Greetings & Happy Autumn!
Although it's not your typical October here at WCMS, we're working slowly but surely towards a "new normal." Our administrative staff has returned to the building, some faculty members are coming in to prepare for hybrid/in-person teaching, and we continue to offer a robust schedule of online lessons and classes. You can learn more about our hybrid instruction plan here - but be assured that if you prefer remote learning, that option will continue as well. Stay safe, enjoy the fall weather, and stay musical!
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New! Flex Lesson Packages & Flex Scheduling |
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New Flex Lesson Packages for Adults: 4- or 8-class bundles
- For Adult Learners! Want to get back into music or learn an instrument for the first time? Can't commit to a full semester of lessons right now?
- Contact our registrar or submit an online inquiry. We'll work with you to determine lesson and teacher availability in either a 4- or 8-week package. Lessons do not have to be held on consecutive weeks, but must be completed by semester's end.
- Lessons can be taken remotely or in person based on teacher availability and your preference.
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What Does Your School Schedule Look Like? Let Us Know!
- Does your school schedule include unusual blocks of free or unstructured time? Let us know! We can probably find a teacher and lesson time to fit your current schedule. And if you have friends who would like to learn as a group, see below for on-demand classes!
- Lessons can be taken remotely or in person based on teacher availability and your preference.
- Start anytime, and tuition will be prorated for the current semester.
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New! Scheduled Fall Classes & On-Demand Classes |
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October 4-Week Classes
November 8-Week Classes
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Get Music On-Demand! Schedule a Class With Your Friends, Family, Neighbors, or Pod
- Participants can join from anywhere! Classes are online.
- Browse the classes on our website for ideas, or send us your special request.
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Contact our registrar with your idea, and we will work to schedule your class!
- Price will vary based on the class and number of students.
- A few ideas to get you started: a Dalcroze class for kids; a guitar class for teens; a music appreciation class for adults.
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Sign Up for Our Halloween Recital |
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We're so sorry not to be able to participate in the Halloween Horribles parade this year! We adore seeing all of the wonderful costumes and leading the parade - with music - through downtown Winchester.
Instead, we will be hosting an online Halloween recital for our student families on Thursday, October 29, at 7:00 PM for all instruments and all ages. It will be held live on Zoom. Performances in costumes are definitely encouraged (but not required). Spooky music is great but we welcome all repertoire. If you or your child would like to perform in the recital, please sign up online here!
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Play 01890 Bingo to Support Local Businesses |
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Show your support for Winchester businesses by playing 01890 Bingo! Sponsored by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce, there are many great prizes to be won. Choose from three different Bingo cards, and then cross off a box each time you make a purchase, dine at a restaurant, or hire a local service. A completed card must have a purchase from at least one business in each column or row. More details are on the Chamber's website.
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The Recording Studio is Open |
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Now booking appointments for the fall! The recording studio at WCMS is located adjacent to Nichols Hall, providing a spacious and comfortable environment for creating professional recordings. Recording sessions are available for anyone (not just WCMS students) and can be booked any time of year, whether you need something for a college application, an audition, or for promotion. Learn more and submit an inquiry to schedule a session. |
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I just wanted to send a quick note of thanks because we have been feeling grateful for music in our house this week. Since lessons restarted, our kids have been playing music together almost every evening! It’s such a wonderful experience for me as a parent and musician myself, to see them playing together, and to hear them finish a song, pump their fists (literally haha), and say "that was so fun!"
- Student family, September 2020
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Winchester Community Music School
407 Highland Avenue, Winchester MA 01890
Phone: 781-721-2950
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