10th, with a series of virtual recital programs (1:30, 2:45, and 4:00 pm) that provide students the opportunity to study and perform music written by Black composers. Throughout history, these oft-neglected composers did not share the limelight they deserved. Students and teaching artists have chosen pieces from a wide range of genres – classical, folk, jazz, and ragtime – whose composers span the globe. Students of all ages and abilities will perform iconic…
Find out more »Sacred Green: The 11TH Century Environmental Movement of Hildegard of Bingen
Complimentary Lecture Presented Online by CCM Faculty Member Greta Feeney on Friday, April 23, 7:00 - 8:00 pm This music appreciation workshop is an exploration of the music of 11th century Catholic scholar, theologian, composer, natural scientist, mystic and polyglot Hildegard of Bingen. Examples of Hildegard's sacred chant containing a variant of the word 'viriditas', or, 'noble greenness' from her own language 'Lingua Ignota', will be explored in the context of modern environmental activism. Viriditas defined: meaning vitality, fecundity, lushness,…
Find out more »May 2021
CCM Performathon
Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) hosts its first PERFORMATHON throughout May, where students of all ages come together to share their music virtually. At this time, perhaps more than ever, we are focused on providing platforms and opportunities for our students to inspire hope in our community with their music, passion, and dedication. You can relax in your home, be entertained and inspired by musicians, and help make music education available to anyone who desires it, no matter their ability…
Find out more »August 2021
Singing with Parkinson’s
Has your voice decreased in volume or strength? The Singing with Parkinson’s Chorus was started to address just this issue for those living with Parkinson’s disease. The Chorus now meets on Tuesdays from 10:30 am until noon at the Concord Conservatory of Music with safety COVID-19 protocols in place. The Singing with Parkinson’s brings together Parkinson’s patients, their families, and caregivers to provide strength and camaraderie. This is an ongoing program, and we welcome participants to come at any time…
Find out more »September 2021
Uke Taster
Get hooked on playing the most infectious and fun instrument, the ukulele! Venue change! Join the free Ukulele Taster at the Concord Conservatory of Music in West Concord on Thursday, September 9th from 7:15 – 8:15 pm with Covid-19 protocols in place. After an hour, you’ll fall in love with playing this happy and cool instrument and will probably want to join a class with your new friends. Later in the night we’ll also jam, so bring your uke and…
Find out more »Discovery Day Open House
Bring your family to the CCM Discovery Day Open House. One of the most popular features of the Open House is the instrument petting zoo. Whether you are 4 or 94, the petting zoo enables you to explore a variety of instruments in a hands-on way. CCM faculty will demonstrate how to hold, play, and experience these various instruments. Music & Movement 30-minute demo classes! You'll have the opportunity for your young student to participate in a demo class led…
Find out more »Free Trial Week for Group Classes
Free Trial Group Classes at Concord Conservatory of Music—Sign-up for a free class during the week of September 13 – 18th. Register as soon as possible due to maximum enrollment per group class. Sign-up your youngest for an early childhood class (Music Makers and Musical Gateway) complete with dancing and creative games or Group Keyboard for your 5 – 7-year-old. Rhythmic Solfège classes, for ages 6 – 15, helps students develop the necessary building blocks to achieve success with any…
Find out more »Free Trial Week for Group Classes
Free Trial Group Classes at Concord Conservatory of Music—Sign-up for a free class during the week of September 13 – 18th. Register as soon as possible due to maximum enrollment per group class. Sign-up your youngest for an early childhood class (Music Makers and Musical Gateway) complete with dancing and creative games or Group Keyboard for your 5 – 7-year-old. Rhythmic Solfège classes, for ages 6 – 15, helps students develop the necessary building blocks to achieve success with any…
