‍ We traded the "shush" for "wow" at our latest Family Concert! Our faculty took center stage to perform two animal-filled tales that had the whole room captivated.

Welcome back to a new school year at ANMS. Our faculty and board got together to kick off the year and catch up with old friends and new colleagues. The energy was high as we got ready to welcome students back and hear the school filled with music again!

In July we had another fun-filled month with our Summer Music Explorers. Over 40 young learners ages 5-11 joined us to learn music, art, dance, and theater, and capped the month off with a video-gamed performance extravaganza (and of course popsicles). Take a look at some photos from the performance!

This past Saturday marked our 42nd Music in May Recital Festival!

Whether you attended to support another musician or performed, it was a day filled with thousands of musical moments, 400+ performers, dozens of recitals, and one community. Please enjoy the snapshots of this year’s recital festival taken by the talented Isabel Roeder Photography

Our Wolf Benefit Concert showcased ANMS’ collaborative spirit by bringing together talented guest artists and the ANMS family for an afternoon of music for string trio.

It was summer in January at ANMS last month at our Winter Music Explorers Jamboree. While enjoying summer treats and making new friends we got a taste of what the full Summer Music Explorers Program offers.

At ANMS ‘Music for All’ means for all ages too! We have a wide variety of adult offerings including The Art of Performance - an adult recital class coached by ANMS faculty member and pianist Rita Moerschel. 

So why should you participate in The Art of Performances as a lifetime learner at ANMS? We talked to piano student Jane Galli and her instructor Alex Thomas to learn more about the benefits of participating. Read on to hear what they have to say.

We had a packed house for our Wolf Benefit Concert featuring ANMS alumnus Dennis Lichtman and The Lovestruck Balladeers. Their unique repertoire of ragtime, jazz, and songs from around the world filled ANMS with beautiful music and brought smiles to every face. Our Wolf Benefit Concerts honor the legacy of late ANMS director Andrew Wolf, who championed the live music series.

Our faculty, staff, and board kicked off the 2024-2025 year with a welcome back picnic. Our teaching artists are the heart of our school, and we are always striving to strengthen our community and build connections amongst our faculty. Bringing everyone together for food, friendship, and fun is just one way we show our appreciation.

We wrapped up our Summer Music Explorers Program a few weeks ago, and what a joy! The Festival Day performance featured an original musical about an intergalactic battle of the bands, the importance of appreciating neighbors, and ultimately, coming together as friends. Quite the mix of ideas—and our Explorers pulled it off fabulously!

Thank you everyone for all of the hard work you put into this year’s Music in May Festival, proud doesn’t begin to cover how we feel! Whether you attended to support another musician or to perform, it was a fabulous celebration of a year of learning and music-making and we’re thrilled to share snapshots from our day!

The retirement gala, attended by over 250 guests, including former students, music luminaries, ANMS alumni, friends, family, ANMS supporters, and colleagues of Paulette, was a testament to her impact. The event saw musical performances, heartfelt speeches, and toasts. A highlight of the evening was an incredible video tribute, lovingly compiled by her husband Dennis Alves, her children Patrick, Liam, and Katherine, along with Tracey Goodwin, and produced by family friend Stella Gould.

Many of us are familiar with the process of learning piano, guitar, or voice. We bet many in the community have pianos, digital keyboards, or guitars at home, and we all have a voice for singing.

What about the process to begin learning a band or orchestra instrument?

Learning teamwork does not always require a helmet: Like sports, making music is an incredible team effort. Creating music as a group requires dedication and practice with a private instructor as well as rehearsals with your school band or orchestra. Music rehearsals promote good listening and communication skills and provide youth with a real understanding of personal responsibility. Nothing inspires self-motivated instrument practice like an upcoming ensemble performance. Every member of the music team is valuable and plays their part to bring a symphony or song to life. Playing the final note of a concert elicits the same pride and thrill as scoring a touchdown, goal, or basket.

Spring is a time of great excitement. The weather is warming and we are all eager to end our long winter hibernation.

You may have a to-do-list ready with items like spring cleaning, adding flowers to your garden, or even plan a few weekend trips. However, there may be one thing on your spring to-do-list that, perhaps, has been simmering for a few years, if not decades, in the back of your mind: to finally pick up the instrument you have always wanted to learn, and begin the journey of mastering something new.

The start of a new year is always a time of great reflection. A season of possibilities and what-could-be. The annual tradition of formulating New Year's Resolutions is something many of us partake in, even if it is an unconscious effort.

Among the biggies each year: "I want to... eat healthily, read more, hit the gym, travel..."

However, there is one resolution that, perhaps, has been simmering for a few years, if not decades, in the back of your mind: to finally pick up the instrument you have always wanted to learn, and begin the journey of mastering something new.

All Newton Music School held the first weekly Free Drop-In Musical Mornings class with Ken Dorosario this past Thursday, September 20th.

The fabulous crowd of 18 little ones, ages 0 to 5, and their caregivers enjoyed rousing music, movement, and instrument play.

Music has a profound impact on young children and we are proud to be offering this free course to families in our community.

Each May, for thirty-five years, All Newton Music School celebrates our students' achievements and our teachers' dedication with a daylong festival of music.

On Saturday, May 19th, our tradition continued with over 450 performers and 2,000 guests enjoying recitals, xylophone bands, Chestnut Orchestra, outdoor fiddling, chamber music, musical theater performances and the rock bands closing out the afternoon.

On Sunday, October 15th, 2017, All Newton Music School unveiled The Wolf Stage to the public at a concert and dedication ceremony honoring the late Andrew Wolf, ANMS Executive Director from 1977-1985. The naming of The Wolf Stage and Donor's Garden symbolizes Andrew Wolf's passion for music and will be enjoyed by generations of future musicians carrying on his philosophy of 'Music for All.'