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SUMMARY:CCMS Student Recital (Piano)
DESCRIPTION:Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily\, broaden their musical skills\, and help them make new musical friends. \nThis concert features piano students of Anita Yu and will be held in our historic Recital Hall. It is free and open to the public. No tickets or pre-registration are required. Donations are appreciated.
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/ccms-student-recital-piano/
LOCATION:CCMS Recital Hall
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
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SUMMARY:Kids Music Day at CCMS
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Heather\, Miss Julieann\, Mr. Aaron\, and CCMS Faculty for a FREE day of concerts\, demo classes\, an instrument petting zoo\, and more. \nThis event will be held her at CCMS and is open to the public. \nVisit this page again as the event draw closer for a complete schedule of events.
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/kids-music-day-at-ccms/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T125000
DTSTAMP:20260513T005739
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T180650Z
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SUMMARY:Bach's Lunch: Explore Expressive Arts
DESCRIPTION:Through expressive therapies\, people can learn more about themselves via tools such as  dance\, music\, and movement. You don’t need to be skilled in these disciplines to benefit from expressive therapy; it’s about the process\, not being a trained musician or dancer. \nExplore music and dance movement therapy techniques\, process and interconnection with CCMS Music Therapist Tony Varga and Dance Movement Therapist Heather Hearne. \nVarga’s presentation provides an introduction to music therapy\, explains the types of clients who might benefit from it most\, and demonstrates how it works.  Hearne will discuss dance movement therapy techniques\, share success stories\, and offer optional moments to integrate and participate.  \nThis event will be held in our historic Recital Hall. It is free of charge and open to the public\, thanks in part to the generosity of the Walker Fund. Donations are appreciated.
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/bachs-lunch-explore-expressive-arts/
CATEGORIES:Bach's Lunch,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T005739
CREATED:20241206T215204Z
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SUMMARY:NE Roots and Branches - "Music From North & South: Canadian & Appalachian Folk Tunes"
DESCRIPTION:Continue to explore the roots of New England’s unique and beautiful folk music tradition via Concord Community Music School’s ongoing “New England Roots & Branches” series. Some of New Hampshire’s premier folk musicians will combine concerts\, jam sessions\, and contradancing into lively celebrations of a variety of traditions. Folk musicians of all levels are invited to bring their instruments to play along with performers (and CCMS faculty) Audrey Budington\, Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki\, and Liz Faiella\, fiddles and Dan Faiella\, guitar at the start and end of each session. However\, it is not necessary to play an instrument or have contradance experience to attend and enjoy the events. \n“Music From North & South: Canadian & Appalachian Folk Tunes” begins with a slow jam at 6:00 p.m.\, followed by a concert at 7:00 p.m.\, and wrapping up with a fast jam at 8:00 p.m. \nAnd save the date for the final 2026 “Roots and Branches” event: \n\nSat\, May 30\, 2026 – 6-9PM – “Contradance Music: The New England Contradance Repertoire” (held at the Citywide Community Center\, Concord\, NH)\n\nThe “New England Roots and Branches” series is free and open to the public. It is made possible in part through an arts grant from the City of Concord\, NH.
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/2026-ne-roots-and-branches-2/
LOCATION:CCMS Recital Hall
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T005739
CREATED:20260320T203036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T203036Z
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SUMMARY:CCMS Spring Folk Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of jamming with fellow folk musicians and CCMS folk faculty\, plus performances by students from the Concord Community Music School’s Folk Department! \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nSchedule  \n6:00 – 7:00pm Slow Jam | Novice/Early Intermediate\, other levels welcome to sit in! \n7:00 – 8:00pm Student performances \n8:00 – 9:00pm Fast Jam | Late Intermediate/Advanced\, other levels welcome to sit in!
