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SUMMARY:Concord Band Presents Jazz Vocalist Amanda Carr and a New Composition at Spring Pops
DESCRIPTION:Jazz singer Amanda Carr\, an audience favorite\, returns for the Concord Band’s annual Spring Pops concert on Saturday\, April 11\, 7:00 PM at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord. The program features Ms. Carr and her fresh interpretations from the Great American Songbook and New York themed songs. The Band also will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with composer Clare Grundman’s classic work\, Spirit of ’76. Another special highlight is Lilly’s Story\, the premiere of a unique composition inspired by a 12-year-old from Brockton\, named Lilly\, and her family. \nMs. Carr will perform Cheek to Cheek by Irving Berlin\, as well as Cole Porter’s Night and Day and Anything Goes.  Amanda also performs vocals on Billy Joel’s New York State of Mind\, and a song that Amanda wrote called Maybe.  With five jazz vocal recordings\, Ms. Carr continues to perform as a solo artist and guest host. A true collaborator\, Amanda Carr is a coach for vocal students while still writing and composing music. \nThe Concord Band collaborated with Sing Me A Story\, an organization that commissioned Boston Conservatory student composer\, Luciano Lopez-Parnetti\, to present Lilly’s Story\, a new composition that celebrates Lilly’s love of family\, food and music.  In her story\, Lilly imagines a world where differences are not questioned\, but embraced.  Lilly’s personal narrative is reflected in Lopez-Parnetti’s intriguing composition through a harmonically rich wall of sound\, punctuated rhythms and overlapping patterns.  A remarkable photo montage\, created by Lilly herself\, will be on display at the concert. The montage explores what it feels like when others make assumptions about her mixed identity\, and the challenges of not always feeling fully seen or understood. Both Lilly’s family and composer Lopez-Parnetti will attend the premiere performance. \nContinuing with the New York theme\, the Concord Band will evoke the vibrant and frenetic energy of New York City with Warren Barker’s New York: 1927\, together with selections from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story.   \nThe Concord Band’s Spring Pops concert\, conducted by Music Director James O’Dell\, will be open seating at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord\, 7:00 PM\, Saturday\, April 11th.  The audience is invited to enjoy complimentary refreshments in the lobby at intermission and after the concert.  Tickets are $25 for adults\, $10 for kids 12 and under\, and can be reserved at www.ticketstage.com/concordband
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord-band-presents-jazz-vocalist-amanda-carr-and-a-new-composition-at-spring-pops/
LOCATION:51 Walden Performing Arts Center\, Walden Street 51\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: "Scenes From The Revolution -  a Quarter Millennial Musical"
DESCRIPTION:“Scenes From The Revolution” is ready for Concord250 \nPlease join us after the parade at The Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden St. Concord MA on Saturday\, April 19\, 2025\, for two performances of “Scenes From The Revolution – a Quarter Millennial Musical” written by Aline Shader. \nFor all ages\, this engaging musical\, with heartwarming and entertaining songs and historically relevant dialogue\, includes scenes from the Boston Tea Party to the signing of Declaration of Independence and a special song\, “One If By Land\,” commemorating Paul Revere’s Ride. \nThe performers feature middle school students from Concord and Lexington. The production is directed by Kathryn Denney with piano accompanist Jonathan Fagan\, produced by Alex Leiva and Jenny Hersch and presented by Songs Children Sing. \nLocation: The Performing Arts Center 51 Walden St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\nDate: Saturday April 19\, 2025\nPerformance times: 2 PM and 4 PM\nFREE-OF-CHARGE with general seating \nFor more information\, please contact: \nCarole Wayland\ndirector@51walden.org\n978-369-7911
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-scenes-from-the-revolution-a-quarter-millennial-musical/2025-04-19/2/
LOCATION:51 Walden Performing Arts Center\, Walden Street 51\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: "Scenes From The Revolution -  a Quarter Millennial Musical"
DESCRIPTION:“Scenes From The Revolution” is ready for Concord250 \nPlease join us after the parade at The Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden St. Concord MA on Saturday\, April 19\, 2025\, for two performances of “Scenes From The Revolution – a Quarter Millennial Musical” written by Aline Shader. \nFor all ages\, this engaging musical\, with heartwarming and entertaining songs and historically relevant dialogue\, includes scenes from the Boston Tea Party to the signing of Declaration of Independence and a special song\, “One If By Land\,” commemorating Paul Revere’s Ride. \nThe performers feature middle school students from Concord and Lexington. The production is directed by Kathryn Denney with piano accompanist Jonathan Fagan\, produced by Alex Leiva and Jenny Hersch and presented by Songs Children Sing. \nLocation: The Performing Arts Center 51 Walden St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\nDate: Saturday April 19\, 2025\nPerformance times: 2 PM and 4 PM\nFREE-OF-CHARGE with general seating \nFor more information\, please contact: \nCarole Wayland\ndirector@51walden.org\n978-369-7911
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-scenes-from-the-revolution-a-quarter-millennial-musical/2025-04-19/1/
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: Concord Orchestra performance "American Heritage"
DESCRIPTION:The Concord Orchestra\, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow\, is thrilled to perform “American Heritage” concerts as part of the Concord250 celebration.  Performances are on Saturday\, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday\, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden.  We are excited to present a world premiere of A Beacon of Hope by Jeff Beal\, commissioned by the orchestra for the celebration!  Jeff Beal\, the composer of the new work\, is an Emmy-winning composer of soundtracks for films and television. \nOther American compositions on the program are Florence Price’s brilliant Symphony No. 3\, Leonard Bernstein’s festive Candide Overture\, and The Liberty Bell March by John Phillip Sousa. \nWe look forward to performing with Richard Sebring\, principal horn of the Boston Symphony Orchestra\, playing Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 3 and his own short work composed for the occasion\, The White Cockade. Richard Sebring remarks\, “It’s always a great pleasure to make music with my friends in the Concord Orchestra\, especially in 51 Walden\, the site of many artistic experiences in my youth. And I look forward to collaborating with Zeke Fetrow\, who will bring unbridled energy to these performances.” \nFlorence Price\, a 1906 graduate of New England Conservatory\, was the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer. Her expressive Symphony No. 3 \, written in 1938 and 1939\, includes melodies inspired by spirituals and a dance called a juba that was brought to the southern United States by African slaves.  Its premiere was in 1940\, but it was neglected until it was performed again in 2001.  It remained unpublished until 2008\, and it was not until recently that it was re-discovered and played more frequently. \nDr. Sam Woodhead\, trombone soloist of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Concert Band\, will lead a workshop on Sousa performance for musicians in the orchestra. Pre-concert discussions by Zeke Fetrow and other musicians involved in the performance are planned for Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. \nTickets for adults and seniors are $25. Admission for youth under 18 is free. For tickets and information\, call 978-369-4967 or visit www.concordorchestra.com \n“The Shot Heard Round the World”\, a National Guard Heritage Painting by Domenick D’Andrea\, Courtesy the National Guard Bureau
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-concord-orchestra-performance-american-heritage-2/2025-03-30/
LOCATION:51 Walden Performing Arts Center\, Walden Street 51\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Concord Orchestra: “American Heritage”
DESCRIPTION:March 29 – March 30\n(All Day Event)\nSaturday March 29\, 2025 8 PM (7:15 PM pre-concert conductor talk) \nSunday March 30\, 2025\, 2:30 PM \nPast\, Present\, Encore! \nWe are delighted to embark on our second season with Music Director Zeke Fetrow and invite you to join us for a fascinating 2024-2025 season showcasing beloved masterpieces from the classical repertoire\, rediscovered gems\, and exciting contemporary works. We explore music from the era of Mozart and Beethoven to that of living composers Beal\, Kurth\, Marquez\, and Tarrodi. \nWe welcome back guest conductor Alyssa Wang in a program featuring Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suites and cello soloist Aron Zelkowicz. \nIn March 2025 we will present American Heritage concerts as part of Concord’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, featuring Concord native Richard Sebring\, principal French horn with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a new work we’ve commissioned by composer Jeff Beal for the occasion. \nWe look forward to seeing you this season! Bring the whole family; youth attendance is free. \nVisit our website for details on how to subscribe and to learn more about the programs\, soloists\, and guest conductor. If you missed our performance of Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture last season (or just want to hear it again)\, click here to watch a clip. \nMarch 29 and 30\, 2025 • American Heritage\nBernstein: Candide Overture\nBeal: Commission Celebrating Concord 250\nMozart: Horn Concerto No. 3 – Richard Sebring\, French horn\nSebring: The White Cockade – Richard Sebring\, French horn\nSousa: A Sousa Surprise!\nPrice: Symphony No. 3 \nConcord Orchestra\nwww.concordorchestra.com \nP.O. Box 381\, Concord\, MA 01742 \n(978) 369-4967 \nAll concerts at:\n51 Walden St\, Concord\, MA 01742 \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Acton-Boxborough\, Bedford \, Carlisle\, and Concord local cultural councils\, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-concord-orchestra-american-heritage/
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: Concord Orchestra performance "American Heritage"
DESCRIPTION:The Concord Orchestra\, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow\, is thrilled to perform “American Heritage” concerts as part of the Concord250 celebration.  Performances are on Saturday\, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday\, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden.  We are excited to present a world premiere of A Beacon of Hope by Jeff Beal\, commissioned by the orchestra for the celebration!  Jeff Beal\, the composer of the new work\, is an Emmy-winning composer of soundtracks for films and television. \nOther American compositions on the program are Florence Price’s brilliant Symphony No. 3\, Leonard Bernstein’s festive Candide Overture\, and The Liberty Bell March by John Phillip Sousa. \nWe look forward to performing with Richard Sebring\, principal horn of the Boston Symphony Orchestra\, playing Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 3 and his own short work composed for the occasion\, The White Cockade. Richard Sebring remarks\, “It’s always a great pleasure to make music with my friends in the Concord Orchestra\, especially in 51 Walden\, the site of many artistic experiences in my youth. And I look forward to collaborating with Zeke Fetrow\, who will bring unbridled energy to these performances.” \nFlorence Price\, a 1906 graduate of New England Conservatory\, was the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer. Her expressive Symphony No. 3 \, written in 1938 and 1939\, includes melodies inspired by spirituals and a dance called a juba that was brought to the southern United States by African slaves.  Its premiere was in 1940\, but it was neglected until it was performed again in 2001.  It remained unpublished until 2008\, and it was not until recently that it was re-discovered and played more frequently. \nDr. Sam Woodhead\, trombone soloist of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Concert Band\, will lead a workshop on Sousa performance for musicians in the orchestra. Pre-concert discussions by Zeke Fetrow and other musicians involved in the performance are planned for Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. \nTickets for adults and seniors are $25. Admission for youth under 18 is free. For tickets and information\, call 978-369-4967 or visit www.concordorchestra.com \n“The Shot Heard Round the World”\, a National Guard Heritage Painting by Domenick D’Andrea\, Courtesy the National Guard Bureau
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-concord-orchestra-performance-american-heritage-2/2025-03-29/
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