The Purple Finches are composed of three divisions to allow for an age-appropriate sequence of musical development. Participants learn basic music elements through high quality literature such as rhythm, solfège, ear-training, memory development, hand signs, and proper singing technique based on Kodály methods. For children also learning an instrument, it strengthens sight-reading, ear-training, and rhythmic ... Read more
The Canterbury Singers, under the direction of Kathy Southworth, partner with the Canterbury Shaker Village to present authentic Shaker music, expanded by arrangements of American folk songs, music of early America, and inspired arrangements by a variety of composers. One of the very few non-auditioned, high quality professionally directed choral experiences for mixed voices (men ... Read more
Join CCMS faculty member Jonathan cross and his adult students for a lively, fun-filled puppetry performance. Such events are instrumental in developing students' performance skills. This performance is part of our 40th Anniversary Year and will be held in our historic Recital Hall. It is free and open to the public. Seating is limited; arrive ... 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. Under the direction of Maria Isaak, New Horizons at CCMS is a supportive group for those who have always wanted to ... Read more
Join us to support our students! 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. Tonight is twice as nice: we have recitals at both 7 & ... Read more
Join us to support our students! 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 ... Read more
(Concert #1 - 7-8PM; Recital #2: 8-9 PM) Join us to support our students! 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 ... Read more
This special event, held June 1, 2024 at Concord's South Congregational Church, features these Concord Community Music School ensembles: Canterbury Singers (Kathy Southworth, Director) Northern Lights Women's Vocal Ensemble (Peggo Horstmann Hodes, Director) Purple Finches Youth Chorus (Maria Isaak, Director) Songweavers Women's Chorus (Jennie O'Brien, Director) Songweaver Drummers (Grace Schust and Lindsey Schust, Co-Directors) Sunset ... Read more
Come cheer our students on! Student recitals build performance skills and are an integral part of our training. This event is part of our 40th Anniversary Year celebration and will be held in our historic Recital Hall. It is free and open to the public.
Come cheer our students on! Student concerts build performance skills and are an integral part of our training. This event is part of our 40th Anniversary Year celebration and will be held on our outdoor stage adjacent to Fletcher-Murphy Park. It is free and open to the public.
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