String Day at Powers Music School

Join us for String Day at Powers Music School! We’ve hand-crafted a special day devoted just to string students, with opportunities for all ages and experience levels. Practice and learn techniques on your instrument, try new ways of thinking and playing, get your questions answered by teachers and leaders in the field, and more. You’ll feel back on track, ready to challenge yourself and reach your goals, supported by this awesome community of string players. <a href="https://powersmusic.org/string-day/">Browse all workshops and 2026 String Day experiences here.</a> Students of all ages welcome. Students under 10 years old should attend with adult supervision. Powers string students and faculty – Free! Non-Powers string students, Teachers, General public – $25 fee (includes all String Day activities + the All Play concert)

Tracy Powers Concert Hall at Powers Music School

A New Lens Series at Powers Music School: Once Upon a Time

Get swept away by stories at this intriguing performance by Tedesco Duo, part of the A New Lens series at Powers Music School. Tedesco Duo (Powers guitar faculty Catherine O’Kelly and flutist Arielle Burke) will perform an entire program of music inspired by stories of various origins: fairytales, folktales, myths, and operas! The New England-based Tedesco Duo performs flute and guitar repertoire from all eras, with an emphasis on contemporary music. Their programs often explore the relationship between music and other art forms, such as dance, storytelling, and poetry. Audiences enjoy their communicative playing and their colorful and spirited performances. <a href="https://powersmusic.org/event/a-new-lens-series-once-upon-a-time/">Get all details and reserve free tickets here!</a>

A New Lens Series at Powers Music School:  Scrumdiddlyumptious: Adventures on the Violin and Viola

Add some excitement to your week at this “scrumidddlyumptious” concert, featuring faculty performing artists Annierose Klingbeil and Rose Baker. Part of Powers Music School's A New Lens Concert Series, this evening features whimsical and adventurous music for violin and viola, including Michael-Thomas Foumai’s piece “Scrumdiddlyumptious”, inspired by Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Each piece is full of moments you won’t expect – creative ways to hear the violin and viola that expand our ideas of what’s possible with our instruments. <a href="https://powersmusic.org/event/22567/">Get all details and reserve free tickets here.</a>

Faculty Showcase Concert at Powers Music School

See music through new eyes at the 2026-2027 A New Lens concert series! Our September 18th concert is a special Faculty Showcase, representing the talent and diversity of our teaching artists at Powers. Please join us to hear a variety of different selections and perspectives on music, performed by the exceptional artists who guide you and our students each day. Selections will be announced as we get closer, but expect to hear jazz standards, modern woodwind music, and solo violin and cello! Performers:<ul><li>Yas Ishibashi, piano</li><li>Celine Ferro, bass clarinet, and David Stevens, saxophone</li><li>Josh Addison, violin</li><li>Sarah Freiberg, cello</li></ul>

Fall Open House at Powers Music School

For one day only, Powers Music School’s most popular event for families is back! Whether you’re just looking to expose your kids to music, or you already know you want them to develop a lifelong passion, our Fall Open House is a great way to learn which music class is the right fit for your family. Test out classes, talk to our faculty, try all kinds of instruments at the “instrument petting zoo,” see our facilities at 160 Lexington Street, Belmont, make a musical craft, meet other families, and enjoy a fun day of music together! Demos for early childhood classes with open spots, such as <a href="https://powersmusic.org/program/music-class/">The Music Class</a>® (ages newborn – 4), <a href="https://powersmusic.org/program/dalcroze-eurhythmics/">Dalcroze Eurhythmics</a> (ages 3 – 8), <a href="https://powersmusic.org/program/piano-powers/">group piano </a>(ages 4 – 8), and <a href="https://powersmusic.org/program/suzuki-program/">Suzuki </a>(ages 3 and up), will be held throughout the afternoon. Head to our website at <a href="https://powersmusic.org/event/fall-open-house-26/">https://powersmusic.org/event/fall-open-house-26/ </a>to see demo schedules and to RSVP!

