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Sat, Dec 5, 4:00 pm
Somerville Community Chorus, David Giessow, Music Director |
Celebrate the holiday season and the 25th anniversary of the
Somerville Community Chorus! Join us for a collaborative concert with
the Somerville High School Chorus featuring pieces by Felix
Mendelssohn, including Magnificat, Op. 69, No. 3, and traditional
Christmas and Hanukkah songs.College Avenue Methodist Church
14 Chapel St. (at College Ave, near Davis Square), Somerville
Tickets at the door: $15 General Admission, $10 Seniors, $6 Under 18/ Parent
Reception with refreshments will follow concert
www.somervillechorus.com |
Sat, Dec 5, 7:00 pm
The A Cappella Singers, Sharon Brown Artistic Director |
| The A Cappella Singers under the direction of Sharon Brown from Berklee College of Music present their 47th Season with our Holiday program entitled "Alleluia, Alleluia." Included will be three Alleluia pieces from Mozart, Berger and Fisher, as well as Mendelssohn's "Veni Domine" and "Surrexit Pastor Bonus." On a lighter side for holiday fun our program also includes "Cold and Fugue Season "by Bach and Foncannon, Various Fa la la's and our tradition Holiday Sing a Long. St Andrew's Episcopal Church 79 Denton Rd Wellesley MA with a complimentary reception following the concert. For tickets and info call 508-451-9099 or visit our website at www.theacappellasingers.org. Pre concert ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets are three dollars more at the door. |
Sat, Dec 5, 7:30 pm
New England Classical Singers, David Hodgkins, Artistic Director |
William Grant Still's "Christmas In the Western World", Carols from Around the World,and a convivial audience sing-a-long.
Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St.No. Andover, Mass.Tickets are $20/15/5 at the door or through the Rogers Center, Andover Book Store. Call 978 474-6090 or visit www.newenglandclassical.org |
Sat, Dec 5, 7:30 pm
Polymnia Choral Society, Murray Kidd, Director |
| "A Victorian Christmas": A festive, holiday concert with selections from Handelâ?Ts "Messiah", Buxtehudeâ?Ts "In Dulci Jubilo", Jennifer Higdonâ?Ts "O Magnum Mysterium" and other choral works to ring in the holiday season. First Congregational Church, 121 West Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176.
There will be light refreshments served at a reception after the concert. Tickets: $25 Adults, $15 Seniors & students, $5 Children 12 and younger. Please call 781-324-6242 or visit our website, http://www.polymnia.org/, for further information. |
Sat, Dec. 5, 8:00 pm
Musica Sacra, Mary Beekman, Artistic Director |
Clear and Bright: Festive Sounds of Chorus and Brass. Featuring music by Gabrieli, Praetorius, Scheidt, and Hammerschmidt as well as Daniel Pinkham's modern take on the style with his Christmas Cantata.
First Church Congregational, 11 Garden St., Cambridge, MA. Tickets $15 - $40. Accessible by the Red Line Harvard Sq. station. Visit www.musicasacra.org or call 617-349-3400.
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Sun, Dec 6, 3:00 pm
The Arlington-Belmont Chamber Chorus, Barry Singer conductor |
| A Not-Quite-Winter Concert: An Alternate Ceremony of Carols, including the spiritual "Glory to the Newborn King", Elgar's "The Snow", songs for Hanukkah, and other songs of the holiday season. Location: Payson Park Congregational Church, 365 Belmont St. Belmont, MA, corner of Belmont St. and Payson Rd. #73 Waverly bus line from Harvard Square, Payson Rd. stop. $15 general admission, $10 for seniors and students. For more information: www.psarlington.org. |
Sun, Dec 6, 3:00 pm
Cantilena, Allegra Martin, Music Director |
“Northern Lights: Luminous Music from Northern Europe” Cantilena’s first concert with new director Allegra Martin, explores the rich and ever-expanding choral repertoire of Scandinavia, Russia and England, highlighting six living Nordic composers. From Norway, Hovland’s mysterious Laudate Dominum, Nystedt’s joyful Hosanna. From Sweden, Across the Bridge of Hope by Jan Sandström, a plea for peace. And from Finland, Sallinen’s Songs of the Sea, Wessman’s Water Under Snow Is Weary, with flute and string accompaniment, and Rautavaara’s gripping Suite de Lorca.
First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 630 Mass. Ave, Arlington Center. From Harvard Square take the #77 Arlington Heights bus. wheelchair-accessible, large-print programs available, reception following the concert. Tickets: $18 at the door, $15 if purchased in advance (advance sales at Coyote Impressions, 675 Mass. Ave., Arlington), $10 for students and seniors. For more information, call (781) 648-2456, or visit www.cantilena.org.
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Sun, Dec 6, 3:00 pm
Zamir Chorale of Boston, Joshua Jacobson, Artistic Director |
| Open Sing featuring the Best Choral Music for Chanukah including favorite choruses from Handel's Judas Maccabaeus.
Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA. Accessible by taking the Riverside Green Line to Woodland stop. Scores and refreshments will be provided. Tickets at the door only: $10, $8 for seniors students, and GBCC members. Conductors and conducting students, no charge. For further information, www.zamir.org or 617-244-6333. |
Sun, Dec 6, 5:00 pm
The Oriana Consort, Walter Chapin, Director |
| The Oriana Consort, a 29-voice chorale, presents “New Songs for
Midwinter”: choral music for Advent and Nativity from the 16th, 17th,
18th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The program includes Henry Purcell’s
anthem “O Sing unto the Lord a new song”, Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria in
excelsis Deo”, motets of Hans Leo Hassler, Claude Debussy’s “Yver, vous
n’estes qu’un villain”, Eric Whitacre’s “Lux aurumque”, Kenneth
Leighton’s “A Hymn of the Nativity”, and Abbie Betinis’ “Cedit, Hyems”,
accompanied by Vanessa Holroyd, flute. Soloists from the chorale are
featured, and the Purcell and Vivaldi are accompanied by a period
instrumental ensemble of Mai-Lan and Hendrik Broekman and their friends. University Lutheran Church, Winthrop & Dunster Streets,
Cambridge (2 blocks down JFK Street from Harvard Square). Admission $15,
or $12 for students and seniors. Advance discount tickets at $12.50 and
$10.00 available at 617-547-1798. Further information at
www.theorianaconsort.org. |
Fri, Dec 11, 8:00 PM
The Boston Cecilia, Donald Teeters, conductor |
| The Starlit Birth - James Woodman: A Midwife's Tale - 1996 commission of The Boston Cecilia and more! The Starlit Birth, Cecilia's annual salute to the Christmas season in two performances, features a revival of James Woodman's A Midwife's Tale, commissioned and first performed by Boston Cecilia in 1996. A Midwife's Tale sets excerpts from the Arundel Manuscript, a collection of legends about the life of Christ which dates from the 8th century and earlier, in which Zachel, a midwife enlisted by Joseph to attend to Mary at the time of Christ's birth, tells the story of her birthing experience. Complementing this work will be additional pieces by Woodman: his Magnificat and two recent Carols, as well as Carol settings by American colonial and European composers.
Church of the Advent, 30 Brimmer St., Boston, MA 02108-1098 Tickets are $15, $27, $42, $62. Order tickets online at www.BostonCecilia.org or through the Boston Cecilia Box Office at 617.232.4540. |
Fri, Dec 11, 8:00 pm
Dedham Choral Society, Jonathan Barnhart, Music Director |
| Christmas Concert, a benefit in celebration of the 150th
anniversary of the Dedham Historical Society; Haydn, Harmoniemesse,
Mendelssohn, Vom Himmel Hoch; Billings, Christmas Anthems, and
sing-a-long carols. St. Paul's Cathedral, 183 Tremont St., Boston, MA.
Across the street from Park Street T stop and a 2 block walk from
Downtown Crossing T stop.
Tickets to participate are $25, and $20. Go to www.dedhamchoral.org for
more information. |
Sat, Dec 12, 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm
The Concord Chorus, Michael McGaghie, Music Director |
Holiday Concert. Mid-Winter Songs by Lauridsen and works by Handel, Rachmaninoff, Howells and Bruckner, with traditional carols.
