Upper Valley Music Center News
More than a Building: UVMC Finds a New Home
How does a family home become a home for music education? It took about 200 years, but a Federal-style brick house on the green in Lebanon, New Hampshire, is now the headquarters of Upper Valley Music Center.
How Music Shaped My Life: Charlotte Perkins, Musician and UVMC Alumni
UVMC alum Charlotte Perkins uses the technique, theory, and practices she learned at UVMC every day of her life.
UVMC’s Holiday Music Festival Dates Announced: December 7 to 22
The tradition started with a partnership with the City of Lebanon’s annual winter celebration and has grown into a two-week celebration of music and merriment.
UVMC Voice Students Place in New Hampshire Singing Auditions
Sixty-seven participants sang in the competitive musical theatre divisions of the Granite State National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Student Auditions, and two students of UVMC Voice Faculty Julie Ness placed in the Upper High School level.
Colleen Jennings Returns to Upper Valley for Masterclass and Concert
Violinist Colleen Jennings and Pianist Sophie Lippert present a program featuring classical music written by women.
Sunflower Woodwind Quintet Will Debut Commissioned Piece at UVMC’s November Concert
The Sunflower Woodwind Quintet will debut an original piece on Sunday, November 10 at 1 pm at the First Congregational Church of Lebanon.
A Gift Commemorating Friendship through Music
The next time you visit Upper Valley Music Center, be sure to take a moment to sit on the green bench near the entrance. It symbolizes both a cherished friendship and a love for music.
Upper Valley Music Center Launches Flute Choir
A new ensemble brings flutists together to make music.
Upper Valley Music Center Announces 2024 “A Little Lunch Music” Concerts
UVMC faculty share music in performance in a series of free lunchtime concerts.
Upper Valley Music Center Joins Relaunched Upper Valley Arts Alliance
Arts institutions around the Upper Valley, including Upper Valley Music Center in Lebanon, NH, have joined the Upper Valley Business Alliance to relaunch the Upper Valley Arts Alliance.
Welcome New Faculty at UVMC’s Open House September 3
This fall, Upper Valley Music Center welcomes four new faculty members.
Want to sing? Community Chorus at UVMC is open to everyone!
The Community Chorus at UVMC offers a welcoming space where singers of all abilities can enjoy the art of choral singing in a fun choral community.
Local High School Teachers Offer New Summer Band Program
Upper Valley high school teachers have launched a new Summer Band Program for junior high and high school band students who want to keep making music.
Celebrating UVMC’s 2024 Graduates
A round of applause for graduating seniors!
Sing & Play Festival 2024 Recap
Celebrating music by each other and for each other in the Upper Valley.
Volunteer Spotlight: Gayle Giovanna
Get to know one of the people who makes our program possible!
Early Childhood Music in the Community
UVMC brings music classes and performances around the Upper Valley.
UVMC’s Orchestra Debuts Name: Upper Valley Symphony Orchestra
UVMC's community orchestra will perform under a new name at their spring concert on Sunday, April 14.
Volunteer Spotlight: Judy Pond
Get to know Judy and what it's like to volunteer at UVMC.
Year In Review Video 2023
Take a look back at the year in music.
Holiday Music Festival 2023
A season of musical celebration!
Share music with someone you love on #GivingTuesday
Take the opportunity to spread the musical love!
Highlights of Fall Events
Photos from workshops, performances and special moments.
Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Stephens
A Little Lunch Music
UVMC launches a free faculty concert series.
Summer 2023 at UVMC
A look back at this year's camps, festivals, and events.
UVMC Welcomes New Faculty
Get to know our newest teachers!
Volunteer Spotlight: Heike Chaney
Get to know our 2023 AmeriCorps VISTA Communications expert, who also happens to be a UVMC alum!
Alumni Profile: Katie Davis
Catching up with UVMC alum Katie Davis.
Celebrating UVMC Graduates
UVMC celebrates 10 high school graduates for the class of 2023.
Sing & Play Festival 2023 Recap
Celebrating music by each other, for each other, in our community.
Tour Group to NYC
UVMC's string ensemble performed for students at two schools in Manhattan.
Suzuki Cello and Viola Studios Host Guest Musicians
Guest performers and teachers bring opportunities for collaboration and community-building.
Upper Valley Music Center and Lebanon Libraries Launch Partnership
Join UVMC and Lebanon Libraries for a series of free musical events for the whole community.
Welcome New Faculty!
UVMC welcomes new teachers in woodwinds and voice.
Upper Valley Music Center Receives Grant from New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
The $60,000 grant will help UVMC further its mission.
Year in Review 2022
A look back at a year making music together.
Holiday Music Festival 2022
A look back at this year's festival.
UVMC In the News
Recent media coverage of UVMC.
Give Music on #GivingTuesday
Take the opportunity to spread the musical love!
