Dec
15
6:00 PM18:00
Dec
2
to Dec 3
Winter Showcase
Join us on Saturday, December 2nd (4pm - 8pm)
and Sunday, December 3rd (1pm - 7pm)
for our Winter Showcase!
Located at St. Peter’s Church, 59 Main Street, Cheshire
Whether you are coming to support a student performer, or just want to enjoy a day of great music, this fun and festive event is free and open to the public.
Saturday performances will be from 4pm - 8pm
Sunday performances will take place from 1pm - 7pm
Students/Parents: Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of your assigned performance block. You should have already received your assigned time via e-mail - if you have any questions about your assigned performance time please contact Grant at grant@westmainmusicacademy.com
Be sure to tune your instrument and do your warm-ups before arriving, and don’t forget to bring any sheet music/books you may need.
Our staff photographer will be on-site photographing this event. We will be sharing these photos with each participating student/family later in December. We also use them on our social media, website, and promotional materials - if you do not wish to have your/your child’s photos shared publicly, please e-mail info@westmainmusicacademy.com and let us know.
There is no specific dress code for performers - please come as you are! Some performers choose festive attire, others dress as the artist whose music they’re performing - we encourage students to wear what makes them feel comfortable and confident!
We encourage you to stay for the duration of your full performance block to enjoy the performances of your peers and support fellow students. Please join us after each performance block for cookies and punch, and an opportunity to snap some photos with your teachers and friends.
Nov
24
to Nov 25
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sale!
Shop our Black Friday/Small Business Saturday Sale!
Friday, November 24th & Saturday, November 25th
10% off ALL INVENTORY
Free Gift with Purchase of $25 or more (while supplies last)
**Discount does not apply to tuition, programs, and gift cards**
Shop in-store or online using code SHOPSMALL
Jun
21
12:00 PM12:00
Make Music Day
Join us on Wednesday, June 21 to celebrate Make Music Day!
We are excited to partner with Ball & Socket Arts for this FREE event.
Located at the Town Parking Lot Across from 55 Railroad Avenue (next to the Pollinator Garden and the Restrooms)
12pm - 4pm
Activity Schedule:
12-2 pm: West Main Music Academy Jam Session, featuring the WMMA teacher house band! Students and musicians of all ages can hop on stage to share a song.
Find the Jam Session setlist HERE
12-3 pm: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo featuring West Main Music Academy, as well as handmade creations of musical instruments including hurdy gurdies and organ grinders from local artisan, Anatoly Zayaruzny
3-4 pm: FLOWER POT MUSIC: A Participatory and Meditative Music-Making Experience with Jessica Cerullo. Bring your own pot! Mallets provided. No musical experience required.
Recommended parking locations will be provided in advance, and we appreciate your help making sure our visitors don't block the driveways of neighborhood businesses. And please walk or bicycle to the event if at all possible!
Mar
25
4:00 PM16:00
Jam Session
Join us on Saturday 3/25 for a Jam Session!
This is a FREE event! Located right here at WMMA.
All ages, instruments, and skill levels welcome.
Space is limited so please rsvp to reserve your spot, by calling 203-806-1342 or e-mailing grant@westmainmusicacademy.com
Please bring your own instruments/accessories - with the exception of keyboards, drums, and amplifiers (these will be provided in-house).
Attendees will check-in at the start of the event (4pm) and will be called up to play with the house band. Please arrive on time!
You do not need to learn the entire setlist to participate! You can choose which song(s) you’d like to jam to…
Setlist:
Click HERE for our YouTube Playlist
Johnny B.Goode - Chuck Berry
Back in Black - AC/DC
Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Cissy Strut - The Meters
Twist & Shout - The Beatles
Crossroads - Cream
Just the Two of Us - Grover Washington Jr./Bill Withers
Purple Rain - Prince
All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Featuring the WMMA Teacher House Band!
Luke Hendon - Guitar
Nick Blanchette - Bass
Jonathan Hardwicke - Drums
Mike Stearns - Vocals
Grant Eagleson - MC & Keys
Dec
9
to Dec 10
Winter Recital
Join us on Friday, December 9th and Saturday, December 10th for our Winter Recital!
***Please note that the venue has changed, and we have added an additional day**
New Venue: St. Peter’s Church, 59 Main Street in Cheshire
New Dates: Friday December 9th AND Saturday December 10th
Students must sign up with their teacher no later than 10/31
All students are encouraged to participate, although performing is not a requirement. For those who do not wish to perform, we invite you and your families to come and cheer on your peers as you enjoy a day of music with us.
A schedule of performances will be sent out in late November. Students will be given a block of time in which they will perform, and will be expected to arrive 15 minutes prior to their time block.
Exact performance times are difficult to pinpoint, so please plan on being in attendance for the entire block of time to which you are assigned.
For example: If your performance block is 12pm - 2pm, please arrive no later than 11:45 am, and plan on being there until 2pm.
Students should arrive warmed-up and ready to perform.
Unfortunately we are unable to take requests for specific performance times.
Student performances will run from 3-6pm on Friday, and 9am-4pm on Saturday.
Time assignments will be announced in late November.
Jun
22
to Aug 13
Summer Sing with Kaylin
PLEASE NOTE-ONLY WEDNESDAYS AVAILABLE
8-Week Series: $175
($135/ea for 2 or more siblings)
Individual Class: $24
Pre-Registration Required
In this 8-week series, kids will sing and dance along to musical favorites such as Disney music, Pop hits, the Beatles, and more! Teacher Kaylin Spaulding will lead kids aged 4 -10 through a different musical theme each week. This series was designed for children who love to sing and want to learn more about music. Perfect for current music students and young music lovers alike!