Find out more »Free Trial Week for Group Classes
Free Trial Group Classes at Concord Conservatory of Music—Sign-up for a free class during the week of September 13 – 18th. Register as soon as possible due to maximum enrollment per group class. Sign-up your youngest for an early childhood class (Music Makers and Musical Gateway) complete with dancing and creative games or Group Keyboard for your 5 – 7-year-old. Rhythmic Solfège classes, for ages 6 – 15, helps students develop the necessary building blocks to achieve success with any…
Find out more »October 2021
21st Century Classical Composers Lecture
Discover the world of today’s classical composer and join us on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 7:00 – 8:00 pm for a talk on 21st Century Classical Composers, presented by CCM faculty member Nicole Parks. You'll learn about composers making exciting music with new technology. Gone are the days of putting pen to paper. Contemporary composers take advantage of the latest technology, blending musical styles and genres. Today’s composers are pushing the boundaries and exploring creative sounds for audiences of…
Find out more »November 2021
Music & Medicine
Explore the intersection of music and medicine and delight in a chamber music concert performed by the talented Concord Conservatory of Music faculty. Join us on Friday, November 12 at 7:30 for Music & Medicine. The evening will feature a conversation between Dr. Lisa Wong, a physician, author, and musician, and Geoff Edgers of The Washington Post. Dr. Wong is an assistant professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and has played violin and viola in the Longwood Symphony Orchestra,…
Find out more »CCM Masterclass & Concert by Joe K. Walsh and Matt Munisteri
Join us on Saturday, November 20 at 5:00 pm for a Masterclass with guest musicians, guitarist Matt Munisteri and mandolinist Joe K. Walsh. Both instrumental virtuosos, singers, and world-traveling improvisers who will share their insights about the shared language running through bluegrass, jazz, and swing music. Grab a bite to eat in West Concord after the masterclass and return to CCM at 7:00 pm for a great concert by Munisteri and Walsh. Driven by their deep faith in the improvised…
Find out more »January 2022
CCM Winter/Spring Group Registration
Registration is open for Concord Conservatory of Music’s winter/spring semester. Fun group classes offer a collaborative setting with others who share your love of music. It’s your opportunity to receive excellent music instruction that balances rigor with the joy of creating music. CCM offers group classes for all ages and diverse interests taught by world-class instructors. Register as soon as possible due to maximum enrollment per class. Students gain a strong foundation of playing technique, music theory, and musicality. Introduce…
Find out more »Concord Conservatory of Music Winter/Spring Class Registration open!
We're getting kids social and connecting them to music! Concord Conservatoryof Music group classes offer a collaborative setting with others who share your love of music. It’s an opportunity to receive excellent music instruction that balances rigor with the joy and fun of creating music. Small classes for your kids gives each student individual attention, yet learning in a social experience. We encourage registering as soon as possible due to maximum enrollment per group class and check out all our offerings. MUSIC MAKERS for…
Find out more »Arabic Music, complimentary online lecture
Concord Conservatory Presents Arabic Music online complimentary lecture, Jan. 27th Explore the beautiful and diverse sounds of Arabic music with guest lecturer Layth Sidiq. Join us online on Thursday, January 27th at 7:00 pm when Layth, an award-winning violinist, composer, educator, and the current artistic director of the New York Arabic Orchestra, presents an exciting music history lecture. He’ll present us with the exciting Arabic style, how it differs from Western music, demonstrating rhythms and patterns used most frequently in…