Middlesex School Memorial Chapel, 1400 Lowell Road, Concord, MA. Tickets are $20 adults, $16 students and seniors 65+, $5 children under 12. Call 781-893-0959 for further information.
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Sat, Dec 12, 8:00 pm
Cappella Clausura |
| Gloria: A Renaissance Christmas Pageant.
For the third year Helena Froehlich’s Creationdance and Cappella Clausura present a truly different Christmas pageant. Our recreation of the timeless story includes lush medieval, renaissance and baroque music (as well as the amazingly beautiful music of Patricia Van Ness inspired by ancient chant), spectacular choreography, giant puppets and stunningly beautiful costumes! First Unitarian Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA 02465. Tickets: Adults: $15 Students/Seniors: $12. http://www.clausura.org/. 617-964-6609 |
Sun, Dec 13, 3:00 pm
The Arlington-Belmont Chorale and the Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra, Barry Singer conductor |
| A Winter Concert: Ludwig van Beethoven, "Hallelujah" (from "Christ on the Mount of Olives"); John Bavicchi, "Three Psalms", Op. 50; Franz Schubert, "Mass No. 5 in A". Location: First Parish Unitarian-Universalist Church, 630 Mass. Ave. Arlington, MA. ##77 bus from Harvard Square, Arlington Center stop. $15 general admission, $10 for seniors and students. For more information: www.psarlington.org. |
Sun, Dec 13, 3:00 PM
The Boston Cecilia, Donald Teeters, conductor |
| The Starlit Birth - James Woodman: A Midwife's Tale - 1996 commission of The Boston Cecilia and more! The Starlit Birth, Cecilia's annual salute to the Christmas season in two performances, features a revival of James Woodman's A Midwife's Tale, commissioned and first performed by Boston Cecilia in 1996. A Midwife's Tale sets excerpts from the Arundel Manuscript, a collection of legends about the life of Christ which dates from the 8th century and earlier, in which Zachel, a midwife enlisted by Joseph to attend to Mary at the time of Christ's birth, tells the story of her birthing experience. Complementing this work will be additional pieces by Woodman: his Magnificat and two recent Carols, as well as Carol settings by American colonial and European composers.
Church of the Advent, 30 Brimmer St., Boston, MA 02108-1098 Tickets are $15, $27, $42, $62. Order tickets online at www.BostonCecilia.org or through the Boston Cecilia Box Office at 617.232.4540. |
Sun, Dec 13, 3:00 PM
The Cambridge Community Chorus, Jamie A. Kirsch, Music Director |
For the 20th annual performance of Handel's Messiah since its founding in 1990, the Cambridge Community Chorus is pleased to present this choral masterwork in its entirety (Parts I, II and III). With 130 voices, a professional orchestra and magnificent soloists--soprano Deborah Selig, alto Krista River, tenor Lawrence Jones, and baritone Robert Honeysucker--this rare performance of the whole oratorio will be a memorable musical experience.
MIT's Kresge Auditorium, 48 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA. Free parking available at MIT's Vassar Street garage. By MBTA, take the Red Line to Central Square, and/or the #1 bus to MIT.
Admission by suggested $10 donation at the door, $5 for students and seniors. Kresge is wheelchair accessible. For more information, please call (617) 517-3169 or visit our website: www.cambridgechorus.org.
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Sun, Dec 13, 3:00 pm
Dedham Choral Society, Jonathan Barnhart, Music Director |
| Christmas Concert, a benefit in celebration of the 150th
anniversary of the Dedham Historical Society; Haydn, Harmoniemesse,
Mendelssohn, Vom Himmel Hoch; Billings, Christmas Anthems, and
sing-a-long carols. St. Mary's, 420 High St., Dedham, MA.
