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Academic Calendar

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WCM’s school year consists of two 18-week semesters, with makeup days for missed lessons built into each semester. Students may sign up for additional lessons between semesters. Summer lessons are arranged on a per-teacher basis. Student recitals and professional concerts are scheduled throughout the year.
Download a printable version of the 2022-2023 Private Lesson Academic Calendar
Download a printable version of the 2023-2024 Private Lesson Academic Calendar

2023 – 2024 Overview

WCM is closed on:
  • Labor Day, September 4
  • Thanksgiving Recess, November 23-24
  • Winter Recess, December 23 – January 1
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15
  • Easter, March 31
  • Memorial Day, May 27
  • Juneteenth, June 19
  • Independence Day, July 4
Student Recital Schedule:
  • October 22 at 2 pm
  • November 19 at 2 pm
  • December 17 at 2 pm
  • January 21 at 2 pm
  • February 9 – Piano Festival
  • February 11 – Petite Piano Festival
  • February 25 at 2 pm
  • March 17 at 2 pm
  • April 21 at 2 pm
  • May 12 at 2 pm
  • May 17 – Honors Recital
  • June 9 – with optional written feedback – Student Recital at 2pm; Adult Recital at 4 pm


Recitals are open to all students and are held at our Glen Echo Park campus unless otherwise noted. Location subject to changes.

In the top, right-hand corner of the calendar (to the right of the “Agenda” tab), click the down arrow to select which calendars you would like to view.  By default all of the calendars are selected (WCM Music Lessons – Traditional & Suzuki, WCM Music Classes, WCM Summer Music Camps, WCM Ensembles, WCM Concert Series, and WCM Special Events).

Student recitals are listed on the WCM Music Lessons – Traditional & Suzuki calendar.

The Capital Horns and WCM Community Orchestra concerts are listed on the WCM Ensembles calendar.

The Conservatory Concerts, Casual Concerts, and Bach Room Concert are listed on the WCM Concert Series calendar.

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