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Photography Atelier II with Mary Beth Meehan | 2026-2027

The Griffin Museum and Mary Beth Meehan are pleased to offer this advanced project development program for artists seeking to bring an existing body of work to the next level.

This advanced Atelier II is designed for intermediate to advanced photographers who already have a project in motion--an idea and passion they have begun to photograph--but who seek support in further developing and refining the work. This program is intended for artists who value growth over validation and are willing to enter the messy middle of experimentation, research, doubt, revision, and breakthrough

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Piano Department Field Trip to M. Steinert & Sons

Discover the innovative world of the Steinway Spirio!
Join Patrick Elisha-Sanmiguel for an engaging presentation on piano mechanics and technology, highlighting the advanced features of the new Spirio player piano. Following an overview of the Spirio's mechanics, participants will have the option to try it out for themselves.
Please note that this workshop takes place off-site at the Newton showroom of M. Steinert & Sons.

Children ages 11+ are welcome to participate if accompanied by an adult
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the workshop location (1069

Piano Department Honors Concert B

Join us for a special concert featuring selected students from the WCMS Piano Department, as we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of some of our most dedicated piano students!
The program will be held live in Nichols Performance Hall and also streamed live on the WCMS YouTube channel.
Hosted by Dr. Miriam Conti Vanoni, Piano Department Chair.

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Piano Dept. Honors Concert #1

Join us for a special concert featuring selected students from the WCMS Piano Department, as we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of some of our most dedicated piano students!
There will be two concerts this evening, the first at 5:00 PM and the second at 7:00 PM. The programs will feature works spanning the Baroque period to Impressionism.
Held live in Nichols Hall, and streamed to the WCMS YouTube channel.
Hosted by Dr. Miriam Conti Vanoni, Piano Department Chair.

Piano Dept. Honors Concert #2

Join us for a special concert featuring selected students from the WCMS Piano Department, as we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of some of our most dedicated piano students!
There will be two concerts this evening, the first at 5:00 PM and the second at 7:00 PM. The programs will feature works spanning the Baroque period to Impressionism.
Held live in Nichols Hall, and streamed to the WCMS YouTube channel.
Hosted by Dr. Miriam Conti Vanoni, Piano Department Chair.

Piano Dept. Honors Concert A

Join us for a special concert featuring selected students from the WCMS Piano Department, as we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of some of our most dedicated piano students!
The program will be held live in Nichols Performance Hall and also streamed live on the WCMS YouTube channel.
Hosted by Dr. Miriam Conti Vanoni, Piano Department Chair.

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Piano Dept. Master Class

In this master class, renowned pianist Patrick Elisha-Sanmiguel will work with WCMS piano students to help them expand their performance skills and musical artistry. This is a great opportunity to refine repertoire for upcoming performance or competition.
Participation is by teacher nomination, but all WCMS piano students are welcome to come observe with no advance sign-up required.
Dr. Miriam Conti Vanoni, Piano Department chair, will host.

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