Tickets to participate are $25, and $20. Go to www.dedhamchoral.org for
more information. |
Sun, Dec 13, 4:00 pm
The Master Singers of Lexington, Adam Grossman, Music Director |
| "A Master Singers Christmas". Poulenc: Quatre motets pour le temps de Noel, Rorem: O magnum mysterium, Deering: Quem vidistis pastores, Orlando de Lassus: Videntes stallam, Chant: Hodie Christus natus est .The concert concludes with a selection of familiar carols and a reception with seasonal refreshments will follow. First Parish in Lexington, 7 Harrington Road on the historic Battle Green. Free parking and full handicapped accessibility. Tickets $25/$20 students/seniors online at www.themastersingers.org or call (800) 595-4TIX. |
Sun, Dec 13, 5:00 pm
Cappella Clausura |
| Gloria: A Renaissance Christmas Pageant.
For the third year Helena Froehlich’s Creationdance and Cappella Clausura present a truly different Christmas pageant. Our recreation of the timeless story includes lush medieval, renaissance and baroque music (as well as the amazingly beautiful music of Patricia Van Ness inspired by ancient chant), spectacular choreography, giant puppets and stunningly beautiful costumes! Church of St. Andrew 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead, MA 01945. Tickets: Adults: $15 Students/Seniors: $12. http://www.clausura.org/. 617-964-6609 |
Fri, Dec 18, 8:00 pm
Chorus pro Musica, Betsy Burleigh, Music Director |
| Music of the ages, from chant to Gabrieli to Mendelssohn to Poulenc to Spirituals, describing the wonderful intersection of the transcendent with the mundane. A festive holiday celebration with candlelight, brass, and carol sing-along.
Old South Church, 645 Boylston Street, Boston. MBTA: Green Line/Copley, or Orange Line/ Back Bay. Tickets: $45, $30, $20; discounts for seniors, students, WGBH, groups of 6+. Tickets for the holiday concert will go on sale in late October: 800-658-4276, www.choruspromusica.org. Also, please visit our website for the full 2009-2010 season announcement. |
Fri, Dec 18, 8:00 pm
Masterworks Chorale, Steven Karidoyanes, Conductor |
| A holiday tradition for almost fifty years! Masterworks Chorale presents their 48th annual ‘Messiah’ Sing. Steven Karidoyanes conducts vocal soloists and orchestra in sing-along performances of Handel’s magnificent oratorio – where the audience is the chorus! Sing the masterwork or be a part of the audience. Cary Hall, 1605 Mass. Ave., Lexington. Suggested admission donation: $10. Vocal scores are loaned without charge or bring your own. Cary Hall is fully accessible. For more information call (781) 235-6210 or visit www.MasterworksChorale.org |
Fri, Dec 18, 8:00 pm
The Oriana Consort, Walter Chapin, Director |
The Oriana Consort, a 29-voice chorale, presents “New Songs for
Midwinter”: choral music for Advent and Nativity from the 16th, 17th,
18th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The program includes Henry Purcell’s
anthem “O Sing unto the Lord a new song”, Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria in
excelsis Deo”, motets of Hans Leo Hassler, Claude Debussy’s “Yver, vous
n’estes qu’un villain”, Eric Whitacre’s “Lux aurumque”, Kenneth
Leighton’s “A Hymn of the Nativity”, and Abbie Betinis’ “Cedit, Hyems”,
accompanied by Vanessa Holroyd, flute. Soloists from the chorale are
featured, and the Purcell and Vivaldi are accompanied by a period
instrumental ensemble of Mai-Lan and Hendrik Broekman and their friends. First Lutheran Church of Boston, Berkeley & Marlborough
Streets, Boston (in the Back Bay). Admission $15, or $12 for students
and seniors. Advance discount tickets at $12.50 and $10.00 available at
617-547-1798. Further information at www.theorianaconsort.org. |
Sat, Dec 19, 8:00 pm
Back Bay Chorale, Scott Allen Jarrett, Music Director |
| A Boston Christmas: Seasonal favorites with Majestic Brass. Marsh Chapel, Boston University, 733 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston (BU Central stop on the B branch of the Green Line). Tickets are $35 and $25, with $5 discount for students and seniors, available on line at http://www.bbcboston.org, or at the door. For more information, send email to info@bbcboston.org or call us at 617.648.3885. |
