Classes
Monday Night Fiddle
Spring 2024: March 18-May 13
Learn tunes and styles from Celtic, French Canadian, Cape Breton, and New England Contra Dance traditions.
Learn MoreTraditional Ensemble: The Art of Small Ensemble Playing, Part 2
Fall 2023: September 6 - November 15
Spring 2024: March 6-May 15
Learn to play traditional tunes in an ensemble.
Learn MoreKids Beginner Ukulele
Spring 2024: February 7-May 15
Learn the basics in a supportive environment for kids ages 8-13.
Learn MoreBeginning Guitar Parts 1 & 2
Fall 2023: September 11-January 15
Spring 2024: January 27-May 26
Develop your skills to confidently play through complete songs and get comfortable playing music with others.
Learn MoreIntermediate Group Guitar
Spring 2024: January 27-May 26
Fall 2023: September 11-January 15
Group guitar class for intermediate players who want to strengthen improvisation skills, fretboard knowledge and more.
Learn MoreEnglish Country Dance Music Sessions
Second and Fourth Sundays
Fall 2023: September 24-January 14
Spring 2024: January 28-June 16
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.
Learn MoreBeginning Fiddle
Spring 2024: January 30-May 7
Fall 2023: September 12 -December 5 (Part 1)
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.
Learn MoreHarp Group Class
Spring 2024: Jan 25, Feb 8, Mar 14, Apr 25, May 16
Fall 2023: Sept 28th Oct 26th Nov 30th Dec 14th
Explore traditional tunes and techniques on harp in a supportive setting.
Learn MoreEvents
English Country Dance – Open Band
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm EDT
Play along with the band for an English Country Dance with band led by Carol Compton
Learn MoreA Little Lunch Music: Jeremiah McLane and Eric Boodman
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EDT
A free lunchtime concert with UVMC faculty and special guest.
Learn MoreBarn Dance with Open Band
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm EDT
Join Upper Valley Music Center and Cornish Library for an old-fashioned family dance!
Learn MoreFolk Music Faculty
Questions?
If you’d like to learn more about our traditional folk music offerings, visit our FAQ page or contact us with your questions.