Springfest

Sat. May 16th, 2026

Springfest is a free, public music festival featuring performances by students and ensembles of the Northampton Community Music Center! 2026 marks the 32nd anniversary of this beloved event.

Donations welcome; all proceeds benefit NCMC's scholarship fund.

Artwork: “Hadouken” by LESN (@LESN101) part of a collaborative work with NAGO (@love.nago) whose accompanying music can be heard here.

Schedule & Map

Use the tabs below to navigate between the three stages where Springfest performers will be located.

Performances

10-11am: New Horizons Band of Western Mass

(co-conducted by Deb Coon & Nanci Newton)

11-11:30am: Suzuki Violin Students (directed by Capella Sherwood) (students of Gregory Diehl, Emily Greene, Ingrid Husemoller, Kyle McDonough, Tyson Peelle & Capella Sherwood)

11:30-12pm: Vivace Strings (directed by Emily Greene)

12:30-1pm: Suzuki Cello Students (directed by Anne Werry)

1:30-2pm: Ujima Singers (directed by Indë Francis)

2-2:30pm: A.J. Strack (student of Ailey Verdelle)

Treats!

Souvenir T-Shirts

Earned with a donation of $15 or more

Complimentary Popcorn and Lemonade

Donations of any amount are appreciated

Location: 240 Main St, Northampton

Performances

10-11am: Students of Eleanor McLaughlin

11-11:30am: Students of Lily Sexton & Angie Shyr

11:30-12pm: Students of Gregory Diehl & Angie Shyr

12-12:30pm: Students of Gary Rzab

12:30-1pm: High Definition (directed by Lorri Cetto)

1-1:30pm: Ujima Singers (directed by Indë Francis)

1:30-2pm: Guitar Students of Adam Bosse

2-2:30pm: Rock Band (directed by Adam Bosse)

2:30-3pm: Open Improvisation (directed by Adam Bosse)

Location: 210 Main St, Northampton

Performances

10-10:30am: Students of Andrew Leonard

10:30-11am: Students of Olga Gaybaryan

11-11:30am: Students of Dara Adams-Smith

11:30-12pm: Clarinet Club (directed by Deb Coon)

12-12:30pm: Students of Cheryl Noble

12:30-1pm: Students of Sheldon Ross

1-1:30pm: Students of Becky Eldredge

1:30-2pm: Jess Martin (student of John Mason)

2-2:30pm: Students of Talia Gordon

Location: 109 Main St, Northampton

Practice-a-thon

Practice-athon takes place the month leading up to Springfest, in which students ask friends and family to sponsor their practice time in preparation for their performance.
In addition to providing extra motivation to practice, the proceeds from Practice-athon benefit NCMC’s scholarship fund and students get fun stuff just for participating! Students will have the opportunity to win a number of prizes and all who participate are invited to a pizza party on June 5th! All those who have at least 5 sponsors will receive a fun and fluffy practice pal!

Practice-a-thon 2026 runs from April 15th - May 15th; sign-up forms are available in the NCMC lobby.