Find out more »February 2022
Sign up for CCM’s UKULELE CRASH COURSE
CCM’s UKULELE CRASH COURSE – Two new mini-8-week sessions for adults and teens! Choose the one that fits your schedule, either register for the 3:00 – 4:00 pm or 7:00 – 8:00 pm section, beginning March 16th. Everyone should take this ukulele class! It’s fun, friendly, and a great way to learn an EASY, travel-friendly instrument. This comprehensive class offers a fundamental approach to learning the ukulele for students of varied musical backgrounds. Learning the Uke is easy, and it’s something different to do after…
Find out more »March 2022
CCM’s Carnival of Animals
Connect your children to music today! Join us at the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) for a music, and movement celebration on Saturday, March 5, from 11:30 am – 12:00 pm. The free Carnival of Animals – Dalcroze Performance Day will introduce children to the world of music and movement using the lighthearted musical journey of movements by the French composer Camille Saint-Saens. The music for each movement represents a different animal, from the "hee-haw" of the violins to the…
Find out more »Sign up for CCM’s UKULELE CRASH COURSE
CCM’s UKULELE CRASH COURSE – Two new mini-8-week sessions for adults and teens! Choose the one that fits your schedule, either register for the 3:00 – 4:00 pm or 7:00 – 8:00 pm section, beginning March 16th. Everyone should take this ukulele class! It’s fun, friendly, and a great way to learn an EASY, travel-friendly instrument. This comprehensive class offers a fundamental approach to learning the ukulele for students of varied musical backgrounds. Learning the Uke is easy, and it’s something different to do after…
Find out more »CCM Open Bluegrass Jam
Attend the Open Bluegrass Jam at the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) on Thursday evenings from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm to connect with other musicians, hone your playing skills, and have lots fun. Get coaching and guidance from CCM faculty member and mandolinist Max Anderson and other experienced guest musicians who lead the jams. The Jam is open to bluegrass players at all levels – guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, dobro, bass, and singers. Join Max as he calls the…
Find out more »April 2022
Paul Rishell & Annie Raines, Concert & Masterclass
Paul Rishell & Annie Raines will discuss the unique elements of acoustic and electric blues styles, and highlight the deep connection between the two. Using examples from the blues repertoire, they will work with students to demonstrate how blues music uses interlocking parts and special instrumental techniques to create a rich musical experience. For 25 years Paul and Raines have been hailed as one of the world’s best blues duos. They have recorded 6 albums together including the W.C. Handy…
Find out more »Alexander Technique Workshop
The Concord Conservatory of Music welcomes guest lecturer Lisa Sailer who will present a workshop on the Alexander Technique on Saturday, April 9th at 11:00 am. As a violinist and certified Alexander Technique teacher, she’ll teach us how to move around and live with a greater sense of ease and comfort—how to let go of tensions and bad habits that affect our everyday lives. This workshop is open to the public with a $15 fee for non-CCM students. Advance registration…
Find out more »Mile Twelve, A Bluegrass Concert
Mile Twelve is a fresh, hard-driving young band beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass. Fast gaining recognition for their outstanding performances in bluegrass and folk circles, Evan Murphy, Nate Sabat, BB Bowness, Ella Jordan, and Korey Brodsky write captivating songs and daring instrumental pieces from diverse influences. Banjo luminary Tony Trischka says, “Mile Twelve is carrying the bluegrass tradition forward with creativity and integrity.” $25 for adults and free for students 18 and under.
