April News of Note

Spring is in the air, and it's singing a lovely tune. We've got a lot going on at the Dedham School of Music. New classes, workshops, the band is rehearsing, and even a bluegrass jam. Here's your April News of Note. 
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Get a gift and give one too! From today through April 25th, when you purchase a lovingly handmade fair-trade gift from Fair Trade Caravans, 25% of the sales go towards the Harmony Fund for Financial Aid.

Please visit our page at Fair Trade Caravans and start shopping.

Our Young Singers Workshop begins May 4th for children ages 5-7, 8-10, and 11-13. Students will learn how to explore their voices and learn vocal techniques and performance skills. Seats are filling fast!

Click here to learn more.

Lessons:
If you or your children are going to continue your lessons this summer, please inform the office by April 15th. Summer sessions start June 14th and run through August 22nd. Click here to see our full calendar for the 2021-2022 year. 

Groups:
Interested in jazz band? We’re collecting names of students who are interested to start scheduling a Jazz Band Intensive run by Zack Bacak. Let us know by emailing Laura in the office at info@dedhamschoolofmusic.org.  
 The Young Singers Workshop will also be running this summer once again run by Katie Jillson. Sign up for the session beginning in May or the one beginning in our summer session by contacting the office: info@dedhamschoolofmusic.org.  

​Curious about joining a Rock Fusion Group? Aaron Jay Myers, Guitar Faculty, is leading a weekly meeting for 7 weeks starting June 27.  Spaces are filling to so please let us know if you are interested in joining this group by emailing info@dedhamschoolofmusic.org. 
Acceptance is at the discretion of the DSM Faculty.  If you have a friend who does not study at DSM but  would like to join they would need to submit a video for review by Aaron.

Bluegrass Jams continue on the 2nd Monday of the month at Total Image, 485 High St, Dedham. Parking in the rear and enter at the ramp.  Acoustic instruments only.

Dedham Community Band rehearses Thursday 7pm at First Church 670 High St across the street from DSM.  All are welcome. 
Call or email the office to register: info@dedhamschoolofmusic.org
All levels are welcome ages 16 and up.
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Although we may be moving slower than most at removing our mask mandate, Dedham School of Music requires masking to protect the most vulnerable among us.  We thank you for continuing to wear masks in your lessons.  Air purifiers are also in use in all lesson rooms. 
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Only two more recitals for the year! Join us on May 13th at 6:30PM and June 12th at 2:00PM. For more information, please reach out to your teacher. We ask that all students participate in at least one recital per school year.

Pictured below are some performers from our 3/27/22 recital!

​A friend of the DSM is looking to give away their upright piano for free.
Message info@dedhamschoolofmusic.org for more information.