Concord Community Music School

Bach's Lunch: Wall St. Winds: Behind the Scenes
2026-01-08 12:10 - 12:50 (America/New_York) | CCMS Recital Hall
Erin Dubois (flute) will offer a lively and approachable look at the woodwind trio—one of chamber music’s most under-the-radar ensembles—sharing the history, stories, insights, and ideas that bring the music to life. The lecture will set the stage for next week’s program, weaving together works by Muczynski, Bozza, Milhaud, and contemporary composer Christian Ellenwood.
Bach’s Lunches are free and open to the public. They are made possible in part through the generosity of the Walker Fund.

Try an Ensemble (all ages)
2026-01-10 16:00 - 18:00 | CCMS Community Room, 23 Wall Street, Concord, NH, 03301
Try an ensemble! Come together with other musicians and try out an ensemble! Gather in the Community Room at Concord Community Music School on Saturday, January 10 from 4 – 6 pm. Wind and string players of all ages are welcome to join. You should have at least one year of experience on your instrument and the ability to read music.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Bring a friend!
If you have any questions, call 603-228-1196 or email Nicole Laurin, Director of Student Services at nlaurin@ccmusicschool.org

Euphonias Teen Chorus 2026 Winter Concert
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:00 | CCMS Recital Hall
Join us for a recital by The Euphonias, our Teen Chorus. This ensemble is led by Jennie O’Brien and Maria Isaak and will be accompanied by pianist Kathy Southworth.
This chorus is designed for students in grades 9-12 who have a passion for singing and a desire to develop their vocal skills in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our program offers a comprehensive choral experience that includes a variety of musical styles, performance opportunities, and vocal training.
This event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.
For additional details about the Teen Chorus, call 603-228-1196 or visit ccmusicschool.org/teen-chorus-program/

Bach's Lunch: Wall St. Winds
2026-01-15 12:10 - 12:50 | CCMS Recital Hall
Experience the woodwind trio at its most colorful and expressive in a program that blends French elegance, American modernism and jazz, and contemporary energy. Bozza’s sparkle, Muczynski’s vivid miniatures, Milhaud’s playful reimagining of Baroque dances, and the fresh voice of VENT by Christian Ellenwood come together highlighting the beauty, versatility, and dynamic interplay of the flute, clarinet, and bassoon.
Program:

Suite Breve en Trio – Eugene Bozza
Fragments for Wind Trio – Robert Muczynski
Suite d’apres Corrette, Op. 161 – Darius Milhaud
VENT – Christian Ellenwood

Performers:

Erin Dubois (bio)
Maria Isaak (bio)
Stephanie Ratté Jenkins (bio)

Bach’s Lunches are free and open to the public. They are made possible in part through the generosity of the Walker Fund.

CCMS Student Recital - January 16, 2026
2026-01-16 19:00 - 20:00 | CCMS Recital Hall
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.
This event will be held in our historic Recital Hall. It is free of charge and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

CCMS Jan 2026 Teen Folk Ensemble Recital
2026-01-20 19:30 - 20:30 | CCMS Recital Hall
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. This concert features our teen folk ensemble.
This evens will be held in our historic Recital Hall. It is free of charge and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

CCMS New Horizons Band 2026 Winter Concert
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Bow High School Auditorium
Get ready to experience the warmth of music this winter!
The 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/
This 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.
(Snow date is Thu, Jan 29.)

