Workshop

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

In this interactive 90-minute workshop, WCMS guitar teaching artist Miles Blackwood will introduce participants to all the basics they'll need to bring out their inner rock guitarist!
Get ready to learn:

The role of blues at the roots of rock
Power chords & fundamental rock techniques
Rhythm and lead guitar approaches, and how to listen and use both in a rock group

All participants should bring a guitar and pick; if you have an electric guitar, please bring it along with a ¼ inch cable and distortion pedal (if available). Amps will be available for use.
Open to ages 10-18. Free for WCMS

Do you dream of improving your sight-reading skills? Do you want to feel stronger and more confident at your auditions? Do you want to go to your rehearsals and be able to play new music on your stand better on the first try? Then this class is for you!
In this 90-minute power session, WCMS teaching artist Jeanne Snodgrass (trumpet) will work with students on multiple sight-reading techniques. You will practice sight-reading patterns without instruments, as well as work on reading examples similar to those you might encounter in a live audition with your instruments.
All woodwind & brass

Evaluation Dates:

Saturday, April 5, 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 6, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WCMS Piano Evaluations are a springtime performance opportunity for dedicated students of WCMS faculty. They are designed to encourage growth and artistic expression for students of all ages. Evaluations are open to students of WCMS teachers, and your private teacher must recommend participation.
How do they work?
Students prepare a program to perform for a panel of two adjudicators and receive detailed, constructive written feedback. Each student's teacher determines the repertoire and scale

Evaluation Dates:

Saturday, April 5, 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 6, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WCMS Piano Evaluations are a springtime performance opportunity for dedicated students of WCMS faculty. They are designed to encourage growth and artistic expression for students of all ages. Evaluations are open to students of WCMS teachers, and your private teacher must recommend participation.
How do they work?
Students prepare a program to perform for a panel of two adjudicators and receive detailed, constructive written feedback. Each student's teacher determines the repertoire and scale

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

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.

Location: Nichols Hall

For woodwind, brass, and percussion students (all ages).
Come explore how to tell a story, enhance artistry, and increase expression in performance.
Instructor: Sylvie Zakarian
Free for WCMS students / $15 for general public
Register--WCMS Student

Register--General Public