Brookline Music School

Cello Masterclass with Mark Churchill
2026-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Bakalar Recital Hall (Brookline Music School), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
Program

Concerto No. 4, Movement II. Andantino, G. Goltermann
Amy Ma
student of Minyung Suh
Concerto for Cello in D, Movement I. Allegro, J. Haydn
Seth Kim
student of Andreas Rothchild
Sonata in G Minor, H. Eccles
Benjamin Menipaz
student of Andreas Rothchild

Dr. Mark Churchill is Dean Emeritus of New England Conservatory’s Department of Preparatory and Continuing Education (now Expanded Education), which he led for 31 years. Under his leadership, the Preparatory School became known as one of the best programs of its kind in the nation, emphasizing serious, professional training for pre-college students. He established the School of Continuing Education and department of Community Collaborations in addition to numerous community-based programs and local, national, and international partnerships, most notably NEC at Walnut Hill, the Orchestra of the Americas, Project STEP, and El Sistema USA and the Abreu Fellows Program at NEC. In 2021 El Sistema USA established the Mark Churchill Teacher of the Year Award to honor his legacy.
Mark is currently on the faculty of the NEC Preparatory School and has taught at major summer programs including the Heifetz Institute, Musicorda, Cremona International Music Festival, Foulger Institute, and Greenwood Music Camp.
As a cellist, he has appeared as soloist, recitalist, and chamber music player throughout the United States and on tours of South America. He has performed as soloist with the NEC Symphony and Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, Hartt Symphony Orchestra, Thayer Conservatory Orchestra, Symphony Pro Musica, and Merrimack Symphony, among others. He has also appeared in Seoul, Hong Kong, and Taiwan with Trio Pro Musica and on tours of New England and Brazil with Trio Pan Americano. In 2016 he was named Cellist of the Year by the Boston Cello Society and in 2005 awarded Harvard’s prestigious Luise Vosgerchian Teaching Award.
Contact Cello Department Chair, Andreas Rothchild with any questions and/or to sign up!

Chamber Performance Class
2026-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Bakalar Recital Hall (Brookline Music School), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/Q9tbLvDJxcBPmv2d8

Voice Department Recital: "I Want It Now!"
2026-05-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Bakalar Recital Hall (Brookline Music School), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
“I Want It Now!”: Songs of Desire, Wanting, and Wishing
“When Will My Life Begin?” Alan Menken………..From Tangled Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Lila Vincent
“Almost There” Music & lyrics by Randy Newman………..From The Princess and the Frog
Nina Robillard
“Good Girl Winnie Foster” C. Miller………..From Tucker Everlasting Lyrics by N. Tysen
Lainey Forse
“Times Are Hard for Dreamers” D. Messé………..From Amélie Lyrics by D. Messé & N. Tysen
Chloe Mah
“What it Means to Be a Friend” Music & lyrics by J.R. Brown………..From 13: The Musical
Clara Roylance
“Maybe” C. Strouse………..From Annie Lyrics by M. Sharnin
Cora Simpson
What Was I Made For? (Billie Eilish) B. O’Connell & F. O’Connell………..From Barbie
Zoe Zheleznyak
“I’m Not That Girl” Music & lyrics by S. Schwartz………..From Wicked
Thea Danziger
“Home” F. Wildhorn………..From Wonderland Lyrics by J. Murphy
Naomi Freeman
“Home” Alan Menken………..from Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical” Lyrics by T. Rice
Scarlett Robillard
“Waiting on a Miracle” Music & lyrics by L-M Miranda………..From Encanto
Dahlia Beroukhim
“Never Enough” Music & lyrics by B. Pasek & J. Paul………..From The Greatest Showman
Ariel Rozenblum
“Santa Fe” Alan Menken………..From Newsies Jr. Lyrics by J. Feldman
Marlena Savage
“Michael in the Bathroom” Music & lyrics by J. Iconis………..From Be More Chill
Amber Simpson
“I Want it Now!” Music & lyrics by L. Bricusse & A. Newley………..From Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Sophia Porter
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) W. Houston, Merrill & S. Rubicam
Ana Sophia Healy

Faculty Forum Workshop: Performance Ready with Hayley Miller
2026-05-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Studio A (2nd Floor), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
Boston Ballet Orchestra flutist and BMS faculty member Hayley Miller knows firsthand the demands of performing at the highest level.
Have you ever noticed some voices in your head that tag along to your performances? Maybe they’re a little distracting? You are not alone! Join fellow musicians in learning about performance psychology: how to access your best performance practices and tap into your full potential. Students will get a chance to learn and practice new skills right in the class, and beyond.
Open to all instrumentalists and singers.

