Season 13: 2019-2020
Thank you to everyone who made our 2019-20 season a success. The fall and winter months encompassed student all-plays, community dinners, house concerts, library recitals, a first-ever musical collaboration with storyteller Ashley Rose, and more. With the onset of COVID-19, our work shifted online, as Resident Musicians & students developed musical postcards, video recitals, distanced All-Plays... even a Virtual Gala. As we take a pause to rest and reflect on the past year, we encourage you to relive the highlights of our work - available on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube - and register for our upcoming Online Summer Session, a series of free group classes available to all musiConnects students. Thank you again for your support - we can't wait to see you again soon.
PAST EVENTS
Stand by Me! / Final Performance Party (cancelled - stay tuned for updates)
Thursday, June 18, 6:30pm
Facebook (@musiConnects) & Instagram (@musiconnects_boston)
A beloved annual tradition, our final Residency Program performance of the year features an all-play performance of the uplifting hit "Stand by Me." This year, our students continue the "Stand by Me" tradition via a virtual performance streaming on our social media channels.
Thursday, June 18, 6:30pm
Facebook (@musiConnects) & Instagram (@musiconnects_boston)
A beloved annual tradition, our final Residency Program performance of the year features an all-play performance of the uplifting hit "Stand by Me." This year, our students continue the "Stand by Me" tradition via a virtual performance streaming on our social media channels.
Roslindale Community Program - Spring Recital (cancelled - stay tuned for updates)
Week of June 7, details coming soon
Join our RCP students for their final recital of the season...
Week of June 7, details coming soon
Join our RCP students for their final recital of the season...
musiConnects Virtual Gala
Friday, May 29, 7:30 pm | delayed recording on YouTube
Our spring benefit - originally planned for a beautiful, intimate performance space in Roslindale Village - moves online, in our first-ever Virtual Gala. In this special, one-night-only performance, our Resident Musicians will tell musiConnects' story, highlighting student accomplishments, sharing milestones from the 2019-20 season, answering questions about our daily work, and, of course... presenting beautiful music! Link provided upon request - RSVP here.
Coffee Breaks
Sunday, May 24 through Friday May 29, daily at 3pm
A gift from us to you - miniature concerts featuring our Resident Musician teaching artists and their students. Streaming from our Facebook (@musiconnects) and Instagram (@musiconnects_boston) pages.
Friday, May 29, 7:30 pm | delayed recording on YouTube
Our spring benefit - originally planned for a beautiful, intimate performance space in Roslindale Village - moves online, in our first-ever Virtual Gala. In this special, one-night-only performance, our Resident Musicians will tell musiConnects' story, highlighting student accomplishments, sharing milestones from the 2019-20 season, answering questions about our daily work, and, of course... presenting beautiful music! Link provided upon request - RSVP here.
Coffee Breaks
Sunday, May 24 through Friday May 29, daily at 3pm
A gift from us to you - miniature concerts featuring our Resident Musician teaching artists and their students. Streaming from our Facebook (@musiconnects) and Instagram (@musiconnects_boston) pages.
Residency Program Solo Recital
Streaming nightly at 7pm, Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15
Facebook (@musiConnects) & Instagram (@musiconnects_boston)
Come support our Residency Program students as they showcase the results of their hard work in the annual solo recital!
Streaming nightly at 7pm, Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15
Facebook (@musiConnects) & Instagram (@musiconnects_boston)
Come support our Residency Program students as they showcase the results of their hard work in the annual solo recital!
musiConnects at Lasell Village (cancelled)
Saturday, May 9, 7:30pm
Lasell Village, Newton
A team of musiConnects RMs bring an intimate chamber music performance to the residents of Lasell Village in Newton.
Saturday, May 9, 7:30pm
Lasell Village, Newton
A team of musiConnects RMs bring an intimate chamber music performance to the residents of Lasell Village in Newton.
musiConnects at Orchard Cove (cancelled)
Monday, April 27, 7:30pm
Orchard Cove, Canton
A team of musiConnects Resident Musicians bring an intimate chamber music performance to the residents of Orchard Cove in Canton.
Monday, April 27, 7:30pm
Orchard Cove, Canton
A team of musiConnects Resident Musicians bring an intimate chamber music performance to the residents of Orchard Cove in Canton.
musiConnects at NewBridge on the Charles (cancelled)
Tuesday, March 31, 7:30pm
Hebrew Senior Living - NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham
A team of musiConnects Resident Musicians bring an intimate chamber music performance to the residents of NewBridge on the Charles.
Tuesday, March 31, 7:30pm
Hebrew Senior Living - NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham
A team of musiConnects Resident Musicians bring an intimate chamber music performance to the residents of NewBridge on the Charles.
Third Place Concert Series: musiConnects at the Mattapan Library (cancelled)
Saturday, March 28, 3:00pm
Boston Public Library, Mattapan Branch, 1350 Blue Hill Avenue | FREE
In 2019-2020, musiConnects brings four interactive performances to the beautiful Mattapan Library. Join us for the third installment, featuring our engaging Resident Musicians in duo & trio formations.
Saturday, March 28, 3:00pm
Boston Public Library, Mattapan Branch, 1350 Blue Hill Avenue | FREE
In 2019-2020, musiConnects brings four interactive performances to the beautiful Mattapan Library. Join us for the third installment, featuring our engaging Resident Musicians in duo & trio formations.
Spirit! (cancelled)
Thursday, March 19, 6:30pm
Mattahunt BCYF, Mattapan | FREE
Come support our Residency Program students as they present their second concert of the season, featuring our traditional all-play performance of the beautiful spiritual "Deep River."
Thursday, March 19, 6:30pm
Mattahunt BCYF, Mattapan | FREE
Come support our Residency Program students as they present their second concert of the season, featuring our traditional all-play performance of the beautiful spiritual "Deep River."
Roslindale Community Program - Winter Solo Recital
nightly at 7pm via Facebook (@musiconnects) | Tuesday, March 17 through Saturday, March 21
We’re very disappointed that our Winter Solo Recital was canceled due to the current public health situation, BUT we’re thrilled that many of our enterprising RCP students have contributed videos for a virtual recital to lift our spirits! Tune in every night this week for a great lineup of student performances.
nightly at 7pm via Facebook (@musiconnects) | Tuesday, March 17 through Saturday, March 21
We’re very disappointed that our Winter Solo Recital was canceled due to the current public health situation, BUT we’re thrilled that many of our enterprising RCP students have contributed videos for a virtual recital to lift our spirits! Tune in every night this week for a great lineup of student performances.
Third Place Concert Series: musiConnects at the Mattapan Library
Saturday, February 29, 3:00pm
Boston Public Library, Mattapan Branch, 1350 Blue Hill Avenue | FREE
In 2019-2020, musiConnects brings four interactive performances to the beautiful Mattapan Library. This second installment features Betsy, David & Francesca - joined by special guest Lauren Nelson, viola - in string quartet music of Alberga, Bologne, and Mozart.
Saturday, February 29, 3:00pm
Boston Public Library, Mattapan Branch, 1350 Blue Hill Avenue | FREE
In 2019-2020, musiConnects brings four interactive performances to the beautiful Mattapan Library. This second installment features Betsy, David & Francesca - joined by special guest Lauren Nelson, viola - in string quartet music of Alberga, Bologne, and Mozart.
Family, Fiddle, Food Fest!
Thursday, December 12, 6:30pm
Mattahunt BCYF, Mattapan | FREE
An annual tradition! musiConnects students are joined by guest musicians in a community night of fiddling, dancing, and fun. Bring a dish to share.
Thursday, December 12, 6:30pm
Mattahunt BCYF, Mattapan | FREE
An annual tradition! musiConnects students are joined by guest musicians in a community night of fiddling, dancing, and fun. Bring a dish to share.
Winter Nightcap Streaming Series
nightly at 9pm, December 9-13 via Facebook Live
Something warm for cold winter evenings - short concerts streamed live from our Roslindale studio, featuring musiConnects faculty and guests.
nightly at 9pm, December 9-13 via Facebook Live
Something warm for cold winter evenings - short concerts streamed live from our Roslindale studio, featuring musiConnects faculty and guests.
- Monday: Betsy, David, and Francesca are joined by special guest Lauren Nelson in a sparkling string quartet by a fascinating historical character - Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-George.
- Tuesday: Josh, Rachel, and Liz are joined by special guest Javier Caballero.
- Wednesday: David shares music for solo violin.
- Thursday: It's that time of year! Live from Family, Fiddle, Food Fest!
- Friday: Josh and Betsy are joined by guest vocalist Monet Ledbetter-Glaude.
musiConnects at the Weston Public Library
Sunday, December 8, 3:00pm
Weston Public Library, 87 School Street, Weston, MA | FREE
musiConnects goes on the road to the Weston Library with a unique program of Eleanor Alberga and Joseph Bologne (Chevalier de Saint-Georges), featuring guest violist Lauren Nelson and Resident Musicians Betsy, David, and Francesca.
Sunday, December 8, 3:00pm
Weston Public Library, 87 School Street, Weston, MA | FREE
musiConnects goes on the road to the Weston Library with a unique program of Eleanor Alberga and Joseph Bologne (Chevalier de Saint-Georges), featuring guest violist Lauren Nelson and Resident Musicians Betsy, David, and Francesca.
musiConnects Holiday Benefit Concert
Saturday, December 7, 11:00am - 12:30pm
St. John’s Church, Jamaica Plain | Ticketed
Join us for an afternoon of holiday music and family-friendly activities. All proceeds from this event will support musiConnects’ education and performance programming. Suggested donation of $25 per adult.
