
More About Common Time: A Workshop Day for Adults!
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Powers students and faculty – Free! Non-Powers students, Teachers, General public – $25
Musicians of all levels have moments of doubt. We ask – could I join a chamber ensemble? Can I play this difficult piece? Do I really belong in a community orchestra or community band? Am I supposed to be here?
With this afternoon of workshops, we’re here to say YES.
Yes, we can create genuine belonging for everyone in an ensemble. Yes, you can find (or rediscover) meaning in your practice and playing. And yes, you can perform with confidence, offering your music as a gift for others. Come spend some common time with us and find out how!
We hope that after these workshops, the next time you ask “Can I….” it’ll be a little bit easier to say “yes”.
Workshop Schedule:
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Music Without the Velvet Rope: What It Feels Like to Belong in an Ensemble, taught by Belmont Community Orchestra conductor Marshunda Smith
2:10 – 3:10 pm: Meaningful Music Making: Going Beyond Just Showing Up, taught by Director of Music Therapy Cheyenna Eagle
3:20 – 4:20 pm: Experiencing Performing as a Gift! (Wait, what?), taught by violin faculty Sue Rabut
Learn more and register here: Click for Details
Powers students and faculty – Free! Non-Powers students, Teachers, General public – $25
Musicians of all levels have moments of doubt. We ask – could I join a chamber ensemble? Can I play this difficult piece? Do I really belong in a community orchestra or community band? Am I supposed to be here?
With this afternoon of workshops, we’re here to say YES.
Yes, we can create genuine belonging for everyone in an ensemble. Yes, you can find (or rediscover) meaning in your practice and playing. And yes, you can perform with confidence, offering your music as a gift for others. Come spend some common time with us and find out how!
We hope that after these workshops, the next time you ask “Can I….” it’ll be a little bit easier to say “yes”.
Workshop Schedule:
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Music Without the Velvet Rope: What It Feels Like to Belong in an Ensemble, taught by Belmont Community Orchestra conductor Marshunda Smith
2:10 – 3:10 pm: Meaningful Music Making: Going Beyond Just Showing Up, taught by Director of Music Therapy Cheyenna Eagle
3:20 – 4:20 pm: Experiencing Performing as a Gift! (Wait, what?), taught by violin faculty Sue Rabut
Learn more and register here: Click for Details
Date & Time
May 3, 2026
1:00pm - 4:20pm
Location
Powers Music School
160 Lexington St
Belmont, MA 02478
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We inspire and empower people of all ages to strive for excellence in their unique musical goals. We do this through the expert, personalized instruction of caring, supportive teachers, ensembles and performances that push us to take risks, and shared experiences that open our minds to what’s possible when we lift each other up.
If you have a goal and you’re ready to work hard, keep growing, and have fun doing it, then we’d love to show you what’s possible at Powers.
Learn more at www.powersmusic.org
If you have a goal and you’re ready to work hard, keep growing, and have fun doing it, then we’d love to show you what’s possible at Powers.
Learn more at www.powersmusic.org
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