Winter Recital 2026
Dec
12
to Dec 13

Winter Recital 2026

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Performance Schedule:

Saturday 12/12:

12-2: Elana & Luke 2-4: Grant, Rony, & Rowan 4-6: Ben & Colin 6-8: Justin & Austin

Sunday 12/13:

10-12: David, Kyle, & Matthew 12-2: Karen 2-4: Angie & Teresa 4-6: Dante

Frequently asked questions:

How do I sign up?

Please complete this form to confirm your participation.

Can I bring guests?

Yes, we love seeing friends & family supporting our musicians! You can reserve tickets here and pick up at our front desk. Performers and guests under 5 are free, guests under 18 $8, guests 18 and over $10.

What will I be playing?

Students & teachers will decide together what music to perform. Stay in touch with your teachers for details, and try to find some extra practice time in the upcoming weeks!

What should I wear?

Wear what makes you feel ready and eager to perform! Some students take the opportunity to show off some formal attire, a favorite holiday sweater, or something fun linked to their performance. Your teacher may have their own preferences or recommendations.

What should I bring?

Our stage will have a piano, drums, microphones, guitar and bass amplifiers, music stands, and a PA system for your use, as well as “house” instruments available in case of emergencies. If you have any specific gear requests, please contact Grant@WestMainMusicAcademy.com and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

I have a schedule conflict! What should I do?

We have multiple days of performances planned, at various times. Please reach out to Grant@WestMainMusicAcademy.com, we'll do our best to accommodate any changes.

Where is the recital?

We will be hosting the recital at the Cheshire Academy Auditorium, at 10 Main Street, Cheshire CT 06410. They have a beautiful performance space, well suited to our needs.

What time should I arrive?

Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of your scheduled block, ready to play! This means warmed-up, instruments tuned, accessories and gear ready, and music in hand.

How long will the recital last?

Performance blocks will last around 1.5 hours, with a variety of students & instruments. This may include a brief intermission. Please plan on staying for the entire block to support your fellow musicians! (Yes, there will be light refreshments served afterwards.)

Thanks from all of us at WMMA, see you in December!

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Bad Moon Rising: Halloween Open Mic
Oct
23
6:30 PM18:30

Bad Moon Rising: Halloween Open Mic

Join us for “open mic” performances October 23rd! This is a great opportunity to show off a favorite piece from lessons, your new original music, or step on stage for the first time before our Winter Recital. Check in with your teacher for ideas on what to perform, and get in touch with Grant with any additional questions. Reserve tickets HERE.

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Open Mic Night
May
15
6:30 PM18:30

Open Mic Night

Open Mic night returns to WMMA on Friday, May 15th!

Performers must register in advance through the front desk, or by e-mailing Grant at grant@westmainmusicacademy.com

This event runs from 6:30 - 8:30pm, and performances are divided into two “sets” : Set 1 from 6:30 - 7:30 / Set 2 from 7:30 - 8:30

Students/families are welcome to come and enjoy performances in both sets! Whether you’re performing or coming to cheer on your fellow students, we hope you’ll join us for a fun and casual night of live music.

Sign up at the front desk or e-mail grant@westmainmusicacademy.com to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

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Dec
6
to Dec 7

Winter Recital

STUDENTS: Sign-up HERE

See Recital Schedule HERE

Join us for our 6th annual Winter Recital!

WHEN:

Saturday December 6th & Sunday December 7th, 2025

Students participating in the recital must sign up via the SIGN UP FORM HERE

RSVP is required! Families attending the recital must also RSVP via their student’s sign up form.

Participating students are assigned to a performance day and time based on teacher: Click HERE for the recital schedule

Student performance times are organized into blocks of approximately 2 hours each - students are only required to be present for their assigned 2-hour block. (You do not need to be present for both full days of performances!)

Please be sure your e-mail address is up-to-date in our system to ensure you receive all recital updates … if you are unsure whether we have an updated e-mail address on file for you, please reach out to our front desk.

WHERE:

Cheshire Academy Auditorium

10 Main Street

Cheshire, CT 06410

RECITAL FAQ

Can I bring guests? 

Yes, we love seeing friends & family supporting our musicians! Seating will be on a first-come-first serve basis.  Please make a note in the sign-up form if you anticipate more than 4 guests, or require any accommodations.  

What will I be playing? 

Students & teachers will decide together what music to perform. Stay in touch with your teachers for details, and try to find some extra practice time in the upcoming weeks!

What should I wear? 

Wear what makes you feel ready and eager to perform!  Some students take the opportunity to show off some formal attire, a favorite holiday sweater, or something fun linked to your performance.  Your teacher may have their own preferences or recommendations.  

What time should I arrive? 

Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of your scheduled block (see above), ready to play! If you anticipate your setup/tuning/etc. to take more time, you may arrive up to 30 minutes prior.  

How long will the recital last? 

Performance blocks generally last around 1.5 hours, with a variety of students & instruments. This may include a brief intermission. Please plan on staying for the entire block to support your fellow musicians! (Yes, there will be refreshments served afterwards.)

I have a schedule conflict! What should I do? 

We have multiple days of performances planned, at various times. Please reach out to Grant@westmainmusicacademy.com, we'll do our best to accommodate any changes. 

Thanks from all of us at WMMA, see you in December!

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Winter Recital
Dec
7
to Dec 8

Winter Recital

Join us for our annual Winter Recital on Saturday, December 7th from 4pm-8pm and Sunday, December 8th from 1pm-8pm.

Students/parents have been e-mailed their assigned performance times.

Please direct any scheduling questions to Grant at: grant@westmainmusicacademy.com , and direct any performance questions to your individual teachers during lesson times.

Families and friends are invited to attend! If you anticipate bringing a group larger than 6 people, please contact Grant at grant@westmainmusicacademy.com so we can ensure there is space for your party.

This event is FREE and open to the public but please do inform us of extra large parties - thank you!

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'Bad Moon Rising' Open Mic Night!
Oct
18
7:00 PM19:00

'Bad Moon Rising' Open Mic Night!

There’s a Bad Moon on the Rise…

Join us on Friday, October 18th for a seasonally themed Open Mic night, featuring spooky tunes and Halloween treats.

Costumes are encouraged!

House instruments will be available for borrowing on a first come, first serve basis. Speakers for backing tracks will be provided, as well as microphones and amplifiers.

This event is FREE but advanced sign-up is encouraged as we do have space limitations - please sign up using the form below….

Please contact Grant with additional questions, at 203-806-1342 or grant@westmainmusicacademy.com

SIGN UP BELOW


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Jun
21
11:00 AM11:00

Make Music Day

Celebrate Make Music Day with West Main Music Academy and Ball & Socket Arts!

Free event for all ages!

Friday, June 21 at Ball & Socket

Acoustic stage from 11am - 5pm

WMMA Jam Session from 6pm - 8pm…sign up and perform with the WMMA house band!

Song list for Jam Session can be found HERE - choose your song(s) to practice at home and participate in!

For more info contact Grant! grant@westmainmusicacademy.com or 203-806-1342

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Winter Showcase
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.

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Make Music Day
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! 



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Jam Session
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



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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.

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Summer Sing with Kaylin
Jun
22
to Aug 13

Summer Sing with Kaylin

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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

Sign up!
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Spring Student Showcase!
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.

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Dec
11
to Dec 12

Jingle Jam - Winter Recital

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“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.

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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.

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