The Music Program at Northern Essex Community College is proud to present two workshops and master classes in the art of piano playing by renowned music faculty member Christina Dietrich on Sunday, March 3 at 4 p.m and Sunday, April 7 at 4 p.m. in the technology center on the college’s Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St.

The purpose of these free workshops is to give piano players of all abilities the chance to perform and learn in a cooperative group setting. Solo piano works and instrumental and vocal works with piano accompaniment of various levels of difficulty will be explored. Various aspects of piano performance and preparation will also be discussed. Students at all levels will benefit from attending these workshops.

Northern Essex offers an associate degree in general studies with a music option and a certificate in music technology.

For more information about these workshops or about the music program at Northern Essex, contact Christina Dietrich at cdietrich@necc.mass.edu, Joyce Brody at 978-556-3321 or visit the college’s website at www.necc.mass.edu.