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Bach’s Brunch                                               
Be My Valentine romantic music by Mozart, Elgar, Dvorak and Greig. Nina Crothers (violin), Leena Crothers (piano), Darylin Manring (cello). NMS 100 Audubon St. New Haven. Free. Call (203) 624-5189 for more information

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Bach’s Brunch                                               
Bring your lunch and feast on great music. Piano Quartets by Schumann & Saint-Saens performed by Viara Albonetti (violin), Bethany Eby (viola), Yun-Yang Lin (cello) Ingeborg Schimmer, piano. NMS 100 Audubon St. New Haven. Free. Call (203) 624-5189 for more information.

Bach’s Brunch                                               
Bring your lunch and feast on great music. Armchair Traveler – Enjoy music & dance from around the world performed by Naomi Senzer (flute), Ingeborg Schimmer (piano), and Leslie Prodis (dance). NMS 100 Audubon St. New Haven. Free. Call (203) 624-5189 for more information.

Performathon 2010
A marathon week of music and dance recitals - to raise money and awareness for the school’s Financial Aid program. Over 600 students will participate in Performathon 2010 hoping to raise more than $35,000 in support of those who could not otherwise afford the quality music and dance education that NMS offers. NMS 100 Audubon St. New Haven. Free. Call (203) 624-5189 for more information.

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: $35 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 3 - January (last lessons vary)

Wed., Sept. 3 First day of Individual Instruction
Sat., Sept. 6 Audubon Street Open House 10 am - 3 pm
Mon., Sept. 15 First Day of Dance and Early Childhood Classes
Mon., Sept. 15 First Day of Most Instrumental Ensembles and Classes
Wed., Nov. 26 - Sun., Nov. 30 Thanksgiving Break - Building is closed
Tues., Dec. 23 - Sun., Jan. 4 Winter Recess - Building is closed
Mon., Jan. 19 Martin LutherKing, Jr. Day - Building is closed
Sat., Jan. 24 Last day of Semester I
Sun., Jan. 25 - Sat., Jan. 31 Semester I Make-up Week
Sat., Jan. 31 Semester II Open House at Audubon Street

SEMESTER II: Sunday, February 1 - Mid-June (last lessons vary)

Sun., Feb. 1 First day of Classes
(Semester II start dates for Ensembles/Group Instruction vary)
Fri., Apr. 10 - Sun., Apr. 12 Spring Recess - Building is closed
Sun., May 24 - Mon., May 25 Memorial Day - Building is closed
Tues., Jun. 2 - Sun., Jun. 14 Last lesson dates for Semester II vary
Mon., Jun. 15 - Sun., Jun. 21 Semester II Make-up Session

SUMMER SESSION 2009: Monday, June 22 - Friday, July 31
Individual Instruction, music and dance classes, workshops, ensembles, special programs, and more!

Group Instruction, Summer Day Camps and more!