Workshops & Master Classes

Our workshops and master classes bring the best performers and teachers from the region and beyond to share their expertise.

Most events are open to the community to participate or observe.

Upcoming Master Classes and Workshops

Apple Hill String Quartet: Chamber Music Workshop

Saturday, October 17,
10:45 am to 3:00 pm EDT
Adults $155, youth $120
Upper Valley Music Center

The Apple Hill String Quartet will coach community chamber ensembles in conjunction with their performance.

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Bal Folk Workshop & Dance with Jeremiah McLane, Tim Cummings, McKinley James & Mary Wesley

Sunday, November 8,
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST
$35 for workshop + dance; Dance admission: Suggested $15
First Congregational Church of Lebanon

This event brings together masters of the musical and dance tradition from New England and Canada.

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Workshop: Latin Rhythms

Friday, November 20,
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm EST
$35 adults, $25 under 18; $20 discount if you register for all 4 workshops!
Upper Valley Music Center

Bring your instrument and join UVMC and Ernesto Villalobos for a series of workshops exploring music from Latin America!

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Workshop: Latin Rhythms

Friday, January 29, 2027,
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm EST
$35 adults, $25 under 18; $20 discount if you register for all 4 workshops!
Upper Valley Music Center

Bring your instrument and join UVMC and Ernesto Villalobos for a series of workshops exploring music from Latin America!

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Workshop: Latin Rhythms

Friday, March 19, 2027,
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm EDT
$35 adults, $25 under 18; $20 discount if you register for all 4 workshops!
Upper Valley Music Center

Bring your instrument and join UVMC and Ernesto Villalobos for a series of workshops exploring music from Latin America!

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Workshop: Latin Rhythms

Friday, April 30, 2027,
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm EDT
$35 adults, $25 under 18; $20 discount if you register for all 4 workshops!
Upper Valley Music Center

Bring your instrument and join UVMC and Ernesto Villalobos for a series of workshops exploring music from Latin America!

Learn More

Past Workshops and Master Classes

Mamdou Diabate Balafon Workshop, October 2018

 Mamadou Diabate and a young boy smile while playing a balafon

Mamadou Diabate Balafon workshop, October 2018

 Mamadou Diabate plays balafon for the audience

Coig fiddle workshop, September 2018

 Group fiddle class at Upper Valley Music Center

Fischer Duo Cello Master Class

 Fischer Duo Cello Master Class

Fischer Duo Cello Master Class

 Fischer Duo Cello Master Class

Fischer Duo Cello Master Class

 Fischer Duo Cello Master Class

Northeast Heritage Music Camp Jam

 Northeast Heritage Music Camp Jam

April Verch Fiddle Workshop

 April Verch Fiddle Workshop

April Verch Fiddle Workshop

 April Verch Fiddle Workshop

David Kaynor and Pete Sutherland

 David Kaynor and Pete Sutherland

David Kaynor and Pete Sutherland

 David Kaynor and Pete Sutherland

Sound an Echo Finnish Fiddle Workshop

 Sound an Echo Finnish Fiddle Workshop

Johnny Gandelsman violin master class

 Johnny Gandelsman violin master class

Johnny Gandelsman violin master class

 Johnny Gandelsman violin master class

Johnny Gandelsman violin master class

 Johnny Gandelsman violin master class

Johnny Gandelsman violin master class

 Johnny Gandelsman violin master class

Johnny Gandelsman violin master class

 Johnny Gandelsman violin master class

Johnny Gandelsman violin master class

 Johnny Gandelsman violin master class