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

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Classes for All Instruments

Slow Jams

Alternating Fridays, 5:30-6:30 pm

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

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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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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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Theory and Ear Training for Traditional Musicians

Mini-class: December 9-23
Spring: Feb 3-March 31
Wednesdays 7-8:30 pm
Online via Zoom

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

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Composition: Tunes & Songs

Thursdays 7-8:15 pm
Fall: September 17-November 5
Online via Zoom

Work on writing melodies, harmonization, variation, repetition, and other techniques for making your tunes come alive.

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Trad Music Ensembles

No fall class. Check back for spring dates!
Thursdays 7-8:30 pm

Adult ensemble class exploring group performance and musicianship featuring traditional tunes from North America, the British Isles, and Northern Europe.

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Chamber music performance at Upper valley Music Center

2020 Hanover Street Chamber Music Festival

Friday June 19: 6:30-9 pm
Friday June 26: 6:30-9 pm
Saturday June 27: 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Sunday June 28: 1-3 pm Dress Rehearsal, 3:30 pm Performance
This camp has been postponed due to COVID-19. New dates TBA.

The Hanover Street Chamber Music Festival is an opportunity for adult instrumentalists and singers to receive professional coaching, meet other classical musicians in the area, and get a chance to perform chamber music repertoire.

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Campers discover music through drumming.

Music Discovery Camp

Session 1: Ages 6-9
July 27-31, 2020, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 10 am & 1 pm - 1:30 pm
Session 2: Ages 9-11
August 10-14, 2020, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 10 am and 1 pm - 2 pm
Online via Zoom
This camp has been canceled for Summer 2020.

Campers ages 6-9 will discover music with their voices, hands, fingers and feet over a week of fun-filled online activities.

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