Voice Department Recital: "I Just Want a Friend Like You"
2026-05-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Bakalar Recital Hall (Brookline Music School), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
“I Just Want a Friend Like You”: Songs of Desire, Wanting, and Wishing
I Just Want a Friend Like You S. Whelan
Siobhan Whelan

Die Post F. Schubert……….From Winterreise Poetry by W. Müller
“If Ever I Would Leave You” F. Lowe……….From Camelot Lyrics by A.J. Lerner
Teren Lai

“Think of Me” A. Lloyd-Webber……….From The Phantom of the Opera Lyrics by C. Hart
Emma Garms

“V’adoro pupille” G.F. Handel……….From Giulio Cesare
Sonali Morissey

“Not While I’m Around” Music & lyrics by S. Sondheim……….From Sweeney Todd
Shefali Hurwitz

“Serious” Music & lyrics by N. Benjamin & L. O’Keefe……….From Legally Blonde Jr.
Kareena Morgan Sharmaboro

“Life I Never Led” A. Menken, arr. D. Besterman / M. Kosarin……….From Sister Act Lyrics by G. Slater
Ella Ngo-Miller

“Into the Unknown” Music & lyrics by R. Lopez……….From Frozen II & K. Anderson-Lopez
Calista Garms

“Watch What Happens” A. Menken……….From Newsies Lyrics by J. Feldman
Lilah Simpson

“Speechless” A. Menken……….From Aladdin (2019) Lyrics by B. Pasek & J. Paul
Julia Refai

“Defying Gravity” Music & lyrics by S. Schwartz……….From Wicked
Jackie Luszcz

I Want Love (Elton John) E. John & B. Taupin
Stuart Feldman

Set Fire to the Rain (Adele) A. Adkins & F. Thorneycroft-Smith
Siobhan Whelan

“Who I’d Be” J. Tesori……….From Shrek the Musical Lyrics by D. Lindsay-Abaire
TJ Pullano

Piano Master Class with A. Ramon Rivera
2026-05-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Bakalar Recital Hall (Brookline Music School), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States

Adult Jazz Ensemble Recital
2026-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Bakalar Recital Hall (Brookline Music School), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States

Chamber Music Recital
2026-06-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Bakalar Recital Hall (Brookline Music School), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
Student Performers Sign Up: https://forms.gle/Q9tbLvDJxcBPmv2d8

Chamber Music Recital
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:30 | Bakalar Recital Hall (Brookline Music School), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
Student Performer Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/Q9tbLvDJxcBPmv2d8

Jazz/Rock Ensemble Concert
2026-06-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Bakalar Recital Hall (Brookline Music School), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States

Jazz/Rock Ensemble Auditions & Open Jam
2026-09-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Jazz Studio (basement), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
Audition Sign Up
Audition for BMS’ Jazz/Rock Bands and join us for an Open Jam Session after! Students should prepare and bring two works that display the student’s technical facility and improvisational level. All students auditioning should expect to improvise. All students who audition are placed in an ensemble; placement auditions allow us to pair students with others at the same age and experience levels.
After the audition, join us upstairs for an open jam session highlighting pre-selected charts and student suggestions. Open Jam Charts are available here. Participants can prepare the linked charts but are also welcome to bring something of their own choosing. Originals are always welcome. Be sure to download the correct chart for your instrument!
B♭ Charts – Clarinet, Trumpet, Soprano and Tenor Saxophone
E♭ Charts – Alto and Baritone Saxophone, E♭ clarinet
C/Unlabeled Charts – piano, guitar, flute, violin, cello, bass, etc
Jazz Ensembles Coordinator, Russ Gershon, will connect with students about scheduling and registration in the weeks following the auditions as groups are assembled. If you have any questions about the auditions or jam, contact Russ.
Interested in our Jazz Studies Program? Learn more here.

