Updates on UVMC's COVID-19 response, including tuition assistance due to income loss. Details

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Classes for Adults

Two women playing recorder

Beginning Recorder Music for the Whole Family!

Wednesdays 3-3:30 pm
October 7-December 2 (no class November 25)
Online via Zoom

Parents are invited to make music with your kids while learning together to play the recorder.

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violinists playing chamber music

Chamber Music Sight Reading Parties

Fridays, 5:30-7pm
Adults: September 18, October 2, 9, & 16
Middle & High School Students: September 25, October 23
Upper Valley Music Center

Join UVMC for a series of outdoor, socially-distanced chamber music sight reading parties.

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Songwriting 101

Saturdays 1-2 pm
October 17-December 12
Online via Zoom

Delve into the deeper pedagogy of song/lyric-writing and take a creative journey to become a knowledgeable and confident songwriter.

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Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra, Handel Society & Glee Club

Preparing to Hear Masterworks: Britten’s War Requiem

October 2-23
Thursdays 1:30-3:30 pm
Online via Zoom

Prepare yourself to hear Britten's War Requiem.

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English Country Dance Music Sessions

Sundays 7-8:30 pm
Second and Fourth Sundays

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.

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Adults practicing the art of voice performance

Voice Performance Class

Fall: Date TBA
Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 am
Online via Zoom

This engaging and supportive class allows adult students to hone their performance skills.

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violin student performing with instructor

Peak Performance

Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm
Twice per month, September-January; Dates set with instructor
Online via Zoom

Explore and put into action various research-proven techniques that will help you perform your best even when the adrenaline is flowing!

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Fiddle students listening to a new tune.

Beginning Fiddle Parts 1 & 2

Tuesdays 6-7 pm*
Part 1 Fall: September 15-December 8
Part 2 Spring: Dates TBA
Online via Zoom

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.

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Concentration on piano 4-hand music.

Piano Group Class (Adults)

Fall: September 17 - December 10
Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Online via Zoom

For adults who play piano, learn about music theory, history, and more, applied to the study of piano.

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Theory and Ear Training for Traditional Musicians

Level 2: Wednesdays 7-8:15 pm
Level 1: Thursdays 7-8:15 pm
Fall: September 16-November 5
Online via Zoom

Improve theory and ear training skills to build more enjoyment and creativity when playing music with others.

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