For the 12th consecutive year, Hyde School in Bath, is hosting a five-day music workshop, Feb. 23 - 27. The Songwriters Workshop is designed for aspiring high school musicians interested in perfecting their musical craft, both in writing and producing. The workshop will be led by of Grammy-winning recording artist, and Hyde alumni parent Michael McDonald, who has been nominated for induction into the 2016 Songwriters Hall of Fame.

McDonald will be joined by other professionals in the music industry who volunteer their time to facilitate this unique learning experience. This year, the workshop will culminate in a performance at the Chocolate Church Arts Center at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27. Tickets are $5 at the door - the public is welcome!

Students from Hyde School boarding campuses in Woodstock, Connecticut, and Bath will be participating with other local area students in writing, producing, and performing original music under the guidance of the professionals. The students will be utilizing the state-of-the-art recording studio at the Hyde School in Bath. Remodeled due to the generosity of McDonald, the studio space provides an opportunity for students to make professional quality recordings of their music.

Hyde music director Matt Newberg says, “We are lucky to have such a wealth of talent in our Hyde community that allows us to have people with such amazing gifts who come back and give their time and talents to our students each year. We look forward to having the students perform their original songs to an audience and it will be great to have the showcase at The Chocolate Church again.

Founded in 1966, Hyde School takes a unique approach to education. Known for its success in developing leadership skills in teenagers, Hyde boarding schools offer students in grades 9–12, and postgraduate studies, a strong academic curriculum. Character education and family partnership are at the core of the Hyde School approach to education. The entirety of the curriculum at Hyde is founded on the belief that effort should be valued above achievement. This belief encompasses our college preparatory academics, athletics, performing arts, and community service. Participation in each of these areas is required of every student. Ninety-eight percent of Hyde School graduates are accepted to four-year colleges.

To learn more about Hyde School, its Songwriter Workshop, and other summer leadership programs, and renowned parenting and teen workshops, log on to www.hyde.edu.