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
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.
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
Follow our Music Community on Instagram for Inspiring Performances, Student Highlights, and Musical Moments.
THIS WEEKEND!!
🎶 NOTES OF GENEROSITY IV 🎶
A Dedham School of Music Faculty Concert
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of live music featuring our incredible faculty artists:
✨ Tommy Chiu
✨ Steve Marchena
✨ Seychelle Dunn-Corbin
✨ Jordan Perillo
✨ Tim Carew
📍 First Church Dedham
🗓 Sunday, March 1, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM
Come experience an afternoon of artistry, community, and generosity. All are welcome!
🎵 Learn more at the link in bio.
#DedhamSchoolOfMusic #NotesOfGenerosity #LiveMusic #DedhamMA #CommunityThroughMusic #FacultyConcert #SupportTheArts
🎶 Join us for Notes of Generosity IV — an inspiring afternoon of live music featuring the incredible faculty of Dedham School of Music.
📍 First Church Dedham
🗓 March 1, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM
Come celebrate artistry, community, and generosity through music. 🎵✨
#DedhamSchoolOfMusic #LiveMusic #FacultyConcert #DedhamMA #SupportTheArts #CommunityThroughMusic
Here`s to more music and less snow!
Our faculty concert is fast approaching: March 1, 3:30pm at First Church Dedham: Notes of Generosity IV featuring five of our teaching artists at Dedham School of Music.
The concert is free to all. Invite your friends.
We hope to see you Sunday afternoon March 1 to see these amazing performers. Faure and Flamenco in the same concert! You are in for a great musical afternoon!
🎶 Notes of Generosity IV 🎶
A Dedham School of Music Faculty Concert
✨ Live performances by
Tommy Chiu • Steve Marchena
Seychelle Dunn-Corbin • Jordan Perillo • Tim Carew
📍 First Church Dedham
🗓 Sunday, March 1, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM
An afternoon of music, community, and generosity.
All are welcome.
🔗 dedhamschoolofmusic.or
🎶 Notes of Generosity IV — A Faculty Concert 🎶
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of live music featuring faculty artists from Dedham School of Music at Notes of Generosity IV. This special concert brings together an incredible lineup of performers across styles and instruments, all coming together in the spirit of community, artistry, and generosity.
📍 First Church Dedham
🗓 Sunday, March 1, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM
Featuring performances by:
Tommy Chiu • Steve Marchena • Seychelle Dunn-Corbin • Walter Yee • Tim Carew
This event is proudly supported by the Dedham Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
🎵 All are welcome — come enjoy an afternoon of exceptional music in a beautiful setting.
👉 Learn more: dedhamschoolofmusic.org
🎶 Notes of Generosity IV — A Faculty Concert 🎶
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of live music featuring faculty artists from Dedham School of Music at Notes of Generosity IV. This special concert brings together an incredible lineup of performers across styles and instruments, all coming together in the spirit of community, artistry, and generosity.
📍 First Church Dedham
🗓 Sunday, March 1, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM
Featuring performances by:
Tommy Chiu • Steve Marchena • Seychelle Dunn-Corbin • Walter Yee • Tim Carew
This event is proudly supported by the Dedham Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
🎵 All are welcome — come enjoy an afternoon of exceptional music in a beautiful setting.
👉 Learn more: dedhamschoolofmusic.org
Please help us wish our students Jorge and Tim on their All-State and District auditions this and next weekend!!
Our new term begins on Feb 2nd!! So much going with DSM!
-We have lessons available on piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, French horn, clarinet, flute saxophone, drums, and percussion. Sign up now for lessons!
-Our Dedham Community Band resumes rehearsals on Thursday January 22nd at 7pm at First Church Dedham.
-Our Drop in Bluegrass Jams continue on the 2nd Monday for the Slow Jam and 4th Sunday of the month for the more experienced players. For this month that is January 12th and January 25th at 7pm at First Church Dedham.
-New classes for this term include Taylor Swift Ukulele and a group string class. And watch our website and newsletter for a new drop in jam group Unplugged Rock/Pop.
Visit our website, call 781-441-9372, or email info@dedhamschoolofmusic.org for more information and to sign up before spaces fill up.
🎶 Today’s the Day! Community Sing 🎶
Join us today, January 6th, for Community Sing at the Dedham Community House (671 High St, Dedham, MA)!
Come sing, connect, and enjoy a fun, welcoming musical experience with neighbors and friends. All ages and experience levels are welcome — no pressure, just joyful singing together.
Drop in, lift your voice, and start the year on a high note! 🎵
Thank you to those of you who have given to our Annual Appeal. We are just $6300 short of our $40,000 Annual Appeal goal which will unlock a $10,000 match from our wonderful DSM Board of Directors. There is still time to donate! Just a few days left until the new year.....
Please consider a gift to Dedham School of Music so that we can keep music accessible in Dedham and the surrounding communities.
You can Venmo us @Dedham-Schoolofmusic, mail us a check at 671 High St., Dedham, MA or donate via our website. www.dedhamschoolofmusic.org/donate
Meet Dr. Tommy Chiu — DSM’s incredible brass instructor and a true force in music education! 🎺✨
A native of Hong Kong now based in Boston, Dr. Chiu brings over a decade of international teaching experience and a passion for helping students thrive.
His students have gone on to succeed in region and all-state ensembles, top youth orchestras like BYSO and NEC Prep, and college music programs including BU, Boston Conservatory, San Francisco Conservatory, UMich, and USC. 🌟
When he’s not inspiring DSM students, Dr. Chiu performs throughout the Greater Boston area, serves as Principal Trombone of the Boston Civic Symphony, and regularly appears with regional orchestras across New England.
We’re so grateful to have him sharing his talent, mentorship, and musicianship with our community. 💚
Interested in working with Dr. Chiu or joining the DSM family?
🎵 Visit dedhamschoolofmusic.org to learn more.
#DedhamSchoolOfMusic #FacultySpotlight #MusicEducation #BostonArts
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.
