This Sunday: Newmont Military Band Performance @ WCCMA

Join us this Sunday for this fun annual benefit concert for WCCMA’s youth programs.

_MG_7681Newmont Military Band Performance
Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 2:00pm
Union Church, 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH

The Newmont Military Band, brought together by Larry Jones, of Windsor, Vermont, performs programs representative of the music played on the town green in the late 19th century. There are songs of “the war,” songs of love, marches (including Sousa’s!), dances, and songs from the old plantations. This concert is a benefit for the West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts’ Youth Programs. No admission, but donations encouraged.

Other upcoming events:

Chicago Funk and Blues band: Bassel and the Supernaturals on October 10th at 7pm

Sunday: Basic Jewelry Workshop – register now!

Join us for Jewelry Basics: Learn to make Earrings and Bracelets

beads-1154227_1920Sunday at 1pm: A how-to workshop with Erika Konkel that will teach you to make a bracelet and earrings. Basic supplies are included in the registration fee, and participants are welcome to bring their own beads. Family discounts are available, as are tuition waivers (upon request).

Sets of jewelry making tools will be available for sale upon request for those who would like to take them home. Tools will be provided during the class time. Suggested donation $20, includes supplies. Full info here.

Also coming up, don’t miss these fantastic concerts:
Newmont Military Band, October 2nd
Bassel and the Supernaturals (Blues and Funk), October 10th
The Art of the Duo, Kinan Azmeh and Dinuk Wijeratne, October 29th

Taiko Drumming, Art Workshops, Music, and more

A busy summer of fall events are coming up! Join us for great music, workshops, and more:

IMG_4631Japanese Sumi-E Brush Painting
At Union Episcopal Church, 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont
Sept 11, 1pm – 3pm
Suggested donation: $10

Join us for September’s monthly art project: Sumi-E Painting with instructor Ernie Perry (art teacher in SAU 60). Supplies will be provided, ages 10 through adult are welcome. Advanced registration is requested HERE, or email [email protected].

 

Japanese Taiko Drumming Workshops

Learn the art of Japanese Taiko Drumming with Sensei Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko Group. Each workshop will also have a rehearsal the day of the Performance by Burlington Taiko Group. $25 suggested free will donation. Ages 10 and up, no experience required. Advanced registration is strongly suggested by emailing [email protected]

Afternoon Workshop (tent. location – CSB Community Center):
Wednesday, Sept 14 and Friday, Sept 16 at 3:30pm – 5pm

Evening Workshop at Ahimsa Yoga Studio, 140 North St, Claremont
Wednesday, Sept 14 and Friday, Sept 16 at 7pm – 9pm

Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko Group leads a workshop at the Claremont Farmers' and Artisans' Market in September.

Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko Group leads a workshop

Taiko Drumming Charlestown all ages workshop
At St. Luke’s Church, 188 Main St, Charlestown, NH (outside on the green)
Saturday, Sept 17th, 11am

Join us for an all ages demonstration and workshop. Come try out the drums, and learn more about Taiko Drumming! Later that afternoon in Claremont you’ll be able to see a full performance of Taiko Drumming.

cropped-MG_7602.jpgBurlington Taiko Performance
Union Church field, 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH
Saturday, Sept 17th, 6pm

Join use with members of the Burlington Taiko Group for a can’t-miss performance! We’ll have food sale at this great annual event.

Claremont HopStops return: Uncle Rock: Rock ‘n’ roll music for young and old
Sept 17, 3pm
Broad St Park, Claremont, NH
FREE

Robert Burke Warren—dubbed “Uncle Rock” by his nephew—gets audiences up on their feet with his rootsy meets rock ‘n’ roll guitar music. This globe-trotting one-man band performs songs with lyrics about monsters, taking naps and recycling set to Buddy Holly and David Bowie-inspired music. Uncle Rock’s dynamic performances have won him fans all over the US, including praise from the Los Angeles Times and the The New York Times. Parents and kids alike will jump, shout and sing along with their newest (and favorite) relative.

Stay tuned for more info coming soon on:

  • Newmont Band Performance on Oct 2nd
  • Jewelry Making Workshop
  • The Bach Tree Musician’s Intensive (student and advanced musician sessions)
  • The Art of the Duo: Kinan Azmeh and Dinuk Wijeratne on October 29th (including the popular multicultural buffet!)