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SUMMARY:Piano Somatics Institute with Alan Fraser
DESCRIPTION:New England’s first post-pandemic Piano Somatics Institute returns to Concord this year on June 20 – 22\, with two special free introductory events on Friday\, June 20 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! \nFREE INTRODUCTORY LECTURE FOR YOUNG PIANISTS – FRIDAY\, 4 PM \nIn the first introductory seminar\, Alan will introduce young pianists to Pianimals\, the first ever piano method based on the Feldenkrais Method. The children will be taken through a series of exercises to improve how the hand stands\, walks\, runs and jumps on key\, and a couple of mini-demo lessons given to volunteers from the audience will show how it works in practice. This is a free event open to all interested pianists and their families and friends. \nFREE INTRODUCTORY LECTURE FOR TEENS AND ADULTS – FRIDAY\, 5 PM \nThe second hour is dedicated to older CCMS students and staff (teens and adults)\, with exercises taken not only from Pianimals but from Fraser’s other books on piano technique. Again\, audience members will be taken through a series of movements for the hand\, and then shown in a couple of small demo lessons how these strategies can quickly transform one’s ability and sound at the keyboard. This is also a free event open to all interested pianists\, their families and friends. \n  \nINSTITUTE REGISTRATION \nIf 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 Friday afternoon (space permitting). \nOPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PIANISTS \nThe Institute is open to all interested pianists: \n\nstudents who wish to improve their sound and agility\namateurs who wish to feel more in command of the instrument\nteachers who want new ways of teaching technique to their students\nprofessionals who wish to hone their skills to the highest possible level.\n\nThere is no limit to improvement! \nSPECIAL DISCOUNTS: CCMS STUDENTS AND STAFF \nCCMS students and staff are welcome to audit the institute at no charge\, and receive a generous discount for active participation. \nABOUT ALAN FRASER \nCanadian 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. \nIf 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. \nTo view the full weekend workshop schedule\, lecture topics\, and registration\, please visit Alan Fraser’s website: https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/21-usa-concord.php 
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/piano-somatics-institute-with-alan-fraser/
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SUMMARY:CCMS at Market Days Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our presence at Market Days is twice as nice this year! We doubled our booth space\, allowing lots of room for you to 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. \nWe’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! \n(And did we mention the kazoos are back?) \nCheck Out Our Special Market Days Events! \nThursday\, June 26: \n12-1 pm – Bee Skep Puppet Theatre presents a Puppet Show\nKids Stage\, Eagle Square\nA fun and fanciful puppet show performed by Jonny Clockworks of Bee Skep Puppetry\, designed for ages 3 years to 12 years. \n12-2 pm – Instrument Petting Zoo and Music Therapy Q&A Sessions\nCCMS’s Market Days Booth (in front of State House)\nwith Tony Varga\n3-4 pm – Storytime & Music and Movement Class\nKids Stage\, Eagle Square\nJoin 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. \nFriday\, June 27: \n10-10:45 am – Music and Movement Class\nUnder the Tree\, Statehouse Lawn (orange zone)\nJoin 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. \n11 am -1 pm – Instrument Petting Zoo and Music Therapy Q&A Sessions\nCCMS’s Market Days Booth (in front of State House)\nwith Tony Varga \n12-1 pm – Bee Skep Puppet Theatre presents a Puppet Show\nKids Stage\, Eagle Square\nA fun and fanciful puppet show performed by Jonny Clockworks of Bee Skep Puppetry\, designed for ages 3 years to 12 years. \n2-4 pm – Suzuki Violin Demonstrations and Q&A\nCCMS’s Market Days Booth (in front of State House)\nwith Ariel Slater \nSaturday\, June 28: \n10-10:45 am – Music and Movement Class\nUnder the Tree\, Statehouse Lawn (orange zone)\nJoin 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. \n12-1 pm – Drum Circle\nKids Stage\, Eagle Square\nJoin Jared Steer for a drum circle on the family stage! Fun for all ages and drums will be provided! \n2-4 pm – Suzuki Violin Demonstrations and Q&A\nCCMS’s Market Days Booth (in front of State House) \nWith Ariel Slater \nOur Eagle Square activities are made possible in part via a Grant from Concord Walmart
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/market-days-2025/
LOCATION:Downtown Concord\, 107 North Main Street\, Concord\, NH\, 03301
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SUMMARY:Forgotten Voices: The Courageous Women Behind the Music (at Canterbury Parish House Community Center)
DESCRIPTION: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\, their works have often been unfairly overlooked in the canon of classical music. Through captivating songs and compelling stories about their lives\, this program sheds light on the challenges these women faced\, the courage it took to create music in an era that often silenced their voices\, and the lasting legacy they left behind. \nCanterbury Parish House Community Center is located in Canterbury\, NH. \n  \nPERFORMERS: \nMelissa Elsman (voice)\, classical singer and music educator\, holds a B.M. in Vocal Performance from The Boston Conservatory and an M.M. in Vocal Performance from Chicago College of Performing Arts. She continues her studies with renowned countertenor Mark Crayton. A member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing\, Melissa teaches voice to children and adults from beginner to advanced levels\, in a variety of styles including classical\, musical theater\, and popular music. An active performer with over 20 years of experience\, Melissa’s repertoire spans from art song to opera\, with a special interest in lesser-known works. She has produced and performed lecture-recitals\, including La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Remarkable Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès\, which she has toured both locally and in Chicago. \nKathryn Southworth (piano department co-chair\, piano\, performance workshops\, Canterbury Singers) holds a B.M. in Piano Performance from Oberlin Conservatory and an M.M. in Vocal Accompanying and Coaching from the University of Illinois. She held a graduate assistantship as staff accompanist under the tutelage of acclaimed accompanist John Wustman and served as a musical ambassador to Costa Rica with soprano Ollie Watts Davis. She has been a collaborative pianist for Opera North\, Dartmouth College\, Plymouth State University\, and Boston Ballet\, and has also served as music director\, accompanist\, and organist for many theater and choral groups in New England. Kathy is currently music director and organist for the Canterbury United Community Church. Former faculty positions include St. Paul’s School and Plymouth State University. \nThis event is part of CCMS’s Concord Classical Concerts series. It is free and open to the public\, thanks in part to the generosity of the Ellen Downing Waite and Edward Osgood Waite Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. \n 
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/forgotten-voices-the-courageous-women-behind-the-music-at-canterbury-parish-house-community-center/
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