Live Music Performances

Upcoming Events, Local Music Concerts, and News

Discover your next Musical Experience!

Our events calendar is filled with opportunities to gather, connect, and celebrate music together. From student recitals to community jams, there’s always something special happening with Dedham School of Music.

Check out our upcoming events of local performances and live music.

Free Music & Reduced Tickets

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We’re proud to provide free or reduced 
price tickets to local live music performances through our participation in the Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program.

For EBT or WIC Card Holders:

If your family has an EBT or WIC card, you can get 4 free tickets per cardholder to our events, while supplies last. See below how to claim your free tickets.


For ConnectorCare Health Insurance Card Holders:

If your family has a ConnectorCare health insurance card, you can get up to four tickets at 50% off for each Dedham School of Music performance. See below how to claim your discounted tickets.


To claim your free or discounted tickets,
simply contact the DSM office by phone at (781) 441-9372 or by email (at info@dedhamschoolofmusic.org) when you reserve your tickets, or show your card at the event. Free and discounted tickets are limited, so please get in touch with us to check availability.

Free Music

News & Highlights

Take a peek at what our incredible community has been up to – there’s always something exciting to share! 

Fall Registration is Open!

We are offering a number of classes PLUS private lessons on a wide range of instruments and voice.

  • Audition Prep
  • Beatles Ukulele
  • Beginners Ukulele
  • Bluegrass Jams (Beginner & Intermediate)
  • Brass Ensemble
  • Chamber Ensembles
  • Collaborative Piano Sessions
  • Community Band
  • Composition
  • Digital Music Making
  • Group Violin (adults & school aged students)
  • Group Voice
  • Interactive Music
  • Jazz Combos
  • Music Theory
  • Singing Alive
  • String Program at Dedham Public Schools
  • Taylor Swift Ukulele

Discover the Melody

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- Intermediate Ukulele Group Class (6 Weeks)

This intermediate ukulele class is designed for students who already have basic ukulele experience,  are 10 years of age or older (adults are encouraged as well), and are ready to expand their skills and musical confidence. In a supportive group setting, students will build on foundational techniques while learning more advanced chords, strumming patterns, and performance skills.

Over 4 weeks, students will explore:

Smooth chord transitions and expanded chord vocabulary

Intermediate strumming and rhythmic techniques

Fingerpicking basics

Playing melody and accompaniment together

Reading chord charts and lead sheets

Ensemble playing and musical expression

Students will learn a variety of songs and styles while improving timing, coordination, and overall musicianship. The class encourages creativity, collaboration, and confidence in group performance settings.

Class Size: Minimum of 3 max of 5.
 Duration: 4 weeks. Session 1: 6/23 - 7/14 | Session 2: 8/4 - 8/25
 Level: Intermediate (basic chord knowledge and strumming experience recommended)
 Format: Interactive group class with guided practice, ensemble playing, and skill-building activities

Cost: $120/session
Another Silent Auction item for our Meat Raffle Fundraiser Tomorrow!

4 tickets to  the New England Revolution!!!

Get your tickets today!!

https://events.humanitix.com/dsm-meat-raffle-2026
TOMORROW!! Don't miss out!

https://events.humanitix.com/dsm-meat-raffle-2026
Another MEAT RAFFLE ITEM!!! You like Brisket??? How about 5 LBs of Brisket from Wegmans?!?!

Get your tickets now!

https://events.humanitix.com/dsm-meat-raffle-2026
DSM is proud to participate in Dignity Matters Collection Drive!!
Along with some amazing Meat itmes we have some great Silent Auction Items to offer! 

$600 gift card to Melanie Guerra Photography!  Good for one custom photo session ( High School Senior, Family, Headshot), includes an image credit which can be applied to digital files or printed wall art. Date and location to be mutually agreed upon between myself and the winner.
Happy Memorial Day from Dedham School of Music!! It's a little late for the BBQ, but replenish your meat supplies this FRIDAY at our Meat Raffle Fundraiser!!!
TONIGHT!  Dedham Community Band performs outside of the main library at 630pm!!
Join us for a lively night out filled with great company, themed meat packages like Barbecue Pitmaster, Backyard Burgers, and Fresh from the Shore, plus chances to win big in our 50/50 raffle and silent auction.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the raffle begins at 8:00 p.m.

Every ticket helps support the Dedham School of Music’s mission to provide financial aid and ensure access to high-quality music education for everyone in our community.

Parking is free on site. A cash bar is available, and you're welcome to bring your own snacks. 

Suggested donation of $10 for a single ticket or $100 for a table for 10.
Come hear our Dedham Community Band
When: Thursday, May 21, 6:30pm
Where: Outdoors at the Dedham Public Library
Free!
Fun for all ages!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Our sponsors keep music education accessible and available to all in our community.  
A special thank you to our sponsors for their support: Mass Cultural Council, Dedham Cultural Council, Community Foundation for MetroWest, Dedham Savings.

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