Fall Open House
2026-09-11 15:30 - 17:30 | Bakalar Recital Hall (Brookline Music School), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
Get a FREE trial of our Early Childhood and Young Children’s Classes and/or explore private lesson study!
3:30 – 3:50pm: Combined Early Childhood Demo (ages 0-4) with Christy Zarlengo
3:30 – 3:50pm: Sing Like A Star (ages 4-6) with Gardner Converse
3:30 – 4pm: Suzuki Violin (ages 4+) with Jo Manning and Narine Arustamyan
3:30 – 4pm: Suzuki Cello (ages 4+) with Andreas Rothchild and Thomas Rodman
3:30 – 4pm: Suzuki Flute (ages 4+) with Anthea Kechley

4 – 4:20pm: Combined Early Childhood Demo (ages 0-4) with Christy Zarlengo
4 – 4:20pm: Sing Like A Star (ages 4-6) with Gardner Converse
4 – 4:30pm: Suzuki Violin (ages 4+) with Jo Manning and Narine Arustamyan
4 – 4:30pm: Suzuki Cello (ages 4+) with Andreas Rothchild and Thomas Rodman
4 – 4:30pm: Suzuki Flute (ages 4+) with Anthea Kechley

4:30 – 4:50pm: Piano Safari (ages 4-6) with Christy Zarlengo
4:30 – 4:50pm: Move Sing Drum! (ages 4-5) with Sing-Shen Lin
4:30 – 5pm: Suzuki Violin (ages 4+) with Jo Manning and Narine Arustamyan
4:30 – 5pm: Suzuki Cello (ages 4+) with Andreas Rothchild and Thomas Rodman
4:30 – 5pm: Suzuki Flute (ages 4+) with Anthea Kechley

5pm – 5:20pm: Instrument Discovery (ages 5-6) with Christy Zarlengo
5pm – 5:20pm: Piano Safari (ages 4-6) with Sing-Shen Lin

Please RSVP for the Open House if you plan to attend.
This event will include trial classes for the following: Music Play (ages 0-3), Musical Adventures (ages 3-4), Piano Safari (ages 4-6), Sing Like A Star (ages 4-6), Move, Sing, Drum! (ages 4-5), Instrument Discovery (ages 5-6), and Suzuki Violin, Cello, and Flute (ages 4+).

Chamber Music Auditions
2026-09-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Bakalar Recital Hall (Brookline Music School), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
Audition for adult and/or youth Chamber Music ensembles at Brookline Music School! Bring two contrasting works of your choice and play for Chamber Music Department Chair April Sun to be placed in an ensemble with peers of similar experience.
Learn more about our Chamber Music program. If you have any questions, contact Chamber Music Department Chair, April Sun.
Sign Up

Chamber Music Sight Reading Party
2026-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Bakalar Recital Hall (Brookline Music School), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States

Double Reed Master Class with Elizabeth England
2026-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Bakalar Recital Hall (Brookline Music School), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
Elizabeth England joined the Boston Ballet Orchestra in 2016 as second oboist and English hornist, balancing her orchestral duties with a vibrant freelance career across New England’s premier ensembles. She is also a member of the acclaimed woodwind quintet Vento Chiaro, which holds residencies at the Virginia Arts Festival and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute.

Dedicated to empowering the next generation of oboists, Ms. England has served on the faculty at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School since 2015. Her teaching studio also includes positions at Brandeis University and Wellesley Public Schools. Additionally, she shares her expertise through masterclasses at prestigious institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music.

Ms. England is a passionate champion of contemporary music, frequently performing with leading specialized ensembles such as Sound Icon, Harvard’s Fromm Players, and the Callithumpian Consort. In 2019, she was the featured soloist in Klaus Lang’s oboe concerto with Sound Icon, and her work is featured on recordings for Navona, Tzadik, and Ludovico Ensemble records.

Jazz & Rock Bands Showcase
2026-12-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Bakalar Recital Hall (Brookline Music School), 25 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
Program TBA
