Cultural

Join Winchester Community Music School for a collaborative solo piano concert featuring Dr. Jeong Yun Yang with guest artist Dr. Minyoung Rho. As pianists from South Korea, Dr. Rho and Dr. Yang have found in the United States a vibrant environment where different styles, ideas, and histories coexist. In this diverse setting, they have seen music spark curiosity, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging. The works in this program--by Amy Beach, Mel Bonis, Clifton Callender, and Sergei Rachmaninoff--were each shaped by a similar spirit of musical interaction and communication. A post-concert

One of the greatest obstacles in any creative practice is the fear of failure. We all strive to be perceived as skilled and competent, yet as any scientist knows, discovery depends on experimentation, and not every experiment succeeds. The creative process is no different. Sometimes the wrong path leads to an unexpected direction or reveals precisely what is needed to move forward. Often, the most egregious mistakes become the most valuable breakthroughs.

This course invites participants to fail up. Through readings, discussions, and experimental exercises, we will explore how to reframe

Join us in creating a colorful leaf suncatcher that can be hung in any window. For kids in grades K-2. Registration required. Questions? Call 781. 721. 7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib. net** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program.

Join Winchester Community Music School for a family-friendly afternoon program of Brazilian choro music from the 1940s and 50s, performed by a talented trio of musicians. Experience the soulful rhythms that inspired the Bossa Nova, along with captivating original compositions. The concert will feature WCMS guitar faculty member Maurice Cahen with special guests Ricardo Froto (violin & percussion) and Andrea Pejrolo (bass).

Free admission--all are welcome. Please consider bringing a new or gently used children's clothing item to donate to Cradles to Crayons' Gear Up for Winter drive

Join WCMS for a family-friendly afternoon program of Brazilian choro music from the 1940s and 50s, performed by a talented trio of musicians. Experience the soulful rhythms that inspired the Bossa Nova, along with captivating original compositions.
Featuring:

WCMS fauclty member Maurice Cahen, guitar
Ricardo Frota, violin & percussion
Andrea Pejrolo, bass

Free admission--all are welcome. Please consider bringing a new or gently used children's clothing item to donate to Cradles to Crayons' Gear Up for Winter drive. A donation box will be in the WCMS lobby December 1-14.
Held live in

Join WCMS for a family-friendly, interactive afternoon program of blues music presented by The Backroads Blues Band. This group is comprised of several WCMS faculty members and special guests, including celebrated children's musician and singer-songwriter Wayne Potash and esteemed blues guitarist Rick King. Fun for all ages, this program will explore what gives the blues its unique sound and spirit.
Free admission; please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate to the En Ka Food Pantry. Held in-person and also livestreamed on our YouTube channel.
Featuring:
Tad Hitchcock

Join Winchester Community Music School for a family-friendly afternoon program of blues music! Our faculty have assembled a Backyard Blues Band to perform a fun variety of blues music for all ages--while exploring what gives the blues its unique sound and spirit. Band members include Tad Hitchcock, guitar; Rick King, guitar; Valerie Walton, saxophone; Carl Puglisi, drums; and celebrated children's musician Wayne Potash.

Free admission; please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate to the En Ka Food Pantry. Presented live in Nichols Performance Hall at WCMS and also streamed

Sol y Canto is the award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble led by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and percussionist Rosi Amador and New Mexican guitarist and composer Brian Amador. Featuring Rosi's crystalline voice and Brian's lush Spanish guitar and inventive compositions, Sol y Canto is known for making their music accessible to Spanish and non-Spanish speaking audiences of all ages. Rosi and Brian are joined by cellist/vocalist Queralt Giralt Soler from Barcelona who, along with her spectacular cello playing, adds her voice to the group's intricate vocal harmonies.
Sol y Canto's original songs are