Powers Music School

Common Time: A Workshop Day for Adults

Musicians of all levels have moments of doubt. We ask – could I join a chamber ensemble? Can I play this difficult piece? Do I really belong in a community orchestra or community band? Am I supposed to be here? With this afternoon of workshops, we’re here to say YES. Yes, we can create genuine belonging for everyone in an ensemble. Yes, you can find (or rediscover) meaning in your practice and playing. And yes, you can perform with confidence, offering your music as a gift for others. Come spend some common time with us and find out how! We hope that after these workshops, the next time you ask “Can I….” it’ll be a little bit easier to say “yes”. Workshop Schedule:<ul><li>1:00 – 2:00 pm: Music Without the Velvet Rope: What It Feels Like to Belong in an Ensemble, taught by Belmont Community Orchestra conductor Marshunda Smith</li><li>2:10 – 3:10 pm: Meaningful Music Making: Going Beyond Just Showing Up, taught by Director of Music Therapy Cheyenna Eagle</li><li>3:20 – 4:20 pm: Experiencing Performing as a Gift! (Wait, what?), taught by violin faculty Sue Rabut</li></ul><a href="https://powersmusic.org/common-time/">Learn more and register here!</a>

Mildred Freiberg Piano Festival

Join us for a weekend-long celebration of piano students from all over the region! Friday, April 10th, 2026: Adult Concert, 7:00pm Saturday-Sunday, April 11th-12th: concerts all afternoon and evening, with the 7:30pm concerts for advanced students! The festival schedule will be posted in March here: <a href="https://powersmusic.org/mildred-freiberg-piano-festival/">Freiberg Piano Festival Website</a> Piano Teachers: Interested in having your student perform at the festival? Learn more about signing them up here: <a href="https://powersmusic.org/mildred-freiberg-piano-festival/">powersmusic.org/mildred-freiberg-piano-festival/</a> More about the festival: The Mildred Freiberg Piano Festival was the catalyst for the founding of Powers Music School in 1964 and has become a tradition for students in grades K-12, with the recent addition of adult students on Friday night! Over the years, the festival concerts have celebrated both a student’s first performance and the exciting accomplishments of more mature artists. A variety of styles and teaching methods are presented through these performances in a non-competitive manner that stimulates the local music community. In 2004, it was with great honor that we renamed this long-standing Belmont Piano Festival after Mildred P. Freiberg. Mildred Freiberg was a highly esteemed pianist, educator, and mentor to many and was a former Powers Music School Board President and one of the founders of our School. We hope you'll join us to cheer on local piano students and here a great variety of piano music at these free concerts!

Community Irish Céilí

Get the Irish spirit of community, music, dance and “the craic” (Irish for “fun times”) going strong! We’re thrilled to invite you to our building and performance space for an evening of fun for all ages. All are welcome! (Especially families, students, older adults, and anyone who loves Irish music!) <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/powersmusicschool/event/ceili26/">RSVP Here!</a> If you’re able, we ask for a suggested donation of $10 per person or $20 per family, which supports our band leaders, dance caller, and the educational mission of Powers.<ul><li>Learn about and participate in Irish music and dance traditions</li><li>Listen to fiddle and folk music (or even play in the open band!)</li><li>Try some simple Irish “ceili dances” with instruction from a dance caller!</li></ul>Led by: <a href="https://powersmusic.org/people/ellery-klein/">Ellery Klein</a>, Artistic Director for Powers’ String Traditions summer program, Irish music sessions, and fiddle department <a href="https://www.jackieoriley.com/">Jaclyn O’Riley</a>, dance caller, founder/director of O’Reilly Irish Dance Natasha Sheehy, accordion Devin McCabe, piano Fiddlers, Irish flute/whistle, concertina, accordion and pipes are welcome to join the open band, led by Powers fiddle teacher Ellery Klein. Email <a href="mailto:fiddlerellery@gmail.com">fiddlerellery@gmail.com</a> if you’d like to be in the band! ﻿This program is supported in part by the Belmont Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

