The year
Informal evenings, showcase and term starts
Playing for others is always a choice. Come to listen first if you like.
- First day
Fall term begins
Early September
Weekly lessons begin for returning and new students.
- Event
Informal evening
October
Play what you are working on, or only listen. Everyone here started late, and nobody is graded.
- Closed
Closed for Thanksgiving week
Late November
No lessons and the practice rooms are shut.
- Event
Winter evening
December
Students and teachers play for each other in the front room, with tea and a quiet crowd.
- First day
Spring term begins
Early January
A new term and a good month to begin lessons.
- Event
Informal evening
March
Another open evening for anyone who wants to try playing for a room.
- Recital
Spring showcase
May
An optional evening for students who want to play a piece. Guests are welcome to listen.
- First day
Summer term
June
Lessons continue through the summer at the same evening and weekend times.
Sample dates.
What an informal evening is like
A room of people who started late
An informal evening is held in the front room after lessons. A few students play what they are working on, a few only listen, and everyone claps for each piece. Teachers play too.
You do not have to play, and nobody asks you to. Guests may sit in, and a partner or a friend is welcome.
Want to hear one first?
Come to the next informal evening as a guest, or book a placement visit to start lessons.