Traditional and 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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Group classes & ensembles

Harp Ensemble


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

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English Village Carols


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

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Monday Night Fiddle


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

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Events

Slow Jam

Friday, December 11,
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm EST
Upper Valley Music Center

Whether meeting in-person or online via zoom, this session is low-pressure session that is welcoming to all levels and instruments. Play along to your favorite fiddle tunes at a gentle tempo.

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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

Andrew VanNorstrand

Guitar, banjo, mandolin & fiddle Ben Van Vliet

Ben Van Vliet

Violin, fiddle