Classes for Adults

Sheet music

How Music Works

Spring 2025: January 23 - April 10
Thursdays 10:45 am - 12:45 pm
UVMC Elgar Room

Unlock the mysteries of music in this introduction to music theory.

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Adult Cello performance

Cello Choir

Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am
Spring 2025: February 27-May 15
Fall 2024: September 26-December 5
UVMC Bach Room

For adult cellists, this weekly class will include work on technique as well as cello choir ensemble pieces.

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Multiple instruments jamming outdoors

Slow Jams

Monthly 5:30-6:30 pm
Spring 2025: February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13

Play along to your favorite fiddle tunes at a gentle tempo.

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Traditional Ensemble

Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm
Spring 2025: May 7-28

Learn to play traditional tunes in an ensemble.

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Fiddle students listening to a new tune.

Beginning Fiddle

Tuesdays 6-7 pm
Spring 2025: January 28-April 29
Elgar Room

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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Singing in community brings joy to all involved!

Community Chorus at UVMC

Spring 2025 Term Rehearsals begin January 7/9
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm OR Thursdays 10:30am-Noon
Performances May 3 & 17

We sing to build community and wellness, drawing on an eclectic variety of choral music to nourish, invigorate, empower, and connect.

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Chamber musicians benefit from expert coaching.

Chamber Music Coaching

Dates: Scheduled with faculty
Days & Times: Scheduled with faculty

Experience the exhilaration of ensemble playing combined with the intimacy of a small group!

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violinists playing chamber music

Chamber Music Parties

Monthly on Fridays
Students: 4-5:30 pm
Adults: 5:30-7 pm
2024-25 Dates: September 20, October 18, November 15, December 6, January 17, February 7, March 21, April 25, May 17
Upper Valley Music Center

Join UVMC for a series of chamber music sight reading parties.

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Early Music Chamber Ensemble

Mondays, 1-2 pm
Fall 2024: September 30-December 9

Students delve into the repertoire of the baroque and renaissance periods in coached ensemble sessions.

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