3rd Sunday of the Month / 3pm

(sign up in email or on the day of the event until 2:30pm, rehearse on request with pianist)

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Location: different Cape locations (see each individual event)

Admission: $15 suggested donation

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Open Mic Classical is a non-profit organization 501 (c) (3). 

Your donations are tax deductible. 

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Open Mic Classical is an intergenerational open mic event for classical musicians of all ages, and levels, serving classical musicians, and classical music lovers. 

A pianist serves as an accompanist to anyone who signs up to play, and we feature a musician, or a chamber music group with a longer program each month. Our events include interactive lecture elements. Our mission is to help classical musicians from both amateur and professional backgrounds perform, network and form a community, to promote classical music by providing an affordable classical music event to all. Musicians with disabilities have been accommodated, and are welcome to play at our events. We don't discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age. 

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We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming. 

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EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders enter free to all Open Mic Classical events. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

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We design our events for: 

1) the surprisingly large number of underserved amateur classical musician, who otherwise might not get a

chance to perform;

2) young musicians who's performing opportunities are limited;

3) self-taught musicians, looking for guidance & an accompanist; 

4) musicians with disabilities (ex. cochlear implant, blind, deaf etc.)

5) composers eager to show off their new compositions;

6) professional musicians who enjoy the low-key performing experience;

7) orchestra and choir members who would like to play solo gaining a different kind of stage experience;

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We welcome all classical music programs, instrumentalists and singers, and promote underserved groups and instruments like :

1) Women composers

2) African American composers

3) Native American composers

4) Composers from other underrepresented races and groups

5) Non-traditional instruments which are more unusual in the classical music concert halls: nyckelharpa, chromatic harmonica, ukulele, 20 string harp guitar etc.

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An “Open Mic” is for popular music only, right? 

WRONG! 

 

We are bringing you Open Mic Classical, a new intergenerational experience in classical music, to help our community's musicians share their music with a friendly, and supportive audience.

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Are you a doctor with a classical horn habit, an orchestra member who misses playing in small ensembles, or a choir singer who would like his voice to be heard? Are you an aspiring young student who doesn't ever get a chance to play with an accompanist, but would like to develop your performing skills? Or a composer eager to try out your newest work?

 

Do you have a cochlear implant, are you in a wheelchair, on crutches, or a knee scooter, or you want to play with your service dog on stage?

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Dust off your flugelhorn, oil your keys, and come share your talent in an intimate and casual atmosphere.

Classical musicians of all ages and levels are welcome. 

Pianist on request is available to accompany you.

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“Open Mic Classical” was co-founded by clarinetist Mónika Woods (winner of the Cape Symphony's 2013 Soloist Competition) and amateur violist and sculptor Robert Marcus, with Lucy Banner and Elizabeth Tipton as collaborative pianists.

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Board of Directors:

Monika Woods, President

Elizabeth Tipton, Secretary

Vicky Longo, Treasurer

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Whether you are an amateur musician, performing artist, fan of classical music, volunteer, venue or business seeking to sponsor a cause, please contact us. 

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Radio Interviews:

To listen to radio interview about Open Mic Classical aired February 18th, 2016 on mvyradio (88.7FM)

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To listen to radio interview, about Open Mic Classical, with co-founder Monika Woods by Dan Richards, aired April 10th, 2017 on WCAI radio 90.1FM 

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To listen to radio interview with co-founders Monika Woods and Bob Marcus, and local musician Christian Holleck on WOMR radio 92.1FM aired on May 15th, 2017 

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Open Mic Classical on Arts Week with WOMR Radio Host Candace Hammond on September 28th, 2017

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Co-founder Monika Woods, and pianist Ana Glig (who was our feature guest performer on Jan 21st, 2018) talking with Felice Coral WOMR host from Caffe Classicale about their musical background on March 8th, 2018 

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Pianist / composer Michael Holt (OMC guest feature June 21st, 2020) and his interesting story on how he became a composer, with Felice Coral WOMR radio host

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