New of Note

Fun fact: The Dedham School of Music is hosting a Trivia Night Fundraiser on Thursday November 17. Get your tickets here, and get them fast. There are only a few tables left. Another fun fact: This edition of News of Note is chock full, so read on.

Now's your chance! On Thursday, November 17, The DSM will be hosting a fundraising trivia night. Doors open at 6:30, trivia starts at 7:30. Visit https://events.humanitix.com/dsmtrivia to get your tickets right now.  
We’ll be raffling off amazing items like music lessons, gift cards for nail and hair salons, gift cards to amazing local restaurants, and oh so much more!

Also, stay tuned for more fundraising with our Fair Trade Fundraiser coming November 11th. Watch this space.

​There are no lessons today, November 8.

Starting November 10, Dedham School of Music is once again hosting a special fair trade fundraising event. Our partner, FairTrade Caravans, offers unique fair trade products. They are made or grown with no child labor, fair pay, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.

Dedham School of Music will receive 25% of product sales to go towards the Harmony Fund for Financial Aid. Please help us raise $500+ to make this happen. Thank you!
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Visit our page to shop for handmade and unique gifts from around the world. Holiday, Accessories, Gifts, Home, Jewelry, Coffee, Tea and Chocolate. ​

We’re very excited to announce a new Board Chair for the 2022-23 school year: Caroline Angel Burke. Caroline takes over for Mike Emery, who served as chair from 2019-2022. Congratulations and thank you, Caroline.

Caroline Angel Burke is honored to be named Board Chair. Caroline, her husband Brian, and their kids Milo and Charlotte have been proud Dedham residents for over 15 years; she has served on the Dedham School of Music board since 2020. She joined the board because both of her kids have participated in and benefited from DSM music programs and lessons; her daughter currently loves learning piano with one of DSM's fantastic faculty members. When not singing in her choir at Church of the Good Shepherd or serving as Assistant Scoutmaster for Dedham Scout Troop 3G, Caroline serves as Director of Project Management at RLMG, an interactive and linear media company. 
"I had the great benefit of playing a musical instrument growing up. This exposed me to a whole world of different musical traditions, and got me to use my brain in many different ways than the cognitive learning at school," said Caroline. "Musical instruction and appreciation is something that all people should have access to, and this is core to the mission of Dedham School of Music. I'm thrilled to be a part of its leadership and can't wait to help expand its impact." 

Thank You

On behalf of the Board of the Dedham School of Music, we would like to extend our profound thanks to Mike Emery, who has served as Board Chair for the past 3 years. Mike spearheaded efforts to ensure the long-term survival of the organization during the difficult years of COVID. His vision, energy, and humor brought us together during tough times and inspires us to take DSM's mission forward into the next phase of this organization. We are grateful that Mike will continue to serve with us, and more so will continue to share his own music with the world! ​

Our first recital of the year was a success!

Mark your calendars for our next one: December 11 at 3PM at First Chruch (670 High Street, Dedham)

Dedham Community Band 
We are so happy to announce that  Dedham Savings is sponsoring the Dedham Community Band!  Dedham Savings has given $1500 to DSM to help cover the costs of running the Dedham Community Band.
Come join the band!  Rehearsals Thursdays at 7pm at First Church.  Performing at Dedham Holiday Stroll 12/2, Oakdale 12/3, and University Station 12/10 at 11am

Blue Grass Jam 
Jams continue every second Tuesday and fourth Sunday of the month at 7PM. 
The next Slow Jam is Tuesday November 8th and the next Intermediate Jam will be on Sunday November 27. Both at the First Church in Dedham.

First Church Coffee House
The First Church Friday Coffee House concert series continues! On November 18 at First Church (670 High Street, Dedham) you can see Badger and Nault as they play a wide span of traditional folk songs focusing on Scottish, Irish, and English music. Doors open at 7:00PM and the show starts at 7:30. Tickets are $10 at the door.
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Fall Fair
We had a great time engaging with music lovers young and old (and in between) at the Dedham Community House Fall Fair. Thank you so much for stopping by! Below is a picture of Board member John Monahan having a blast at the instrument petting zoo

A Night at the Opera
Our own Katie Jillson, Voice faculty is in an opera on Nov 18 and 19th at 8:00 PM at Longy School of Music, Cambridge, MA: Please come and see the opera if you are interested!! 

https://longy.edu/event/fall-production-nov18/

https://longy.edu/event/fall-production-nov19/

A DSM Community Member is in need. Sara Santos, who has directed our Community Chorus, is in a family crisis and is in need of assistance. Please join us in coming together to support Sara and her family by contributing to their GoFundMe or the Meal Train.

Pink Eddie Bauer jacket size small and water bottle that says Toah Nipi. They can be retrieved from the 3rd floor lobby.