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The Rivers School Conservatory

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Weston, MA 02493 United States
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September 2017

Labor Day (closed)

September 4, 2017
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Rosh Hashanah (Closed)

September 21, 2017
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Yom Kippur (closed)

September 30, 2017
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October 2017

Columbus Day (Closed)

October 9, 2017
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November 2017

Thanksgiving Break (Closed)

November 21, 2017 - November 27, 2017
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December 2017

Winter Break (Closed)

December 19, 2017 - January 1, 2018
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January 2018

RSO Concerto Competition Deadline

January 12, 2018 - January 13, 2018
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MLK Day (Closed)

January 15, 2018
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Test

January 20, 2018 at 8:00 am - January 27, 2018 at 5:00 pm
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RSC FALL SEMESTER ENDS

January 21, 2018 - January 22, 2018
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RSC Fall Semester Make-Up Week

January 22, 2018 - January 28, 2018
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RSC SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS

January 29, 2018 - January 30, 2018
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February 2018

President’s Day (Closed)

February 19, 2018
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RSC Februrary Break (Closed)

February 20, 2018 - February 25, 2018
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March 2018

Good Friday (Closed)

March 30, 2018
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April 2018

Rivera Piano Competition Deadline

April 1, 2018 - April 2, 2018
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Patriot’s Day (Closed)

April 16, 2018
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RSC April Break (Closed)

April 17, 2018 - April 22, 2018
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May 2018

RSC Evaluation Week

May 19, 2018 - May 25, 2018

End of year evaluations are held in May and are required for all non-adult private lesson students who have been taking lessons since the fall semester. Students who began lessons mid-year may do an evaluation but are not required. Teachers will discuss specific requirements and preparation with their students for their evaluation.

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Memorial Day (Closed)

May 28, 2018
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June 2018

RSC Spring Semester Make-Up Weeks

June 3, 2018 - June 17, 2018
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RSC Faculty Spring Meeting

June 6, 2018 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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July 2018

Summer Music Session I

July 9, 2018 at 12:00 am - July 21, 2018 at 11:59 am
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Summer Music Session II

July 23, 2018 at 12:00 am - August 4, 2018 at 11:59 am
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August 2018

Summer Orchestra

August 13, 2018 at 12:00 am - August 17, 2018 at 11:59 am
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September 2018

Fall Faculty Meeting

September 6, 2018 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

One of three faculty meetings per year to discuss important school information. Closed to the public.

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Free Marimba Magic Trial Class

September 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Two sessions (2 pm and 3:30 pm) to try the beginner Marimba Magic class. Great for kids ages 5-7 pm who want to learn to play marimba, drums, and percussion in an interactive group program. Contact Sarah Tenney, s.tenney@rivers.org, or call 781-235-6840 to sign-up.

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Fall Semester Begins

September 10, 2018

The 16-week fall semester runs Monday, September 10 through Sunday, January 20, 2019.

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Rosh Hashanah (closed)

September 10, 2018

RSC offices are closed but facilities are open for optional teaching if both teacher and student are able to attend. For a complete listing of school closings and holidays, please visit: https://riversschoolconservatory.org/admissions/policies-info/holidays-closings/

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Yom Kippur (closed)

September 19, 2018

RSC offices are closed but facilities are open for optional teaching if both teacher and student are able to attend. For a complete listing of school closings and holidays, please visit: https://riversschoolconservatory.org/admissions/policies-info/holidays-closings/

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October 2018

Columbus Day (closed)

October 8, 2018

RSC offices are closed but facilities are open for optional teaching if both teacher and student are able to attend. For a complete listing of school closings and holidays, please visit: https://riversschoolconservatory.org/admissions/policies-info/holidays-closings/

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RYO Concerto Competition Deadline

October 12, 2018

The Rivers Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition is open to students enrolled in the Rivers Youth Orchestra program only. Two winners will be chosen to perform with the Youth Symphony (full orchestra accompaniment) or Philharmonia (string orchestra accompaniment only).

