Sept. 14 marks the start of the fall semester at the Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St. The school is home to 59 artist teachers who work with 1,400 students from more than 100 communities each week. In keeping with the school's goal to provide access to all, 41 percent of students in the school's programs will receive free instruction or financial aid this year, thanks to the generosity of its donors. While inpidual instruction comprises a large part of each week's activities, workshops, classes, choruses, ensembles and unlimited recital opportunities both on-site and off bring together thousands of students spanning nearly 100 years in age and experience. For those just 6 months old in “Music and Movement” to 90-year-olds in inpidual instruction, opportunities to learn and grow through music abound.
Inpidual instruction begins the week of Sept. 14 and is offered in over 20 instruments and voice; Sept. 21 marks the start of “Music and Movement” for babies, toddlers and children up to age 6 and on Sept. 28 ensembles, ranging from string ensembles to chamber music trios to jazz combos and folk ensembles, will begin rehearsals.
Songweavers, the popular a cappella women's chorus, invites new members to an open sing on Sept. 15 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. or Sept. 16 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
The Purple Finches children's chorus, which will meet on Monday afternoons beginning Sept. 21 and the advanced String Chamber Orchestra also seek new members.
We invite new students interested in sampling a “Music and Movement” class, a Purple Finches rehearsal or Songweavers open sing, to attend the first week of classes on a trial basis with no obligation. Registration forms will be available at each class or rehearsal.
In keeping with the goal to provide lifelong learning opportunities for all who seek them, the school offers the “Musical Bridge,” a core group of classes linking early childhood classes with inpidual instruction and ensemble participation. These classes for children ages 5 to 9 in percussion, strings and recorder allow children to build musicianship and basic instrumental abilities in preparation for inpidual instruction in the corresponding instrument families, while learning and building relationships in small group settings.
For more information, visit ccmusicschool.org or call 228-1196.
