Recorded in 1957, Charles Mingus' "The Clown" is an album that explores form, narrative, and texture in the jazz quintet format. Featuring a narrator, free improvisation, and through-composed pieces, this album was ahead of its time during a period of great stylistic change. In 2019, trombonist Josh Gagnon transcribed this music for study and performance, and is ... 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 is part of our 40th Anniversary Year celebration and will be held in our historic Recital ... 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 is part of our 40th Anniversary Year celebration and will be held in our historic Recital ... Read more
NH Gives is NH's largest day of giving. Join Concord Community Music School for a 15-minute kickoff celebration of the launch of this 24-hour event, which will be immediately followed at 5:15 by the world debut on YouTube of the video for "Be the Change", our June 1 first-of-its-kind concert featuring Songweavers, Songweaver Drummers, Northern ... Read more
The Music School is happy to take part in Market Days 2024, a three-day festival in Downtown Concord that runs from June 20th-June 22nd. Find our booth near the State House and check out our free class demos, performances and jam sessions. For more information on the festival itself, you can visit the festival's website ... Read more
Meet our faculty and staff and tour our facilities on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 10 am - 12 pm. The morning includes: • Demo Classes • Jam Sessions • Information Sessions • Musical Instrument “Petting Zoo” • Giveaways • Refreshments OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE Activities take place in the Community Room, unless otherwise noted 10:00 ... Read more
6:15 - 8 PM Calling all prospective Songweavers! Ever wonder what it'd be like to participate in a community-wide musical group and make new musical friends? Try it and see for yourself! Songweavers, led by Jennie O'Brien, is New Hampshire’s original women’s community chorus, open to women of any age who like to sing. No ... Read more
Calling all prospective Canterbury Singers! This ensemble, led by Kathy Southworth, presents authentic Shaker music, arrangements of American folk songs, music of early America, and inspired arrangements by a variety of composers, often in partnership with Canterbury Shaker Village. It’s one of the very few non-auditioned, high quality professionally directed choral experiences for mixed voices ... Read more
4:10 - 4:55 PM - Fledglings (Grades K-2) 5:00 - 5:55 PM - Fliers (Grades 3-5) 6:00 - 7:05 PM - Finches Select (Grades 6-8) Calling all prospective Purple Finches! Ever wonder what it'd be like to participate in a community-wide musical group and make new musical friends? Try it and see for yourself! The ... Read more
Our Teen Chorus Program, led by Maria Isaak and Jennie O'Brien, 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 ... Read more
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. Our first sessions of the fall semester are on September 26 and the public is invited to attend at ... Read more
Join us for our Annual Faculty Showcase Recital and learn about the musical passions of our acclaimed teaching artists, who frequently perform on local, regional, and national stages. The concert will be filled with exciting musical selections, as well as a puppetry performance. Performers are: Matt Alling Audrey Budington Abigail Charbeneau Jonathan Edward Cross ... Read more