An Evening in G: Piano Quartets by Mozart and Brahms

See music through new eyes at the 2025-2026 A New Lens concert series! February’s concert features two exciting and emotional works for piano, violin, viola, and cello. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor (written 1785) will pull you in right away with its unison opening, soothe your soul with its second movement, and hold your hand and skip with you through the last movement. Afterwards, we’ll head to the Piano Quartet in G minor (written 1861) by Johannes Brahms, a piece full of soaring melodies, mysterious harmonies, and conflicting emotions. The Brahms quartet concludes with a finale so energetic and toe-tapping, you’ll be humming it all the way home! A New Lens concerts are free to attend, and all are welcome. A $20 suggested donation supports the series and performers. Performers <a href="https://powersmusic.org/people/karl-orvik/">Karl Orvik</a>, violin <a href="https://powersmusic.org/people/sachin-shukla/">Sachin Shukla</a>, viola <a href="https://powersmusic.org/people/hwakyung-kay-jang/">Kay Jang</a>, cello <a href="https://powersmusic.org/people/svetlana-krasnova/">Svetlana Krasnova</a>, piano Location &amp; Parking This concert will be held in the Tracy Powers Concert Hall, up the stairs under the large purple awning, at 160 Lexington Street, Belmont, MA 02478 at 7:00. Parking is available in front of the building, with overflow parking available in the lot on the corner of Lexington and Beech Street. We are also walking distance from Waverly Square, which is serviced by the Commuter Rail and 73 bus. Bike racks are available in front of the building for riders. Accessibility Information Powers currently requires guests to go up a short flight of stairs to the main floor of the school. We are committed to improving access to our building for those with limited mobility. The school is in the early stages of this large and important project, but there is no formal timeline set for when it will be started/completed as of yet. Questions about ticketing, venue accessibility, donations, or anything else? Reach out to our Community Engagement Manager, Noah Stone, at nstone@powersmusic.org or call us at 617-484-4696.

51st Annual Stein Chamber Music Festival

51 Years of Making Music Together! January 24th, 2026, with concerts at 5:30 and 7:00 PM. Open to ALL musicians—Powers students and the general community. Free – no cost to play or attend! Sign up to perform here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDIuJcfFRNOAZp9vpnanPJteSwpDs8MUceKgl8-D8KztoH8A/viewform">Stein Festival Performer Signup</a> Since 1975, the Stein Chamber Music Festival has welcomed students, amateurs, and professionals who share a love for playing music together. The Festival honors the memory of Joseph and Lise Stein, long-time Belmont residents who opened their home for joyous music-making several nights a week. Their contagious enthusiasm for chamber music continues to inspire our community, and their love of the genre lives on in this spectacular evening. The Steins’ living room was set up with scores, stands, and pianos – always ready for music! We’ll be transforming the concert hall into our own “living room” to inspire the comfort and encouragement of an evening of chamber music at the Steins’ house. We hope you will create wonderful memories celebrating beautiful music in this welcoming setting. The Stein Chamber Music Festival welcomes players of all ages and abilities, performing in groups of two or more players, from beginning students to amateurs and professionals. Each year the Festival is exciting, enjoyable, and always exceptional. We have had a wonderful contingent of younger performers in the past, and we encourage more to join in this year as well.