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/ccms-spring-folk-gathering/
LOCATION:CCMS Recital Hall
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T005739
CREATED:20260113T150004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T192150Z
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SUMMARY:2026 CCMS Jazz Night Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:CCMS welcomes the James Fernando Trio back on Saturday\, March 21\, 2026 to headline our annual Jazz Night Fundraiser\, with proceeds benefiting our Financial Aid Fund. \n  \n \nHeld in our Recital Hall with table seating\, this evening features one of today’s most exciting jazz groups: the James Fernando Trio. Fernando is a Philadelphia-based pianist whose career includes international performances\, collaborations with GRAMMY Award–winning artists\, and five acclaimed albums. \nDrawing inspiration from legends like Duke Ellington\, Oscar Peterson\, and Thelonious Monk\, the trio performs with irresistible rhythm and genuine joy. If you enjoyed their lively Bach’s Lunch appearance at CCMS in October 2024\, you’ll love this evening of inventive improvisation\, fresh takes on jazz standards\, and standout original music. \nTickets: $80 per person | Table of 4: $300 (includes one free drink ticket for each person at your table.) \nBonus: Join us for a complimentary pre-show reception\, including light appetizers and a performance by the CCMS Adult Jazz Ensemble\, from 5:30–6:30 PM \n*Please note: we will not have physical tickets for this event. When you purchase a table or individual ticket\, the name of the ticket purchaser will be on a list at the door. We will contact the purchaser for a list of guest names. \n\nWe have opened up additional seating! Order Tickets Online or call 603-228-1196.\nRead our article about James Fernando.\nView YouTube video of the trio in performance\n\n_______________________________________________________________________________________________ \nThank you to our event sponsors: \nHEADLINER SPONSORS \n\nLT Development\nNortheast Delta Dental\nRath Young Pignatelli\nSt. Paul’s School\n\nSPOTLIGHT SPONSORS \n\nFocus Partners Wealth\nOrr & Reno\n\nMEDIA SPONSOR \n\nConcordTV\n\nPHOTO SPONSOR \n\nCorey Garland Photography\n\nFOOD SPONSOR \n\nConstantly Pizza\n\n 
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/2026-jazz-night/
LOCATION:CCMS Recital Hall
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T203000
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SUMMARY:"A Legacy in Song" (CCMS Voice Dept Recital)
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Women’s History Month\, CCMS voice students (and maybe others) will perform music written by women composers spanning the 19th century to the present. From art song and musical theatre to contemporary pop\, this concert honors the creativity\, resilience\, and enduring influence of women in music\, shining a light on both celebrated and historically overlooked composers. \nFeatured composers include Clara Schumann\, Augusta Holmès\, Carrie Jacobs-Bond\, Liza Lehmann\, Taylor Swift\, Billie Eilish\, Sara Bareilles\, and Marsha Norman and more! \nCome hear what you’ve been missing! \nThis event will be held in our historic Recital Hall. It is free and open to the public. No tickets or pre-registration are required. Donations are appreciated.
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/a-legacy-in-song-2026/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T005739
CREATED:20241206T214950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T200607Z
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SUMMARY:NE Roots and Branches - "Transatlantic Tunes: Celtic & British Isles Folk Tunes"
DESCRIPTION:Continue to explore the roots of New England’s unique and beautiful folk music tradition via Concord Community Music School’s ongoing “New England Roots & Branches” series. Some of New Hampshire’s premier folk musicians will combine concerts\, jam sessions\, and contradancing into lively celebrations of a variety of traditions. Folk musicians of all levels are invited to bring their instruments to play along with performers (and CCMS faculty) Audrey Budington\, Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki\, and Liz Faiella\, fiddles and Dan Faiella\, guitar at the start and end of each session. However\, it is not necessary to play an instrument or have contradance experience to attend and enjoy the events. \n“Transatlantic Tunes: Celtic & British Isles Folk Tunes” celebrates music from across the pond that has made its way into the New England folk repertoire.  It will begin with a slow jam at 6:00 p.m.\, followed by a concert at 7:00 p.m.\, and wrapping up with a fast jam at 8:00 p.m. \nAnd save the date for the other two  2026 “Roots and Branches” events: \n\nSaturday\, April 25\, 2026 – 6-9 PM –  “Music From North & South: Canadian & Appalachian Folk Tunes”\nSaturday\, May 30\, 2026 – 6-9PM – “Contradance Music: The New England Contradance Repertoire”\n\nThe “New England Roots and Branches” series is free and open to the public. It is made possible in part through an arts grant from the City of Concord\, NH.
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/2026-ne-roots-and-branches-1/
LOCATION:CCMS Recital Hall
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T005740
CREATED:20260105T184741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T175542Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - 2026 Winter Folk Student Recitals & Jam
DESCRIPTION:Due to winter weather\, this event has been cancelled.\nJoin us for an afternoon of folk student performances\, plus a jam with faculty from the Concord Community Music School Folk Department. This event is free and open to the public. Bring your instruments to join in! \nSchedule: \n1:00pm – Recital 1 \n2:00pm – Open Folk Jam (walk-in musicians welcome!) \n3:00pm – Recital 2
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/2026-winter-folk-student-recitals-jam/
LOCATION:CCMS Recital Hall
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T005740
CREATED:20251006T134904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T145602Z
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SUMMARY:CCMS New Horizons Band 2026 Winter Concert
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to experience the warmth of music this winter! \nThe New Horizons Band is a community band that welcomes adults of all ages who play woodwind\, brass\, or percussion instruments. No auditions\, no requirements\, just reasonable comfort on your instrument to get started. Under the direction of Maria Isaak\, New Horizons at CCMS is a supportive group for those who have always wanted to learn an instrument\, those who haven’t played in years\, and even players who have kept their music making current and desire to play in a concert band setting.  Learn more about the Band at ccmusicschool.org/new-horizons-band/ \nThis concert will be held at the Bow High School Auditorium. It is free\, open to the public\, and made possible in part due to the support of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Ellen Downing Waite and Edward Osgood Waite Fund. \n(Snow date is Thu\, Jan 29.)
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/nhb-winter-concert-2026/
LOCATION:Bow High School Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T125000
DTSTAMP:20260513T005740
CREATED:20251007T175531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T125643Z
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SUMMARY:Bach’s Lunch: NH Premiere of "In Blackwater Woods"
DESCRIPTION:Stephen James\, composer\, turns collaborative pianist and is joined by soprano Jennie O’Brien for the premiere performance in New Hampshire of his song cycle In Blackwater Woods\, set to poems by Mary Oliver.  The song cycle includes seven remarkable poems of Mary Oliver which explore moments in her life\, the wonders of nature and human reactions to life and the world.  Her sometimes surprising point of view will sometimes make you smile\, sometimes make you cry\, sometimes give you an “a-ha” moment.  Jennie and Stephen have often collaborated through the years and are excited to present this new piece of work as part of the Bach’s Lunch series. \n  \nBios: \nStephen James completed his doctoral degree in composition at Boston University\, where he received the graduate composition prize in 1984\, the Malloy Miller Composition Award in 1986\, and an award for continuing musical excellence in 1987.  He is a pianist as well as a composer and has performed for the Tanglewood Music Center Chamber Series\, the WICN Radio concert series at Mechanics Hall (Worcester\, MA)\, the American Repertory Theater\, Alea III\, the Omnibus Series at Boston University\, the The Essex Chamber Music Players\, and on many other concert series in New England. \nDr. James was a 1985 Crofts Fellow in Composition at the Tanglewood Music Center and a member of the Center for Compositional Study at the Aspen Music Festival in 1986.  Performances of his works include premieres by the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston and the Atlantic Brass Quintet\, commissions from the Washington Music Ensemble and the Newburyport Choral Society\, and performances by the Society for New Music (Syracuse\, NY) and the Fellows of the Music Center at Tanglewood.  He has taught piano performance\, music theory and  composition at Boston University\, Worcester State University\, the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth\, Anna Maria College and Bridgewater State University. \nJennie O’Brien is a graduate of Boston University with Bachelor of Music\, one in Vocal Performance and the other in Music Education and a Master’s in Education from University of Massachusetts Boston specializing in teaching students with visual impairments. A soloist for several area churches and with Stephen James\, Jennie has also performed with Newton Choral Society\, Longy Chamber Singers\, Broadmoor Chamber Singers\, Vokes Theater\, Revels\, Inc.