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Twilight Tuesdays Concert
The Soyulla Ensemble, featuring Kyu-Young Kim (violin), Pitnarry Shin (cello) and Wei-Yi Yang (piano), plus Elm City ChamberFest faculty. Bring a blanket and pack a picnic or reserve a boxed dinner, and join us in The Park of the Arts – behind NMS.  6:30pm: dinner & picnicking 7:15 pm concert. Concerts will be held rain or shine. For ticket prices & to order a boxed dinner, call (203) 624-5189.

Twilight Tuesdays Concert
The Lockwood/Sheronick Project with Katherine Lockwood (viola) and Yousif Sheronick (percussion), plus Elm City ChamberFest faculty. Bring a blanket and pack a picnic or reserve a boxed dinner, and join us in The Park of the Arts – behind NMS.  6:30pm: dinner & picnicking 7:15 pm concert. Concerts will be held rain or shine. For ticket prices & to order a boxed dinner, call (203) 624-5189.

Twilight Tuesdays Concert
Our summer series shifts musical gears on July 1th with “Operatic Delights for a Summer Evening”, featuring soprano Tiffany Jackson, mezzo-soprano Cybil Jones-Juarez and tenor Daniel Juarez accompanied pianist Alexis Zingale. Stage direction is by Peter Webster. The evening’s program includes works by Verdi, Puccini and Poncielli.Bring a blanket and pack a picnic or reserve a boxed dinner, and join us in The Park of the Arts – behind NMS.  6:30pm: dinner & picnicking 7:15 pm concert. Concerts will be held rain or shine. For ticket prices & to order a boxed dinner, call (203) 624-5189.

Twilight Tuesdays Concert – Jeff Fuller & Luiz Simas – Brazilian Connection.
Enjoy the sounds of Jazz with a warm, Brazilian charm. Bring a blanket and pack a picnic or reserve a boxed dinner, and join us in The Park of the Arts – behind NMS.  6:30pm: dinner & picnicking 7:15 pm concert. Concerts will be held rain or shine. For ticket prices & to order a boxed dinner, call (203) 624-5189.

Hamiet Bluiett, Saxophonist
A special guest teaching artist at Neighborhood Music School’s Summer Jazz program, Mr. Bluiett will perform for the Greater New Haven Community in a lively concert at the NMS recital hall. General Admission: $10.00 Call (203) 624-5189 for more information.

Neighborhood Music School - Summer Jazz ConcertEnjoy the sounds of Fusion, Traditional, Bebop, Latin & Jazz/Rock as the talented students of  NMS’s Summer Jazz program perform for an evening of fun. Free.  Call (203) 624-5189 for more information.

Saturday, NMS Open House – 100 Audubon StreetDiscover what Neighborhood Music School has to offer this fall!  This is your chance to try mini-lessons and sample classes, consult with faculty and see special performances. Call (203) 624 – 5189 for event hours.

Throughout the Year:

• Trial Lessons:
  Want to see if a particular instrument or teacher is right for you or your child? Schedule a trial lesson: $35 for 30 minutes, no further commitment. If it’s a good fit, we’ll sign you up! Call 203-624-5189 for arrangements.

Consultations:

• Need help deciding what opportunities will be best for you or your child? Schedule a consultation with one of our Department Heads. These NMS experts can help you decide between introductory classes and private instruction, Suzuki and Traditional methods, determine appropriate lesson length, navigate the many NMS ensemble opportunities, and more. Get YOUR questions answered. Call 203-624-5189 x 32 or email info@nmsmusicschool.org to schedule.

Tours:

• We’d love to show you around! Schedule a tour of our facilities. Call 203-624-5189 x 32, or email info@nmsmusicschool.org to request a private tour at your convenience.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

MAIN BRANCH, NEW HAVEN - ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR
Other NMS Program calendars vary and are available from your teacher.
Please check with your teacher for variations based on their individual schedule.
PLEASE NOTE: NMS is OPEN MOST MONDAY HOLIDAYS (e.g. OPEN: Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, President’s Day ,
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; CLOSED: Memorial Day, Labor Day )

SEMESTER I: Wednesday, September 3 - January (last lessons vary)

Wed., Sept. 3 First day of Individual Instruction
Sat., Sept. 6 Audubon Street Open House 10 am - 3 pm
Mon., Sept. 15 First Day of Dance and Early Childhood Classes
Mon., Sept. 15 First Day of Most Instrumental Ensembles and Classes
Wed., Nov. 26 - Sun., Nov. 30 Thanksgiving Break - Building is closed
Tues., Dec. 23 - Sun., Jan. 4 Winter Recess - Building is closed
Mon., Jan. 19 Martin LutherKing, Jr. Day - Building is closed
Sat., Jan. 24 Last day of Semester I
Sun., Jan. 25 - Sat., Jan. 31 Semester I Make-up Week
Sat., Jan. 31 Semester II Open House at Audubon Street

SEMESTER II: Sunday, February 1 - Mid-June (last lessons vary)

Sun., Feb. 1 First day of Classes
(Semester II start dates for Ensembles/Group Instruction vary)
Fri., Apr. 10 - Sun., Apr. 12 Spring Recess - Building is closed
Sun., May 24 - Mon., May 25 Memorial Day - Building is closed
Tues., Jun. 2 - Sun., Jun. 14 Last lesson dates for Semester II vary
Mon., Jun. 15 - Sun., Jun. 21 Semester II Make-up Session

SUMMER SESSION 2009: Monday, June 22 - Friday, July 31
Individual Instruction, music and dance classes, workshops, ensembles, special programs, and more!

Group Instruction, Summer Day Camps and more!