Percussion workshops continue with African Percussion and Taiko Club! Jazz next weekend!

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Hiya!

Suddenly, it’s November! We’ve still got plenty of events happening for the last 2 months of the year, so read on below!

Don’t forget that you can always watch our previous streams and videos on our YouTube channel.

Stay creative.

Chris’ music recommendation this week – Yunchan Lim – Tchaikovsky The Seasons, Op 37a XI, November (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!


African Percussion with Mamadou Diabaté
Wednesday 11/4 6:00–8:00 PM

@ Claremont Creative Center

Join us for a weekly workshop on Wednesday evenings, 10/21–12/9 (there are no workshops on 11/11)

*Registering for one or more days and paying the full class fee will get you access to all the classes*


Claremont Taiko Club (+Introduction to Taiko)
Thursday 10/15 6:30–8:00 PM
@ Claremont Creative Center

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

6:30–7:00 PM Beginner Taiko
7:00–8:00 PM Taiko Club

All ages welcome. (Under 10 with an assisting adult.) Listed donation amounts are suggested. Pay what feels good for your situation. No experience is required.

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.


Taylor Ho Bynum — Workshop & Performance
Saturday 11/14 (check below for times)

@ Claremont Creative Center

Join us for a Jazz-fied afternoon performance with Taylor!

4 PM — Questions and Improvisation – Join us for the basics of improvisation in a community setting!

5 PM — Performance, with community performers joining the band for those who participated in a school or CCC workshop.

Featuring:
Taylor Ho Bynum – cornet, flugelhorn; Noah Campbell – tenor saxophone; Ziaire Trinidad Sherman – baritone saxophone; Daniel Lin – cello; Luther Gray – drums.


Fall Bands
@ Claremont Creative Center

Fall Bands! Join us and enjoy creating music together!


SAVE THE DATE for upcoming events

11/4 Wednesday @ Claremont Creative Center —
African Percussion with Mamadou Diabaté

11/5 Thursday 6:00PM @ Claremont Creative Center —
Claremont Taiko Club (+Introduction to Taiko)

11/14 Saturday @ Claremont Creative Center —
Jazz workshop & performance with Taylor Ho Bynum TBA

11/18 Wednesday @ Claremont Creative Center —
African Percussion with Mamadou Diabaté

11/21 Saturday 1:30PM @ Claremont Creative Center — 
Sacred Harp Singing

12/4 Friday @ Claremont Creative Center—
Eric Mintel Quartet: A Charlie Brown Christmas

12/16 Tuesday @ Claremont Creative Center —
WCCMA Band Christmas Concert

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!

Events this week—WCCMA Bands Halloween, African Percussion, and Taiko Club!

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Boo!

The spookiest week of the year is here! We are celebrating it with a concert & party on Tuesday and continuing our percussion workshops. Check the details below!

Don’t forget that you can always watch our previous streams and videos on our YouTube channel.

Stay spooky… and creative.

Chris’ music recommendation this week – This Is Halloween (From Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas”) (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!


WCCMA Bands Halloween Concert
Tuesday 10/27 6:00–8:00 PM

@ Claremont Creative Center

A free, family event where WCCMA band students will perform Halloween music. There will be costume contests, party games, and much more!

Enjoy a special concert featuring the WCCMA Bands, followed by a fun-filled Halloween party with games, activities, and spooky fun for all ages!


African Percussion with Mamadou Diabaté
Wednesday 10/28 6:00–8:00 PM

@ Claremont Creative Center

Join us for a weekly workshop on Wednesday evenings, 10/21–12/9 (there are no workshops on 11/11)

*Registering for one or more days and paying the full class fee will get you access to all the classes*


Claremont Taiko Club (+Introduction to Taiko)
Thursday 10/15 6:30–8:00 PM
@ Claremont Creative Center

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

6:30–7:00 PM Beginner Taiko
7:00–8:00 PM Taiko Club

All ages welcome. (Under 10 with an assisting adult.) Listed donation amounts are suggested. Pay what feels good for your situation. No experience is required.

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.


Fall Bands
@ Claremont Creative Center

Fall Bands! Join us and enjoy creating music together!


SAVE THE DATE for upcoming events

11/4 Wednesday @ Claremont Creative Center —
African Percussion with Mamadou Diabaté

11/5 Thursday 6:00PM @ Claremont Creative Center —
Claremont Taiko Club (+Introduction to Taiko)

11/14 Saturday @ Claremont Creative Center —
Jazz workshop & performance with Taylor Ho Bynum TBA

11/18 Wednesday @ Claremont Creative Center —
African Percussion with Mamadou Diabaté

11/21 Saturday 1:30PM @ Claremont Creative Center — 
Sacred Harp Singing

12/4 Friday @ Claremont Creative Center—
Eric Mintel Quartet: A Charlie Brown Christmas

12/16 Tuesday @ Claremont Creative Center —
WCCMA Band Christmas Concert

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!

Events this week—African Percussion WEDNESDAY & Myra Flynn THURSDAY!

Donate to WCCMA or Become a Sponsor!

Hello my dears,

I hope you’ve been enjoying the fall weather. We’ve been busy coming up with events and ideas for us to share with you all. Please check below for our upcoming events! A lot is happening!

Don’t forget that you can always watch our previous streams and videos on our YouTube channel.

Stay creative.

Chris’ music recommendation this week – Autumn Leaves performed by Cannonball Adderley (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!


African Percussion with Mamadou Diabaté
Wednesday 10/21 6:00–8:00 PM

@ Claremont Creative Center

Join us for a weekly workshop on Wednesday evenings, 10/21–12/9 (there are no workshops on 11/11)

*Registering for one or more days and paying the full class fee will get you access to all the classes*


Myra Flynn presented by the WCCMA
Thursday 6:30–8:00 PM
@ Claremont Creative Center

Our friend, Myra Flynn, returns to Claremont for another special evening of musical stories.

Tickets by Donation. Students FREE.


Fall Bands
@ Claremont Creative Center

Fall Bands! Join us and enjoy creating music together!


SAVE THE DATE for upcoming events

10/27 Tuesday @ Claremont Creative Center —
WCCMA Bands Halloween Concert & Party

10/28 Wednesday @ Claremont Creative Center —
African Percussion with Mamadou Diabaté

10/29 Thursday 6:00PM @ Claremont Creative Center —
Claremont Taiko Club (+Introduction to Taiko)

11/14 Saturday @ Claremont Creative Center —
Jazz event TBA

12/4 Friday @ Claremont Creative Center—
Eric Mintel Quartet: A Charlie Brown Christmas

12/16 Tuesday @ Claremont Creative Center —
WCCMA Band Christmas Concert

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!