Concord Community Music School

Northern Lights Concert: Find a Way
2024-11-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | CCMS Recital Hall
This fall, the Northern Lights Women’s Vocal Ensemble, directed by Peggo Horstmann Hodes, present songs that are uplifting and hopeful. The lyrics consider how in troubled times, we can “Find A Way” – together, singing, with kindness, and love. Highlights include a Francophone lullaby arranged beautifully for us by CCMS alum Annie Papinsick, who will also be accompanying on piano, special guests Peg O’Neil and Emilie Meadows who will be drumming on several songs, as well as guitar, mandolin, and a sheep puppet. We will close with a couple of sing-alongs, so we can all “Find A Way” singing together with joy.
The concert takes place in the Recital Hall at Concord Community Music School. Tickets are $15 by general admission, and can be purchased online, over the phone at 603-228-1196 or in person at the Music School.

Allstate Audition Workshop for Woodwinds/Brass
2024-11-14 18:45 - 20:00 | CCMS
Join your friends for an interactive workshop specifically geared to this year’s All-State audition pieces! CCMS faculty Stephanie Jenkins will provide specific help with your performance, including tips for sight-reading and staying focused under pressure. Bring your All-State materials to the workshop.
The workshop takes place on Thursday, November 14 from 6:45-8 pm in Room 119 at the Music School. This workshop is FREE for current CCMS students or $15 for non-CCMS students.
To learn more and register for this workshop, contact Registrar Nicole Laurin at nlaurin@ccmusicschool.org or 603-228-1196.

Bach's Lunch: Kyra Zhao Piano Recital
2024-11-14 12:10 - 12:50
This solo piano recital by guest artist Dr. Kyra Zhao will feature the essential works of Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Liszt, alongside exquisite gems from Maurice Ravel and Robert Schumann. The concert will open with the enchanting miniatures of Ravel “Jeux D’eau” (Water games), whose lush harmonies and intricate textures transport listeners to a world of vibrant colors and imaginations. Followed by one of Beethoven’s most notable piano sonatas: the “Tempest Sonata,” a work renowned for its dramatic contrasts and deep emotional resonance, capturing the essence of longing and turmoil, as well as Beethoven’s masterful structure and the counterpoint. This will be followed by Liszt’s stunning transcription of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde,” (highly emotional love story) where the pianist will bring to life the lush, sweeping melodies and intricate harmonies that define Wagner’s operatic masterpiece. The program will also include Liszt’s captivating “Widmung,” a heartfelt tribute that embodies both tenderness and passion, and the fiery “Spanish Rhapsody,” which immerses listeners in intensively difficult And brilliant virtuosity and Spanish flair. Interspersed throughout the evening, alongside the lyrical and introspective pieces of Schumann, revealing the nuances of the human experience. This concert promises a rich tapestry of sound, celebrating the timeless beauty of piano music that resonates through the ages.
This event is part of our 40th Anniversary Year celebration and will be held in our historic Recital Hall. It is free of charge and open to the public, thanks to the generosity of the Walker Fund. (And yes, people sometimes really DO bring their lunches to enjoy while listening…) Donations are appreciated.

Allstate Audition Workshop for Voice
2024-11-13 18:30 - 20:00 | CCMS
Join your friends for an interactive workshop specifically geared to this year’s All-State audition pieces! CCMS faculty Jane Berlin Pauley will provide specific help with your performance, including tips for sight-reading and staying focused under pressure. Bring your All-State materials to the workshop.
The workshop takes place on Wednesday, November 13 from 6:30-8 pm in Room 119 at the Music School. This workshop is FREE for current CCMS students or $15 for non-CCMS students.
To learn more and register for this workshop, contact Registrar Nicole Laurin at nlaurin@ccmusicschool.org or 603-228-1196.
