Meet our faculty and staff and tour our facilities on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 10 am - 12 pm. The morning includes: • Demo Classes • Jam Sessions • Information Sessions • Musical Instrument “Petting Zoo” • Giveaways • Refreshments OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE Time Activity Faculty Presenter(s) Location Age Range 10:30-12:00 Instrument "Petting ... Read more
Join us for our Annual Faculty Showcase Recital and learn about the musical passions of our acclaimed teaching artists, who frequently perform on local, regional, and national stages. From classical masterworks to unexpected gems, our faculty recital highlights the remarkable range of CCMS’s professional musicians. This isn’t your typical buttoned-up concert—it’s vibrant, virtuosic, and full ... Read more
Join contralto Melissa Elsman and pianist Kathryn Southworth in celebrating the remarkable contributions of three extraordinary women composers of the 19th and 20th centuries: Clara Schumann, Pauline Viardot, and Amy Beach. During their lifetimes, these women made a profound impact on the musical world, earning admiration for their artistry and innovation. However, despite their achievements, ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Festival 9:30am-5pm; Concert 7:30pm Fall Fiddle Festival Workshops and Concert featuring fiddle faculty Jenna Moynihan, Pascal Gemme, Audrey Budington, & Liz Faiella with Dan Faiella and Yann Falquet, guitar Saturday, October 4, 2025 Concord Community Music School, Concord NH Festival 9:30am-5pm, Concert 7:30pm Workshops + Concert: $130 | Register now Concert only: $25 / $20 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Ace your Allstate Audition! In this workshop for voice students, we will talk about preparation strategies, managing anxiety, and what to expect on the audition day. All will be welcome to play some of the audition material as a trial run. When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 10:00-11:30 AM Instructor: Kathleen O'Boyle Cost: $15 (FREE ... Read more
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. Come 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 ... Read more
Ace your Allstate Audition! In this workshop for wind and brass students, we will talk about preparation strategies, managing anxiety, and what to expect on the audition day. All will be welcome to play some of the audition material as a trial run. When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Instructors: Stef Burk and ... Read more