Education

We are pleased to announce the opening of registration for our special 40th Anniversary Atelier session and are excited to share more details with you.

The in-person class will be taught by Emily Belz and will take place on Thursday evenings from 4:30-7:30 PM at the Griffin Museum of Photography, located at 67 Shore Road, Winchester, MA 01890. The program will begin on September 18 and run through the end of May.

The online class will be taught by Jennifer McClure and held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 PM (ET) via Zoom. It will begin on September 16 and run through the end of May

The Griffin Museum is proud to continue its tradition of fostering creative growth with Photography Atelier II, an advanced, project-driven course led by photographer and educator Traer Scott. This online class is designed for students who have completed Photography Atelier I and are ready to take their photographic practice to the next level.

Atelier II challenges participants to deepen their conceptual thinking, refine their visual storytelling, and expand on an existing body of work -- or launch a new one -- building on the skills and insight gained in Atelier I. Receive insightful

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

Location: Nichols Hall & Live Stream

Location: Nichols Hall & Livestream

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.

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.

Nichols Hall and Live stream

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.

In this master class, renowned pianist and educator Isabella Li will work with WCMS piano students to help them expand their performance skills and musical artistry. This is a great opportunity to refine your repertoire for upcoming performance or competition. Participants can choose to play standard repertoire or their own arrangement or original composition.
Learn more about our special guest Isabella Li. All are welcome to come observe.
Participation is by teacher nomination and space is limited. If you are interested in performing in this master class, please speak with your teacher as