Worcester County's Longest Serving
Community School of the Arts

Since 1982.
Reaching 40+ Communities.


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What's New?

May 2012

Summer Programs: Click Summer to move to the summer program page which now includes an overview of the Summer 2012 program line up at Pakachoag.

Summer Musical Theatre offerings includes programs for k through 12th grade.

Coming up in June: Suzuki Violinists in a Play-Down at Mechanics Hall. During intermission at the June 3rd Worcester Chorus Concert.

 

Why Music at Pakachoag?

More interesting reading:

New Study Suggests Childhood Music Lessons Keep the Mind Sharp Later in Life
From the National Guild For Community Arts Education: "A preliminary study published by the American Psychology Association posits "musical activity throughout life may serve as a challenging cognitive exercise, making your brain fitter and more capable of accomodating the challenges of aging." The study suggests that childhood music lessons may provide a cognitive boost, keeping adults sharper as they age. The impact can be seen decades after an individual has stopped playing an instrument." Read More

At Pakachoag, we believe music, in and of itself, adds enjoyment and value to individual lives and community. If you are new to the School, please take a moment to check out our mission, vision and philosophy statements found on the About page.

Events / Calendar

May

This month includes student performance classes on weekday evenings, recitals, a drumming circle (Shrewsbury Arts Alive) and studio guitar recital. Check the calendar for more information. Everyone welcome.

To view the summary calendar by week, month or agenda click Calendar.

Sound Clips

The samples below feature some of Pakachoag's advancing and experienced students who have been studying for between 5 and 10 years. Many of our students come to us as beginners. Our musical journey, as teachers, students and school, is open ended; all students, regardless of background, ability or level, are welcome.
The Harp of Brandiswiere
by Sylvia Woods (contemporary).
Cecile, Piano (Mechanics Hall, 2008:  age 14)
Rondo from Andante & Rondo for Two Flutes by Doppler.
Jordan Allison & Rosemary Metcalf
(St. Paul's Cathedral Music Festival, 2005:  ages 17 & 18)
(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66
by Bobby Troup.
Rachel Hanauer, Soprano; Elizabeth Bachelder, Piano (St. Paul's Cathedral Music Festival, 2006: ages 17 and 15)

Hear more selections, including organ and trumpet choir, on the Private Instruction page.

Weather Notices

No notices posted.

Please note that Music Together morning classes are automatically cancelled when public school is cancelled in the town in which the class is held, or when there is a 2 hour delay. In the event of a 1 1/2 hour or less delay, we will make a decision regarding cancellation on an individual basis according to weather conditions.

Power permitting, the School also posts a confirmation message on the answering machine by 8:00 a.m. for Music Togther morning classes and noon time for afternoon private lessons. . If the machine does not pick up, someone else is calling; please call back in a minute or so. If class is cancelled, you will hear a specific cancellation message.

 


Pakachoag Music School is supported in part by....

Mass cultural council Greater Worcester Community Foundation National Guild of Community Music Schools

The MCC is a state agency that supports public programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences.

 



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