The Instrumental Music School of Carlisle and Concord (IMSCC) offers private & group lessons (limited) for students of all ages on a wide variety of instruments. IMSCC operates within Concord Public Schools/Concord-Carlisle Regional School District as a part of the Adult and Continuing Education department. Lessons occur at Concord Carlisle High School (CCHS), and the Carlisle School. Private and small group lessons are recommended but not required for our beginners. A limited amount of scholarships are available via IMSCC and Concord AMP pending the time of year.
Private Lessons
Students in the Concord Bands do not receive individual instrumental instruction as part of our curriculum. It is strongly encouraged that students study privately with a music teacher outside of school on a weekly basis in order to continue progressing as a musician.
The focus of band rehearsals is to develop the student’s ensemble skills that students use to perform together. The focus of private lessons is to develop the student’s individual instrumental skills that they use to play their instrument. This is increasingly important after the student’s second year on their instrument when group lessons are no longer offered.
Some benefits of private lessons:
Small Group Lessons (4th & 5th-grade only)
In addition to private lessons, IMSCC is offering after-school, same-instrument, small-group lessons for our 4th- and 5th-Grade musicians, which complement the in-school ensemble programs. Additionally, if you wish to pursue private or small group lessons, you are not required to do so through IMSCC.
For more information about the private lesson program at IMSCC, please visit the IMSCC WEBSITE. If you have any questions you may contact Debbie Levine, Program Coordinator, via email at [email protected] or by phone at (978) 341-2490 x 7653.
*Concord families are free to seek private instruction anywhere they wish. Below, please find a list of local music schools that families have used in the past. This list is informational; placement on this list does not constitute an endorsement by the Concord Public Schools.
Private Lessons
Students in the Concord Bands do not receive individual instrumental instruction as part of our curriculum. It is strongly encouraged that students study privately with a music teacher outside of school on a weekly basis in order to continue progressing as a musician.
The focus of band rehearsals is to develop the student’s ensemble skills that students use to perform together. The focus of private lessons is to develop the student’s individual instrumental skills that they use to play their instrument. This is increasingly important after the student’s second year on their instrument when group lessons are no longer offered.
Some benefits of private lessons:
- Development of Individual Musicianship
- Audition Preparation (Jr. Districts, CMS Honors Ensembles, Solo and Ensemble Festivals)
- Tone Development
- Advanced Technical Skills
- Varied Repertoire/Deeper Understanding of Repertoire
- Stronger Contribution to Curricular Ensembles
Small Group Lessons (4th & 5th-grade only)
In addition to private lessons, IMSCC is offering after-school, same-instrument, small-group lessons for our 4th- and 5th-Grade musicians, which complement the in-school ensemble programs. Additionally, if you wish to pursue private or small group lessons, you are not required to do so through IMSCC.
For more information about the private lesson program at IMSCC, please visit the IMSCC WEBSITE. If you have any questions you may contact Debbie Levine, Program Coordinator, via email at [email protected] or by phone at (978) 341-2490 x 7653.
*Concord families are free to seek private instruction anywhere they wish. Below, please find a list of local music schools that families have used in the past. This list is informational; placement on this list does not constitute an endorsement by the Concord Public Schools.
- Concord Conservatory of Music - Concord, MA
- The Rivers School Conservatory - Weston, MA
