2026-27 MCMC Group Classes
Join us at MCMC for inclusive and fun group classes. These classes are a great way to join in community around music.
Join MCMC for our intergenerational chamber music string program led by violinist Emily Sunderman. Community members of all ages are placed into ensembles of similar playing levels where they work on pieces with peers and coaches. Each session concludes with a performance.
Trombonist and jazz player Bear Irwin guides participants through a curriculum of jazz fundamentals in the context of the great Jazz Standards of the American Songbook. All ages and levels are welcome with competence in playing the standard range of your instrument and reading notation required.
Guitar and ukulele player Rodrigo Placencia leads this joyful group through a medley of recognizable songs ranging from pop classics and jazz standards to modern pop hits and more. All levels are welcome and ukuleles are available to rent. Virtual participation also an option.
Pianist and singer-songwriter Sarah Trouslard introduces the basics of musicianship and music theory in an engaging and supportive way. This course is designed for adult learners who would like to develop their music theory skills for analyzing music and/or for songwriting. Prerequisite: Basic music reading skills.
Banjo player and band leader Chris Prickitt facilitates this inclusive monthly meetup. Songs are prepared in advance (with suggestions welcome!) and distributed to participants. Instrumentalists of all ages and levels are welcome. Join for one session or for all.
MCMC is pleased to offer a number of of studio classes for small groups of learners. Singer, performer, and vocal coach Vanessa Dunleavy leads a series of studio classes for students ages 7-13. These classes offer a social element to private lesson-like learning. Additional studio classes may be added throughout the year.
Singer and choral leader Ali Gibson creates a warm and inspiring environment for students ages 9-13 who love to sing and want to make music using their voice in the supportive company of friends. No experience is necessary, just a love for music and a willingness to learn and explore new things.
2026-27 Academic Year details coming soon!
MCMC 2026-27 group classes are generously supported by the Hernandez Bayliss Family Fund and the Alma Gibbs Donchian Foundation.
For questions, please contact Lara Mones, Education and Development Director at Lara@mcmcvt.org. Financial aid is available for classes, please view the information here. If you need to withdraw from a class, please be in touch with Lara@mcmcvt.org as soon as possible. Tuition will be refunded in full up until two weeks prior to the class start date, with a $50 cancellation fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations once the class starts.