South Shore Conservatory

South Shore Conservatory George Street, Duxbury MA Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities are available.

A community school for the arts offering private lessons, dance, music therapy, ensembles, live concerts, and early childhood education with two locations: 1 Conservatory Drive, Hingham MA and 64 St.

🌟 Faculty Spotlight: Jessy O’Malley 🌟Meet Jessy O’Malley, one of the talented educators helping SSC’s youngest students ...
08/29/2026

🌟 Faculty Spotlight: Jessy O’Malley 🌟

Meet Jessy O’Malley, one of the talented educators helping SSC’s youngest students discover the joy of music!

A graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy with a certification in Musical Theatre, Jessy brings more than 20 years of performance experience to the classroom. She also has an extensive background in childcare and is the founder of Little Beats Music.

At SSC, Jessy teaches Music Together for babies and toddlers, Music Explorers for children ages 4–6, and music enrichment programs at local preschools. Her combination of musical expertise, theatrical energy, and experience working with young children makes every class welcoming, engaging, and fun.
We’re so fortunate to have Jessy as part of the SSC faculty!

Music Together is coming to the Laura Center for the Arts at the South Shore YMCA in Hanover!Beginning this fall, famili...
08/28/2026

Music Together is coming to the Laura Center for the Arts at the South Shore YMCA in Hanover!

Beginning this fall, families can join us Fridays from 9:30–10:15 am and 10:30–11:15 am at the Emilson YMCA for singing, dancing, instrument play, and musical exploration. YMCA classes run for 14 weeks, Sep 8 – Dec 23.

Designed for children from birth through age 5 and their caregivers, Music Together offers a fun, welcoming environment that nurtures creativity, family connection, and early childhood development. This semester, families will be exploring the Bongos Song Collection while building a strong musical foundation through play.

The fall semester begins September 8, and there’s still time to join us!

Register for the Hanover class directly through the South Shore YMCA:
https://ssymca.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product/Details?ActivityID=44818&RegistrationID=0

Music Together is also offered throughout the week at SSC locations in Hingham, Duxbury, Cohasset, Scituate, and Norwell. Learn more and register for those classes at:

https://sscmusic.org/music-together-at-ssc/

Step into a new season of dance!From a child’s very first dance class to more advanced training, our fall schedule has o...
08/27/2026

Step into a new season of dance!

From a child’s very first dance class to more advanced training, our fall schedule has opportunities for dancers of all ages and experience levels, including ballet, creative movement, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical jazz and more.

Find the class that fits your dancer and join us this fall!

✨The last few Preschool spots are waiting for a little someone who’s ready to learn, create, and shine. ✨What if prescho...
08/26/2026

✨The last few Preschool spots are waiting for a little someone who’s ready to learn, create, and shine. ✨

What if preschool could be more than ABCs and 123s?

At South Shore Conservatory, our Arts-Integrated Preschool, PreK, & Kindergarten gives children room to wonder, create, move, imagine, and grow—all while building a strong foundation for school and for life.

🎨 Create.
🎶 Explore.
💛 Connect.
🌳 Grow.

Here, children and families become part of a caring, creative community, surrounded by people who encourage them to be curious, confident, kind, and themselves. Through our arts-integrated approach, children thrive socially, emotionally, artistically, and academically in a place where learning feels joyful and meaningful.

And now, we’re down to our FINAL preschool openings for the 2026–2027 school year. If you’ve been looking for an early education experience that feels a little different, and a whole lot special, SSC is the place you’ve been looking for.

Reach out to Director Rachel White at [email protected] to learn more about our remaining openings and find the right fit for your child.

Come grow with us!

Registration is now open for fall group classes and ensembles, with opportunities for all ages and interests.Our younges...
08/25/2026

Registration is now open for fall group classes and ensembles, with opportunities for all ages and interests.

Our youngest students can explore Music Together, Music Explorers, Piano FUNdamentals, Rhythm FUNdamentals, Singing FUNdamentals and Guitar FUNdamentals.

