Needham Community Education

Have you been wanting to learn how to play guitar, with visions of strumming songs around the campfire or on your porch? This class, designed for true beginners, is the perfect place to get started. Your instructor will teach you and make you comfortable with guitar basics, and set you on your way to playing simple songs. Students must have their own guitar and tuner. Links to affordable guitars and tuners on Amazon can be provided upon request (approx. $90). Teaching materials will be provided by Rob’s Guitar School during the course of the program and are covered by the course fee. Limited to 4.

Needham Student Theatre (NST) is an organization run entirely by and for students that puts on an annual summer production for the public. This year, we’re excited to partner with NCE to put on "Bright Star” (school edition). The show is inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful. Open to rising 9th graders-20 year olds, NST aims to provide a safe and low-stress environment for students who want to have something fun to do during their summer evenings. No prior performing experience required. Participants will go through an audition process for the sake of role assignment, but everyone is guaranteed a spot in the cast. No preparation is required and the audition materials will be taught at the audition. Cast members may not be needed at every rehearsal.

Join other community musicians, from semi-professional to college and high school students, to play marches, classics, and popular favorites. For questions about the music being performed or instrument needs, please contact Dr. Neves directly at dneves@aol.com.