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Classes for Traditional Folk Music

Contra Dance Band

New to UVMC, Spring 2026!

In this group class, we'll explore some important characteristics of contra dance choreography and how they relate different kinds of music.

Traditional Ensemble

Spring 2026: French Canadian Music

Fiddle students listening to a new tune.

Beginning Fiddle

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.

English Country Dance Music Sessions

2nd & 4th 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.

Monday Night Fiddle

Learn tunes and styles from Irish tradition.

Guitar student working with UVMC faculty

Beginner Guitar

Develop your skills to confidently play through complete songs and get comfortable playing music with others.

Guitar student working with UVMC faculty Tristan Bellerive

Intermediate Group Guitar

Group guitar class for intermediate players who want to strengthen improvisation skills, fretboard knowledge and more.

Harp Ensemble

Explore traditional tunes and techniques on harp in a supportive setting.

slow jam

Colburn Park Trad Music Festival

Downtown Lebanon

See you for the 2nd Annual CPTMF July 31-August 2, 2026!

Dive into the dynamic world of traditional music for a weekend of playing, learning, dancing, jamming, performance, and more.

Songwriter Circle

Fridays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Fall 2025 Dates: 9/19, 10/10, 11/14, and 12/12
Spring 2026 Dates: 1/23, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, and 5/15

UVMC

Play music for each other in an encouraging environment.