\, In Good Company\, and her own trio Crooked Mowth. Jennie teaches Voice\, co-directs Euphonias teen chorus and directs Songweavers women’s chorus all at Concord Community Music School.  Additionally\, Jennie teaches voice and theatre arts at Perkins School for the Blind. Jennie formerly taught at New England Conservatory in the Continuing Education department and was a board member of the theater group\, In Good Company. \nBach’s Lunches are free and open to the public. They are made possible in part through the generosity of the Walker Fund. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/bachs-lunch-20251113/
CATEGORIES:Bach's Lunch,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T125000
DTSTAMP:20260513T005740
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T125508Z
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SUMMARY:Bach’s Lunch: The Composer's Process
DESCRIPTION:Composer Stephen James will speak about his creative process when composing\, how he researched the poems of Mary Oliver\, what inspired him\, and how he chose which poems to include in his song cycle for soprano and piano.   He will share insights into the texts and how they influenced his writing as he composed the songs. \nMary Oliver (1935 – 2019) was an American poet who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 and the National Book Award in 1992. She found inspiration for her work in nature and had a lifelong habit of solitary walks in the wild. Her poetry is characterized by wonderment at the natural environment\, vivid imagery\, and unadorned language. In 2007\, she was declared the best-selling poet in the United States. \nBio: \nStephen James completed his doctoral degree in composition at Boston University\, where he received the graduate composition prize in 1984\, the Malloy Miller Composition Award in 1986\, and an award for continuing musical excellence in 1987.  He is a pianist as well as a composer and has performed for the Tanglewood Music Center Chamber Series\, the WICN Radio concert series at Mechanics Hall (Worcester\, MA)\, the American Repertory Theater\, Alea III\, the Omnibus Series at Boston University\, the The Essex Chamber Music Players\, and on many other concert series in New England. \nDr. James was a 1985 Crofts Fellow in Composition at the Tanglewood Music Center and a member of the Center for Compositional Study at the Aspen Music Festival in 1986.  Performances of his works include premieres by the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston and the Atlantic Brass Quintet\, commissions from the Washington Music Ensemble and the Newburyport Choral Society\, and performances by the Society for New Music (Syracuse\, NY) and the Fellows of the Music Center at Tanglewood.  He has taught piano performance\, music theory and  composition at Boston University\, Worcester State University\, the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth\, Anna Maria College and Bridgewater State University. \nBach’s Lunches are free and open to the public. They are made possible in part through the generosity of the Walker Fund. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/bachs-lunch-20251106/
CATEGORIES:Bach's Lunch,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T005740
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat at CCMS - 2025
DESCRIPTION:It’s back! Whether you have little ones that are too young to go out at night or you want to relive your childhood\, we have you covered. \nCome trick-or-treat at the Music School on Halloween.  Start at our reception desk and follow the signs to our admin staff’s offices. A different treat awaits at each spot. We can’t wait to see you and your amazing costumes!  (If you can’t get here ’til after 4\, there’ll be fewer places to trick-or-treat\, but we’ll still have treats for you.) \nYou do not have to be a CCMS student to participate. \n \n 
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/trick-or-treat-at-ccms-2025/
LOCATION:CCMS
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T131000
DTSTAMP:20260513T005740
CREATED:20250825T143318Z
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SUMMARY:Bach’s Lunch: La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès\, Part 2  (Lecture and Performance)
