Education
Arts Speak
Free Lectures, Workshops & Concerts
All are Welcome! In-person & Livestreamed
Arts Speak is an Arts & Entertainment educational series of lectures and performance lectures that celebrates the power of creativity in Arts and Music. Join us in person or tune in virtually to explore, learn, and connect on a wide variety of topics surrounding Arts and music with renowned experts. Presenters have included Dr. Samuel Adler, Susan Rogers, Michael Burritt, M. T. Anderson, and Ēriks Ešenvalds.
Pyware Retreat
Arts Empowering Life and Pygraphics collaborate once again for this popular week-long visual design retreat. Led by Craig Harms and Brantley Douglas of Pygraphics and Creative Consultation Service, the 14th annual Visual Design Retreat will offer you a wealth of information on Pyware 3D Drill Design, along with the opportunity for refreshment in Orleans, Massachusetts on beautiful Cape Cod and overlooking Cape Cod Bay. You will come away energized and equipped to provide cutting-edge drill instruction for your marching band, drum corps, winter guard, or indoor drumline.
Residency Program
Arts Empowering Life invites advanced students (18+) and emerging artists to join its Brass, Percussion, and Woodwind Residency Program, a one-week immersive experience at the new Performing Arts Center in Brewster, Cape Cod. Taking place from June 9–14, 2025, this program offers master classes, ensemble rehearsals, and performance opportunities with some of the finest musicians in the field.
Outer Cape Winds Retreat
Discover the joy of music in the company of kindred spirits. Outer Cape Winds, a vibrant new wind ensemble, welcomes individuals of all ages and abilities to share in the magic of making music together. Whether you’re a seasoned player or have just begun your musical journey, join us as we create harmonious melodies and forge lasting friendships.
Outer Cape Community Band
A Community Wind Ensemble for players of all ages and abilities.
Spring Semester begins Thursday, January 16
Weekly Rehearsals are Thursday, 5-7 PM
Weekly Rehearsals are Thursday, 5-7 PM
We are thrilled to invite you to an extraordinary musical experience on Cape Cod! Outer Cape Winds, in collaboration with the Woodland Park Wind Symphony, is hosting a “Wind Band Retreat” from July 8-12, 2025. This event will take place at Arts Empowering Life’s newly opened Performing Arts Center in Brewster.
Summer Performing Arts Camp
Arts Empowering Life offers summer performing arts camps for students K-12 at the new Performing Arts Center. Workshops will be led by artists of Arts Empowering Life, each with years of high-level performance and teaching experience—private lessons, workshops, and assemblies in the US, Australia, Canada, South Africa, and South Korea. Camp instruction will be catered to the experience level of each student.