Michael Nix residency at the Wendell Meetinghouse

Michael Nix brings his New Classic Banjo Project to the Wendell Meetinghouse, Wendell, MA as be part of the 2026 Community Arts & Conversations project! The New Classic Banjo Project residency (July 21, 23, 25 and 26) with Michael Nix explores a way of looking at the banjo with a self-designed 7 nylon string instrument (the 7-string Banjar) that morphs classical, jazz, folk, and world music into a dynamic new performance style.    The residency includes a lecture on the design and commission of the Banjar; a panel discussion on commissioning a bespoke instrument and compositions; a workshop for all levels of banjo players (includes classical, jazz, folk and world music); and a solo concert. For lecture and discussion, donations requested; for workshop $20; for performance $15-20 (MA Card to Culture discounts available). Advance online tickets available here: https://patron.wendellmeetinghouse.org/ticketing/wmh/catalog/events   Residency Dates: July 21 – July 26, 2026 • New Classic Banjo Project: Presentation “Design and Commission of 7-String Banjar” - Tuesday 7/21 at 7 pm (by donation) • New Classic Banjo Project: Discussion “Commissioning a Bespoke Instrument and Compositions” - Thursday 7/23 at 7 pm (by donation) • New Classic Banjo Project: Concert with Michael Nix - Saturday 7/25 at 7 pm (At door tickets $20; advance ticket sales offered through Meetinghouse platform $15; Card to Culture fee $10) • New Classic Banjo Project: Workshop on New Classic Banjo Project Playing Styles - Sunday 7/26 4-6 pm (At door tickets $25; advance ticket sales offered through Meetinghouse platform $20; Card to Culture $10)   Sponsored by the Friends of the Wendell Meetinghouse, the Community Arts & Conversations series is supported in part by grant funding from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts (CFNCM) and its Community Enrichment grant program, and is designed to present high-quality, accessible performances while fostering meaningful engagement between artists/performers and the community.   The 2026 Wendell Meetinghouse Performer Series Residencies are arts and creative initiatives that broaden perspectives or understanding, build community connections and engagement, celebrate and support local performers, and introduce new community members to the Wendell Meetinghouse, while providing both performers and the Wendell Meetinghouse with potential new resources and/or sources of financial support. These events are also expected to capitalize on newly installed theatrical lights and sound capacities, and to promote creative use of the Meetinghouse space across diverse genres for community benefit.

Admission: Advance online tickets available here: https://patron.wendellmeetinghouse.org/ticketing/wmh/catalog/events