Adult Student Recital - May 13, 2026
2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Bach's Lunch: “Echoes in Three Voices: A Chamber Music Journey”
2026-05-14 12:10 - 12:50
Featuring a musical performance by CCMS faculty Stephanie Ratté Jenkins and Olga Patramanska-Bell, who will be joined by Levon Hovsepian.
Step into an intimate world of color, rhythm, and dialogue as piano, violin, and clarinet unite in a vibrant chamber music program. From the folk-inspired lyricism of Aram Khachaturian’s Clarinet Trio, to the playful wit and jazzy inflections of Darius Milhaud’s Trio, this concert explores the rich expressive range of this unique ensemble. The program is rounded out by the evocative and contemporary voice of Mason’s Trio, offering fresh textures and modern storytelling.
Three distinct musical voices blend into one captivating conversation—full of contrast, character, and charm.
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 - May 15, 2026 (2 Recitals!)
2026-05-15 18:00 - 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.
Recitals to be held at 6 & 7PM. Each lasts one hour.
These events will be held in our historic Recital Hall. They are free of charge and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

Princesspalooza (CCMS Voice Department Recital)
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:00
This performance features songs about princesses. Come and enjoy a variety of princess personalities and viewpoints as sung by students of Jennie O’Brien.
The event is free of charge and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

New Horizons Band 2026 Spring Concert
2026-05-21 18:30 - 19:30
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 event is free and open to the public. It will be held at Fletcher-Murphy Park (adjacent to CCMS on Fayette St.)
(Rain date is Thu, May 28.)

CCMS String Department Recital
2026-05-23 16:00 - 17:00
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 string department students.

Ariel Slater Studio Recital – 3:00pm – Recital Hall
String Dept. Recital – 5:00pm – Recital Hall

This event is free of charge and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

CCMS Teen Folk Recital
2026-05-26 19:00 - 19:30
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 teen folk students.
This event is free of charge and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

Songweaver Drummers Recital - Spring 2026
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:00
Songweaver Drummers is open to intermediate and experienced women drummers with at least one year’s experience, where they can learn African hand-drumming techniques taught in the oral tradition. Join us for their end-of-year recital.
This lively performance is free and open to the public. It will be held in our Community Room.

CCMS Student Recital - May 29, 2026 (2 Recitals!)
2026-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | CCMS Recital Hall

NH Trumpet Day 2026
2026-05-30 10:00 - 19:00 | CCMS Community Room, 23 Wall Street, Concord, NH, 03301
Join us for NH Trumpet Day on Saturday, May 30 at the Music School, featuring workshops by Amy McCabe. The workshops run from 10 am – 5 pm, and sessions include tips on playing trumpet, a performance masterclass, and a NH Jazz All State Workshop. Plus, Ellis Music will be on site offering trumpet demos of new Yamaha trumpets. Then, at 6 pm, Amy McCabe will offer a recital with collaborative pianist, Kathy Southworth featuring the world premiere of Tangotude by Gina Gille. This event is FREE and open to the public for all levels and ages. To register and learn more, please visit: this link or email sean.andersonmusic@gmail.com.
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This event is organized by CCMS trumpet faculty Sean Anderson.
This event and concert is part of Concord Community Music School’s Concord Classical Concerts series, made possible by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Ellen Downing Waite and Edward Osgood Waite Fund.

NE Roots and Branches - "Contradance Music: The New England Contradance Repertoire"
2026-05-30 18:00 - 21:00 | City Wide Community Center, 14 Canterbury Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
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.
Our second season of the “New England Roots & Branches” series concludes on Saturday, May 30, 2026 with “Contradance Music: The New England Contradance Repertoire”, honoring the genre’s melding of a variety of folk traditions. This event will be held at the Citywide Community Center (Concord, NH.) It begin with an open slow jam session at 6:00 p.m., followed by a contradance called by David Millstone at 7:00 p.m. For the second half of the dance, starting at 8:00 p.m., musicians are invited to join the band and play along.
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.