DESCRIPTION:Join contralto Melissa Elsman (our newest voice faculty) and pianist Kathryn Southworth for Part Two of this lecture–recital exploring the life and music of nineteenth-century Parisian composer Augusta Holmès. Denied access to the Paris Conservatory like her male peers\, Holmès persuaded César Franck to take her on as a private student. “She arouses in me the most unspiritual desires\,” her composition instructor is famously quoted as saying. Yet Holmès’s brilliance extended far beyond her presence: during her studies with Franck\, she began composing large-scale works—an endeavor considered forbidden for women of her time. \nThe program examines the height of her fame\, including the commission of her monumental Ode Triumphale to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution\, which premiered in 1889 at the Palais de l’Industrie with 1\,200 musicians. This is followed by the profound hardships she faced\, both professionally and personally\, which left her financially strained. Despite these challenges\, Holmès remained resilient\, turning toward spirituality and maintaining hope and optimism. Selected songs from her Twenty Melodies will be performed to reflect the struggles she endured\, alongside selections from her Divine Tales\, which showcase her enduring strength and devotion to the divine. \nBios: \nMelissa Elsman (voice)\, classical singer and music educator\, holds a B.M. in Vocal Performance from The Boston Conservatory and an M.M. in Vocal Performance from Chicago College of Performing Arts. She continues her studies with renowned countertenor Mark Crayton. A member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing\, Melissa teaches voice to children and adults from beginner to advanced levels\, in a variety of styles including classical\, musical theater\, and popular music. An active performer with over 20 years of experience\, Melissa’s repertoire spans from art song to opera\, with a special interest in lesser-known works. She has produced and performed lecture-recitals\, including La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Remarkable Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès\, which she has toured both locally and in Chicago. \nKathryn Southworth (piano department co-chair\, piano\, performance workshops\, Canterbury Singers) holds a B.M. in Piano Performance from Oberlin Conservatory and an M.M. in Vocal Accompanying and Coaching from the University of Illinois. She held a graduate assistantship as staff accompanist under the tutelage of acclaimed accompanist John Wustman and served as a musical ambassador to Costa Rica with soprano Ollie Watts Davis. She has been a collaborative pianist for Opera North\, Dartmouth College\, Plymouth State University\, and Boston Ballet\, and has also served as music director\, accompanist\, and organist for many theater and choral groups in New England. Kathy is currently music director and organist for the Canterbury United Community Church. Former faculty positions include St. Paul’s School and Plymouth State University. \nBach’s Lunches are free and open to the public. They are made possible in part through the generosity of the Walker Fund. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/bachs-lunch-la-femme-vaillante-reviving-the-musical-legacy-of-augusta-holmes-part-2-lecture-and-performance/
CATEGORIES:Bach's Lunch,Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260513T005740
CREATED:20250707T162830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T182436Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Fiddle Festival Workshops & Concert
DESCRIPTION:Festival 9:30am-5pm;  Concert 7:30pm \nFall Fiddle Festival Workshops and Concert\nfeaturing fiddle faculty Jenna Moynihan\, Pascal Gemme\, Audrey Budington\, & Liz Faiella\nwith Dan Faiella and Yann Falquet\, guitar \nSaturday\, October 4\, 2025\nConcord Community Music School\, Concord NH\nFestival 9:30am-5pm\, Concert 7:30pm\nWorkshops + Concert: $130 | Register now\nConcert only: $25 / $20 students & older adults (under 18/65+) | Click here to purchase tickets \nWorkshops open to all novice to advanced fiddlers and violinists\, ages teen to adult. All fiddlers\, including novice level\, should have a basic familiarity with their instrument and some playing experience! \nConcert open to the public! All workshop participants receive a ticket to the evening concert. \nFiddlers from the Celtic\, New England\, and Quebecois fiddling traditions will join forces in Concord for the seventh Fall Fiddle Festival\, a day packed with workshops and group playing for fiddlers (and violinists who are interested in learning to fiddle!). The Festival\, open to teens and adults\, will include workshops on a variety of topics at the novice\, intermediate\, and advanced levels. In the evening\, all four fiddle