CCMS Jan 2026 Adult Jazz Band Recital
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:00 | CCMS Community Room, 23 Wall Street, Concord, NH, 03301
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. This concert features our adult jazz band.
This evens will be held in our historic Recital Hall. It is free of charge and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

CCMS Jan 2026 Jazz & Popular Music Dept Recital
2026-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | CCMS Recital Hall
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. This concert features students of our jazz and popular music departments.
This evens will be held in our historic Recital Hall. It is free of charge and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

Bach's Lunch: Zefira Trio
2026-02-05 12:10 - 12:50 | CCMS Recital Hall
Zefira Trio comprises violinist (and CCMS faculty member) Olga Patramanska-Bell, cellist Ashima Scripp, and pianist Eleanor Perrone.
The program features a dynamic mix of expressive chamber works:

Trio on Irish Folk Tunes (Frank Martin; 1899-1974)

Three Nocturnes (Ernest Bloch; 1880-1959)

Piano Trio in c minor, Op. 101 (Johannes Brahms; 1833-1897)

The members of Zefíra have established themselves as solo artists and chamber musicians of the highest standard. They are top prize winners of many national and international competitions and appear often as soloists with orchestras or in major recital halls across the country. This commitment to excellence is the foundation of their collaboration — to combine the instrumental mastery of the soloist into the ‘many-become-one’ that defines great chamber music playing, and is achieved only by long-term association and mutuality in joint performance.
This event will be held in our Recital Hall. It is free of charge and open to the public, thanks to the generosity of the Walker Fund. Donations are appreciated.

CANCELLED - 2026 Winter Folk Student Recitals & Jam
2026-02-07 13:00 - 16:00 | CCMS Recital Hall
Due to winter weather, this event has been cancelled.
Join 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!
Schedule:
1:00pm – Recital 1
2:00pm – Open Folk Jam (walk-in musicians welcome!)
3:00pm – Recital 2

Bach's Lunch: Rivers of Time (The Family Hodes with Kent Allyn)
2026-02-12 12:10 - 12:50 | CCMS Recital Hall
As “The Family Hodes”, Kittery Point artists Peggo and Paul Hodes return for their annual Valentine’s day show at CCMS, joined by their long-time musical colleague, Kent Allyn with special guests, Ariana Hodes and The Longest Year! This year’s show celebrates the many faces of love over time.
Peggo and Paul Hodes have been musical partners for going on four decades… With their multi- talented, multi-instrumentalist collaborator Kent Allyn, they have performed as a trio, recording multiple albums and sharing beach bonfires for years. Following an award-winning run of albums for children and families as Peggosus, Peggo and Paul teamed up with Kent to record a series of acoustic oriented albums, “Patchwork Quilt, A celebration of The American Spirit”, which earned them a trip to perform at the White House, “Summer Nights” and the classic Holiday album, “Winter’s Light”. They released Peggo’s solo Jazz record, “In Love” on Parma’s Big Round Records imprint. Now, as “The Family Hodes”, with their singer-songwriting daughter, Ariana Hodes, the blend of Mother-Daughter Vocal DNA and family songwriting lend an inventive richness to their performances and recordings…always light-hearted and heartfelt featuring original and folk songs extolling the wonders of love.
Cincinnati based artists Ariana Hodes and Cassandra Bailey-Langjahr are best friends who met bartending in Nashville TN, in 2017. With their different journeys and backgrounds in music they weren’t sure if their styles would work together, but knowing they needed to get out of restaurant life they decided to give co-writing a try. Because that’s the Nashville way. Their first co-write resulted in nothing less than magic, the blend of their voices nothing short of astonishing. They decided to play out as a duo, and pop-folk band Ariana Hodes & The Longest Year was born. They hit the road in 2019 touring in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and Kentucky.
Between Covid and grad school, they’ve managed to record and release their first EP. They are now successfully crowdfunding for a studio album of brand new songs to be released in Spring 2026. Wherever they play, the quality of their close harmonies never fail to impress, the catchiness of their hooks get audiences humming and wanting more. It’s a guaranteed good-time hang where everybody makes new friends, and leaves with a little bit more hope for the world.
This annual “Valentine’s Day” show has become a tradition to lift your spirits and make your heart sing in the depths of winter. It 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.