Tracy Powers Concert Hall

Chamber Music Reading Party

“I want to play my favorite music, but it’s only possible with other musicians.” “I love playing chamber music, but I just don’t have time to get my friends together.” “I wish I had more friends who want to play music with me!” If any of the above sounds familiar, join us for a Chamber Music Reading Party at Powers Music School! This casual, one-time experience with chamber music will allow you to get to know other musicians in a fun, low-pressure environment. It’s a great way for students and musicians of all levels to prepare or sight-read chamber music pieces with other adults, have some refreshments, and meet other music enthusiasts. To help us match you with students of similar abilities, we ask that you fill out a quick RSVP form here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM10mvqBxfyGtAPe3yGAvi5I12EenbQhotBZUfvWuHfrsAEA/viewform">Chamber Music Reading Party Interest Form</a> Schedule: <ul><li>4:00–4:15: Social Time – get to know one another!</li><li>4:15–5:00: Reading Session 1</li><li>5:00–5:15: Break</li><li>5:15–6:00: Reading Session 2</li></ul>Bonus – our new <a href="https://powersmusic.org/program/belmont-community-orchestra/">Belmont Community Orchestra</a> conductor <a href="https://powersmusic.org/people/marshunda-smith/">Marshunda Smith</a> will be there to play with and meet everyone! What if I’m completely new to chamber music? You are welcome to try playing with others in this encouraging space! Once you arrive, you’ll be assigned to a room based on the level you indicate on our RSVP form, so that everyone can be part of an experience that will work for them. In each room, we’ll all take turns playing in the middle and have breaks to socialize, eat, and drink. What music will we play? If you have a suggestion of what music we should read, please leave it on your signup form! We will send out a list of planned music prior to the party, in case you want to brush up on anything. We’ll also have parts available for anyone who needs them. This sounds great! What if I want to keep the music going after the party? Join our Chamber Music Program for a semester of coachings with Powers Music School faculty members! Auditions are held to make sure that students are placed in groups that will lead to a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for all. Our upcoming audition dates are: Wednesday, December 17th: 3PM—5PM Thursday, December 18th: 3PM—5PM Friday, December 19th: 3PM—5PM Wednesday, January 7th: 3PM—5PM Thursday, January 8th: 3PM—5PM Friday, January 9th: 3PM—5PM Wednesday, January 14th, 3PM—5PM Thursday, January 15th, 3PM—5PM Individuals can apply and attend a placement audition, after which you’ll be placed in a group, assigned a coach, and receive 13 weekly coachings. Students who know they would like to play in a group together may apply to the program as a group, at any time during the semester, and choose how many coachings they would like to receive. Learn more and apply here:<a href="https://powersmusic.org/program/chamber-ensembles/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWEpQQnJJblV5bHhkdldLV3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7XVpJBA7k5teHxAONwiKMQ2coXEWJbjGsaK7IlS8_nly2NnOAHdxxUqsZcNA_aem_JWu_GV1pWH43gy5MaWJ47Q">https://powersmusic.org/program/chamber-ensembles/</a>

Early Childhood Demo Day

Join us at our 2026 Early Childhood Demo Day and learn what class is the right fit for your family! Sunday, January 11th at Powers Music School, 160 Lexington Street, Belmont 2:00 – 4:00p.m. Free to attend! We’ve hand-crafted a special day just for sampling our Early Childhood group programs. Come meet Powers’ faculty and staff and try our group programs for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary! You’ll leave with a better understanding of what class is right for your child, and feel confident in choosing a musical path. RSVP Here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWrMge9JctRxFBCfPcCj5R25U8QPk1WDI459pYwfow9mxFPg/viewform?usp=dialog">Click to RSVP!</a> What Classes can we try? Class Demos may include:<ul><li><a href="https://powersmusic.org/program/dalcroze-eurhythmics/">Dalcroze Eurhythmics</a> (Ages 3-8)</li><li><a href="https://powersmusic.org/music-therapy/">Music Therapy/Modified Lessons</a> Information Session</li><li><a href="https://powersmusic.org/program/suzuki-program/">Suzuki / Suzuki Musical Kids</a> (Ages 3+)</li><li><a href="https://powersmusic.org/program/music-class/">The Music Class®</a> (newborn- age 4)</li><li><a href="https://powersmusic.org/program/piano-powers/">Piano Powers </a>(Ages 4-8)</li><li><a href="https://powersmusic.org/program/music-therapy-program/">Music Therapy Group Class</a> (Ages 3-5)</li><li><a href="https://powersmusic.org/program/singing-for-kids/">Singing for Kids</a> (Ages 5-8)</li></ul>

