Claremont HopStop: New Inca Son

Music from the Andes

Take a musical journey to South America with Boston-based New Inca Son. Playing on traditional instruments, this world music group brings the ancient melodies and folklore of the Inca culture to life, helping create understanding and appreciation for an indigenous art form and people.

In partnership with the City of Claremont Parks and Recreation Department and the West Claremont Center for Music and Arts, children ages 3 and up can enjoy free performances designed to entertain and introduce young children to the fun of music, theater and storytelling. These performances are participatory, so come ready to sing, dance and clap along—bring the whole family! Claremont HopStops are held on Saturday afternoons September and October and February-May, 2016. All performances will take place at 3 pm (doors open at 2:30) at the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, 152 South Street, Claremont, NH. No tickets or sign up necessary. Each performance is 45-60 minutes long. Questions? Call the Hop at 603.646.2010 for more information. Part of the Hop’s Community Venture Initiative.

Claremont HopStop: Upper Valley Music Center

Ensembles and More

The chamber ensembles and choir of the Upper Valley Music Center play and sing together, bringing their dedication and immense talent to the HopStop audience. Harmonies and musical conversations fill the room as the hardest working students in music share their favorite pieces.

In partnership with the City of Claremont Parks and Recreation Department and the West Claremont Center for Music and Arts, children ages 3 and up can enjoy free performances designed to entertain and introduce young children to the fun of music, theater and storytelling. These performances are participatory, so come ready to sing, dance and clap along—bring the whole family! Claremont HopStops are held on Saturday afternoons September and October and February-May, 2016. All performances will take place at 3 pm (doors open at 2:30) at the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, 152 South Street, Claremont, NH. No tickets or sign up necessary. Each performance is 45-60 minutes long. Questions? Call the Hop at 603.646.2010 for more information. Part of the Hop’s Community Venture Initiative.

Claremont HopStop: Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble and Faye Grearson

Big Band Swing

Get “In the Mood” and ready to “Jump, Jive and Wail” with local jazz musicians and swing dancers. While the music swings, dancers demonstrate their moves. Audience members get an introduction to the sounds and steps so they can keep swinging after the show.

In partnership with the City of Claremont Parks and Recreation Department and the West Claremont Center for Music and Arts, children ages 3 and up can enjoy free performances designed to entertain and introduce young children to the fun of music, theater and storytelling. These performances are participatory, so come ready to sing, dance and clap along—bring the whole family! Claremont HopStops are held on Saturday afternoons September and October and February-May, 2016. All performances will take place at 3 pm (doors open at 2:30) at the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, 152 South Street, Claremont, NH. No tickets or sign up necessary. Each performance is 45-60 minutes long. Questions? Call the Hop at 603.646.2010 for more information. Part of the Hop’s Community Venture Initiative.