Find out more »CCM Bluegrass Band Scramble
Is there a budding stage musician inside you? Have you ever dreamed of standing on stage with people you didn’t know two hours before, playing bluegrass in front of tens of enthusiastic fans? (Dreams have to start somewhere.) The Bluegrass Band Scramble may be for you! Bluegrass Band Scramble If you’ve ever played in a jam session, or if you can play three chords in rhythm, come out and try your hand. Musicians enter the Scramble individually, and bands are…
Find out more »May 2022
Concord Conservatory of Music’s Early Bird Registration for Fall Group Classes
Act now to receive 10% off kids and adult group class registrations. Enroll for a group class between Monday, May 16th through Sunday, June 12th to receive special pricing. CCM group classes provide excellence in music education balancing rigor with the joy and fun of creating music. Choose the right class for you and your kids and lock in your space. Small classes with a maximum enrollment ensures students receive individual attention, yet learn in a social setting. ConcordConservatory.org/(978) 369-0010.…
Find out more »Where Classical Meets Jazz
Classical and jazz music might seem to live on opposite sides of the musical world. Surprisingly, at times, these genres intersect and share with one another. Borrowing from genres, an acceptable practice by many, can create innovative new music that delivers. Join us on Friday, May 20th at 7:30 pm for an evening of contemporary classical compositions that are influenced by jazz music. Guest musicians, saxophonist Kenneth Radnofsky and pianist Yoshiko Hiramatsu Kline, will be joined by CCM faculty members…
Find out more »Concord Conservatory of Music’s Early Bird Registration for Fall Group Classes
Act now to receive 10% off kids and adult group class registrations. Enroll for a group class between Monday, May 16th through Sunday, June 12th to receive special pricing. CCM group classes provide excellence in music education balancing rigor with the joy and fun of creating music. Choose the right class for you and your kids and lock in your space. Small classes with a maximum enrollment ensures students receive individual attention, yet learn in a social setting. ConcordConservatory.org/(978) 369-0010.…
Find out more »June 2022
Concord Conservatory of Music’s Early Bird Registration for Fall Group Classes
Act now to receive 10% off kids and adult group class registrations. Enroll for a group class between Monday, May 16th through Sunday, June 12th to receive special pricing. CCM group classes provide excellence in music education balancing rigor with the joy and fun of creating music. Choose the right class for you and your kids and lock in your space. Small classes with a maximum enrollment ensures students receive individual attention, yet learn in a social setting. ConcordConservatory.org/(978) 369-0010.…
Find out more »Concord Conservatory of Music’s Early Bird Registration for Fall Group Classes
Act now to receive 10% off kids and adult group class registrations. Enroll for a group class between Monday, May 16th through Sunday, June 12th to receive special pricing. CCM group classes provide excellence in music education balancing rigor with the joy and fun of creating music. Choose the right class for you and your kids and lock in your space. Small classes with a maximum enrollment ensures students receive individual attention, yet learn in a social setting. ConcordConservatory.org/(978) 369-0010.…
Find out more »Story Time Takeover
Join us for a morning of music making and fun at Concord Conservatory of Music's Family Notes class, led by instructor Holly Jennings. Discover musical experiences that your whole family will love in a social setting that is celebratory of all ages, stages, and skill levels. Family Notes classes incorporate simple percussion instruments, creative movement, improvisation, and playful props. Children's physical, language, social, cognitive, and musical development are all stimulated through musical play. Holly Jennings is a local mom, performer,…
Find out more »July 2022
Story Time Takeover
Join us for a morning of music making and fun at Concord Conservatory of Music's Family Notes class, led by instructor Holly Jennings. Discover musical experiences that your whole family will love in a social setting that is celebratory of all ages, stages, and skill levels. Family Notes classes incorporate simple percussion instruments, creative movement, improvisation, and playful props. Children's physical, language, social, cognitive, and musical development are all stimulated through musical play. Holly Jennings is a local mom, performer,…
Find out more »August 2022
Register for the CCM Fall 2022 Semester!
Now's the time to get your child involved in playing an instrument. Or, maybe it's YOU who would like to bring music into your life? Follow your love of music and stretch the limits of your ability! CCM offers rigorous private instruction, group classes and ensembles in a supportive and fun environment. Are you ready to experience the joy of creating music and sharing it with others? We think you’re ready! Gain access to masterclasses, workshops, ensembles, lectures, performance opportunities,…
Find out more »Register for the CCM Fall 2022 Semester!
Now's the time to get your child involved in playing an instrument. Or, maybe it's YOU who would like to bring music into your life? Follow your love of music and stretch the limits of your ability! CCM offers rigorous private instruction, group classes and ensembles in a supportive and fun environment. Are you ready to experience the joy of creating music and sharing it with others? We think you’re ready! Gain access to masterclasses, workshops, ensembles, lectures, performance opportunities,…
Find out more »Register for the CCM Fall 2022 Semester!
Now's the time to get your child involved in playing an instrument. Or, maybe it's YOU who would like to bring music into your life? Follow your love of music and stretch the limits of your ability! CCM offers rigorous private instruction, group classes and ensembles in a supportive and fun environment. Are you ready to experience the joy of creating music and sharing it with others? We think you’re ready! Gain access to masterclasses, workshops, ensembles, lectures, performance opportunities,…
Find out more »September 2022
Discovery Day Open House
Start your fall off right with a free, fun, and interactive afternoon event for kids and adults! Try out instruments you’ve never even held before at the Concord Conservatory of Music’s Discovery Day Open House on Saturday, September 10th, from 1 – 3 pm. Experience our hands-on Instrument Exploration, which allows you to play various instruments in a safe environment. We’ll guide you to determine which instrument and group class is right for you and your kids. Develop your talent…
Find out more »Concord Open Bluegrass Jam
Sample the Concord Open Bluegrass Jam - Attend a free jam session on Saturday, September 10, 3 – 4 pm Discover the joys of making music with others in a special bluegrass jam session during the Concord Conservatory of Music’s Discovery Day Open House on Saturday, September 10th, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Join our area’s roots music community for a Saturday afternoon jam session in the beautiful Sanctuary of the West Concord Union Church. CCM faculty member and mandolinist…
Find out more »Free Trial Group Class Week at Concord Conservatory
Did you know that you can sample a Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) Group Class to see if it’s a fit for you? Have fun connecting with other musicians and learning in a social and supportive shared experience. The CCM Free Trial Group Class week runs from Monday, September 12th through Saturday, September 17th. CCM group classes provide excellence in music education, balancing rigor with the joy and fun of creating music for any age. Group classes are available for…
Find out more »Ukulele Taster
Get hooked on playing the most infectious and fun instrument, the ukulele! Join Concord Conservatory of Music’s (CCM) free Ukulele Taster on Wednesday, September 14th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. After an hour, you’ll fall in love with playing this happy and cool instrument and will probably want to join a class with your new friends. CCM faculty member Aaron Jay Myers will guide you and have you strumming along in no time. You’ll learn how to hold the ukulele…
Find out more »Tones of Fun Developmental Music Class
Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) uses the language of music to help children with special needs flourish. Parents often seek extracurricular activities for their children to help expand their horizons. It’s not an easy task, and it becomes even more complicated when a child has special needs. Deeply committed to providing educational opportunities for all learners, CCM has contracted with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs to bring Tones of Fun Developmental Music Class to our community.…
Find out more »Concord Conservatory of Music’s Adult Chamber Music Play-In
Celebrate fall by making music with others on Saturday, October 22 Calling all adult chamber musicians! Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM), in collaboration with the Concord Chamber Music Society, announces the CCM Adult Chamber Music Play-In on Saturday, October 22nd, from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm. We welcome adult instrumentalists to experience the unique enrichment of making music together! One of a musician’s greatest joys is creating and collaborating with others. In chamber music, we commit our whole selves to…
Find out more »Sign up for Concord Conservatory of Music’s New Community Sing Series
One-Hour Singing Sessions and Performance Opportunity for All Ages New this fall—the Concord Conservatory of Music presents the Community Sing Series. Here’s the opportunity for singing enthusiasts of all ages and levels to gather and enjoy making music together. Each one-hour singing session provides an opportunity to learn new repertoire and sing in a family-friendly gathering. There’s no cost to participate, just a love of singing! Led by CCM voice faculty Gray Leiper, this unique multi-generational chorus will sing…
Find out more »Concord Conservatory of Music’s Adult Chamber Music Play-In
Celebrate fall by making music with others on Saturday, October 22 Calling all adult chamber musicians! Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM), in collaboration with the Concord Chamber Music Society, announces the CCM Adult Chamber Music Play-In on Saturday, October 22nd, from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm. We welcome adult instrumentalists to experience the unique enrichment of making music together! One of a musician’s greatest joys is creating and collaborating with others. In chamber music, we commit our whole selves to…
Find out more »October 2022
Concord Conservatory of Music’s Adult Chamber Music Play-In
Celebrate fall by making music with others on Saturday, October 22 Calling all adult chamber musicians! Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM), in collaboration with the Concord Chamber Music Society, announces the CCM Adult Chamber Music Play-In on Saturday, October 22nd, from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm. We welcome adult instrumentalists to experience the unique enrichment of making music together! One of a musician’s greatest joys is creating and collaborating with others. In chamber music, we commit our whole selves to…
Find out more »Concord Conservatory of Music’s Adult Chamber Music Play-In
Celebrate fall by making music with others on Saturday, October 22 Calling all adult chamber musicians! Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM), in collaboration with the Concord Chamber Music Society, announces the CCM Adult Chamber Music Play-In on Saturday, October 22nd, from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm. We welcome adult instrumentalists to experience the unique enrichment of making music together! One of a musician’s greatest joys is creating and collaborating with others. In chamber music, we commit our whole selves to…
Find out more »Music & The Cosmos
For centuries, composers have found inspiration in the vastness of the universe. The intersection of music with the cosmos challenges our conventional thinking of what music can be, where it can occur, how it is constructed, and how it can connect us to nature. Explore the intersection of music and space and delight in a chamber music concert performed by the talented Concord Conservatory of Music faculty. Join us on Friday, October 21st, at 7:30 for Music & The Cosmos.…
Find out more »Adult Chamber Music Play-In
Calling all adult chamber musicians! Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM), in collaboration with the Concord Chamber Music Society, announces the CCM Adult Chamber Music Play-In on Saturday, October 22nd, from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm. We welcome adult instrumentalists to experience the unique enrichment of making music together! One of a musician’s greatest joys is creating and collaborating with others. In chamber music, we commit our whole selves to the ensemble, both musically and personally, to communicate in a way…
Find out more »November 2022
Turkish Music Lecture
Concord Conservatory Presents Turkish Music Lecture, Nov. 4th at 7:00 pm Discover the musical soundscapes and traditions of Turkish Classical World Music Monday, October 17, 2022—Concord, MA– Join us on Friday, November 4 at 7 pm for a lecture on Turkish Music where together we will explore traditional Turkish classical world music from Berklee Professor of World Music Bengisu Gokce. Guaranteed to captivate the audience, she will guide us through Turkish culture, music, and an assortment of Turkish instruments that…
Find out more »December 2022
Community Sing Series
One-Hour Singing Sessions and Performance Opportunity for All Ages! There's no fee to participate, just a love of singing! The Concord Conservatory of Music presents the Community Sing Series. Here’s the opportunity for singing enthusiasts of all ages and levels to gather and enjoy making music together. Each one-hour singing session provides an opportunity to learn new repertoire and sing in a family-friendly gathering. Led by CCM voice faculty Gray Leiper, this unique multi-generational chorus will sing musical selections that…
Find out more »January 2023
Music of the Enlightenment Lecture
Join us at the Concord Conservatory of Music in West Concord on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 7 pm for Music of the Enlightenment Lecture presented by CCM faculty member and cellist Fabrizio Mazzetta. Discover major composers of the Enlightenment period as well as what breakthroughs and events impacted its music. You will have the opportunity to explore multiple examples of music compositions from the Enlightenment and how to interpret these beautiful pieces. Learn how the music of the Enlightenment…
Find out more »February 2023
When Art Collides With Music
Explore when art collides with music—how visual art and sculptures intertwine with music between subjective and abstract ideas. We’ll focus on composer Arnold Schoenberg and artist Wassily Kandinsky. Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 5:00 pm, lecture presented by CCM faculty member Kitty Cheung-Evans Purchase tickets in advance or at the door. ($10 General Admission and free for students 18 and under) Musicians and students will gain additional perspective on genres when drawing parallelisms between the two mediums. The interactions between…
Find out more »March 2023
Music & Water, Concert & Lecture
Concord Conservatory presents Music & Water Friday, March 3, 2023 at 7:30 pm Concord Conservatory of Music will partner with OARS and The Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Wild & Scenic River Stewardship Council to present Music & Water, an evening of appreciation for the beauty of our local rivers and watersheds along with a chamber music concert performed by the talented Concord Conservatory of Music faculty, including Nicole Parks on violin, Susan Gottschalk on viola, Stephen Marotto on cello, and…
Find out more »Boston Jazz Wisdom
Join us when the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) presents Boston Jazz Wisdom on Friday, March 24th, at 7:30 pm. Experience live music with an evening of energetic, free-spirited, and innovative jazz led by jazz percussion legend Ra-Kalam Bob Moses. His colorful and multicultural music knows no boundaries. The all-star jazz line-up features Dave Bryant on piano, John Lockwood on bass, and CCM faculty member Tsuyoshi Honjo on saxophone. Ra Kalam Bob Moses is one of the world’s great musicians,…
Find out more »Free Trial Family Notes Class at CCM!