The Modal Mosaic: Exploring Connections Across Musical Cultures

See music through new eyes at the 2025-2026 A New Lens concert series! This concert is a great chance to hear many musical traditions in one place! Modal music – music that focuses on scales instead of chords – is often associated with Middle Eastern music. While it is common in the Middle East, modal music is actually a part of a wide range of traditions. The program will include modal – inspired music from a variety of cultures, including:<ul><li>Celtic dances and airs</li><li>Medieval European music</li><li>Bartok’s Romanian folk dances</li><li>Modern music drawing from Greek, Turkish, Bulgarian, and Norwegian traditions</li></ul>Come listen to the similarities for yourself, and enjoy the reminder that we’re less different from one another than we sometimes think. Performers <a href="https://powersmusic.org/people/ellery-klein/">Ellery Klein</a>, fiddle <a href="https://powersmusic.org/people/karl-orvik/">Karl Orvik</a>, violin <a href="https://powersmusic.org/people/james-perretta/">James Perretta</a>, viola da gamba <a href="https://powersmusic.org/people/tev-stevig/">Tev Stevig</a>, various plucked strings (lavta, laouto, tanbur, etc.), bowed strings (yaylı tanbur, rebab), bendir (frame drum) Tickets / Donations We welcome anyone who would like to attend! Tickets are free and can be reserved below. We ask for a $20 suggested donation to support the series and our performers. (Can’t attend the concert? Use the same link to support the series with a donation!) <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/fy26facultyconcerts/event/modalmosaic/">Reserve tickets here!</a> Accessibility Information Powers currently requires guests to go up a short flight of stairs to the main floor of the school. We are committed to improving access to our building for those with limited mobility. The school is in the early stages of this large and important project, but there is no formal timeline set for when it will be started/completed as of yet. Questions about ticketing, venue accessibility, donations, or anything else? Reach out to our Community Engagement Manager, Noah Stone, at <a href="mailto:nstone@powersmusic.org">nstone@powersmusic.org</a> or call us at 617-484-4696.

Belmont Community Band Concert

All are welcome to enjoy a fun night of concert band music led by Conductor John McLellan and performed by your friends and neighbors. Selections will be announced at the concert, but expect to feel the energy and excitement of a stormchaser, a march, or even the rise and fall of a galactic empire! This event is free and open to the public. Address: Belmont High School Auditorium, located at 221 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 Parking &amp; Entry: Enter the parking lot at the intersection of Concord Avenue and Goden Street. A limited number of additional parking spots, including accessible spaces, are available in front of band door #3. Audience members enter through the main lobby entrance. Interested in joining the band yourself? <a href="https://powersmusic.org/program/belmont-community-band/">Learn more about Belmont Community Band here.</a>

Belmont High School Auditorium

 John Dalton's Spheres of Influence: Reflections on Nature

See music through new eyes at the 2025-2026 A New Lens concert series! Powers Music School's percussion teacher John Dalton is also an active bandleader! He’ll be bringing his group Spheres of Influence to Powers for an evening of original compositions and jazz standards centered around the beauty of the natural world. John Dalton’s Spheres of Influence is a modular modern jazz ensemble that plays original compositions, as well as arrangements of jazz standards and popular repertoire. Since 2016, they have presented their unique sound at various venues, universities, and community centers, both as performers and clinicians. This performance will feature Erik Van Dam on saxophone, Jim Robitaille on guitar, and Evan Palmer on bass. Tickets / Donations We welcome anyone who would like to attend! Tickets are free and can be reserved below. We ask for a $20 suggested donation to support the series and our performers. (Can’t attend the concert? Use the same link to support the series with a donation!) <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/fy26facultyconcerts/event/johndalton/">Reserve tickets here!</a> Location &amp; Parking This concert will be held in the Tracy Powers Concert Hall, up the stairs under the large purple awning, at 160 Lexington Street, Belmont, MA 02478 at 7:00. Parking is available in front of the building, with overflow parking available in the lot on the corner of Lexington and Beech Street. We are also walking distance from Waverly Square, which is serviced by the Commuter Rail and 73 bus. Bike racks are available in front of the building for riders. Accessibility Information Powers currently requires guests to go up a short flight of stairs to the main floor of the school. We are committed to improving access to our building for those with limited mobility. The school is in the early stages of this large and important project, but there is no formal timeline set for when it will be started/completed as of yet. Questions about ticketing, venue accessibility, donations, or anything else? Reach out to our Community Engagement Manager, Noah Stone, at nstone@powersmusic.org or call us at 617-484-4696. <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/fy26facultyconcerts/event/johndalton/">Reserve tickets here!</a>

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