Northampton Community Music Center

BIPOC community members are invited to join Evelyn Harris, of StompBoxTrio and Sweet Honey in the Rock acclaim, at the Ujima Singers open rehearsal tomorrow night! Ages 13+

High Definition is holding an open rehearsal on Friday!! You don't have to sign up or pay for this first rehearsal, it's open to any woman who is interested in joining the group.

About the choir:
High Definition is a small, welcoming women's choir that performs a ca****la music locally. The program provides a community of mutual respect and enjoyment for singers interested in learning a variety of a ca****la repertoire. High Definition is looking for singers for the 2024-2025 season who are in the soprano and/or alto range, have basic sight reading skills, are able to hold a part, come to rehearsals and concerts with repertoire prepared, and who have a good sense of humor.
Following this first rehearsal, an audition is required to become an official member.
Singing & basic sight reading experience required. Private lessons offered separately.

Learn more at ncmc.net/HD

The open rehearsal* for our Ujima Singers program has been postponed to next Monday, September 23rd at 5:30PM.
That gives you another week to spread the word to your BIPOC friends and invite them to come be in community and sing with us! SO looking forward to it ☺️✊🏾🎶
Learn more at ncmc.net/ujima

*Open rehearsal means you don't have to sign up or pay for this event, just show up!

Here's your reminder to RSVP and support NCMC's music scholarships through our autumn benefit concert, an elegant evening hosted at Quonquont Farm, featuring the extraordinary cellist Astrid Schween and pianist Noreen Cassidy-Polera! A delicious three-course meal, will satisfy what the ear cannot. You don't want to miss this!
ncmc.net/feast

The Ujima Singers are a musical and cultural collective prioritizing the Black and Indigenous (BIPOC) communities here in Western MA. If that sounds like home to you, we would LOVE for you to come to our Open Rehearsal on Monday!
*You don't have to sign up or pay for this rehearsal, just show up!

Director Evelyn Harris, of StompBoxTrio and Sweet Honey In The Rock acclaim, specializes in music as activism, and leads this life-changing group as its members find their voices both musically and spiritually.

No experience required. Private lessons offered separately.
Learn more at ncmc.net/ujima

captured so many fantastic photos from the Concert for Community benefit concert that Kent organized last month; here are a few of the community highlights! A big thank you to everyone who came out to dance, play, and support us 🥰

This summer's Music Discoveries program, led by Mr. Liam, has now been immortalized! Check out the epic musical adventure here:
https://youtu.be/_Dbdh4uJjrI?si=6nYvqqymsqhvxyaK

An open rehearsal for the New Horizons Band is happening here at NCMC on Tuesday morning! Hope to see you there~
*You don't have to sign up or pay for this rehearsal, just show up!

Join the Pioneer Valley New Horizons Band, directed by the fantastic Nancy Janoson, and experience the camaraderie, fun, and spectacular music that this big band creates in rehearsals and performances across Western Mass!

No experience required. Private lessons offered separately.
Learn more at ncmc.net/nhb

We're thrilled to share that NCMC's autumn benefit concert, an elegant evening hosted at Quonquont Farm, will feature the extraordinary pairing of cellist Astrid Schween and pianist Noreen Cassidy-Polera! A delicious three-course meal, catered by Seth Mias Catering, will satisfy what the ear cannot.
Reservations are available now at ncmc.net/feast
Proceeds benefit NCMC's scholarship program, which provided more than $50,000 in aid to more than 250 qualifying students last year !

The Pride Chorus open rehearsal is coming up, and we're rehearsing at a NEW VENUE: Eli's Room at The Northampton Center for the Arts @ 33 Hawley St.
*You don't have to sign up or pay for this rehearsal, just show up!

About the chorus:
Under Mara Levi's charismatic leadership, this choir has grown from a kiddie pool to a symphonic ocean of voices. There's truly a place for everyone in this empowering LGBTQIA+ group, whether you sing low, sing high, prefer the background, or want to raise the roof with a solo! The Pride Chorus promises to be a healing choral experience to look forward to week after week.

No experience required. Private lessons offered separately.
Learn more at ncmc.net/pride

Check out the open rehearsals happening this month!
You don't have to sign up or pay, just show up! Bring a friend or make a new one 😉
No musical experience required!
Learn more at ncmc.net/events

Some of our favorite snapshots from the Youth Summer Chamber Music program this year 🎻

Check out our Youth Summer Chamber Music recital!! It's amazing what these kids accomplished in just 5 days 🤩

Summer Chamber Recital 2024 | NCMC The Youth Summer Chamber Music program for string, woodwind and piano students is designed to offer a thoughtful approach to ensemble playing and a deeper un...

Thanks to sponsors like Liberty Bank, you can enjoy THIS amazing lineup of musicians on Sunday afternoon... FOR FREE! We'll see you at Look Park 😉🎵

Keep an eye out for these rocksters! (rockstar + youngster 🤓)
The summer rock band performances from last week are now up on our YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6XLzXNKd8JBpK9ycIUzYJCbYOZScsBbB&si=9diuCxpuFr1Ed1wW

The Summer Rock Bands of 2024 are ready to rolllll!! Concert videos will be uploaded to our YouTube channel next week!

👀What will you learn this fall? Registration is now OPEN ncmc.net/programs