Classes
Monday Night Fiddle
Spring 2024: March 18-May 13
Learn tunes and styles from Celtic, French Canadian, Cape Breton, and New England Contra Dance traditions.
Learn MoreTraditional Ensemble: The Art of Small Ensemble Playing, Part 2
Fall 2023: September 6 - November 15
Spring 2024: March 6-May 15
Learn to play traditional tunes in an ensemble.
Learn MoreKids Beginner Ukulele
Spring 2024: February 7-May 15
Learn the basics in a supportive environment for kids ages 8-13.
Learn MoreBeginning Guitar Parts 1 & 2
Fall 2023: September 11-January 15
Spring 2024: January 27-May 26
Develop your skills to confidently play through complete songs and get comfortable playing music with others.
Learn MoreIntermediate Group Guitar
Spring 2024: January 27-May 26
Fall 2023: September 11-January 15
Group guitar class for intermediate players who want to strengthen improvisation skills, fretboard knowledge and more.
Learn MoreEnglish Country Dance Music Sessions
Second and Fourth Sundays
Fall 2023: September 24-January 14
Spring 2024: January 28-June 16
UVMC English Country Dance Instrumental Music sessions provide a friendly, flexible and spontaneous small ensemble setting for beginning, intermediate to experienced players of a variety of traditional instruments.
Learn MoreBeginning Fiddle
Spring 2024: January 30-May 7
Fall 2023: September 12 -December 5 (Part 1)
Beginning adults start with the very basics: how to hold the fiddle and bow with clean, relaxed technique that fits your body, how to “hear” and remember a tune.
Learn MoreHarp Group Class
Spring 2024: Jan 25, Feb 8, Mar 14, Apr 25, May 16
Fall 2023: Sept 28th Oct 26th Nov 30th Dec 14th
Explore traditional tunes and techniques on harp in a supportive setting.
Learn MoreEvents
A Little Lunch Music: Jeremiah McLane and Eric Boodman
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EDT
A free lunchtime concert with UVMC faculty and special guest.
Learn MoreBarn Dance with Open Band
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm EDT
Join Upper Valley Music Center and Cornish Library for an old-fashioned family dance!
Learn MoreSlow Jam
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm EDT
An event every month that begins at 5:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024
Folk Music Faculty
Questions?
If you’d like to learn more about our traditional folk music offerings, visit our FAQ page or contact us with your questions.