Concord Conservatory of MusicConcord Conservatory of Music
Music has a remarkable way of meeting us right where we are. Whether itâs a toddler discovering rhythm for the first time, a teen finding their unique creative voice, or an adult returning to a long-cherished passion after decades away, making music is a lifelong journey.Â
Beyond the pure joy of playing, research continues to show that learning an instrument provides profound health and wellness benefits at every stage of life. For young learners, music builds focus, confidence, emotional resilience, and cognitive development. For adults, it offers a proven outlet for stress relief, creative expression, and sharp brain health. Most importantly, making music together fosters deep community connections, reminding us that it is never too early, and never too late to play.Â
This season, we asked ourselves how we could make our community events even more meaningful, welcoming, and accessible for everyone. As our programs grow, we want to ensure every visitor receives an experience tailored specifically to their goals. That is why we are shaking things up this fall by hosting two distinct Open Houses, intentionally designed around where you or your child are on your musical path!Â
Creating separate events for Kids & Teens and Adults allows us to offer much more intentional, tailored environments. Young families will enjoy hands-on instrument trials, interactive demo classes, and direct interaction with early childhood and youth faculty. Adults can look forward to a relaxed, pressure-free evening dedicated to open jam sessions, ensemble previews, and conversations about fitting music into a busy routine.
“My very first experience playing the cello was at an open house just like CCMs that was held at my hometown music school when I was 6 years old. A memorable night for me even at that young age, I was able to not only test out a wide range of instruments, but also take some meaningful first steps towards understanding how to make a good sound on the cello with the support of the schoolâs faculty and my parents.” â Joe Cracolici, CCM Cello Faculty
As our community grows, so does our footprint. We are thrilled to expand our discovery experience across both our main campus at 1317 Main Street and our new CCM 2 location at 15 Junction Square Drive. This expansion gives our programs room to breathe, providing more of the music-making opportunities you have asked for.   The dedicated spaces for specialized labs and ensembles, and provides students with state-of-the-art facilities to practice, collaborate, and thrive.Â
We invite you to a supportive musical home where every student is seen, encouraged, and inspired.Â
This fall, you and your family can explore new musical paths, step inside our expanded spaces at CCM 2, and experience the heart of our community firsthand.Â
“It’s a bonus for us teachers to become friends with a student’s family; come and say hello!” â CJ Waldrop, CCM Trumpet Faculty
Coming This Fall: The 2026â2027 CCM Concert & Speaker Series!Â
Mark your calendars! Weâre putting the finishing touches on an incredible lineup of live performances, family concerts, and engaging lectures for the upcoming season.
From world-class guest artists and interactive family series to dynamic genre-blending performances (including the return of fan-favorite âMusic &â events!), this season promises to inspire music lovers of all ages.
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30 pmÂ
Join us for a one-of-a-kind sensory experience curated by Keith KirchoffâCCM faculty member and the President and Founder of the acclaimed Original Gravity Concert Series. In this interactive evening, Keith will guide you through a hand-picked program where every musical selection is intentionally paired with a specific craft beer.
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:30 pmÂ
Join us for an extraordinary evening of world-class eclectic chamber music as the acclaimed HAAS Duo takes the stage at CCM. Known for their expressive depth, technical brilliant nuance, and captivating stage presence, this dynamic duo will bring a beautiful program of classical, contemporary, and world music to our community.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 11:00 amÂ
This interactive family concert will include a variety of flute and piano music from the Baroque period to the present. Through movement activities and listening games, discover the ways instruments communicate with each other. Explore how the skills we learn in music lessons help us bring a music to life on stage. At the end, take home a melody from the concert to sing or play at home.
Friday, January 29, 2027 at 7:30 pmÂ
Red Skies brings together four of New Englandâs most talented and widely-beloved bluegrass musicians into one powerhouse band. Joe K. Walsh, BB Bowness, Alex Rubin and Steve Roy have made careers out of playing acoustic string-band and bluegrass music at the highest level all over the world.
Around the World in 60 Minutes *Family Concert
Saturday, March 30, 2027 at 11:00 amÂ
Engage in melodies and rhythms from around the world in this interactive family concert, from Ireland to Japan to West Africa and others. Collect these experiences for your musical passport and travel the world in 60 minutes. Featuring CCM voice faculty member Kayleigh Bennet and friends on piano and guitar. This international musical tour is not to be missed!
Thank you to our sponsors!
We invite all music enthusiasts and businesses to sponsor our Concert & Lecture Series. If youâre interested, please donât hesitate to reach out to Elaine Lawrence at Elawrence@ConcordConservatory.org. We would love to discuss how you can be part of this exciting series.
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!
In the Community
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Colin Warwick Presents: Musical Settings of Emily Dickinsonâs PoemsÂ
We love seeing our adult students bring their musical passions to life! CCM adult student Colin Warwick will be presenting a special performance featuring his original musical settings of Emily Dickinson’s poetry.
Come enjoy some great music, poetry, and morning coffee while supporting a fellow CCM community member!
Be the Reason Someone Experiences MusicÂ
Imagine the joy of a child learning their first instrument, the spark in a seniorâs eye as they reconnect with cherished memories through music, or the strength in the voice of someone with Parkinsonâs finding their melody.
You can make these moments possible with a gift to CCM.
By making your very first gift to CCM, you have the opportunity to:
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