Neighborhood Music School: Events

EVENTS

Music, Dance & Drama for Children & Adults


CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Call 203-624-5189 to find out about upcoming Departmental & faculty studio recitals, which are too numerous to be listed below. All events listed occur at the NMS-Main Branch, 100 Audubon Street, New Haven unless otherwise noted. Events may be subject to change, please call 203-624-5189 to confirm. Neighborhood Music School’s main branch on Audubon Street is handicapped accessible.

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January 2009

January 9 Friday 8:00-10:30pm		English Country Dance - Join in an evening of cheerful dances, friendly community and beautiful music. All dances are taught and beginners welcome. Come with or without a partner. Dances are taught by Peggy Vermilya. Music is by Marshall Barron, Grace Feldman & Margaret Ann Martin, with musicians from Marshall Barron’s Dance Band Workshops. Admission: $8:00. For more information call Marshall Barron at 776-6929.

January 11 Sunday 2:30pm and 4:00pm		Greater New Haven Youth Ensembles Winter Concert Hear NMS’s auditioned youth ensembles in concert. 2:30 pm-Concert Band and Concert Orchestra; 4:00 pm- Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Youth Orchestra. Battell Chapel, College Street at Elm, New Haven. FREE. For more information, call Neighborhood Music School 100 Audubon St. New Haven 624-5189

January 16 Friday 7:00pm		Winter Dance Concert The NMS Dance Department presents it annual Winter Concert at ECA’s Arts Hall, 55 Audubon Street. Tickets: $10; FREE for 12 & under. For more information, call Neighborhood Music School 100 Audubon St. New Haven 624-5189

January 17 Saturday 4:00pm		Chinese New Year Festival An inter-generational, inter-cultural celebration of the Chinese New Year with music, crafts, and pot luck supper. Phoebe M. Barron, leader. NMS Recital Hall. Call 203-624-5189 for more information.Free.

January 23 Friday 8:00-10:30pm		English Country Dance - Join in an evening of cheerful dances, friendly community and beautiful music. All dances are taught and beginners welcome. Come with or without a partner. Dances are taught by Peggy Vermilya. Music is by Marshall Barron, Grace Feldman & Margaret Ann Martin, with musicians from Marshall Barron’s Dance Band Workshops. Admission: $8:00. For more information call Marshall Barron at 776-6929.

January 31 Saturday 1:00-4:00pm		Open House An afternoon of mini-lessons, sample Dance and Early Childhood classes, family activities and performances. Find out what’s waiting for you at Neighborhood Music School. Free.

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OPPORTUNITIES TO GET ACQUAINTED 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!