Saturday, December 7, 11:00am - 12:30pm
St. John’s Church, Jamaica Plain | Ticketed
Join us for an afternoon of holiday music and family-friendly activities. All proceeds from this event will support musiConnects’ education and performance programming. Suggested donation of $25 per adult.
musiConnects at Wellesley Free Library
Sunday, November 24, 2:00pm
Wellesley Free Library, Wakelin Room | FREE
musiConnects returns to the beautiful Wellesley Free Library with a program of Clarke, Shostakovich, and Haydn, featuring guest cellist Javier Caballero and Resident Musicians Josh, Rachel, and Liz.
Sunday, November 24, 2:00pm
Wellesley Free Library, Wakelin Room | FREE
musiConnects returns to the beautiful Wellesley Free Library with a program of Clarke, Shostakovich, and Haydn, featuring guest cellist Javier Caballero and Resident Musicians Josh, Rachel, and Liz.
musiConnects at Ideal Mixer’s Holiday Pop-up Shop
Saturday, November 23, 1:00pm
Ideal Mixer, 1518 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan
Our friends at Ideal Mixer in Mattapan are hosting a Holiday Pop-Up Shop — make a big impact this season by shopping small! Find creative gifts, products, and services from local artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs at Ideal Mixer. A musiConnects quartet will add to the festivities starting at 1pm. More information here.
Saturday, November 23, 1:00pm
Ideal Mixer, 1518 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan
Our friends at Ideal Mixer in Mattapan are hosting a Holiday Pop-Up Shop — make a big impact this season by shopping small! Find creative gifts, products, and services from local artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs at Ideal Mixer. A musiConnects quartet will add to the festivities starting at 1pm. More information here.
Fall Family Potluck Dinner!
Thursday, November 21, 5:45-7:30pm
Mattahunt BCYF Community Center
Now that the musiConnects year is up and running, let’s take a moment to get together and have fun sharing a dinner! Follow this link to sign-up.
Thursday, November 21, 5:45-7:30pm
Mattahunt BCYF Community Center
Now that the musiConnects year is up and running, let’s take a moment to get together and have fun sharing a dinner! Follow this link to sign-up.
Private Performance
Thursday, November 21
Contact us to host a house concert or book musiConnects Resident Musicians for a private performance.
Thursday, November 21
Contact us to host a house concert or book musiConnects Resident Musicians for a private performance.
Roslindale Community Program - Fall Solo Recital
Sunday, November 17, 4:00pm
Springhouse Assisted Living, Jamaica Plain | FREE
Join our RCP students for their first recital of the season! Refreshments to follow.
Sunday, November 17, 4:00pm
Springhouse Assisted Living, Jamaica Plain | FREE
Join our RCP students for their first recital of the season! Refreshments to follow.
Kick-Off Night & Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, September 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mattahunt BCYF, Mattapan
Pick up registration materials, enjoy ice cream from JP Licks, and connect with other musiConnects families! Mandatory opening night for students participating in our Mattapan & Dorchester Residency programming.
Tuesday, September 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mattahunt BCYF, Mattapan
Pick up registration materials, enjoy ice cream from JP Licks, and connect with other musiConnects families! Mandatory opening night for students participating in our Mattapan & Dorchester Residency programming.
Roslindale Open Studios
Saturday, October 19 & Sunday, October 20, 11:00am - 5:00pm
musiConnects studio / 20 Belgrade Ave, Roslindale
musiConnects faculty perform from 1-2pm and host a String Instrument Petting Zoo from 2-3pm, for children interested in trying a violin, viola, or cello. Multiple artists will be exhibiting in the building.
Saturday, October 19 & Sunday, October 20, 11:00am - 5:00pm
musiConnects studio / 20 Belgrade Ave, Roslindale
musiConnects faculty perform from 1-2pm and host a String Instrument Petting Zoo from 2-3pm, for children interested in trying a violin, viola, or cello. Multiple artists will be exhibiting in the building.
Third Place Concert Series: musiConnects at the Mattapan Library
Saturday, November 9, 3:00pm
Boston Public Library, Mattapan Branch, 1350 Blue Hill Avenue | FREE
In 2019-2020, musiConnects brings four interact performances to the beautiful Mattapan Library. This first installment features Josh, Rachel & Liz - joined by special guest Javier Caballero, cello - in string quartet music of Clarke, Haydn, and Shostakovich.
Saturday, November 9, 3:00pm
Boston Public Library, Mattapan Branch, 1350 Blue Hill Avenue | FREE
In 2019-2020, musiConnects brings four interact performances to the beautiful Mattapan Library. This first installment features Josh, Rachel & Liz - joined by special guest Javier Caballero, cello - in string quartet music of Clarke, Haydn, and Shostakovich.
|
|
|