Claremont Taiko Club meets—Thursday 2/5 at 6:30 PM!

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*psst*

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that we have a Taiko workshop on Thursday. No secret handshake required. We hope to see you there!

Stay creative.

Chris’ music recommendation this week Hiryu Sandan Gaeshi performed by the Burlington Taiko Group (link to YouTube)

Check the dates below, sign up for lessons, get on our mailing list
or visit our calendar for all the upcoming events!


Claremont Taiko Club (+Intro to Taiko)
Thursday 2/5 6:30M–8:30 PM
@ Claremont Creative Center

Join us for the Claremont Taiko Club (+Introduction to Taiko) with Stuart Paton from the Burlington Taiko.

Come drum with us! Have you played Taiko before? Or do you want to try Taiko drumming?

Join us for the Claremont Taiko Club (+Introduction to Taiko,) with Stuart Paton from the Burlington Taiko, where we share drumming and stories about Japanese culture and history.

No experience is required.


SAVE THE DATE for upcoming events and workshops

2/21 Saturday 11:00 AM —
Art & Craft Day / Beginner’s Comics With Cartoonist Wayne Carter

2/21 Saturday 2:00 PM —
Sacred Harp


2/28 Saturday 2:30 PM —
I love figure drawing!

Music Lessons, Ensembles, and Art Classes open for registration now!
Get on the list for music lessons and ensembles here

The arts need you! Please consider a donation to support WCCMA and community access to the Claremont Creative Center


Have you missed previous concerts? Watch them on our YouTube Channel!

Thank you for your continued support!
Donate to WCCMA or Become a Sponsor!

Happy New Year! 3rd Saturdays @ CCC & African Ensemble on Sunday 1/18!

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Howdy neighbors!

Happy New Year! We are so excited for all the great things that’ll happen this year (we have quite a few in the work *wink wink*), and we look forward to your continued support, to WCCMA, the arts, the artists, and all the creatives.

Keep reading to see things happening this weekend & I hope to see you there!

Stay creative.

Chris’ music recommendation this week Giant Steps by John Coltrane (link to YouTube)

Check the dates below, sign up for lessons, get on our mailing list
or visit our calendar for all the upcoming events!

Luna says take a tap.

Arts and Crafts Day
Saturday 1/17 11:00AM–12:30 PM
@ Claremont Creative Center

Let your creativity flow at Arts and Crafts Day at the West Claremont Center for Music and Arts! Join other artists and bring friends!

Welcome to Arts and Crafts Day at Claremont Creative Center! Join us on January 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM to enjoy a space filled with creativity, inspiration, and community! Make comics, make zines, do watercolor, and try oragami!


SACRED HARP Singing
Saturday 1/17 2:00–4:30 PM
@ Claremont Creative Center

Join us, friends! We’ll sing from the Sacred Harp (Denson, 1991)
Free with donations gladly accepted. All are welcome; no experience is necessary.
Loaner books available.


African Ensemble with Mamadou Diabaté
Sunday 1/18 2:00–3:30 PM
@ Claremont Creative Center

Suggested donation $15

Learn from the internationally renowned balafon and percussion master Mamadou Diabate! No experience necessary, learn to play African instruments including the balafon, djembe, and other African percussion instruments.


SAVE THE DATE for upcoming events and workshops

2/21 Saturday 11:00 AM — Art & Craft Day / Beginner’s Comics With Cartoonist Wayne Carter
2/21 Saturday 2:00 PM — Sacred Harp
2/28 Saturday 2:30 PM — I love figure drawing!

Music Lessons, Ensembles, and Art Classes open for registration now!
Get on the list for music lessons and ensembles here

The arts need you! Please consider a donation to support WCCMA and community access to the Claremont Creative Center


Have you missed previous concerts? Watch them on our YouTube Channel!

Thank you for your continued support!
Donate to WCCMA or Become a Sponsor!

Winter Celebration—Friday 12/19 @ 5:30-7 PM & Thank you for your support!

Donate to WCCMA or Become a Sponsor!

Check the dates below, sign up for lessons, or visit our calendar for all the upcoming events! Sign-ups for Winter Semester Lesson and Ensembles begins soon!


Winter Celebration Party & Open House
Friday 12/19 5:30–7:00 PM
@ Claremont Creative Center

Join us for a joyful celebration of art, music, and community!
Free and open to everyone. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Join us at the Claremont Creative Center for an open house party with music including a special performance of “O Holy Night” and music by our students, art making, sweets and snacks, and a raffle.

All donations benefit the West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts’ community music and arts programs, and the Claremont Creative Center Building in downtown Claremont!


SAVE THE DATE for upcoming events and workshops

12/20 Saturday 2:00 PM — Sacred Harp (more info below)

Music Lessons, Ensembles, and Art Classes open for registration soon!
Get on the list for music lessons and ensembles here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9OSxaUdeA1PMDtAb0Dm1SStQY0hzIUUPofVJ-nbXTgd6OPg/viewform?usp=share_link&ouid=103868870750285441683

The arts need you! Please consider a donation to support WCCMA and community access to the Claremont Creative Center


SACRED HARP Singing
Returning Winter 2026 at Claremont Creative Center!

Join us, friends! We’ll sing from the Sacred Harp (Denson, 1991)

Free with donations gladly accepted. All are welcome; no experience is necessary.
Loaner books available.


Have you missed previous concerts? Watch them on our YouTube Channel!

Thank you for your continued support!
Donate to WCCMA or Become a Sponsor!