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Next week: Annual Multicultural Buffet and the Art of the Duo

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One of the great weekends of the year is here! Join us for one, or all of these great programs:

Multicultural Buffet
Oct 29 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
$10 for Adults
A delicious buffet meal featuring dishes from around the world (and our backyard). Featuring Italian, Korean, Lebanese, American, Mexican, and more! Reservations appreciated: [email protected]

 

_MG_7309The Art of the Duo: Kinan Azmeh and Dinuk Wijeratne
Oct 29 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and Sri Lankan pianist Dinuk Wijeratne offer a beautiful, and at times haunting performance of their original compositions. MORE INFO

 

 

 

 

Acclaimed musicians Dinuk Wijeratne and Nick Halley work with music students during The Bach Tree Workshop.

Acclaimed musicians Dinuk Wijeratne and Nick Halley work with music students during The Bach Tree Workshop.

The Bach Tree workshop for musicians
Oct 30 and 31
A musical choose your own adventure where Bach is the root, and your creations grows far beyond! In this program you will work with internationally acclaimed and well-travelled musicians Dinuk Wijeratne and Nick Halley. An intensive workshop – and using the extraordinary Bach Canons as a foundation for performance, composition and improvisation – with an aim to broaden the skill set and imaginations of all participants.
Full information HERE

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Can you help?

WCCMA’s instruments for inspiration program has run out of flutes! We have a student in need that we would like to provide with an instrument. Does anyone out there have a flute in working condition hanging around that they would be willing to donate? The West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts is a nonprofit based in Claremont that lends instruments for free to students unable to rent or purchase their own. Would you like to sponsor a student? You can also make a tax deductible donation to sponsor this student if so inclined, and we’ll purchase a flute in your name. [email protected] or 802.738.0022

This Sunday: Newmont Military Band Performance @ WCCMA

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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

Taiko Drumming, Art Workshops, Music, and more

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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!)