
Winter 2026
Music Appreciation Class
​Join us as we explore a wide range of repertoire in this informal online class setting. The best part - after learning about the music, you can almost always find an upcoming performance in your area to enjoy a concert with friends and family.
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Students will be able to participate with their thoughts in an informal back and forth at different points in the session. This is a low-pressure environment, where everyone's thoughts are welcome as we learn about composers and their repertoire.​​
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When
Thursdays, January 22 - February 26​, 2026 (six weeks)
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8:30-9:30am ET, morning class
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5:00-6:00pm ET, evening class
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Students who typically attend the live class will receive a recording any week they're unable to attend.​
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Where
Online class via Zoom
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Tuition
$75 per participant
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Special pricing may be available for entire families who couldn't otherwise afford the class on a per person basis. Please be in touch prior to registering :-)
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Class schedule and repertoire
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Thursday, January 22, 2026​
Corresponding concert: Puddingstone Music, Tuesday, January 27, Newport, RI
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN, “Ghost” Trio, Op. 70, No. 1
Cécile CHAMINADE, Piano Trio No. 2, Op. 34
Dmitri SHOSTAKOVICH, Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 8
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Thursday, January 29, 2026​
Solo piano works by Frédéric CHOPIN
Ballade No. 1 in G minor
Mazurka in Bb minor, Op. 24, No. 4
Scherzo in B minor, Op. 20
Étude in E Major, Op. 10, No. 3
Étude in Gb Major, Op. 10, No. 5 (“Black Keys”)
Nocturne in B Major, Op. 62, No. 1
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Thursday, February 5, 2026​
Corresponding concert: Mystic Chamber Music Series, Saturday, February 7, Groton, CT
Sergei RACHMANINOV, Sonata in G Minor for cello and piano, Op. 19
César FRANCK, Sonata in A Major for violin and piano
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Thursday, February 12, 2026​​​
Corresponding concert: Rhode Island Philharmonic, February 13-14, Providence, RI
Josef SUK, A Fairy Tale
Richard WAGNER, Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde
Sergei RACHMANINOFF, Piano Concerto No. 2
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Thursday, February 19, 2026​
The Triumphs of Oriana (1601) and other early choral works
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Thursday, February 26, 2026​
Corresponding concert: Vienna Philharmonic, Tuesday, March 3, Symphony Hall, Boston, MA
Bela BARTOK, Piano Concerto No. 3
Gustav MAHLER, Symphony No. 1
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Materials and technical requirements
-Reliable internet and webcam with microphone
-Zoom
-Notebook or binder for note taking​​​
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Privacy
Classes will be recorded in order to share with students unable to attend that day. All shared class videos expire within a week. If video clips are used for marketing, they will not show your name, image, identifying details, nor include your voice without your express permission.
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Withdrawal and refund policy
There are no refunds for this class, including in the case of withdrawal.​​
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