Master Class with William Porter

On Saturday morning, September 5, 2026, Trinity Episcopal Church in Staunton will host a free master class led by William Porter, a professor at the Eastman School of Music. The session gives participants a chance to play for Porter and receive his coaching in a public workshop setting. Admission is free, and the class runs from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Those interested in performing should contact Virginia Bolena, Director of Music at Trinity Church; as of mid-July, three participant slots were still open. Parking is available in the church lot on Johnson Street, between Church and Lewis Streets.

When: Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Venue: Trinity Episcopal Church, 214 W. Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24401.

Tickets: Free; no admission charge.

Instructor/Lineup: William Porter, Eastman School of Music professor, leading the master class.

Run time: Approximately 2.5 hours, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Participation: Interested persons should contact Virginia Bolena, Director of Music at Trinity Church, to ask about taking part. As of mid-July, three participant slots remained open.

Parking: The church parking lot is on Johnson Street, located between Church Street and Lewis Street.

Ages: No age restrictions were listed on the event page.