Wednesdays 10:30 -11:15am
Pay per class OR enroll for the full series and save! Sibling discount also available.
Advance payment required. Space is limited - call or click below to sign up!
For more information, call us at 203-806-1342 or e-mail grant@westmainmusicacademy.com
View Kaylin’s bio here
May
14
10:00 AM10:00
Spring Student Showcase!
May 14, 2022
10am - 4pm
Cheshire Public Library
Join us for our Spring Student Showcase!
This event will take place at the Cheshire Public Library, just up the street from the Music Academy. Save the date of Saturday, May 14th from 10am - 4pm.
Current Students: You must sign up for this event in order to participate. To sign up for the Spring Student Showcase, please speak directly with your teacher at your next lesson. You will be added to the participation list, and your teacher will help you develop a plan and select your performance piece(s).
Parents and Families: You must RSVP to reserve your seats. If you wish to attend this event, please RSVP no later than April 1, 2022. When you RSVP, you must specify the number of guests you will be bringing. Please send RSVPs to grant@westmainmusicacademy.com or call us at 203-806-1342.
This is a public event that will be published on the Library’s website. We will be extending the invitation to our local community to come and enjoy the music with us. Priority will be given to families and guests of performing students, so please get your RSVPs in to reserve your seats!
All participating students will be assigned a time within the window of 1p-4p.
Performance schedule will be sent to all students/parents via e-mail in mid-April. It will also be posted on the bulletin board at the Music Academy.
Please keep an eye on your e-mail for updates! If you are not sure whether we have your e-mail address on file, please visit the front desk or call us at 203-806-1342 to ensure your contact information is up to date.
Please note that effective Monday, February 28, 2022, masks will no longer be required for vaccinated visitors and employees in any municipal facilities, including the Cheshire Public Library. We continue to welcome mask wearing by all individuals who choose to do so, and strongly encourage everyone to wear a mask when meeting closely with others when social distancing cannot be maintained.
Dec
11
to Dec 12
Jingle Jam - Winter Recital
“Jingle Jam” Winter Recital
Save the Dates!
December 11th and 12th
Right here at WMMA!
Students are permitted to invite up to 6 guests to attend.
In order to maintain social distance and keep our community safe, we will be dividing performances up into blocks of 4 students per hour.
This will give students the opportunity to perform in front of a larger audience, and to watch the performances of their peers, but will still allow us to maintain social distance between parties.
If you are participating, please look for an e-mail in early November containing your assigned performance day and time, and additional guidelines for guests.
Masks will be required
(with the exception of voice and woodwind students)
Recital schedule will be finalized in early November.
Recitals will be semi-private and held IN PERSON here at West Main Music Academy.
Nov
6
3:00 PM15:00
POSTPONED: The Art of Jamming: An Improvisation Clinic with Isaac Young
This event has been postponed.
New date and time TBA.
To join the waitlist call 203-806-1342 or e-mail info@westmainmusicacademy.com
Register by phone at 203-806-1342
Cost: $79.00 Space is limited! Reserve your seat now.
Imagine your favorite musician invites you up to jam during a show — a dream you have always had; the band kicks in and the leader points to you to solo, what do you do? What notes do you play?
Improvisation is the art of spontaneous composition; a skillset often misunderstood, under-utilized, and poorly explained. In this intensive clinic, master of improvisation Isaac Young will work to remove the mystery of crafting a “meaningful solo” and unveil the simple truths about the art of improvising. Ranging from music communication cues, rhythmic themes, and creative harmonic devices, this class will take a multi-faceted approach to improvisation.
Improvisation isn’t always about fast lines and flashy passages, it’s about the story behind the notes. Come unlock your creative genius in this one-time master class!
Requirements: Age 12 and over. At least ONE YEAR of experience on your instrument, and a base knowledge of reading music on a staff.
This will be an interactive clinic where every student is encouraged to play, regardless of experience.
Masks will be required for the duration of the clinic.
About the instructor:
Isaac Young is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist who specializes in keyboards, synthesis, and woodwinds. Known for his work with the ever-rising improvisational duo P(x3), and rock outfit No Mind, Young has worked alongside many luminaries including members of Grammy- winning Lettuce, members of Dickie Betts’ Band, Rick Derringer, Dopapod, Lespecial, Kung Fu, members of Max Creek, The Box Tops, Wyclef Jean, and many in the jazz scene as well. Young’s unique approach to improvisation has garnered a lot of attention from his contemporaries and his playing has been highly regarded in the national touring and festival scene. Having graduated from the prestigious Hartt School of Music, he has studied with some of the world’s greatest improvisers where he mastered his craft. With over 16 years of teaching experience, many of Young’s students have been accepted into prestigious university music programs as a result of his mentoring. When not touring with his projects, Young teaches out of his studio in West Hartford, records and produces a variety of music, runs clinics, and spends time with his beautiful family.
Jul
5
to Jul 30
Apr
12
to Apr 24
2021 SPRING RECITAL SCHEDULED FOR APRIL
2021 “HERE COMES THE SUN” SPRING RECITAL
APRIL 12-24
SONGS INSPIRED BY THE BEATLES
CALL OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFO