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REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS & LESSONS
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Whether you are 6, 16, or 60, we have a summer music program for you! We also offer
Summer Private Lessons - choose as many or as few lessons as you would like.
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Looking for a great rain-or-shine activity for Sunday afternoon? Music MAYnia is the place to be! We have an a-MAY-zing day of music and family fun planned for you here at 407 Highland Ave. Come try a drum circle, check out instrument demos, play games, get your face painted,
and enjoy nonstop live music performed by 260
students on three stages. More information here!
For Performers & Volunteers:
- Click here for the Performer Schedule
- The t-shirts are HERE! Pick up your t-shirt in the front office this week, or pick it up at MAYnia on Sunday.
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FALL 2019 RE-ENROLLMENT IS OPEN FOR PRIVATE LESSONS
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Register by May 31 to save your time slot!
Current private lesson students can guarantee their lesson slot for Fall 2019 by re-enrolling during the month of May. Statements were sent by email this week.
- Pay in full by May 31 and receive a discount for summer private lessons, OR
- Choose a payment plan by May 31 and the usual $20 fee will be waived.
Click here for full instructions or to request a change (change of time, teacher, length of lesson, or instrument).
General registration begins June 10. Inquiries for new fall private lessons will be processed in the order received. Submit an inquiry online now to be added to the queue.
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REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 20 FOR FALL GROUP CLASSES
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Registration for group classes for Fall 2019 opens on May 20. We have more classes than ever for kids, teens and adults, including several brand new offerings. See our at-a-glance schedule for the complete list. Some classes have as few as 4 students and fill very quickly, so register early to ensure your spot.
Our registration system includes a wait list, so if you see a class that you're interested in but is currently full, please join the wait list. If there is enough interest, we will try to schedule a new section.
Questions? Our Registrar is holding special drop-in hours the week of May 25 - 31. On weekdays, the drop-in hours are 3-7 PM. On Saturday, the hours are 8 AM - 1 PM. We are closed Sunday and Memorial Day. At any other time, please call 781-721-2950 or stop by the front office for assistance.
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ENSEMBLE CONCERTS IN MAY & JUNE
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Interested in learning about our
ensembles? We have over a dozen ensembles for all ages and abilities, from rock bands to chamber music groups. If you'd like to see an ensemble perform, come to a spring concert! These concerts are free, family-friendly, and followed by light refreshments.
See the dates and times here:
Spring Ensemble Concerts
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DROP-IN WEEK / BRING-A-FRIEND FOR CHILDREN'S MUSIC CLASSES
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During this week in May, we invite families to drop in and experience our children's music classes. If you're already a student, please bring a friend!
We have taught Dalcroze Eurhythmics for 25 years, and have the largest and most qualified program in Massachusetts. It's a highly successful method for teaching the fundamentals of music - plus it's fun! Call 781-721-2950 for more information. See the full list of classes here!
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DALCROZE SHOWCASES AT LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Sunday, May 19
1:00 & 2:30 PM
Come enjoy a showcase of children's music! 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 2019 classes, meet the teachers, and see what WCMS has to offer your family. Both performances (1:00 and 2:30 pm) are free and open to the public. Lincoln Elementary School auditorium, 161 Mystic Valley Parkway, Winchester.
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COMMUNITY MUSIC MAKING IN MAY
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In addition to a robust calendar of concerts and programs, WCMS hosts regular events that welcome the community to join us and make music.
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WCMS PERFORMERS AT TOWN DAY
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Saturday, June 1
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Come listen to WCMS ensembles perform during
Winchester Town Day in front of the First Congregational Church, right across from the town common!
We'll also have our usual tent downtown. Please stop by to say hello, listen to live acoustic music at the tent, "meet" some cool musical instruments, and pick up information on summer and fall programs.
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5/2 Open Mic: The Fuller Cup
5/3 Broadway On Highland
5/5 Music MAYnia
5/11 "Meet the Instruments" for Launch Into Band
5/11 Piano Honors Concerts
5/13-6/3 Ensemble Concerts
5/18 En Ka Parade
5/19 - Dalcroze Showcases at Lincoln Elem. School
5/20 Fall 2019 Group Class Registration Opens
5/20-25 Bring a Friend Week
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Buy a Community Bag at Stop & Shop
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Support the community and the environment! For the entire month of May, when you purchase a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at Stop & Shop in Winchester, $1 is donated to Winchester Community Music School.
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Congratulations!
The First Prize winners of The Vocal Factor are Savannah Rivers (right) and Cecilia Goldsmith (left). Second Prize winners: Ayesha Ghosh and Isabel Travers. Honorable Mention: Kayla Harrison and Celia Lavery. We are so proud of everyone who participated. You did a great job!
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Piano Honors Concerts
Saturday, May 11
5:00 PM & 6:30 PM
All Honors Concerts are free and open to the public.
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Celebrate Teachers with a Tribute Donation!
Honor a teacher by donating to the WCMS Annual Fund during the month of May, and we'll post your message of thanks on a Music Note on our Teacher Tribute display. Stop by the Teacher Tribute tent during Music MAYnia, donate online, or visit the front office.
With special thanks to Winchester Saving Bank for their sponsorship.
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We gratefully acknowledge the
volunteers
who assisted us with events in April. We couldn't do it without you! If you'd like to volunteer at upcoming events, please visit our
volunteer page
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Mon - Thur: 9 AM - 9 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, May 25
Normal schedule
Monday, May 27
Closed for Memorial Day
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