Programs by Day

English Country Dance Ensemble

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.

Applied Music Theory: Performance and Analysis

This course explores music theory through the context of music students are learning in their instrumental lessons.

Music Together^®: Mixed-Age

For children birth through five and their grownups. Learn and play musically together!

Rhythm Kids^® by Music Together^®

Rhythm Kids helps children build rhythmic skills through drumming, movement, song, and games.

Colburn Park Trad Music Festival

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

Music Together®: Guitar for Grownups

Currently enrolled Music Together parents and caregivers learn to strum along to the current collection songs.

DJ Academy

Learn the art and science of DJ-ing from DJ Sean.

English Village Carols

Come explore a fantastic selection of seasonal carols from the UK!

Monday Night Fiddle

Advanced beginner and intermediate fiddlers are invited to learn tunes in a supportive group session.

Chamber Music for Singers

Enhance your musical skills, learn to actively listen and communicate with your fellow singers, and experience the joy of singing in a small chamber ensemble with other singers!

Applied Music Theory: Performance and Analysis

This course explores music theory through the context of music students are learning in their instrumental lessons.

Vivace

Students will tackle complex music with varied rhythms, keys, and time signatures, while learning to blend and balance with their section and the greater ensemble.

Sinfonia

Students will learn how to play in a section, holding their own on a part that is rhythmically & melodically different than other parts of the ensemble.

Tour Group

Tour Group is a conductorless chamber ensemble for strings students.

Music Together^®: Mixed-Age

For children birth through five and their grownups. Learn and play musically together!

Music Together Babies™

Open up the world of music-learning for your new little one!

All-State Audition Intensive

High school students who are planning to audition for the New Hampshire All-State Music Festival can work with UVMC strings faculty to prepare for the experience.

Piano Practice Camp

Students who have had some piano lessons continue to build skills in a fun, playful environment.

Diving into Classical Composers

Explore favorite piano repertoire and celebrated classical composers.

Singing for the Stage Summer Camp

A fun and energetic class where students learn the fundamentals of singing and acting using Musical Theater songs.

Rhythm Kids Camp

Explore music, movement, and more in this camp featuring the Rhythm Kids by Music Together curriculum.

Introduction to Harmony

This course offers an introductory primer on musical harmony, using Bach’s music as guide and exemplar. 

Kids Beginner Guitar

Learn about tuning, strumming, chords and basic music theory in a supportive environment.

Preparing to Hear Masterworks

Explore the history and music through listening and discussion.

Community Chorus at UVMC

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

Beginning Keyboard Skills

This class will give beginners the chance to learn basic keyboard skills, music theory, and technique in a small group.

Voice Performance Class

This engaging and supportive class allows adult students to hone their performance skills.

Continuing Keyboard Skills

This section of keyboard skills will allow children to continue after the introductory level course.

Singing for the Stage

This class is an introduction to vocal instruction and performance for young singers who are interested in voice lessons or just love singing along to favorite Disney and musical theater songs!

Contra Dance Band

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

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.

Children’s Chorus

A supportive environment with age-appropriate instruction to develop and celebrate children's voices.

Slow Jams

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

Music Together^®: Mixed-Age

For children birth through five and their grownups. Learn and play musically together!

Slow Jam Tune Workshops

Build up your repertoire of the classic New England tunes in this workshop open to all instruments!

UVMC Summer Band

The Summer Band program, which includes concert band and jazz band, is designed for junior high and high school band students who want to continue playing in June, July, and August.

All-State Audition Intensive

High school students who are planning to audition for the New Hampshire All-State Music Festival can work with UVMC strings faculty to prepare for the experience.

Piano Practice Camp

Students who have had some piano lessons continue to build skills in a fun, playful environment.

Singing for the Stage Summer Camp

A fun and energetic class where students learn the fundamentals of singing and acting using Musical Theater songs.

Rhythm Kids Camp

Explore music, movement, and more in this camp featuring the Rhythm Kids by Music Together curriculum.

Group Piano

Join other adults who are studying piano to take your playing to the next level and build a community for piano.

Traditional Ensembles: Bal Folk

Flute Choir

Explore the diverse music written and arranged for flute choir, pulling from classical, contemporary, jazz, and popular sources.

Music Together^®: Mixed-Age

For children birth through five and their grownups. Learn and play musically together!

Rhythm Kids^® by Music Together^®

Rhythm Kids helps children build rhythmic skills through drumming, movement, song, and games.

SingAble

A summer community chorus open to all abilities and experience levels!

Summer Music Together^®: Mixed-Age

For children birth through five years old and their grownups. Learn and play musically together!

UVMC Summer Band

The Summer Band program, which includes concert band and jazz band, is designed for junior high and high school band students who want to continue playing in June, July, and August.

All-State Audition Intensive

High school students who are planning to audition for the New Hampshire All-State Music Festival can work with UVMC strings faculty to prepare for the experience.

Piano Practice Camp

Students who have had some piano lessons continue to build skills in a fun, playful environment.

Singing for the Stage Summer Camp

A fun and energetic class where students learn the fundamentals of singing and acting using Musical Theater songs.

Rhythm Kids Camp

Explore music, movement, and more in this camp featuring the Rhythm Kids by Music Together curriculum.

Upper Valley Symphony Orchestra

Play symphonic repertoire in a community orchestra.

Adult Beginner Ukulele

Kids Beginner Ukulele

Learn the basics in a supportive environment for kids ages 8-13.

Music Lab

Music Lab is a 6-week singing program for adults with disabilities.

Intro to Percussion

Welcome to the wonderful world of percussion! In this class students will have the opportunity to try a wide range of percussion instruments and learn basic techniques on each.

Community Chorus at UVMC

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

Percussion Ensemble

Join Upper Valley Music Center's newest youth ensemble for percussion players!

Jazz Improvisation 2: Melody and Phrasing

This course focuses on the concept of phrasing: how to “carve out a line” and create a cohesive, melodic statement.

Introduction to Jazz Improvisation

If you have ever wondered what it might be like to improvise on your instrument but are intimidated by the prospect of expressing yourself in a spontaneous setting, this course is for you!

Beginning Keyboard Skills

This class will give beginners the chance to learn basic keyboard skills, music theory, and technique in a small group.

Slow Jams

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

Colburn Park Trad Music Festival

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

All-State Audition Intensive

High school students who are planning to audition for the New Hampshire All-State Music Festival can work with UVMC strings faculty to prepare for the experience.

Piano Practice Camp

Students who have had some piano lessons continue to build skills in a fun, playful environment.

Singing for the Stage Summer Camp

A fun and energetic class where students learn the fundamentals of singing and acting using Musical Theater songs.

Rhythm Kids Camp

Explore music, movement, and more in this camp featuring the Rhythm Kids by Music Together curriculum.

4-Hand Piano Music

Explore music for two pianists in this sight-reading workshop for kids age 8-12.

Harp Ensemble

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

Songwriter Circle

Play music for each other in an encouraging environment.

Chamber Music Parties

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

Music Together^®: Mixed-Age

For children birth through five and their grownups. Learn and play musically together!

Colburn Park Trad Music Festival

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