faculty members will present a toe-tapping evening concert of fiddle music open to the public. \nThe Festival will feature guest faculty members Jenna Moynihan and Pascal Gemme\, alongside two of New Hampshire’s own fiddling favorites\, Audrey Budington and Liz Faiella. They’ll be joined for the evening concert by guitarists Dan Faiella and Yann Falquet. \nJenna Moynihan is regarded as one of the best of the new generation of freestyle fiddlers. Versatile and inventive\, her fiddling style draws strongly from the Scottish tradition\, but is also influenced by American\, Irish\, and Swedish styles. She has performed as a soloist with The Boston Pops\, and appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and CBS Sunday Morning\, and currently performs with Seamus Egan Project\, Hanneke Cassel Band\, and in a duo with Màiri Chaimbeul. \nPascal Gemme is a leading light in Quebec’s traditional music scene. Known as much for his original compositions as his fine interpretation of traditional tunes\, Pascal is the fiddler\, singer and arranger of the band\, Genticorum\, whose albums have met with critical acclaim in several countries. He has immersed himself in the traditional music around him\, playing\, collecting and recording music found all over Quebec. \nFrom the Music School’s faculty\, Audrey Budington is fluent in various fiddling styles and has performed with Rosanne Cash\, Darol Anger\, and Bruce Molsky among others. Liz Faiella\, chair of the Folk Department at the Music School\, brings flair and sensitivity to the traditional Celtic and New England folk music she loves. \nIn the evening concert\, the fiddlers will share the stage with two masterful accompanists. Dan Faiella is a guitarist who specializes in traditional Celtic music. Trained as an accompanist through years of playing for New England contra dances and alongside Irish fiddlers\, he has performed at venues and festivals around the country with numerous traditional music groups. Yann Falquet is a dynamic Québécois guitarist\, and co-founder of Genticorum\, a Québec-based traditional music trio. Over the years\, he has collaborated with many leading lights in the traditional folk music scene including Hanneke Cassel\, Liz Carroll\, Bruce Molsky\, and Cillian Vallely & Kevin Crawford (Lunasa). \nLearn more and register for workshops \n\nFESTIVAL SCHEDULE\n\nPlease note: This is a tentative schedule and may be subject to change! \n9:00-9:30 Doors open\n9:30-9:45 Orientation\n10:00-11:00 Workshop Session 1\n11:15-12:15 Workshop Session 2\n12:15-1:15 Lunch Break\n1:15-1:45 Group tunes\n2:00-3:00 Workshop Session 3\n3:30-4:30 Workshop Session 4\n4:45-5:00 Fall Fiddle Festival Finale Jam\n5:00-7:30 Dinner Break\n7:30-9:30 Concert \n\n\n*A note about food: Coffee\, tea\, and cookies will be provided! Lunch and dinner are not included in the cost of registration\, but you are welcome to bring your own meals or head to downtown Concord. For lunch\, you are also welcome to order (for an additional fee) from a list of options provided by the Music School in advance. Pre-ordered lunches will be offered on-site at lunchtime on Festival day.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWORKSHOP TOPICS\n \nWORKSHOP SESSION 1\nNovice | Don’t Fear Learning By Ear! | Liz Faiella\nIntermediate | Polska Party! | Jenna Moynihan\nAdvanced | More 7/8! | Audrey Budington\nIntermediate/Advanced Jam | Quebecois Tunes from the New England Repertoire | Pascal Gemme & Dan Faiella\n \nWORKSHOP SESSION 2\nNovice | Intro to QuebMusic | Pascal Gemme\nIntermediate | Jig Rhythm and Bowing Workshop | Liz Faiella\nAdvanced | Tune/Chords/Harmony |Jenna Moynihan\nNovice/Intermediate Jam | New England Fiddle Tunes | Audrey Budington & Dan Faiella\n \nWORKSHOP SESSION 3\nNovice | Learn a Great\, Simple Tune! | Jenna Moynihan\nIntermediate | Superfly | Audrey Budington\nAdvanced | Come Learn a Galope | Pascal Gemme\nIntermediate/Advanced Jam | Fiddle Tune Free-For-All! | Liz Faiella\n \nWORKSHOP SESSION 4\nNovice | Unpacking Jigs | Audrey Budington\nIntermediate | Airs Tordus | Pascal Gemme\nAdvanced | Varying a Tune | Liz Faiella\nNovice/Intermediate Jam | Scottish Tunes! | Jenna Moynihan & Dan Faiella\n\n\n\nPlease note: This is a tentative schedule and may be subject to change!\n\n\n\n\n\nFall Fiddle Festival Concert: 7:30 p.m.\nTickets $25/adults\, $20 students & older adults (under 18/65+)\nOpen to the public. Purchase tickets here! \nREGISTRATION for the fiddle festival workshops is available online here\, or by calling 603-228-1196. For questions regarding registration\, please contact Director of Student Services Nicole Laurin at nlaurin@ccmusicschool.org.
