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Classical Music

Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Bartok. Corelli, Clara, Crumb, Coriglilano. Schubert, Schumann, Shostakovich….

The list of great classical composers is long, and there are many ways to learn and perform their music at Upper Valley Music Center.

Upper valley chamber orchestra performance
Chamber music in the Bach room with violin, cello and piano
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Deepen Your Classical Music Understanding

Sheet music

How Music Works: Part 1 and 2

Spring 2023: February 2-March 30
Thursdays 10:45 am - 12:45 pm
Fall 2022: September 22-November 10

Unlock the mysteries of music in this introduction to music theory.

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student violinists with conductor

Music Theory for Performers

Fall 2021: September 20-January 17
Mondays 5-5:45 pm

Explore the principles underlying the interplay of the basic building blocks in a musical work.

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Concentration on piano 4-hand music.

Piano Group Class (Adults)

Spring 2023: March 1-May 10
Fall 2022: November 2 -January 18
Wednesdays, 4-5 pm
UVMC Bach Room
This class has been canceled for spring 2023.

For adults who play piano to perform for each other in a supportive environment.

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Adults practicing the art of voice performance

Voice Performance Class

Spring 2023: February 7-May 2
Fall 2022: September 27 - December 13
Tuesdays 11 am-12 pm*, every other week
UVMC Bach Room

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

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Programs

UVMC Programs That Feature Classical Music

Upper Valley Chamber Orchestra

Upper Valley Chamber Orchestra

 Chamber Music

Chamber Music

 Community Chorus

Community Chorus

Includes classical among other genres of music Suzuki Cello

Suzuki Program

 Voice lesson

Individual Lessons

 Youth ensembles

Youth Ensembles

 recorder and drum

Group Classes

Upcoming Events

Upper Valley Chamber Orchestra

Wednesday, June 14,
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm EDT
Suggested Donation: $20 adults | Under 18 free
New date and location!
Town Hall Theater

Music by Richard Strauss and Aaron Copeland

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cello

Ben Kulp | Bach Solo Cello Suites

Saturday, July 15,
10:00 am to 12:30 pm EDT
$25
First Congregational Church of Lebanon

Ben Kulp performs Bach’s Solo Cello Suites.

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