Students are required to play one movement of a concerto of their choice from memory with accompaniment. For the audition, the piece should not exceed 8 minutes, so cuts should be made if needed. Winners will be allowed to perform whole piece for the concert at the discretion of the Conductor/Music Director. All contestants must have their concerto approved by RYO conductor Christopher Memoli before entering the competition.

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RYO Concerto Competition

October 20, 2018 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Rivers Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition is open to students enrolled in the Rivers Youth Orchestra program only. Two winners will be chosen to perform with the Youth Symphony (full orchestra accompaniment) or Philharmonia (string orchestra accompaniment only).

Students are required to play one movement of a concerto of their choice from memory with accompaniment. For the audition, the piece should not exceed 8 minutes, so cuts should be made if needed. Winners will be allowed to perform whole piece for the concert at the discretion of the Conductor/Music Director. All contestants must have their concerto approved by RYO conductor Christopher Memoli before entering the competition.

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November 2018

Rivers Jazz Festival

November 10, 2018

Annual celebration of jazz hosted by The Rivers School and The Rivers School information. For more information, please visit: https://riversschoolconservatory.org/events/special-events/rivers-jazz-festival/

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Thanksgiving Break (closed)

November 20, 2018 - November 25, 2018

For a complete listing of school closings and holidays, please visit: https://riversschoolconservatory.org/admissions/policies-info/holidays-closings/

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December 2018

RSC Winter Break (closed)

December 19, 2018 - January 1, 2019

For a complete listing of school closings and holidays, please visit: https://riversschoolconservatory.org/admissions/policies-info/holidays-closings/

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January 2019

RSC Re-Opens

January 2, 2019

For a complete listing of school closings and holidays, please visit: https://riversschoolconservatory.org/admissions/policies-info/holidays-closings/

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Winter Faculty Meeting

January 9, 2019 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

One of three faculty meetings per year to discuss important school information. Closed to the public.

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RSO Concerto Competition Deadline

January 18, 2019

The Rivers Symphony Concerto Competition is open to all students taking private lessons at The Rivers School Conservatory. Students are required to play one movement of a concerto of their choice from memory. All contestants must have their concerto approved by the RSO conductor before entering the competition. Up to two winners will be selected each year.

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End of Fall Semester

January 20, 2019

The 16-week fall semester runs Monday, September 10 through Sunday, January 20, 2019.

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Make-up Week

January 21, 2019 - January 27, 2019

Make-up week(s) are not part of the 16-week semester. Please talk with teacher or ensemble director to determine if lessons, classes, or ensembles will take place during this time.

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MLK, Jr. Day (closed)

January 21, 2019

For a complete listing of school closings and holidays, please visit: https://riversschoolconservatory.org/admissions/policies-info/holidays-closings/

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RSC Jazz Ensembles Concert

January 22, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The RSC jazz ensembles present concerts throughout the year to showcase their work. These events are all free and open to the public.

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RSC Spring Semester Begins

January 28, 2019
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Spring Semester Begins

January 28, 2019

For a complete listing of school closings and holidays, please visit: https://riversschoolconservatory.org/admissions/policies-info/holidays-closings/

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February 2019

RSO Concerto Competition

February 2, 2019 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Rivers Symphony Concerto Competition is open to all students taking private lessons at The Rivers School Conservatory. Students are required to play one movement of a concerto of their choice from memory. All contestants must have their concerto approved by the RSO conductor before entering the competition. Up to two winners will be selected each year.

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RSC Winter Break (closed)

February 18, 2019 - February 24, 2019

The 16-week spring semester runs Monday, January 28 through Sunday, June 2, 2019.

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April 2019

RSC Jazz Ensembles Concert

April 2, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The RSC jazz ensembles present concerts throughout the year to showcase their work. These events are all free and open to the public.