Shrek Jr. (with Purple Finches Youth Chorus; Thur PM)
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 | CCMS Recital Hall
The Purple Finches Chorus is proud to present Shrek the Musical Jr. under the direction of Maria Isaak. This family-friendly musical comedy follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon. However, it turns out that in order to ultimately succeed, Shrek must battle an even bigger obstacle: learning how to believe in himself and open his heart to others.
Shrek The Musical JR. follows an ogre named Shrek who has learned the hard way that “people hate the things they cannot understand.” For many years he has protected himself from the hurtful actions of those who are scared of him by living as a recluse in a cozy cesspit. One day, his peaceful swamp is disturbed by new tenants: fairytale misfits — including Pinocchio, the Ugly Duckling, the Wicked Witch, Peter Pan, the Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf — have been banished there by the villainous Lord Farquaad. In order to gain back his land, Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad to rescue the feisty princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fierce dragon. Setting off with his faithful companion, Donkey, Shrek begins the journey of a lifetime filled with adventure, romance, and hilarity.
Performance dates and times are:

Thursday, June 4, 2026: 6:30 pm
Friday, June, 5, 2026: 6:30 pm
Saturday, June 6: 2 pm and 6:30 pm

Tickets are $10 by general admission, and free for children ages 8 and under. Please use the following links to purchase tickets:

Thursday, 6:30 pm show: https://square.link/u/qVdV4MNP
Friday, 6:30 pm show: https://square.link/u/7BzL8bOa
Saturday, 2 pm matinee: https://square.link/u/cq40xWTF
Saturday, 6:30 pm show: https://square.link/u/cFyHK4bN

Shrek Jr. (with Purple Finches Youth Chorus; Fri PM)
2026-06-05 18:30 - 20:00 | CCMS Recital Hall

Shrek Jr. (with Purple Finches Youth Chorus; Sat Matinee)
2026-06-06 14:00 - 15:30 | CCMS Recital Hall

Shrek Jr. (with Purple Finches Youth Chorus; Sat PM)
2026-06-06 18:30 - 20:00 | CCMS Recital Hall

Euphonias Teen Chorus Concert
2026-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 | 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 Annelise Papinsick.
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/

CCMS Spring 2026 Clarinet Studio Recital
2026-06-10 18:30 - 19:30 | 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 performance features some of our clarinet students.
This event is free of charge, open to the public, and will be held in our Community Room. Donations are appreciated.

CCMS Spring 2026 Wind Department Recital
2026-06-11 18:00 - 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 performance features some of our wind department students.
This event is free of charge, open to the public, and will be held in our Recital Hall. Donations are appreciated.

CCMS Spring 2026 Piano Department Recital
2026-06-12 18:00 - 19:30 | 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 performance features some of our piano department students.
This event is free of charge, open to the public, and will be held in our Community Room. Donations are appreciated.

CCMS Spring Folk Student Recitals & Jam
2026-06-13 13:00 - 16:00 | CCMS Recital Hall
Join us for an afternoon of folk student performances, plus a jam with CCMS Folk Department faculty. This event is free and open to the public. No tickets or preregistration are required. Bring your instruments to join in!
Schedule:

1:00pm – Recital 1
2:00pm – Open Folk Jam (walk-in musicians welcome!)
3:00pm – Recital 2

Jazz & Popular Music Dept Recital June 2026
2026-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 event will be held in our historic Recital Hall. It is free of charge and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

CCMS at Market Days Festival 2026
2026-06-25 - 2026-06-27 | Downtown Concord, 107 North Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301
Join us once again at Market Days in downtown Concord! Stop by to visit our booth, meet our staff, take a sample class, enjoy our musical instrument petting zoo, and more! Like past years, we’ll be located right in front of the State House.
We’ll also be walking the festival wearing our CCMS t-shirts, so if you happen to see us anywhere, please feel free to say hi!
Check Out Our Special Market Days Events!
(keep checking this page, as more events at our booth may be added)
Friday, June 26:
10-10:45 am – Music and Movement Class
Under the Tree, Statehouse Lawn
Join Miss Heather for a chance to sing, dance, move, and play! Designed for children ages 5 months to 8 years and their parents or caregivers.
Saturday, June 27:
10-10:45 am – Music and Movement Class
Under the Tree, Statehouse Lawn
Join Miss Heather for a chance to sing, dance, move, and play! Designed for children ages 5 months to 8 years and their parents or caregivers.
12-1 pm – Drum Circle
Under the Tree, Statehouse Lawn
Join Matt Alling for a drum circle! Fun for all ages and drums will be provided!
1-2 pm – Folk Jam
Under the Tree, Statehouse Lawn
Join Audrey Budington for a folk jam! Bring your instrument and a chair (some chairs will be provided).
Our activities are made possible in part via a Grant from Concord Walmart

Piano Somatics Institute with Alan Fraser
2026-07-09 - 2026-07-12 | CCMS Recital Hall
New England’s Piano Somatics Institute returns to Concord this year on July 10-12, with a special free introductory event on Thursday, July 9 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 is a winter session on March 13-15 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