Sat, Dec 19, 8:00 pm
Masterworks Chorale, Steven Karidoyanes, Conductor |
| A holiday tradition for almost fifty years! Masterworks Chorale presents their 48th annual ‘Messiah’ Sing. Steven Karidoyanes conducts vocal soloists and orchestra in sing-along performances of Handel’s magnificent oratorio – where the audience is the chorus! Sing the masterwork or be a part of the audience. Cary Hall, 1605 Mass. Ave., Lexington. Suggested admission donation: $10. Vocal scores are loaned without charge or bring your own. Cary Hall is fully accessible. For more information call (781) 235-6210 or visit www.MasterworksChorale.org |
Sun, Dec 20, 3:00 pm
Back Bay Chorale, Scott Allen Jarrett, Music Director |
| A Boston Christmas: Seasonal favorites with Majestic Brass. Marsh Chapel, Boston University, 733 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston (BU Central stop on the B branch of the Green Line). Tickets are $35 and $25, with $5 discount for students and seniors, available on line at http://www.bbcboston.org, or at the door. For more information, send email to info@bbcboston.org or call us at 617.648.3885. |
Sun, Dec. 20, 3:00 pm
Nashoba Valley Chorale, Anne Watson Born, Conductor |
| Handel Messiah, with professional soloists and orchestra, St. Anne’s Church, Littleton, MA. $20 adults/$15 students and seniors/$5 children under 10. See www.nashobachorale.org or call 781-646-4552. |
Sun, Dec 20, 4:00 pm
Cappella Clausura |
| Gloria: A Renaissance Christmas Pageant.
For the third year Helena Froehlich’s Creationdance and Cappella Clausura present a truly different Christmas pageant. Our recreation of the timeless story includes lush medieval, renaissance and baroque music (as well as the amazingly beautiful music of Patricia Van Ness inspired by ancient chant), spectacular choreography, giant puppets and stunningly beautiful costumes! First Parish in Cohasset 23 N. Main St., Cohasset, MA 02025. Tickets: Adults: $15 Students/Seniors: $12. http://www.clausura.org/. 617-964-6609 |
Sun, Dec 20, 4:00 pm
Pilgrim Festival Chorus, William B Richter, Music Director |
| Pilgrim Festival Chorus presents a "Messiah Sing"! All singers invited to participate. Part I, the Christmas portion, plus bonus Hallelujah Chorus. Soloists. Organ and piano accompaniment.
Church of the Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square, Plymouth, MA (the white church). Admission donation $10. Scores available to borrow at no charge. A portion of the proceeds to benefit The Plymouth Taskforce for the Homeless. Call 508-746-5314 or 781-447-4865 for information. Take Rte 3 south or north to Exit 6. East on Rte 44 (Samoset St) to Court St. Right on Court to Town Square at lights. Free Parking available in lots and on the streets around the church. |
Sun, Dec 20, 4:00 pm
Youth pro Musica, Robert Barney, Artistic Director |
| Youth pro Musica’s Annual Winter Concert of its 40th season includes Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi with strings, oboe and trumpet, carols from France, the Ukraine and England and a special appearance by recorder quintet, Concordia Consort. Celebrate the season with YpM’s young singers, aged 8 to 18, and Robert Barney, directing his first concert with YpM.
First Unitarian Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA 02465.
Tickets: Adults - $12 in advance; $15 at the door; Seniors (60+)/Students - $8 in advance; $10 at the door; 12 and under – FREE. To purchase tickets, please visit www.youthpromusica.org, e-mail board@youthpromusica.org or call (617) 666-6087. |
Sun, Dec 20, 7:30 pm (make-up date: Mon, Dec 21, 7:30 pm)
Belmont Open Sings, Mary Beekman, Artistic Director |
| Open Sing: Handel's Messiah, Parts 1 and 2, and some of Part 3. Payson Park Church, 365 Belmont St., Belmont MA 02478. Accessible
from Harvard Square or Waverley Square by taking the #73 bus line. Admission $5 per person. Call 617-484-4696 for more information.
A full orchestra, scores and refreshment are provided. |
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