Older students can find their place in Rock Band, SSC Youth Orchestra, Teen Jazz Ensemble, Irish Traditional Fiddle, SoundLab: Digital Composition, music theory and more.

And adult offerings include piano, guitar, ukulele, jazz, chamber music, singing, songwriting and more.

Fall classes begin in September. Registration is open now at https://sscmusic.org/group-classes/.

Meet Andrew Ricketts, a Boston-based musician, educator, producer, and specialty coffee fanatic joining SSC’s faculty to...
08/23/2026

Meet Andrew Ricketts, a Boston-based musician, educator, producer, and specialty coffee fanatic joining SSC’s faculty to teach private drum lessons and lead jazz and rock ensembles!

Andrew’s two-decade performing career has taken him from intimate local venues to NFL stadiums. His wide-ranging experience includes winning a DCI World Championship as a member of The Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps and performing at the Hard Rock in Boston with members of the Wu-Tang Clan. He currently performs with Eavesdrop and has also appeared with Mary McAvoy, The ABeez, Adriya Joy, Roots Rock Rebels, and many others.

A proud Vic Firth and Zildjian artist and educator, Andrew brings extensive professional experience, versatility, and a lifelong passion for music to every student and ensemble. We’re excited to welcome him to the SSC community!

Let’s make music this fall—start with a FREE trial lesson at SSC!Private lessons offer one-on-one instruction for childr...
08/22/2026

Let’s make music this fall—start with a FREE trial lesson at SSC!

Private lessons offer one-on-one instruction for children and adults of all ages, abilities, and musical interests.

Students can study piano, voice, guitar, strings, drums, woodwinds and brass, with opportunities to explore everything from classical to jazz, rock, and pop.

Our experienced faculty works with each student individually, helping them build skills, confidence, and musicianship while working toward their own goals. Students also have opportunities to participate in workshops, recitals, competitions, and performances throughout the year.

Registration for the 2026–2027 academic year is open now at https://sscmusic.org/private-lessons/.

Fall enrollment is open at SSC School of Dance! Whether your dancer is taking their very first class or ready to build o...
08/21/2026

Fall enrollment is open at SSC School of Dance!

Whether your dancer is taking their very first class or ready to build on years of training, SSC offers a welcoming, non-competitive environment where students can develop strong technique, confidence and a love of dance.

Fall classes include:
> Creative Movement for ages 3–4
> Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet
> Ballet Levels 1–6
> Hip-Hop
> Lyrical Jazz, Leaps and Turns
> Contemporary
> Adult Ballet and Seated Ballet
> Yoga

With classes for young children, teens, and adults, there’s a place to dance at SSC this fall. Registration and info at https://sscmusic.org/dance/.

🎶 Join us for Music Together this fall!Designed for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers, this 10-week program brings ...
08/19/2026

🎶 Join us for Music Together this fall!

Designed for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers, this 10-week program brings families together to sing, dance, play, and discover the joy of making music.

This fall is going to be so much fun—we’re exploring the Bongos Song Collection in lively 45-minute classes that encourage children to learn through music and movement. Along the way, they’re building language, social-emotional and cognitive skills while developing a musical foundation that can grow along with them.

Classes begin in September and run through November.
Info and registration: https://sscmusic.org/music-together-at-ssc/.

SSC Youth Orchestra offers three ensembles designed to meet young musicians at every stage of their development:🎵 Harmon...
08/17/2026

SSC Youth Orchestra offers three ensembles designed to meet young musicians at every stage of their development:

🎵 Harmony — beginning
🎵 Repertory — intermediate
🎵 Symphony — advanced

Members rehearse Wednesday evenings at our Duxbury campus and perform exciting orchestral repertoire in a supportive, high-level environment.

One of the season’s biggest opportunities is SSCYO’s annual side-by-side performance with The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra—giving students the extraordinary experience of performing alongside professional musicians and working with Maestro Steven Karidoyanes!

Auditions are open to dedicated musicians in grades 4 through college. Schedule yours today at sscmusic.org/sscyo.

Address

1 Conservatory Drive
Hingham, MA
02043

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17817497565

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