"Travel through time" as Cody Switzer and Emily Adams discuss similarities between the music of the English Renaissance (John Dowland, William Byrd, Thomas Morley) and that of the Beatles! They will discuss how lute songs, as well as the music of Lennon and McCartney, translate so well to solo voice and guitar. With musical examples ... Read more
Emily Adams and Cody Switzer will perform songs from the English Renaissance and pair them with selections from the Beatles catalogue. Together, we’ll take a trip across time from the 1560s to 1960s! With my love, my life was nestled (Thomas Morley; 1557-1602) Yesterday (Paul McCartney; 1942-) It was a Lover and his Lass (Thomas ... Read more
Join us for a winter concert by our Purple Finches Youth Chorus. This group is led by Maria Isaak and will be accompanied tonight by pianist Kathy Southworth. The ensemble is 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 ... Read more
Join us for a recital by our Teen Chorus. This ensemble is led by Jennie O’Brien and Maria Isaak and will be accompanied tonight by pianist Kathy Southworth. 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 ... Read more
Explore the roots of New England's unique and beautiful folk music tradition via Concord Community Music School's new "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 ... Read more
Announcing the 2025 David Surette Mandolin Festival at the Concord Community Music School on March 7-9, 2025. There will be workshops on Saturday and Sunday for all levels on things like specific styles and skills, waltzes, how to play tasty back-up for songs, and more. There are classes each period for beginners to advanced levels. ... Read more
Join us on Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 PM for the David Surette Mandolin Festival Concert, featuring Carlo Aonzo, Sharon Gilchrist, Will Patton and Neil Pearlman with special guests Susie, Isa and Julianna Burke. This concert takes place in the Music School Recital Hall, and tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for older adults ... Read more
Explore the roots of New England's unique and beautiful folk music tradition via Concord Community Music School's new "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 ... Read more
Explore the roots of New England's unique and beautiful folk music tradition via Concord Community Music School's new "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 ... Read more