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Sound Underground
Neighborhood Music School presents an eclectic concert featuring faculty member, Istvan B’Racz, that explores the works of  contemporary composers, poets and artists.  $10 adults; $5 seniors and students.
Neighborhood Music School 100 Audubon Street, New Haven.

Twilight Tuesdays:
An alfresco dinner/concert series- Bring a blanket and pack a picnic or reserve a boxed dinner, and join us in
The Park of the Arts – behind NMS. Concerts will be held rain or shine. For Ticket prices & to order a boxed dinner, click here for more information.
Chamber Music Extravaganza 1
with acclaimed trio Soyulla Ensemble and Elm City ChamberFest Faculty. Works by Mozart, Brahms and Mendelssohn.
NMS Recital Hall, Not suitable for young children

Twilight Tuesdays:
An alfresco dinner/concert series- Bring a blanket and pack a picnic or reserve a boxed dinner, and join us in
The Park of the Arts – behind NMS. Concerts will be held rain or shine. For Ticket prices & to order a boxed dinner, click here for more information.
Chamber Music Extravaganza 2
with international cellist Colin Carr and Elm City ChamberFest Faculty. Works by Beethoven, Schubert and Popper.
NMS Recital Hall, Not suitable for young children

Twilight Tuesdays:
An alfresco dinner/concert series- Bring a blanket and pack a picnic or reserve a boxed dinner, and join us in
The Park of the Arts – behind NMS. Concerts will be held rain or shine. For Ticket prices & to order a boxed dinner, click here for more information.
Giacomo Gates Trio
featuring jazz vocalist Giacomo Gates with Tony Lombardozzi, guitar, and Jeff Fuller, bass. Music by Gershwin, Porter, Berlin and others.
Outdoor concert – Park of the Arts (located behind NMS).
Young children welcome.

Twilight Tuesdays:
An alfresco dinner/concert series- Bring a blanket and pack a picnic or reserve a boxed dinner, and join us in
The Park of the Arts – behind NMS. Concerts will be held rain or shine. For Ticket prices & to order a boxed dinner, click here for more information.
String of Pearls
16-piece swing band with NMS’ own Polly Rosen on keyboards. Music to dance the night away.
Outdoor concert – Park of the Arts (located behind NMS).
Young children welcome.

OPPORTUNITIES TO GET ACQUAINTED

Throughout the Year:

• Trial Lessons:
  Want to see if a particular instrument or teacher is right for you or your child? Schedule a trial lesson: $30 for 30 minutes, no further commitment. If it’s a good fit, we’ll sign you up! Call 203-624-5189 for arrangements.

Consultations:

• Need help deciding what opportunities will be best for you or your child? Schedule a consultation with one of our Department Heads. These NMS experts can help you decide between introductory classes and private instruction, Suzuki and Traditional methods, determine appropriate lesson length, navigate the many NMS ensemble opportunities, and more. Get YOUR questions answered. Call 203-624-5189 x 32 or email info@nmsmusicschool.org to schedule.

Tours:

• We’d love to show you around! Schedule a tour of our facilities. Call 203-624-5189 x 32, or email info@nmsmusicschool.org to request a private tour at your convenience.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

MAIN BRANCH, NEW HAVEN - ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR
Other NMS Program calendars vary and are available from your teacher.
Please check with your teacher for variations based on their individual schedule.
PLEASE NOTE: NMS is OPEN MOST MONDAY HOLIDAYS (e.g. OPEN: Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, President’s Day ,
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; CLOSED: Memorial Day, Labor Day )

SEMESTER I: Wednesday, September 5 - January (last lessons vary)

Wed., Sept. 5 First day of Individual Instruction
Sat., Sept. 8 Audubon Street Open House 10 am - 3 pm
Mon., Sept. 17 First Day of Dance and Early Childhood Classes
Mon., Sept. 17 First Day of Most Instrumental Ensembles and Classes
Wed.- Sun., Nov. 21 - Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Break - Building is closed
Sat. - Tues., Dec. 22 - Jan. 1 Winter Recess - Building is closed
Sun., Jan. 20 Last day of Semester I
Mon., Jan. 21 Martin LutherKing, Jr. Day - Building is closed
Wed. - Tues., Jan. 23 - 29 Semester I Make-up Week
Sat., Jan. 26 Audubon Street Semester II Open House

SEMESTER II: Monday, January 28 - June (last lessons vary)

Mon., Jan. 28 First day of Classes
Mon., Jan. 28 First day of Individual Instruction
(Semester II start dates for Ensembles/Group Instruction vary)
Fri. - Sun., Mar. 21 - 23 Spring Recess - Building is closed
Sun. & Mon., May 25 & 26 Memorial Day - Building is closed
Tues. - Sun., May 31 - Jun. 7 Last lesson dates for Semester II vary
Tues. - Mon., Jun. 10 - 16 Make-up Session

SUMMER SESSION: Monday, June 23 - Friday, August 1
Individual Instruction, Group Instruction, Summer Day Camps and more!