Join us on Wednesday, March 29, 10:30 am or Thursday, March 30, 9:30 am for a free trial Family Notes Class. No sign up needed, just show up and get ready to have fun! Share time as a family and make music together in CCM’s Family Notes group class—for your kids ages 4 and younger (siblings welcome!) Physical, language, social, cognitive, and musical development are stimulated through musical play. Each class will incorporate simple percussion instruments, creative movement, improvisation,…
Find out more »Free Trial Family Notes Class at CCM!
Join us on Wednesday, March 29, 10:30 am or Thursday, March 30, 9:30 am for a free trial Family Notes Class. No sign up needed, just show up and get ready to have fun! Share time as a family and make music together in CCM’s Family Notes group class—for your kids ages 4 and younger (siblings welcome!) Physical, language, social, cognitive, and musical development are stimulated through musical play. Each class will incorporate simple percussion instruments, creative movement, improvisation,…
Find out more »April 2023
The Okee Dokee Brothers, A Family Concert
Grammy-Award Winners The Okee Dokee Brothers Family Concert Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm Purchase Tickets in advance or payable at the door for this event. ($25 General Admission, Free for babies one-year old and younger held in an adult’s lap). This concert will be held at the Acton Boxborough Regional High School, 36 Charter Road in Acton. The inspirational and infectious Grammy-Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers are coming back to Concord to play their high-quality, family-friendly acoustic music—songs that…
Find out more »CCM offers Free Trial Adult Ukulele Classes
FREE TRIAL ADULT UKULELE CLASSES AT CONCORD CONSERVATORY—Try out a fun ukulele class on Wednesday, April 5th. Get ready to learn the ukulele, or pick it back up again! Sample a Concord Conservatory of Music ukulele group class and see why the uke is a fun and popular instrument to learn and play with friends. Sign up for a free trial group class for beginners on Wednesday, April 5th at 6 pm for the Ukulele Crash Course. Already have some…
Find out more »CCM: Bluegrass Band Scramble
Concord Conservatory of Music Bluegrass Band Scramble Saturday, April 29th starting at noon If you’ve ever played in a jam session, or if you can play three chords in rhythm, come out and try your hand. Musicians enter the Scramble individually, and bands are created by picking names out of hats for each instrument, so bands have the tools they need. You and your new bandmates then have a two-hour practice session, with coaching from CCM instructors, to prepare songs and stage…
Find out more »Southern Rail, a bluegrass concert
Southern Rail’s performances are high-energy exuberant fun, with riveting harmonies, irrepressible humor and sparkling banjo, mandolin, and guitar solo work. Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 7:00 pm Purchase Tickets in advance or payable at the door for this event. ($25 General Admission and free for students 18 and under) Southern Rail celebrates more than four decades of performing together. CCM faculty member Rich Stillman (banjo and harmony vocals, Jim Muller (guitar and lead vocals), Sharon Horovitch (acoustic bass and harmony…
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