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/fall-fiddle-festival-workshops-concert-2/
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SUMMARY:Bach’s Lunch: La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès\, Part 1  (Lecture and Performance)
DESCRIPTION:Join contralto Melissa Elsman (our newest voice faculty) and pianist Kathryn Southworth for Part One of this lecture–recital exploring the early life and music of nineteenth-century Parisian composer Augusta Holmès. Celebrated in her lifetime yet seldom remembered today\, Holmès defied societal expectations by composing on a grand scale—an endeavor deemed “masculine” and inappropriate for women of her era. \nRenowned not only for her music but also for her poetry\, voice\, and striking presence\, Holmès captivated many of the leading artists of her day. Camille Saint- Saëns is quoted as saying “We were all in love with her— literary men\, savants\, painters\, musi­cians; any one of us would have been proud to make her his wife.” \nThis program highlights her early years\, a period marked by passion\, romance\, and artistic inspiration. A selection of musical works and poetry written by Augusta Holmès that reflect this season of her life will be performed\, including her ardent song set Les Sérénades and her fiery song cycle Les Heures. \nBios: \nMelissa Elsman (voice)\, classical singer and music educator\, holds a B.M. in Vocal Performance from The Boston Conservatory and an M.M. in Vocal Performance from Chicago College of Performing Arts. She continues her studies with renowned countertenor Mark Crayton. A member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing\, Melissa teaches voice to children and adults from beginner to advanced levels\, in a variety of styles including classical\, musical theater\, and popular music. An active performer with over 20 years of experience\, Melissa’s repertoire spans from art song to opera\, with a special interest in lesser-known works. She has produced and performed lecture-recitals\, including La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Remarkable Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès\, which she has toured both locally and in Chicago. \nKathryn Southworth (piano department co-chair\, piano\, performance workshops\, Canterbury Singers) holds a B.M. in Piano Performance from Oberlin Conservatory and an M.M. in Vocal Accompanying and Coaching from the University of Illinois. She held a graduate assistantship as staff accompanist under the tutelage of acclaimed accompanist John Wustman and served as a musical ambassador to Costa Rica with soprano Ollie Watts Davis. She has been a collaborative pianist for Opera North\, Dartmouth College\, Plymouth State University\, and Boston Ballet\, and has also served as music director\, accompanist\, and organist for many theater and choral groups in New England. Kathy is currently music director and organist for the Canterbury United Community Church. Former faculty positions include St. Paul’s School and Plymouth State University. \nBach’s Lunches are free and open to the public. They are made possible in part through the generosity of the Walker Fund.
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/bachs-lunch-la-femme-vaillante-reviving-the-musical-legacy-of-augusta-holmes-lecture-and-performance/
CATEGORIES:Bach's Lunch,Featured
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SUMMARY:2025 CCMS Fall Open House
DESCRIPTION:Meet our faculty and staff and tour our facilities on Saturday\, September 6\, 2025 from 10 am – 12 pm. \nThe morning includes:\n• Demo Classes\n• Jam Sessions\n• Information Sessions\n• Musical Instrument “Petting Zoo”\n• Giveaways\n• Refreshments \nOPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE\n\n  \n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\nFaculty Presenter(s)\nLocation\nAge Range\n\n\n10:30-12:00\nInstrument “Petting Zoo”\nStef Burk\, with various faculty\, student volunteers\nThroughout building\nall\n\n\n10:00-10:30\nMusic and Movement Class\nHeather Bigelow Hearne\nCommunity Room\nup to 7 yrs\n\n\n10:30-11:15\nDrum Circle/ Junk Drawer Percussion Class Demo\nMatt Alling\nCommunity Room\nall\n\n\n10:30-11:00\nIntro to Suzuki Violin\nAriel Slater\nRecital Hall\n4 yrs and up\n\n\n11:00-11:45\nOpen Jam Session (Rock/Jazz)\nZeb Cruikshank\nStudio A\npre-teens to adult\n\n\n11:00-11:45\nFolk Jam\nLiz Faiella\nRecital Hall\nall\n\n\n11:30-noon\nSongweavers Open Sing\nJennie O’Brien\nCommunity Room\nteens/ adults\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis event is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required. \nOur parking lot on 26 Fayette St. may fill up quickly\, but there’s plenty of street parking available nearby.
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/2025-fall-open-house/
LOCATION:CCMS
CATEGORIES:Featured
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