CCMS Collaborative Arts Recital - Feb 19, 2026
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00
Student recitals are part of the 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.
This performance is extra-special because participants have the opportunity to display visual art they have created, using their music as inspiration. These images will be projected on screen as they perform.
This event will be held in our historic Recital Hall. It is free of charge and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

NE Roots and Branches - "Transatlantic Tunes: Celtic & British Isles Folk Tunes"
2026-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | CCMS Recital Hall
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.
“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.
And save the date for the other two 2026 “Roots and Branches” events:

Saturday, April 25, 2026 – 6-9 PM – “Music From North & South: Canadian & Appalachian Folk Tunes”
Saturday, May 30, 2026 – 6-9PM – “Contradance Music: The New England Contradance Repertoire”

The “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.

CCMS Student Recital - Clarinet Studio
2026-03-04 18:30 - 19:30 | CCMS Recital Hall
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. This recital features clarinet students of Stephanie Jenkins.
This event will be held in our historic Recital Hall. It is free of charge and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

Bach's Lunch: History of the Slide Guitar
2026-03-05 12:10 - 12:50 | CCMS Recital Hall
From the dusty porches of the rural South to the world’s biggest stages, slide guitar has shaped the sound of blues, rock, and beyond. In this immersive clinic, CCMS faculty Jarred Garneau traces the powerful lineage of slide guitar from its roots to the modern masters.
We’ll begin with the pre–World War II pioneers who defined the foundation of slide guitar, exploring the raw, emotional playing of artists like Robert Johnson, Tampa Red, and Son House. From there, we’ll dive into the electrified revolution led by Elmore James, whose fiery tone and signature riffs reshaped the blues forever.
The journey continues into the rock era with Duane Allman, whose lyrical slide work brought the instrument into stadiums and redefined its expressive potential. Finally, we’ll explore the modern voice of slide through Derek Trucks, examining how tradition, soul, and technical mastery merge into a truly contemporary sound.
Through listening examples, demonstrations, and historical insight, this clinic offers a deep dive into the evolution, techniques, and spirit of slide guitar across generations.
This 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.

David Surette Mandolin Festival 2026
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-08 | CCMS
There will be workshops on Saturday and Sunday for all levels on things like specific styles and skills, waltzes, how to play tasty back-up for songs, and more. There are classes each period for beginners to advanced levels. Each teacher will offer something for each level so you will get to be with every teacher by the end of the weekend. As always, a set of group tunes will be sent out in advance for you to work on for us to play together. The Saturday concert is included with your fee for the weekend. The Friday night concert in Kittery, Maine will be a separate ticket.
INSTRUCTORS: Glen Loper, Chris Moore, Noah Fishman, and Steve Roy (Learn more here)

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday, March 6 – David Surette Mandolin Festival Kickoff Concert at Kittery Dance Hall
Featuring Mandolin Festival Instructors with special guests Susie and Julianna Burke. (Note: this is a separate ticket from Saturday and Sunday events at the Music School and can be ordered directly through the Dance Hall at thedancehallkittery.org/.)
Saturday, March 7 – Participatory workshops and jams at CCMS
Saturday, March 7 – David Surette Mandolin Festival Concert – Purchase tickets online or call 603-228-1196.
Sunday, March 8 – Workshops at CCMS

FOOD
And as always, we will be offering the option to order a delicious lunch to be delivered to the school on Saturday for an additional fee. Coffee, tea and afternoon cookies will be freely provided.

QUESTIONS
contact Registrar Nicole Laurin at nlaurin@ccmusicschool.org or call 603-228-1196.
REGISTER NOW

Piano Somatics Institute with Alan Fraser
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-15 | CCMS Recital Hall
New England’s Piano Somatics Institute returns to Concord this year on March 13-15, with a special free introductory event on Thursday, March 12 in the Recital Hall. This is the perfect opportunity to discover how Alan Fraser and Piano Somatics can help improve your piano playing – even create a breakthrough!
There will also be a summer session on July 9-12 for those who are interested.
FREE INTRODUCTORY LECTURE – THURSDAY, 7 PM

Introduction to Pianimals, the first ever piano method based on the Feldenkrais Method.
Introduction to Natural, Artistic Piano Playing, Fraser’s whole series of books on piano technique.
Audience participation: improve the hand standing, walking, running and jumping on the keyboard – exercises done by the entire audience on their laps.
Audience participation: improve how performing musicians can use the whole body in a more organic, comprehensive way to play with greater virtusosity and more expressive depth – a short Awareness Through Movement lesson in sitting.
A short demo piano lesson demonstrating how these strategies can quickly transform one’s ability and one’s sound.

This free event is open to all interested pianists, instrumentalists, vocalists, their families and friends.
INSTITUTE REGISTRATION
If you know you want to attend the institute, you can register on Alan Fraser’s website here. If you are not sure, you will have a chance to register at the conclusion of the free events Thursday evening (space permitting).
OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PIANISTS
The Institute is open to all interested pianists:

students who wish to improve their sound and agility
amateurs who wish to feel more in command of the instrument
teachers who want new ways of teaching technique to their students
professionals who wish to hone their skills to the highest possible level.

There is no limit to improvement!
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: CCMS STUDENTS AND STAFF
CCMS students and staff are welcome to audit the institute at no charge, and receive a generous discount for active participation.
ABOUT ALAN FRASER
Canadian pianist Alan Fraser gives master classes and recitals worldwide and conducts ongoing research and refinement on the ideas put forth in his three books, The Craft of Piano Playing (also in DVD), Honing the Pianistic Self-Image, and All Thumbs: Well-Coordinated Piano Technique. He is at work on several new volumes. Visit here for more on Alan Fraser.
If you have concerns or questions about your participation in the institute and would like to address them directly to Alan Fraser, send him an email.
To view the full weekend workshop schedule, lecture topics, and registration, please visit Alan Fraser’s website: https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/21-usa-concord.php

Bach's Lunch: A Celtic Journey
2026-03-12 12:10 - 12:50 | CCMS Recital Hall
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, join the Concord Community Music School’s folk faculty as they share some of our favorite songs and fiddle tunes from the Celtic tradition. A trio of fiddlers – Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, Liz Faiella, and Audrey Budington – will join forces with guitarist Dan Faiella to present toe-tapping fiddle tunes and classic songs.
This 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.

CCMS Student Recital - March 13, 2026
2026-03-13 19:00 - 20:00 | CCMS Recital Hall

"A Legacy in Song" (CCMS Voice Dept Recital)
2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:30
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.
Featured composers include Clara Schumann, Augusta Holmès, Carrie Jacobs-Bond, Liza Lehmann, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Sara Bareilles, and Marsha Norman and more!
Come hear what you’ve been missing!
This 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.

2026 CCMS Jazz Night Fundraiser
2026-03-21 17:30 - 20:30 | CCMS Recital Hall
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.

Held 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.
Drawing 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.
Tickets: $80 per person | Table of 4: $300 (includes one free drink ticket for each person at your table.)
Bonus: 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
*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.

We have opened up additional seating! Order Tickets Online or call 603-228-1196.
Read our article about James Fernando.
View YouTube video of the trio in performance

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Bach's Lunch: Why Bother? Historical Instruments and Performing Old Music in the Modern Age
2026-04-02 12:10 - 12:50 | CCMS Recital Hall
Join CCMS faculty Natalie Talbot and Steven Lundahl for an exploration into historical performance practice and how to connect more fully with music of the past.
Dive into topics such as:

What is Historical Performance?
What can old instruments teach us about the music of their period?
How can we apply what we learn about articulation, ornamentation, key, and the instruments themselves when we play in the present?

Group participation is encouraged – Bring your instruments!
This 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.

Bach's Lunch: Baroque Music for Flutes and Recorders: Exploring English, French, and German Masters of Chamber Music
2026-04-09 12:10 - 12:50 | CCMS Recital Hall
A journey through 18th-century Europe, featuring music by some of the great High Baroque masters of chamber music. Performed by Natalie Talbot (Baroque flute), Steven Lundahl (recorders) and Kathryn Southworth Lundahl (harpsichord).
This 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.

