Traditional Folk Music

UVMC offers lessons, classes, and workshops in traditional styles on a variety of instruments.

Our mission is to connect the local music community with the best traditional musicians for performances and workshops, bring people together for music-making events, and offer lessons at all ability levels with highly skilled faculty members.

Accordion and fiddle player at Upper Valley Music Center
Fiddle player at Upper Valley Music Center
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Classes

Harp Ensemble

Monthly on Friday, 5:30-6:30 pm
Spring 2025 dates: March 14, April 4, May 2, May 23
Summer Dates TBA

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

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slow jam

Colburn Park Trad Music Festival

Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27
Saturday: 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday: 9 am - 3 pm
Downtown Lebanon
Early Bird Discount of 15% will apply for anyone who registers before June 1!

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

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Adult Beginner Ukulele

Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm
Spring 2025: March 12 to May 21
Bach Room

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Songwriter Circle

Fridays, 5-6 pm
Spring 2025: March 7, April 11, May 2
UVMC
New times and dates as of 2/25!

Play music for each other in an encouraging environment.

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Adult Group Guitar

Mondays 11 am-12 pm
Spring 2025: February 3-April 21
Fall 2024: October 7-December 16
UVMC Bach Room

Learn how to play the guitar with real life people!

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Guitar student working with UVMC faculty

Adult Beginner Guitar Parts 1 & 2

Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Spring 2025: February 5-April 23
Fall 2024: October 9-December 18

Develop your skills to confidently play through complete songs and get comfortable playing music with others.

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Monday Night Fiddle

Mondays 7 - 8 pm
Spring 2025: March 17 - May 12

Learn tunes and styles from Irish tradition.

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Guitar student working with UVMC faculty Tristan Bellerive

Intermediate Group Guitar

Thursdays: 7:30-8:30 pm
Spring 2025: February 6-May 8
Fall 2024: September 19-December 12

Group guitar class for intermediate players who want to strengthen improvisation skills, fretboard knowledge and more.

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Events

Family Dance

Saturday, May 17,
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm EDT
Colburn Park

Swing your partner and do-si-do! We’ll dance easy, fun dances appropriate for all ages, from New England, English, and Appalachian…

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Salt Hill Jam

Saturday, May 17,
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EDT
Free
Salt Hill Pub

Join a traditional fiddle tune jam session led by UVMC faculty members! All acoustic instruments are welcome. We’ll play tunes…

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Harpers Circle

Sunday, May 18,
10:30 am to 11:30 am EDT
Colburn Park

All harpers welcome to play traditional music for lever harp with UVMC’s instructor Rachel Clemente.  

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Folk Music Faculty

Amy Cann

Amy Cann

Fiddle, violin, contra/English country dance

Rachel Clemente

harp

Carol Compton

English Country Dance Ensemble fiddle

George Fowler

Fiddle Jeremiah McLane

Jeremiah McLane

Traditional ensembles Ben Van Vliet

Ben Van Vliet

Violin, fiddle

Questions?

If you’d like to learn more about our traditional folk music offerings, visit our FAQ page or contact us with your questions.