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SUMMARY:Bach’s Lunch: La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès\, Part 1  (Lecture and Performance)
DESCRIPTION: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 of her era. \nRenowned not only for her music but also for her poetry\, voice\, and striking presence\, Holmès captivated many of the leading artists of her day. Camille Saint- Saëns is quoted as saying “We were all in love with her— literary men\, savants\, painters\, musi­cians; any one of us would have been proud to make her his wife.” \nThis program highlights her early years\, a period marked by passion\, romance\, and artistic inspiration. A selection of musical works and poetry written by Augusta Holmès that reflect this season of her life will be performed\, including her ardent song set Les Sérénades and her fiery song cycle Les Heures. \nBios: \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. \nBach’s Lunches are free and open to the public. They are made possible in part through the generosity of the Walker Fund.
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/bachs-lunch-la-femme-vaillante-reviving-the-musical-legacy-of-augusta-holmes-lecture-and-performance/
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SUMMARY:Fall Fiddle Festival Workshops & Concert
DESCRIPTION:Festival 9:30am-5pm;  Concert 7:30pm \nFall Fiddle Festival Workshops and Concert\nfeaturing fiddle faculty Jenna Moynihan\, Pascal Gemme\, Audrey Budington\, & Liz Faiella\nwith Dan Faiella and Yann Falquet\, guitar \nSaturday\, October 4\, 2025\nConcord Community Music School\, Concord NH\nFestival 9:30am-5pm\, Concert 7:30pm\nWorkshops + Concert: $130 | Register now\nConcert only: $25 / $20 students & older adults (under 18/65+) | Click here to purchase tickets \nWorkshops open to all novice to advanced fiddlers and violinists\, ages teen to adult. All fiddlers\, including novice level\, should have a basic familiarity with their instrument and some playing experience! \nConcert open to the public! All workshop participants receive a ticket to the evening concert. \nFiddlers from the Celtic\, New England\, and Quebecois fiddling traditions will join forces in Concord for the seventh Fall Fiddle Festival\, a day packed with workshops and group playing for fiddlers (and violinists who are interested in learning to fiddle!). The Festival\, open to teens and adults\, will include workshops on a variety of topics at the novice\, intermediate\, and advanced levels. In the evening\, all four fiddle faculty members will present a toe-tapping evening concert of fiddle music open to the public. \nThe Festival will feature guest faculty members Jenna Moynihan and Pascal Gemme\, alongside two of New Hampshire’s own fiddling favorites\, Audrey Budington and Liz Faiella. They’ll be joined for the evening concert by guitarists Dan Faiella and Yann Falquet. \nJenna Moynihan is regarded as one of the best of the new generation of freestyle fiddlers. Versatile and inventive\, her fiddling style draws strongly from the Scottish tradition\, but is also influenced by American\, Irish\, and Swedish styles. She has performed as a soloist with The Boston Pops\, and appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and CBS Sunday Morning\, and currently performs with Seamus Egan Project\, Hanneke Cassel Band\, and in a duo with Màiri Chaimbeul. \nPascal Gemme is a leading light in Quebec’s traditional music scene. Known as much for his original compositions as his fine interpretation of traditional tunes\, Pascal is the fiddler\, singer and arranger of the band\, Genticorum\, whose albums have met with critical acclaim in several countries. He has immersed himself in the traditional music around him\, playing\, collecting and recording music found all over Quebec. \nFrom the Music School’s faculty\, Audrey Budington is fluent in various fiddling styles and has performed with Rosanne Cash\, Darol Anger\, and Bruce Molsky among others. Liz Faiella\, chair of the Folk Department at the Music School\, brings flair and sensitivity to the traditional Celtic and New England folk music she loves. \nIn the evening concert\, the fiddlers will share the stage with two masterful accompanists. Dan Faiella is a guitarist who specializes in traditional Celtic music. Trained as an accompanist through years of playing for New England contra dances and alongside Irish fiddlers\, he has performed at venues and festivals around the country with numerous traditional music groups. Yann Falquet is a dynamic Québécois guitarist\, and co-founder of Genticorum\, a Québec-based traditional music trio. Over the years\, he has collaborated with many leading lights in the traditional folk music scene including Hanneke Cassel\, Liz Carroll\, Bruce Molsky\, and Cillian Vallely & Kevin Crawford (Lunasa). \nLearn more and register for workshops \n\nFESTIVAL SCHEDULE\n\nPlease note: This is a tentative schedule and may be subject to change! \n9:00-9:30 Doors open\n9:30-9:45 Orientation\n10:00-11:00 Workshop Session 1\n11:15-12:15 Workshop Session 2\n12:15-1:15 Lunch Break\n1:15-1:45 Group tunes\n2:00-3:00 Workshop Session 3\n3:30-4:30 Workshop Session 4\n4:45-5:00 Fall Fiddle Festival Finale Jam\n5:00-7:30 Dinner Break\n7:30-9:30 Concert \n\n\n*A note about food: Coffee\, tea\, and cookies will be provided! Lunch and dinner are not included in the cost of registration\, but you are welcome to bring your own meals or head to downtown Concord. For lunch\, you are also welcome to order (for an additional fee) from a list of options provided by the Music School in advance. Pre-ordered lunches will be offered on-site at lunchtime on Festival day.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWORKSHOP TOPICS\n \nWORKSHOP SESSION 1\nNovice | Don’t Fear Learning By Ear! | Liz Faiella\nIntermediate | Polska Party! | Jenna Moynihan\nAdvanced | More 7/8! | Audrey Budington\nIntermediate/Advanced Jam | Quebecois Tunes from the New England Repertoire | Pascal Gemme & Dan Faiella\n \nWORKSHOP SESSION 2\nNovice | Intro to QuebMusic | Pascal Gemme\nIntermediate | Jig Rhythm and Bowing Workshop | Liz Faiella\nAdvanced | Tune/Chords/Harmony |Jenna Moynihan\nNovice/Intermediate Jam | New England Fiddle Tunes | Audrey Budington & Dan Faiella\n \nWORKSHOP SESSION 3\nNovice | Learn a Great\, Simple Tune! | Jenna Moynihan\nIntermediate | Superfly | Audrey Budington\nAdvanced | Come Learn a Galope | Pascal Gemme\nIntermediate/Advanced Jam | Fiddle Tune Free-For-All! | Liz Faiella\n \nWORKSHOP SESSION 4\nNovice | Unpacking Jigs | Audrey Budington\nIntermediate | Airs Tordus | Pascal Gemme\nAdvanced | Varying a Tune | Liz Faiella\nNovice/Intermediate Jam | Scottish Tunes! | Jenna Moynihan & Dan Faiella\n\n\n\nPlease note: This is a tentative schedule and may be subject to change!\n\n\n\n\n\nFall Fiddle Festival Concert: 7:30 p.m.\nTickets $25/adults\, $20 students & older adults (under 18/65+)\nOpen to the public. Purchase tickets here! \nREGISTRATION for the fiddle festival workshops is available online here\, or by calling 603-228-1196. For questions regarding registration\, please contact Director of Student Services Nicole Laurin at nlaurin@ccmusicschool.org.
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/fall-fiddle-festival-workshops-concert-2/
LOCATION:CCMS
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SUMMARY:Bach’s Lunch: La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès\, Part 2  (Lecture and Performance)
DESCRIPTION: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 the most unspiritual desires\,” her composition instructor is famously quoted as saying. Yet Holmès’s brilliance extended far beyond her presence: during her studies with Franck\, she began composing large-scale works—an endeavor considered forbidden for women of her time. \nThe program examines the height of her fame\, including the commission of her monumental Ode Triumphale to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution\, which premiered in 1889 at the Palais de l’Industrie with 1\,200 musicians. This is followed by the profound hardships she faced\, both professionally and personally\, which left her financially strained. Despite these challenges\, Holmès remained resilient\, turning toward spirituality and maintaining hope and optimism. Selected songs from her Twenty Melodies will be performed to reflect the struggles she endured\, alongside selections from her Divine Tales\, which showcase her enduring strength and devotion to the divine. \nBios: \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. \nBach’s Lunches are free and open to the public. They are made possible in part through the generosity of the Walker Fund. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/bachs-lunch-la-femme-vaillante-reviving-the-musical-legacy-of-augusta-holmes-part-2-lecture-and-performance/
CATEGORIES:Bach's Lunch,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
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SUMMARY:CCMS Student Recital - October 23\, 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event will be held in our historic Recital Hall. It is free of charge and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/student-recital-20251023/
LOCATION:CCMS Recital Hall
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SUMMARY:2025 Allstate Audition Workshop (Voice)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: Saturday\, October 25\, 2025 \nTime: 10:00-11:30 AM \nInstructor: Kathleen O’Boyle \nCost: $15 (FREE for current CCMS students) \nRegister: https://ccms.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=306059 \nIf you are a current CCMS student\, please email Nicole Laurin\, Director of Student Services\, at nlaurin@ccmusicschool.org to register. \n 
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/2025-allstate-voice/
LOCATION:CCMS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T090000
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CREATED:20250710T204127Z
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat at CCMS - 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome 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 spot. We can’t wait to see you and your amazing costumes!  (If you can’t get here ’til after 4\, there’ll be fewer places to trick-or-treat\, but we’ll still have treats for you.) \nYou do not have to be a CCMS student to participate. \n \n 
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/trick-or-treat-at-ccms-2025/
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