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41st Seminar on Contemporary Music for the Young

April 6, 2019 - April 7, 2019

Each year, RSC presents a three-day festival of student recitals, guest performers, lectures, master classes, and presentations all focused on contemporary music. Works performed in the seminar must be composed within the last 25 years so the students and audiences hear, play, and learn the music of their time.

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RSC Spring Break (closed)

April 15, 2019 - April 21, 2019

For a complete listing of school closings and holidays, please visit: https://riversschoolconservatory.org/admissions/policies-info/holidays-closings/

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May 2019

Evaluation Week

May 18, 2019 - May 24, 2019

End of year evaluations are held in May and are required for all non-adult private lesson students who have been taking lessons since the fall semester. Students who began lessons mid-year may do an evaluation but are not required. Teachers will discuss specific requirements and preparation with their students for their evaluation.

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Memorial Day (closed)

May 27, 2019

For a complete listing of school closings and holidays, please visit: https://riversschoolconservatory.org/admissions/policies-info/holidays-closings/

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June 2019

End of Spring Semester

June 2, 2019

The 16-week spring semester runs Monday, January 28 through Sunday, June 2, 2019.

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Make-up Weeks

June 3, 2019 - June 16, 2019

Make-up week(s) are not part of the 16-week semester. Please talk with teacher or ensemble director to determine if lessons, classes, or ensembles will take place during this time.

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RSC Jazz Ensembles Concert

June 4, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The RSC jazz ensembles present concerts throughout the year to showcase their work. These events are all free and open to the public.

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Spring Faculty Meeting

June 5, 2019 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

One of three faculty meetings per year to discuss important school information. Closed to the public.

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Summer Percussion Workshop

June 24, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 pm, repeating until June 28, 2019

This week long seminar is a perfect opportunity for percussion students to refine their playing skills through a combination of classes and private instruction. There will be daily master classes, Mallet Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Drum Circle on hand percussion, performance class and a final concert.

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July 2019

Summer Music & Jazz (Session I)

July 8, 2019 - July 12, 2019

Summer Music at Rivers is a two-week summer program for students of any wind, string, or brass instruments, and piano. Emphasis is on community, and all students are placed in a chamber ensemble with students of similar ability. Summer Jazz at Rivers is a two-week immersion into jazz studies for students entering grades 3-12; however, younger students may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Both students new to jazz/improvisation and more experienced players are welcome.

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Summer Music & Jazz (Session I)

July 15, 2019 - July 19, 2019

Summer Music at Rivers is a two-week summer program for students of any wind, string, or brass instruments, and piano. Emphasis is on community, and all students are placed in a chamber ensemble with students of similar ability. Summer Jazz at Rivers is a two-week immersion into jazz studies for students entering grades 3-12; however, younger students may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Both students new to jazz/improvisation and more experienced players are welcome.

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Summer Music & Jazz (Session II)

July 22, 2019 - July 26, 2019

Summer Music at Rivers is a two-week summer program for students of any wind, string, or brass instruments, and piano. Emphasis is on community, and all students are placed in a chamber ensemble with students of similar ability. Summer Jazz at Rivers is a two-week immersion into jazz studies for students entering grades 3-12; however, younger students may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Both students new to jazz/improvisation and more experienced players are welcome.

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Summer Music & Jazz (Session II)

July 29, 2019 - August 2, 2019

Summer Music at Rivers is a two-week summer program for students of any wind, string, or brass instruments, and piano. Emphasis is on community, and all students are placed in a chamber ensemble with students of similar ability. Summer Jazz at Rivers is a two-week immersion into jazz studies for students entering grades 3-12; however, younger students may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Both students new to jazz/improvisation and more experienced players are welcome.

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August 2019

Summer Orchestra

August 12, 2019 - August 16, 2019

Get ready for the school year with a week-long morning program for string players of all levels! There are no auditions and students are placed in one of three string orchestras after the first day. In one week students learn repertoire and prepare for a final concert on Friday at 11 am.

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