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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

Band with instruments

Scottish Music Workshop with Cantrip

Thursday, August 8,
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm EDT
$28
Upper Valley Music Center

Join this four-piece band to learn how to play tunes in the Scottish style.

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Beginner Banjo Workshop

Tuesday, August 13,
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm EDT
Kilton Library

Explore basic chords, strumming patterns, and learn a tune with claw-hammer style banjo picking.

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Early Music Workshop

Saturday, September 7,
9:00 am to 4:30 pm EDT
$75
Upper Valley Music Center

Immerse yourself in early music for the day!

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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

 Coig fiddlers leading a workshop

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

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