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Community Concerts @ First<\/h3>
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The Community Concerts at First music series celebrates amazing artists from Vermont and New England and brings our community together. Community Concerts at First is an opportunity to hear great music and raise funds for FCCEJ and our community partners.<\/p>\n

A portion of the 2026 CC@F concert proceeds will support AgeWell<\/a><\/em>. <\/span>Their mission is to empower and support individuals as they age by providing community connection and access to services.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n

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September 27th: HairPeace<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section>
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On Sunday <\/span>September 27 at 3pm<\/span>, Community Concerts @ First presents a rollicking concert by HairPeace. HairPeace is a long-running acoustic folk-rock, Americana, and bluegrass vocal duo based in Indian River County, Florida. Active together since 1993, they feature close vocal harmonies and a mix of original music and 1960s inspired covers. They have shared stages with national acts like The Little River Band, Roseanne Cash, and Asleep at the Wheel.<\/span>\u00a0Join us for an afternoon of great music to support AgeWell. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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November 1st: Skylark<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Skylark<\/a> is an eclectic contemporary string ensemble based in northern Vermont. With decades of experience in the professional music community, Skylark\u2019s sound and repertoire challenge the boundaries between the classical and folk traditions, creating innovative and original works for all audiences. Influenced by the Nordic, Celtic and American regions, Skylark\u2019s music is melody-driven with unique energy, irresistible flair and undeniable beauty.<\/p>\n

Known for their vibrant quartet concerts, Skylark is also an avid collaborator. Recent concert projects have included performances with Guster, Henry Jamison, the Solaris vocal ensemble, Mary Bonhag and an album recording with Jazz trumpeter Connor Young.<\/p>\n

Violinist, teacher and curator Jane Kittredge can be seen and heard performing with numerous ensembles across the northeast. A graduate of the Mannes College of Music (BM, MM), she is the Violin Professor at the UVM School of the Arts.<\/p>\n

Violist Ana Ruesink is an active freelance musician and performs with orchestras and chamber groups throughout the region. With degrees from Swarthmore College and UVM, she teaches viola from her home and at the UVM School of the Arts.<\/p>\n

Ben Lively is a versatile violinist and multi-instrumentalist with a wide-ranging musical background including classical, jazz, bluegrass, and tango music. He holds degrees from Middlebury College and Parisian jazz conservatory Centre des Musiques Didier Lockwood.<\/p>\n

John Dunlop has been playing music for audiences in the northeast for over thirty years as principal cello with Vermont Symphony as well as many other regional ensembles. He teaches the next generation of cellists at his private studio in Richmond VT.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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