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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... 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
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 ... Read more
CCMS welcomes the James Fernando Trio back on 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 ... Read more