ROCKPORT — Bay Chamber Music School’s student musicians were recently welcomed back to Union Hall for the first time since January 2019. The music school held eight recitals over five days, featuring students in individual and ensemble performances.

“After such a long time, we’re very grateful to be able to come back together indoors to celebrate the hard work of our student musicians,” said Monica Kelly, Executive Director at Bay Chamber. “This is what our music school is all about – sharing joyful music in community with others.”

The weeklong recital showcase featured 102 performances by musicians ages four and up. Musicians played for enthusiastic audiences of family and friends on violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, voice and drums. Musical selections ranged from “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” to longer selections by composers from around the world, to original compositions by Bay Chamber students.

The recitals also featured ensemble performances by Bay Chamber’s Allegro, Suzuki, and Fiddle Jam classes and eight chamber ensembles. Bay Chamber Music School recitals were generously supported by Viking, Inc.

Interested in music lessons? Bay Chamber faculty welcomes students of all ages and abilities. For more information, visit baychamber.org or call 207-236-2823.

Based in Rockport, Maine, Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School is a 501 (c)(3) registered nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of people in our community through high-quality concert programs, music education and community engagement. Bay Chamber acknowledges the importance of all musical languages and encourages people of all ages and abilities to explore them both in concerts and in the classroom. For more information, visit baychamber.org.