Events

Season 14: 2020-21

Chamber music is, at its simplest, a conversation between two voices. This winter & spring, our Resident Musicians explore the art of the duo... on the road! Our two/go series brings this pared-down beauty to some of our favorite spaces around town. Follow us from week to week, or request a Housecall, and we'll come to you! Even in this period of distanced learning, our students' steady progress continues - cheer them on at our annual All-Plays - Spirit! and Stand By Me - and solo recitals.

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Resident Musicians in concert, Winter-Spring 2021

Coming Soon: two/go

two/go events bring the art of the duo to everyday spaces: parks, street corners & squares. Check this page or follow us on social media to keep up with the weekly schedule once the weather warms!

May 9-16: Performathon

Our Resident Musician duos and hardworking students pop-up all over town with miniature concerts! Proceeds from this fundraising week support musiConnects' accessible programming.

April-June: Housecalls

Our Resident Musicians stand ready to visit you - once it becomes safe to do so - on porches & balconies, in backyards & parks. Request a visit, and we'll safely bring the music to you! .

Winter-Spring Student Performances

June 3: Stand By Me

An annual tradition: students of all ages and levels gather for an All-Play performance of "Stand By Me," an iconic hit. Join us as we close with the 2020-21 season in hope and solidarity.

Note: Stand by Me's location is TBD - it will either be a socially-distanced, outdoor event or a live online performance.

June 6: Spring Solo Recital

Solo recitals at trimester's end showcase our student's hard work and progress.

Note: our Spring Solo Recital's location is TBD - it will either be a socially-distanced, outdoor event or a pre-recorded online performance.

Past Events

Note: Many 2020-21 events are available for viewing on our social media channels.

March 18: Spirit!

Our annual winter concert celebrates the rich history of Black Spirituals and highlights our students in performance. This year, our “Deep River” All-Play will be complemented by original student compositions from our Harmony Strings curriculum. Available for repeat viewing on YouTube.

March 14: Spring Solo Recital

Solo recitals at trimester's end showcase our student's hard work and progress. From Elephant Song to evergreen favorites like Monti's Czardas and Vivaldi's A minor violin concerto; from original compositions and a French-Canadian standard to surprise cameos by pets and siblings... the Winter Solo Recital really had it all. Available for repeat viewing on YouTube.

January 25 & December 22: broadcasts for Boston Public Library's Mattapan Branch

December 7-11: Nightcaps streaming concert series

An annual tradition: warm music for cold nights. Mini-concerts by our Resident Musician staff, live-streamed on social media.
Decmeber 7: Josh & Thomas perform gorgeous solo pieces by Cassadó and Telemann
December 8: Kevonna & Betsy share music of Schubert
December 9: David joins guest soprano Stephanie Lamprea in a rare performance of György Kurtág's esoteric Kafka-Fragments
December 10: Christian Wolff's Line Exercise (2018), with Rachel and special guest Abigale Reisman
December 11: Betsy, David, Kevonna, and Thomas perform music of Schubert and Ravel

December 10: Family Fiddle Food Fest with Cedric Watson

Our favorite annual celebration like you've never experienced it before. This year, we welcome a very special guest - Grammy nominee Cedric Watson - who will teach us about traditional fiddle and dance music! We'll also celebrate the premiere of our fall recording project, Funga Alafia & Little Liza Jane!

December 5: Kai and the Lights

We are thrilled to welcome back Ashley Rose - guest storyteller and spoken word artist - for Kai and the Lights, a joyful combination of live storytelling and musical illustration. All proceeds from this family-friendly concert support musiConnects programming.

November 15: Fall Solo Recital

Cheer on our students as they present their first solo performances of the year! Three ways to watch! Facebook, Instagram TV, and YouTube.

September & October: Outside!

Socially-distanced open-air rehearsals featuring our musicians at work. Pop-up recitals featuring our students. Curbside instrument repair, distanced duos, and more - weather permitting. Announced online, up to one week prior.

Thursday, October 8: Open rehearsal on Birch Street's pedestrian mall (Roslindale), 11am-1pm
Tuesday, October 6: Open rehearsal @ Birch St, 10am-12pm
Friday, September 25: Open rehearsal @ Almont Park (Mattapan)

Want to get involved in our winter-spring season? Try sponsoring a virtual house concert!
Gather a group of friends, and we'll curate a beautiful, digital performance just for you.
Once the weather warms, our Housecall series will present a socially distanced, outdoor opportunity for those who'd like to experience in-person music. Contact Josh (Director, Artistic Planning) for more details!