Education

Calling musical story lovers of all ages! This one-hour, multigenerational workshop will give participants the chance to create their own incidental music to go along with AI-generated stories, all facilitated by piano faculty member Peter Morelli.
Peter will teach participants ways to improvise incidental music to accompany the various stories. Each story will also feature an opportunity for one participant to play a short piece they have prepared ahead of time.
Open to musicians ages 6 through adult.
Participants should prepare a short piece to play as part of the workshop.
Free for WCMS

An annual end-of-year celebration of the Winchester HS music program, sponsored by the  WHS Music Department and Friends of Music. Featuring performances by the WHS Band, Strings and Chorus. Strawberry shortcake served at 6 pm, program begins at 6:30 pm. Join us for terrific music and delicious dessert! All are welcome, free admission; donations are appreciated.

Are you a string player who is curious about the art of fiddling? Whether you're brand new to fiddling or have explored this art form before, this workshop is for you! In this 90-minute session, WCMS teaching artist Molly Tucker will lead participants through learning a fiddle tune and exploring what styling can make your playing sound like fiddle playing. The group will also explore chordal and rhythmic ideas to bring the tune to life in their own way.
This workshop is open to all intermediate-to-advanced string players. Participants should be able to play two-octave G and A Major scales

Are you a string player who wants to expand your creativity and comfort with improvising? In this 90-mintue workshop, WCMS teaching artist and jazz bassist extraordinaire Mark Pucci will walk participants through the basics of improvising over both blues forms and standard forms. For intermediate string players ages 12+. Advance registration required; $15 fee. After signing up, participants will receive materials to prepare in advance of the workshop. For more information or to register, visit www.winchestermusic.org or call 781-721-2950. 407 Highland Avenue, Winchester.

Join us for a special concert featuring selected students from the WCMS String Department, as we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of some of our most talented and dedicated string students.
This concert will be presented both live in Nichols Performance Hall and via livestream on the WCMS YouTube channel.
Hosted by Anne Bennett, String Department Chair.

Elementary School Kids and their families, join us at Wright-Locke Farm for a lesson on sugaring! We'll learn how tree sap becomes maple syrup, and enjoy an easy guided walk around the farm property . Registration is required! We'll be meeting at the the All Seasons Barn at Wright-Locke Farm, located at 82 Ridge Street Winchester, Ma 01890.

Summer Piano Festival 2026: Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17, 9:00-3:00 PM daily
For ages 8-14. Join us for five days of activities designed to bring pianists together in a fun, interactive piano ensemble program. Participants enjoy the social aspects of playing in an ensemble with one another, as well as learning the skills to play in a small group.
Auditions are being held April 29, May 1, and May 2.
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Summer Piano Festival 2025: Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11, 9:00-3:00 PM daily
For ages 8-14. Join us for five days of activities designed to bring pianists together in a fun, interactive piano ensemble program. Participants enjoy the social aspects of playing in an ensemble with one another, as well as learning the skills to play in a small group.
Auditions are being held May 1, 2, and 3.
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Summer Piano Festival 2025: Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11, 9:00-3:00 PM daily
For ages 8-14. Join us for five days of activities designed to bring pianists together in a fun, interactive piano ensemble program. Participants enjoy the social aspects of playing in an ensemble with one another, as well as learning the skills to play in a small group.
Auditions are being held May 1, 2, and 3.
Learn more