Join us for an afternoon of spontaneous, relaxed bluegrass playing! Open to all ages; participants should be able to play simple chords in time. You'll get an introduction to the world of bluegrass jamming and learn about the kinds of songs you'll encounter in your local jam scene.
Limited to 12 participants, acoustic only. Free admission.
Hosted by Aiden Schnell, Guitar & Contemporary Music Department Chair.
Sign Up for Bluegrass Jam
6:30-7:30PM - run-throughs with pianist
7;30-9PM - Broadway On Highland event
Please note: Broadway on Highland is open only to WCMS singers and their invited guests.
Come support our talented singers and join in with the audience for the sing-along numbers. Broadway on Highland is a wonderful showcase for our voice students and a delightful evening for all!
Performers should arrive at 6:30 PM on the day of the event to run through their piece once with an accompanist.
Guidelines for Performers:
You don't need to be memorized, but your selection should be well-prepared.
Bring your sheet music in a binder (no loose sheets, lead or lyric sheets).
Bring an
Please note: Broadway on Highland is open only to WCMS singers and their invited guests.
Come support our talented singers and join in with the audience for the sing-along numbers. Broadway on Highland is a wonderful showcase for our voice students and a delightful evening for all!
Performers should arrive at 6:30 PM on the day of the event to run through their piece once with an accompanist.
Guidelines for Performers:
You don't need to be memorized, but your selection should be well-prepared.
Bring your sheet music in a binder (no loose sheets, lead or lyric sheets).
Bring an
Held in the auditorium at Lincoln Elementary School, 161 Mystic Valley Parkway, Winchester
Come enjoy a showcase of WCMS children's music classes! Young students and faculty from our Dalcroze Eurhythmics classes will present a variety of short music, rhythm, and movement performances.
This is a fun occasion for anyone who wants to observe Dalcroze Eurhythmics, learn about Fall 2025 classes, meet the teachers, and see what WCMS has to offer your family.
The following classes are performing in the showcase, led by their teachers Eiko Ishizuka and Adriana Ausch:
1:00 PM
Musical Beginnings
Come meet some of Winchester's great community organizations at Community Connects Day at the Winchester Farmers Market. We'll have a table there and would love to chat about all that we offer to our students and our community.
Want to know what music classes are like at Winchester Community Music School? Free demos of many classes are being offered during the week of September 2-6. Come try a class and meet the teachers before fall semester begins on September 8. There's something for all ages!
Demo Class Schedule & Sign-Up
Plus, you can bring the whole family to our annual MusicFest Open House on Sunday, September7, 2:00-4:00 PM. This free event features a school-wide instrument petting zoo, live demos, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and more! Have fun exploring the entire building and meeting the instruments.
If
For families with young children (infants to 5 years old)
Join us for a free demo class at The Gables in Winchester! Our new Music Together® Generations music class is for young kids and their grownups, but includes the sweetest twist: the addition of senior participants at the The Gables. Kids and their grownups attend class with residents at The Gables and spend time making music as a large extended family. The 8-week spring semester class begins February 1.
All Music Together classes use the program's award-winning music, loved by children and grownups alike. Children enjoy a playful
WCMS has a wonderful building full of musical instruments--and once a year, you can come meet them all! Our annual MusicFest is free and fun for all ages. This event features a school-wide instrument petting zoo, live demos, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and a fun opportunity to explore our building and meet the instruments. Faculty members and current WCMS students will show you what makes each instrument unique and fun.
Faculty and staff will be available to answer questions about group classes, ensembles, and private lessons for kids, teens, and adults. We are also holding auditions for
