Education

Classes for all ages; activities primarily related to schools; events by educational institutions to further their mission

Curious Creatures

Kids of all ages are welcome to join us outside on the library lawn and visit with some Curious Creatures! Registration required. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib.

Dalcroze Lab for Adult Learners

Whether you are an experienced Dalcroze clinician or a music educator interested in learning about the Dalcroze approach, we invite you to bring your ideas and try out activities guided by an expert Dalcroze clinician. Participants should bring a teaching activity to share with the group, if possible. Workshop fee: $15. You can also join on Zoom.
Facilitated by Dalcroze faculty member Adriana Ausch-Simmel.
Register Online

Dalcroze/Early Childhood Parent Education Session (Zoom)

This remote info session is perfect for parents and caregivers of children currently enrolled in a Dalcroze Eurhythmics or early childhood music class at WCMS.
Department chair Eiko Ishizuka and faculty member Adriana Ausch-Simmel will cover:

An overview of early childhood class offerings at WCMS
Guidance for supporting your children's musical development, both in class and at home
Suggestions for fostering healthy practice habits
Guidance about the decision to begin private lessons
Time for Q&A

This session is free, but advance sign-up is required. A Zoom link will be provided to all

Dancing Ribbon Rings!

Embellish your dance parties with your very own Dancing Ribbon Rings! Each child will get to design and make their own wooden rings with ribbons and tulle (and their grown-up's help). This program is for kids ages 2-5 and their grown-ups. Registration required.

Daytime Section for Advanced Adobe Lightroom Classic with Sue Anne Hodges (Online)

In this workshop, we will go beyond the basics of the Adobe Lightroom Classic workflow. We will begin with a brief review of the Library and Develop Modules, along with key settings that impact performance and organization. From there, we will dive into problem-solving common challenges such as replacing or adding hard drives, moving files without losing links, and maximizing the use of Collections. We will also explore new tools for sorting and organizing, creating export presets, and more within the Library Module.

The Develop Module section will cover Lightroom Classic's newest features

Online

Demo Class Week

Want to know what music classes are like at Winchester Community Music School? Free demos of many classes are being offered during the week of September 2-6. Come try a class and meet the teachers before fall semester begins on September 8. There's something for all ages!
Demo Class Schedule & Sign-Up
Plus, you can bring the whole family to our annual MusicFest Open House on Sunday, September7, 2:00-4:00 PM. This free event features a school-wide instrument petting zoo, live demos, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and more! Have fun exploring the entire building and meeting the instruments.
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