Get to know TURNmusic.
Our mission is to serve as a hub for new music while supporting equity among music creators, fostering inclusive audiences, and contributing to the cultural vibrancy of Central Vermont.
Presenting eclectic and original performing arts experiences in Vermont since 2014, we prioritize sound art that invites listeners to be open and engaged in the experience. We are looking to be inspired, to be surprised, to learn from artists. We are delivering the highest level of performance in our new home, The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall, in downtown Waterbury, Vermont.
Don’t miss our new music festival, TURNing10!
July 19th - Festival opens with Lovecraft at Music in the Alley 6-9pm plus a Late Night set with Willverine 9-11pm
July 20th - All day open house at The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall in Waterbury, VT, 10 am - 7 pm.
Stop by and listen to the sounds and creations of these artists: Jane Boxall, Toussaint St. Negritude, Elizabeth Reid, Mary Rowell, Jo Bled, Katie Semro, Anne Decker, Hilary Goldblatt, Ras Burnett, Matt LaRocca, Stefanie Weigand, Emily Lanxner, Keith Gibson, plus Callum Robechek curates TURNyouth special guests!
Learn more in our program and stay tune for updates on our new Instagram account!
All month long you can bid on items in our Silent Auction provided by our generous sponsors!
Special thanks to Festival Sponsors: Revitalizing Waterbury, The Alchemist
Media Sponsor: SevenDaysVT
Musician Sponsors: Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Stowe Street Cafe, Woodstock Market and K.C. Bagels
Marketing Volunteers: Jamie McVeigh, Laura Peterson and Natasha Bogar
Who we are
Founded and directed by Anne Decker, TURNmusic has been a professional performing arts organization since 2014. We present artists on our mainstage at The Phoenix Gallery, have our own in-house ensemble, and run a summer outdoor concert series “Music in the Alley.” Our TURNmusic Ensemble features Vermont’s premiere musicians and performs music written by a diverse roster of living music writers. We also commission new music to be written. TURNmusic Corp. is a registered non-profit.
Building a curious, respectful, compassionate community.
We are dedicated, through our programming, to reflect all humans with intentional considerations around representation.
We act as a conduit for new music and performing artists.
We are providing an audience and a space for music that deserves to be listened to but is not an obvious choice for a mainstream venue. Our concerts feature compositions written by living music composers in the category of new music. We present artists who have a commitment to originality.
TURNensemble
Leadership Team
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Anne Decker
Founder & Director
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Timothy Buckingham
Production & Executive Assistant
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Laura Fried
Board Chair
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Andrea Maas
Board Secretary
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Justina McConnell
Board Treasurer
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Dr. Matthew Evan Taylor
Board Member
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Eric Warnstedt
Board Member
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Anna Dundas
Board Member
“TURNmusic’s program Saturday turned out to be a real musical adventure, beautifully and effectively performed – and the multigenerational audience responded enthusiastically..”
— JIM LOWE, TIMES ARGUS NEWSPAPER
Accessibility statement
It is our mission to make our venue and programming as accessible and inclusive as possible. At TURNmusic we are committed to ensuring the best possible experience for all artists, audience members and other visitors to our space. We welcome customers and artists with disabilities and are pleased to assist you in your visit. Our website features Userway to assist in content accessibility and to let us know where we need to focus our attention to bring our website to compliance. Please see below for all access information at our venue.
Physical access. Accessing the gallery involves climbing up two steps and walking on the paved sidewalk of a paved street. A ramp can be provided on request. The venue is single story. We have a bathroom on site on the first floor, however it is not ADA compliant.
Personal assistants. If you require a personal assistant or caregiver with you, we will be happy to offer them a complimentary ticket. To arrange this, simply add a complimentary caregiver ticket to your basket when booking online.
Assistance dogs. We welcome assistance and guide dogs at The Phoenix and are happy for them to accompany you in any of our spaces at the venue and can join you in the gallery for events. Please notify us if you will be bringing a dog to a performance so we can alert the artists.
Programs. If an artist is supplying a program for their performance, copies printed in a large, easy to read font are available upon request. Please notify us 48hrs in advance if you require an accessible program at turnmusicvt@gmail.com.
Feedback. We welcome any feedback on your visit to TURNmusic, allowing us to continuously improve the experience of all visitors. Get in touch if you’d like to chat with us: turnmusicvt@gmail.com.
Inclusivity Statement
TURNmusic aims to be inclusive to all participants of TURNmusic events, live and online, to ensure a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment by reflecting the diverse interests of our audience and artists. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender, age, gender identity, race, health status, national origin, relationship status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion.