Faculty Recital: Music for an Autumn Afternoon

​The Monteverdi Music School has a long tradition of bringing community music education opportunities to students of all ages in Central Vermont. Its mission is to provide excellent music instruction and performance opportunities for all ages and abilities; to encourage musical growth and development; and to foster musical enjoyment and awareness in the community.

​Furthering their mission on November 5th, 2022 at 2:00 pm, the Monteverdi Music School faculty will present "Music for an Autumn Afternoon" at the Unitarian Church at 130 Main St. in Montpelier. The concert will benefit the Monteverdi Music School Scholarship Program–an essential fund that provides equal access to lessons for our community. There is a suggested $20 donation at the door and youth under 18 are free. You will hear solo acts and chamber groups performing the works of a wide variety of composers including local composers. Styles of music will range widely from Baroque to Traditional and new music. Performers include: Mary Jane Austin, piano; Mary Bonhag, soprano; Lillian Broderick, soprano; Erik Kronke, bass; Christopher McWilliams, piano; Elizabeth Reid, viola ; Dave Ruffin, vocals; Marisa Sherwood, guitar and vocals; Michael Sitton, piano; Fiona Stowell, fiddle; Emmet Stowell, piano; and Eliza Thomas, piano.

Monteverdi Music School is a community-based music education non-profit in the heart of Montpelier offering lessons for all ages and abilities in a variety of styles and instruments. Lessons are accessible both from teachers online, as well as in studios in the Center for Arts and Learning at 46 Barre Street in Montpelier. The faculty comprises some of the finest professional musicians in our state, and they are passionate about keeping music accessible in Vermont. Support local performers November 5th at 2:00 pm and help raise funds to ensure the next generation of musicians has access to lessons.