CCMS Spring Folk Gathering
2026-04-09 18:00 - 21:00 | CCMS Recital Hall
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!
This event is free and open to the public.
Schedule
6:00 – 7:00pm Slow Jam | Novice/Early Intermediate, other levels welcome to sit in!
7:00 – 8:00pm Student performances
8:00 – 9:00pm Fast Jam | Late Intermediate/Advanced, other levels welcome to sit in!

Be the Light (Joint Northern Lights / Canterbury Singers Concert)
2026-04-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton St., Concord, NH, 03301, United States
This year marks the third annual joint concert with Canterbury Singers and Northern Lights Women’s Vocal Ensemble. Each group will present a short set of songs and then join forces to sing some uplifting Gospel music.
Songs performed by Northern Lights may include:

Be the Light
Rising Strong
The Storm Is Passing Over
Up to the Light
When the Spirit Says Sing
Words of Chief Seattle

The Canterbury Singers will perform a number of traditional Shaker songs.
About Northern Lights:
Northern Lights, led by Peggo Horstmann Hodes, is a small women’s vocal ensemble, open by audition. Our name highlights our musical goals: to create a shimmer of sound through the power of harmony and the magic of many individual voices blending into one. We aim to expand musical boundaries, to transform ourselves and our audience through inspiring, meaningful songs, and to serve the larger community through sharing our music.
About the Canterbury Singers
The Canterbury Singers, led by Kathy Southworth, partner with the Canterbury Shaker Village to present authentic Shaker music, expanded by arrangements of American folk songs, music of early America, and inspired arrangements by a variety of composers. One of the very few non-auditioned, high quality professionally directed choral experiences for mixed voices (men and women blended ensemble) in the Capital Area.
Location:
Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton St., Concord, NH
Tickets are $15 general admission, and can be purchased online at the link below or by calling 603-228-1196. (Advance purchase suggested.)
Purchase Tickets Online

Celebration! (Songweavers 35th Anniversary Concert)
2026-04-18 17:00 - 18:30 | South Congregational Church, 27 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The Songweavers Women’s Chorus with Director Jennie O’Brien present “Celebration!”, a 35th Anniversary concert on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the South Congregational Church at 27 Pleasant Street in Concord, NH. Join us for a concert of songs and drumming to lift your spirits, to bring in the spring, and to feel community. Joining the singers will be the Songweaver drummers performing West African style rhythms, co-directed by Grace and Lindsey Schust.
Songweavers is New Hampshire’s first all women’s chorus and all women’s drum group and is an ensemble of the Concord Community Music School. Founder Carolyn Parrott strongly believed that everyone can sing and created an ensemble and community where all women are welcome. Songweavers has been singing and creating community ever since!

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children (under 18), older adults (65+), and former Songweavers. Tickets can be purchased below via credit card, in person at the Music School or by calling us at 603-228-1196.
Purchase Tickets Online
Please note: online and phone ticketing closes at 5 pm on Friday, April 17, and then tickets must be purchased at the door. We will not be creating physical tickets for this concert. Once your tickets have been purchased (online, by phone or in person) we will add you to our list and check you in at the door!

CCMS Student Recital - April 24, 2026
2026-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 | CCMS Recital Hall

NE Roots and Branches - "Music From North & South: Canadian & Appalachian Folk Tunes"
2026-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | CCMS Recital Hall
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.
“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.
And save the date for the final 2026 “Roots and Branches” event:

Sat, May 30, 2026 – 6-9PM – “Contradance Music: The New England Contradance Repertoire” (held at the Citywide Community Center, Concord, NH)

The “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.

Adult Student Recital - May 13, 2026
2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | CCMS Recital Hall
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. This performance features our adult students, across a variety of genres.
This event will be held in our Community Room. It is free of charge and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.
