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Please find below a sample of what we’ve studied and accomplished this year so far! Our theme is “Music of the Americas,” so we’re playing music of and researching cultures of Bolivia, Costa Rica, United States, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Argentina, and others. We’ve also particitpaed in several South Shore Music Teachers Events. More updates coming!

TWO Playathons to benefit Father Bill’s/MainSpring Centers, which include housing, meals, emplyment and financial counseling, medical services! We raised nearly $3000.00. Thanks to South Shore Music Teachers Association, First Parishes in Norwell and Scituate, and all who played: Micah, Eliza, Amara, Matt, Linux, Thisbe, Allie, Christian, Naomi, Clayton, Lauren, Winter, and Liam!

South Shore Music Teachers Association

Welcome to our website! We invite you to take a few moments to get acquainted with our philosophy, programs, blog, annual Social Action theme, special events, and especially, with our amazing students. Please use the “Contact Form” for more information. Thank you for your interest!

Alison S. Barr Faculty-Director

Music Teachers National Association Teacher of the Year 2024

Our winter recital took place on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the James Library. It was a special occasion indeed. Everyone played music by Native American composers or music based on Native American vocable themes. It was a moving and heartwarming display of deep expression on these beautiful pieces!

Congratulations to David W. Sr., Amara M., Micah M., David W. Jr., Diana W., Eliza M., Alexandra N, Clayton M., Naomi M., Winter D., Linux D., Lauren T., Liam A., Christian B. and Guy H. (not pictured.). We’ll soon be posting some videos of the performance!

Congratulations ALL on two successful Playathons, sponsored by South Shore Music Teachers Association on November 19 (First Parish Norwell) and Dec. 3 (First Parish Scituate) – to raise money for Father Bill’s/MainSpring House facilities. You were all so giving and played and sang straight from the heart! Music for Good! We’ve raised over $4400 for these two facilities!!

Thank you Amara, Eliza, Rebecca, Naomi, Clayton, Micah, Winter, Liam, Linux, Thisbe (Special Guest,) Allie, David Sr., Diana, David Jr., Christian, Lauren and Guy (alternate event.) There were two trios, two duets and voice/piano in the mix! Thank you to all who participated and so generously donated!

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On Sunday, October 30, ten students from the Alison S. Barr Music Associates studio played on two South Shore Music Teachers Association “Potpourri Recitals,” gathering great praise and compliments. In all, about thirty students representing six teachers participated and the students all took home “goodie bags.” The recital was held at First Parish Scituate. Many students came in costume! Thanks to all who performed:

Linux D., Winter D., Thisbe D. (supportive sibling,) Eliza M., Micah M., Clayton M., Naomi M., Allie N., David W. Sr., Diana W. and Liam A. Unfortunately, Amara M. was ill and could not perform.

It was a wonderful afternoon, as you can see by these photos: