The HSQ and Resident Pianist Jacob Wang’s March concert features a diverse and powerful program that spans centuries, including Haydn’s playful and exciting Rider Quartet, Gideon Klein’s haunting piano sonata No.1, written during his time in a concentration camp, and Steve Reich’s Different Trains, a reflection on the composer’s travels as a child across the country against the backdrop of World War II.

Music Haven Students and Families: Free!

Music Haven invites you to a family-friendly Library Series event featuring our resident ensemble, the Haven String Quartet, and a special performance by Music Haven student musicians! Stay after the performance for our instrument petting zoo, where kids can explore and try out different instruments.

New Haven Public Schools has Early Dismissal on Wednesday, March 19th. There will be NO LESSONS at Music Haven. Please plan accordingly!

SYREN Modern Dance will be joining us at Music Haven to host a workshop for our students. They are a modern dance company based in New York City whose artists have been named United States Cultural Ambassadors by the Department of State.

Voices: Untold Stories connects refugee storytellers with musicians from the Knights Orchestra and Music Haven. Through storytelling and music, we celebrate our shared humanity. Our next storyteller, Sima Ensafi (Afghanistan), shares her experiences as guest musician, Miranda Sielaff (violist for The Knights Orchestra) brings Sima's story to life through improvisations.

Winning Ways will be hosting a Financial Literacy workshop called “Money Talks.” Moderator Rosalee Daley will be joining us to talk about money management topics, expert panelists, and local financial institutions. There will be a Q&A afterwards.

NHPS has Early Dismissal on Friday, February 14. There will be no lessons at Music Haven. Please plan accordingly!

Come join us for a guided art class with a live DJ and special guest poet, XVI Barz!

Voices: Untold Stories connects refugee storytellers with musicians from the Knights Orchestra and Music Haven. Through storytelling and music, we celebrate our shared humanity. Our next storyteller, critically acclaimed playwright Toto Kisaku (Republic of Congo), shares his experiences as the Haven String Quartet brings Toto’s story to life through improvisations.

FREE!

At this exciting and thought-provoking HSQ concert, you’ll hear three pieces that contemplate stillness, nature, uncertainty, and beauty: Mozart’s String Quartet in C Major, K. 465, “Dissonance,” a study in ambiguity and joy, Mason Bates’ From Amber Frozen, a modern work that fuses elements of electronic music with orchestral textures, and Golijov’s haunting Tenebrae, a piece inspired by Jewish liturgical music that explores themes of darkness and light.

Music Haven Students and Families: Free!

Music Haven invites you to a special family-friendly event featuring our Student Musicians and The Haven String Quartet. Witness history brought to life as our students perform rediscovered compositions by Sawney Freeman, a once-enslaved Connecticut musician, and America’s first known published Black composer.

THIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Bring a dish to share and come see how our students’ hard work has paid off!

Bring a dish to share and come see how our students’ hard work has paid off!

Our Winter Studio Recital week continues with Mr. Jacob and Mr. Philip’s studios! Bring a dish to share and come see how our students’ hard work has paid off!

Twice a year students are required to take a mandatory jury to assess their progress at Music Haven. Time slots will be scheduled in advance between the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (TBA).

Calling all high schoolers! Come join us as Frankie Roman, a representative from New Haven Promise, talks to us about college access, opportunities, and funding.

Ms. Yaira will kick off our Winter Studio Recital week! Bring a dish to share and come see how our students’ hard work has paid off!

Debby Teason will be joining us to do a composition workshop with our students. They will be collaboratively creating a short composition by manipulating the elements of pitch, rhythm, timbre, dynamics, and tempo and sequencing the resulting themes in rondo form.

Debby Teason will be joining us to do a composition workshop with our students. They will be collaboratively creating a short composition by manipulating the elements of pitch, rhythm, timbre, dynamics, and tempo and sequencing the resulting themes in rondo form.

There will be no lessons on Wednesday, November 20th due to NHPS Early Dismissal.

Voices: Untold Stories connects refugee storytellers with musicians from the Knights Orchestra and Music Haven. Through storytelling and music, we celebrate our shared humanity.

Come hear the Haven String Quartet in their new formation and Music Haven’s new Resident Pianist Jacob Wang in their inaugural concert of the 24/25 season: New Beginnings. This concert features a world premiere by composer Luis Gustavo Prado, as well as Antonín Dvořák’s timeless Piano Quintet. Reserve your tickets here.

Come join us as we honor all who served. Special performance by our student orchestra, harmony in action.

Debby Teason will be joining us to do a composition workshop with our students. They will be collaboratively creating a short composition by manipulating the elements of pitch, rhythm, timbre, dynamics, and tempo and sequencing the resulting themes in rondo form.

Join us during Harmony In Actions rehearsal on Friday!