Community Chorus at UVMC welcomes Interim Director
Annie Arrington will lead the community chorus as it resumes activity in 2023!
Summer 2022 at UVMC
A look back at this year's camps, festivals, and programs.
Welcome New Faculty
UVMC welcomes Draa Hobbs and William Ogmundson.
Celebrating UVMC Graduates
UVMC celebrates 5 high school graduates for the class of 2022.
Sing & Play Festival Recap
Thanks to everyone who participated in our musical celebration!
UVMC Students in the News
UVMC students featured in the Valley News.
UVMC Faculty In The News
UVMC Faculty featured in the media.
Welcome New Faculty!
Welcome four new and familiar faces to UVMC.
Year in Review 2021
A look back at the last 12 months of music-making.
Holiday Music Festival 2021
Highlights from this years musical celebration.
August Brings Three Faculty Performances
UVMC Faculty are eager to return to performing and sharing music with our community.
Composer Daniel Bernard Roumain visits UVMC
The celebrated composer and violinists is visiting two UVMC classes to share music and discussion.
Zoomberry Chorus Recording
Members of the Zoomberry Chorus gathered at Lebanon Opera House to record.
Announcing the Bringing Us Together Campaign
UVMC's Board of Directors has launched a campaign to help bring us together again in a way that is safe for students, faculty and families.
2020 Year In Review
Whether you are a student, parent, supporter, or all of the above, take a look back at 2020 and see your impact on the musical community!
Holiday Music Festival 2020
A look back at the caroling, recitals, Messiah Sing, and classes that made up our online celebration.
Photo Gallery: Outdoor Music Gatherings
From individual lessons to orchestras, UVMC students took advantage of warmer temperatures to make music together outdoors.
UVMC Received a Grant for Social Music-Making
UVMC received a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts to support our Weekends@UVMC drop-in music-making events.
UVMC In the News- Upper Valley Choruses Adapt
The Valley News featured UVMC's Zoomberry in a story about how choruses are adapting to COVID.
Summer 2020 – Sustaining Connections Online
Summer 2020 was unlike any we've ever had, but the UVMC community kept the music alive in lessons, classes, and informal gatherings.
UVMC Welcomes New Faculty Member Chloe Brisson
UVMC welcomes new Voice Faculty member Chloe Brisson.
UVMC and Senior Center Supply Music & Food
Student performers share their hard work with seniors at the Upper Valley Senior Center, who enjoy the music as they wait in line for "Grab & Go" meals.
UVMC Welcomes Two New Faculty Members
Nils Fredland will be teaching ukulele, and Brenda Chien joins as a collaborative pianist.
UVMC Hosts Two Violin Master Classes
UVMC hosts two master teachers for classes that are free and open to the public.
Messiah Sing 2019
More than 200 came together to sing, play, and celebrate at our 2019 Messiah Sing with Orchestra.
Winter & Spring Registration is Now Open!
Register now for Winter Music Together and Spring group classes and ensembles!
Suzuki Program Students Place 1st and 2nd in State Competition
Congratulations to Riley Chin and Oliver Andrews!
Holiday Open House 2019
On December 7, 2019, we hosted our biggest ever Holiday Open House, featuring student performances, workshops, jams, and caroling.
Summer 2019 at UVMC
2019 was a great summer for camps and festivals at UVMC!
Infinitus String Trio Educational Residency
The beat-boxing string trio visited schools, worked with students, and performed at LOH.
UVMC Celebrates Our 25th Anniversary
The 2019-20 season marks UVMC's 25th annivesary of making music in the Upper Valley!
UVMC Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
UVMC welcomes Annie Hansen to the Piano Faculty and Emma McAlister to the Suzuki violin faculty.
A Beatboxing String Trio Comes to Lebanon
UVMC and Lebanon Opera House will co-present a residency and performances featuring UVMC students.
Fall 2019 Registration Is Now Open!
Group class enrollment for Fall 2019 opens Monday, July 15. Enrollment for individual lessons opens later in July.
August is Cello Month at UVMC!
Norman Fischer & Jeanne Fischer will deliver a concert and a masterclass, and Ben Kulp will be presenting all six of Bach’s cello suites.
Upper Valley Music Center Launches New Logo
The Upper Valley Music Center unveils its brand-new logo on July 15th.
Sing & Play: Festival 2019
Hundreds of people came out to sing and play together at our 2019 event.
UVMC Students Perform at 2019 NH Inauguration
The Upper Valley Music Center was honored to be invited to perform at the Inauguration of Chris Sununu as governor of the state of New Hampshire, Thursday, January 3, 2019.
UVMC Receives $98,000 Grant for Historic Preservation
A grant of $98,000 will help UVMC complete historic preservation work.
A Home for Music Education in the Upper Valley
In January of 2017, UVMC launched a capital campaign for the purchase of a new home at 8 South Park Street in Lebanon.