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Cabaret Workshop for Adults

Fall Cabaret

Students are coached on phrasing, style, technique, stage presence and performance. They learn how to choose appropriate music and keys. Both levels will present a cabaret the last week of class.

Level I/II
Made up of adults with…

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Instrument Rentals

Instrument rentals10-Month Instrument Rentals – Give music a try! Our 10-month rentals allow you to test drive your interest in a certain instrument. We offer the following:

  • Flute, guitar – $185
  • Violin, viola, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, sax, French horn –

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Private lessons at BMS

Private lessons at BMSStudy privately with a professional musician in your choice of weekly lessons for 34 weeks:

  • 30-minute ($986.00),
  • 45-minute ($1360.00), or
  • 60-minute ($1836.00)

Or share a Group Lesson with a friend or family member. ($680/34 weeks)

Or try the BMS Trial

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Young children’s programs at BMS

Fall 2011 Sessions

Introduction to Suzuki
with Tari Wheeler Roosa
Designed for those considering a Suzuki instrumental program. 1st term focuses on rhythm; 2nd term introduces melody.
Ages 4 to 7 years
Parent attends all classes.

Saturdays, 9:00

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Class list

Private lessons: Please call for available times and fees.

  • Fall Sampler of Classes:
  • Music for Infants,
  • Music for Toddlers
  • Music for Preschoolers
  • Introduction to Suzuki
  • Suzuki Lessons
  • KinderChoir Kindred Spirits
  • Flute Choir
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • String Ensemble
  • Mixed Notes
  • BMS Orchestra
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    Ensembles at BMS

    ENSEMBLES at BMS To register, call 413.442.1411

    BMS orchestraBMS Orchestra with Norman Thibodeau, coach/conductor – Community musicians are invited to join BMS students to perform expanded chamber repertoire. Members of the Stockbridge Sinfonia who participate for free serve as section mentors.…

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    Spotlight – David Grover

    Berkshire Music School faculty spotlight on David Grover

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    The Many Ways of Giving

    Energy. Berkshire Music School vibrates with the energy of 350 enthusiastic students and nearly 50 faculty and staff members each year.  What does it take to sustain that energy, in 14,000 square feet of space, in an 1870 historic house…

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    Spotlight – Dave Brown

    Faculty spotlight - Dave Brown

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    BMS students play with Dave Brubeck

    BMS student Sam Landes and Dave BrubeckPretend that you are in 9th grade. Then fantasize about being on stage, sharing the piano bench with jazz legend Dave Brubeck, performing “Take the ‘A’ Train”. That dream came true for BMS student Sam Landes during the 5th annual…

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