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The New School for Music Study's Fifth Annual  Silent Film Celebration (SFC)
Saturday, April 18, 2026  |  AMC Bridgewater 7

The Silent Film Celebration is a performance opportunity for all ages and levels.
In this unique concert, students find less performance anxiety than in traditional settings. Join us for an enjoyable day of music and movies!

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Join us for this year's exciting music and film event! ​

​​Piano students of all ages and levels each prepare 30-90 seconds of music to accompany a scene from a silent film. Together, the performers create a continuous, live soundtrack that enhances each film. Before movies had sound, it was common for pianists to provide live accompaniment in theaters.

 

These timeless classics starring Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton are sure to delight audiences of all ages. Each entertaining film is only 20-30 minutes in duration.

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The SFC is a fun and unique performance opportunity for students, as well as a memorable event for audiences. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. You won't want to miss this inspiring day of music and movies!

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Register today for the Fifth Annual Silent Film Celebration.​

Questions? Please contact us at sfc@nsmspiano.org.​

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Register before December 20th for a free T-shirt!

Students & Teachers:​

  1. Please check your registration jotform submission for the rehearsal times and film links.
     

  2. After registration, you'll be able to select a scene from the film to accompany. (You'll receive an email from sfc@nsmspiano.org). Share the film link with the family, or watch part of the film together in lessons.
     

  3. Choose your music. You can use repertoire that is already in progress, or that you will play for other events during the spring. Original compositions are also welcome, and can work well for this event!
     

  • One way to approach this is to play some of the student’s pieces with possible film scenes and have them decide which scene/music match works the best.

  • Alternatively, choose a scene and then select music together, or have the student compose music.

  • Teacher-student duets are welcome for younger participants, and NSMS faculty can accompany students on those duets, if needed.

Do you have a local business? Are you looking to support local music-making?

We would like to invite you or your organization to help sponsor the Silent Film Celebration! 

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Your sponsorship will help support this community event, and your business name can be displayed in the credits or program for each film at the movie theater. This is a great opportunity to advertise your organization while partnering with our school.

All sponsorship fees will be 100% tax deductible. The New School for Music Study is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.​​

 

Please submit all sponsorship information by March 18th, 2026. Submissions can be edited until the deadline.​

Diamond-Level Sponsors: $2,000 

Gold-Level Sponsors: $1,000​
Silver-Level Sponsors: $500​

Bronze-Level Sponsors: $250

Full-Page Advertisement: $100​
Half-Page Advertisement: $75​
Donor: custom amount (min. $25​)

  • Name inside the program or shoutout to a student

Sponsor a Show: $400

Choose a film for your organization or guests! Up to 25 tickets included, with customizable packages available

Sponsorship Levels

DIAMOND – $2,000

  • Video advertisement displayed on the big screen before films

  • Publicly announced as Diamond Sponsor before each film

  • Name recognition and logo on publicity materials and in the program

  • Full-page color advertisement inside the program

  • Program ad displayed on the big screen between films

  • Complimentary full-day ticket by request

GOLD – $1,000

  • Publicly announced as Gold Sponsor before each film

  • Name recognition and logo in the program

  • Full-page black & white advertisement inside the program

  • Program ad displayed on the big screen between films

  • Complimentary tickets to film(s) of your choice by request

SILVER – $500

  • Name recognition and logo in the program

  • Full-page black & white advertisement inside the program

  • Program ad displayed on the big screen between films

  • 5 complimentary tickets to film(s) of your choice by request

BRONZE – $250

  • Name recognition and logo in the program

  • Full-page black & white advertisement inside the program

  • Logo displayed with other bronze sponsors between films

  • 2 complimentary tickets to film(s) of your choice by request

FULL-PAGE AD – $100

  • Full-page black & white advertisement inside the program

HALF-PAGE AD – $75

  • Half-page black & white advertisement inside the program

DONOR – Custom Amount

  • Minimum $25

  • Name inside the program or shoutout to a performer

SPONSOR A SHOW – $400

  • Looking for a fun group activity? Choose a film for your organization or guests!

  • Up to 25 tickets included

  • Customizable packages available

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