Town Hall Theater

Mathis Picard Master Class

The Art of Creation & Creativity

Sunday, October 11 at 11:00 AM on the historic Rothrock Main Stage

Where does creativity actually come from? Mathis Picard has a theory, and it starts in the body.

This one opens as a lecture and turns into a conversation. Picard traces the sources of music and creation through the seven chakras, looking at how creative energy is stored and moved through the body. The through-line is simple: taking care of your mind, body, and spirit is not separate from making good work. It is the same job.

Picard started playing piano at three and was drawn immediately to music’s healing side. He now leads a solo project, a trio, and his orchestra, The Sound Orchestra, and shares this work with audiences around the world.

Open to musicians, students, teachers, and anyone curious about where their own ideas come from.

Please select a performance

Sun, Oct 11th, 2026 at 11:00 am

Ticket Pricing

Adult: $25
Student: $15

General admission seating at cabaret tables on the Rothrock Main Stage.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to start.

VIP Pass — $250
Limited to 48. Includes all five festival concerts, the Mathis Picard master class, the passholder reception and meet & greet, first-choice premium seating, a festival credential, and your choice of a House of Jazz hat or t-shirt.

The master class is not eligible for the Buy 3, Save 10% bundle.

Part of the inaugural Middlebury House of Jazz Festival, October 9–11 at Town Hall Theater. [View the full festival schedule and lineup]

Arts for All: Need assistance with ticket prices? Contact or visit the Box Office to learn about free or reduced-price tickets through the Cady Fund.

Questions?

Note: you must click on a performance date to continue to the purchase page.

Email: tickets@townhalltheater.org
Phone: (802) 382-9222