October 2013
October 12, 2013 7:00 p.m.
Master Singers of Worcester , Malcolm Halliday, Artistic Director
First Congregational Church, Shrewsbury
Vivaldi and Telemann: Two Baroque Masters: The Master Singers perform Vivaldis Gloria and Telemanns setting of Psalm 117, Laudate Jehovam, Omnes Gentes with the Arcadia Players, New Englands period instrumental ensemble, under the direction of Ian Watson. The Arcadia Players will also present Telemanns Don Quixote Suite.
November 2013
November 1, 2013 6:00 p.m.
Worcester Chorus , Dr. Christopher Shepard, Artistic Director
St. Spyridon Cathedral Function Hall, Worcester
A special fundraising event featuring Wine, Food and Music. The evening begins at 6:00 pm with wine tasting and a viewing of silent auction items and followed by a Back to Broadway performance of Broadway favorites!.
November 10, 2013 3:30 p.m.
Assabet Valley Mastersingers , Dr. Robert P. Eaton, Artistic Director
Algonquin Regional High School, Northborough
A GERMAN REQUIEM by Johannes Brahms with Orchestra, contemporary English translation–Soprano Andrea Ehrenreich & Baritone Steven Small.
November 16, 2013 7:30 p.m.
Salisbury Singers , Dr. Michelle Graveline, Music Director
Trinity Lutheran Church, Worcester
Israel in Egypt: Experience the amazing tour de force that is one of Handels great dramatic works, full of exciting and musically colorful choruses. Composed at the height of his creative powers, George Frideric Handels Dramatic Oratorio portrays the inspired telling of Exodus, narrating in vivid detail the ten plagues that befall Egypt. The work culminates in sounds of celebration and liberation, ending with the inspiring chorus The Lord shall reign for ever and ever. The Singers will be accompanied by the Bach Consort of Worcester. Soloists: Carrie Cheron (alto) & Richard Monroe (tenor).
November 24, 2013 3:00 p.m.
Stow Festival Chorus , Barbara Jones, Artistic Director
Hale School, Stow Center
Russian Masterpieces – Join Sounds of Stow Chorus & Orchestra for an afternoon of Russian music including “Hvalite Boga” (Praise God) by Alexandre Gretchaninoff, the “Polovtsian Dances” by Borodin, as well as Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with renowned pianist Wanda Paik.
December 2013
December 7, 2013 8:00 p.m.
Worcester Chorus , Dr. Christopher Shepard, Artistic Director
Mechanics Hall, Worcester
Handels Messiah, an annual holiday tradition that has continued for 113 years! The Chorus will be accompanied by the Festival Orchestra and special guest soloists.
December 7, 2013 7:30 p.m.
Harvard Pro Musica , Anne Watson Born, Interim Director
Unitarian Universalist Church of Harvard, Harvard
Holiday concert featuring Poulenc’s Gloria (with Soprano soloist Deborah Selig) and including Biebl’s Ave Maria, Thompson’s Alleluia and a selection of traditional holiday carols.
December 8, 2013
Greater Gardner Community Choir , Diane Cushing, Director
First Congregational Church, Gardner
Winter Concert: Suite #1 Christmas Carols (Shaw) and other seasonal pieces.
December 8, 2013 3:00 p.m.
Nashoba Valley Chorale , Anne Watson Born, Music Director
Congregational Church of Littleton, Littleton
Messiah Sing: Bring your own score or borrow one of ours; Come to sing or to listen!
December 14, 2013
Greater Gardner Community Choir , Diane Cushing, Director
Weston Auditorium, Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg
Performance with the Thayer Symphony Orchestra.
December 14, 2013 4:00 p.m. Snow Date: December 15, 2013 4:00 p.m.
Master Singers of Worcester , Malcolm Halliday, Artistic Director
Wesley United Methodist Church, Worcester
Boar’s Head Festival: This ever-changing Renaissance-styled pageant returns for its thirteenth season with a wide range of music for the holiday season. This years cast includes the Worcester Childrens Chorus, organist Brett Maguire, the Pocketflyers Morris dance troupe, and the Shrewsbury Ringers handbell choir. A sumptuous reception immediately follows the concert.
December 15, 2013 3:30 p.m.
Assabet Valley Mastersingers , Dr. Robert P. Eaton, Artistic Director
St. Matthias Parish, Marlborough
“MESSIAH” SING with audience participation, organ and professional soloists. Join in chorus with ASSABET VALLEY MASTERSINGERS to sing the oratorio’s Christmas portion, “Hallelujah!” and “Worthy is the Lamb” to celebrate an annual tradition. Listen or sing with your score or one there to be borrowed–an informal and exhilarating event.
January 2014
January 25, 2014 7:30 p.m.
January 26, 2014 3:00 p.m.
Westford Chorus , Jim Barkovic, Music Director
January 25 – Trinity Lutheran Church, Chelmsford
January 26 – Union Congregational Church, Groton
Our January concert will feature music by women composers and music with lyrics by women poets.
January 25, 2014 8:00 p.m.
Acton Community Chorus , Paul Johnson, Director
Acton Congregational Church, Acton
Winter Lights Concert: Celebrating the Chorus’s 30th season.
Chorus to perform the Mozart Requiem, with soloists and orchestration from the New England Conservatory of Music. Performance followed by festive reception.
February 2014
February 7, 2014 7:00 p.m.
Master Singers of Worcester , Malcolm Halliday, Artistic Director
Pakachoag Church, Auburn
Silent Auction and Wine Tasting: Enjoy a performance by our own community minstrels, the Master Singers To Go, while you bid on a wide variety of donated goods and services. Savory treats, fancy desserts, and a selection of fine wines from around the world will also be provided.
February 9, 2014 2:00 p.m.
Nashoba Valley Chorale , Anne Watson Born, Music Director
St. Anne Church, Littleton
Mass in B Minor by J. S. Bach with professional orchestra and soloists.
March 2014
March 7, 2014 8:00 p.m.
Worcester Chorus , Dr. Christopher Shepard, Artistic Director
Mechanics Hall, Worcester
Petite messe solennelle, an unjustly neglected work of Rossini written a few years before his death. This is part of a group of works and is vintage Rossini containing wonderful melodies that suggest an opera rather than a mass. The performance will feature special guest soloists and the newly restored Hook Organ of Mechanics Hall.
March 9, 2014 3:30 p.m.
Assabet Valley Mastersingers , Dr. Robert P. Eaton, Artistic Director
St. Mark’s School, Southborough
PETITE MESSE SOLENNELLE by Gioacchino Rossini in the original version with accompaniment of two Pianos (Judy Yauckoes & Mark Bartlett) and 1897 French Harmonium (Kevin Galie`). Vocal soloists are soprano Andrea Matthews, mezzo Krista River, tenor Charles Blandy, and baritone Thomas Jones. The Mass is eclectic in style from Renaissance polyphony to Romantic Art Song, and Rossini’s humorous cliches and parodies are aided by the somewhat quirky sound of the harmonium.
March 23, 2014 3:00 p.m.
Stow Festival Chorus , Barbara Jones, Artistic Director
Hale School, Stow Center
Sounds of Stow Chorus and Orchestra will present A German Requiem by Johannes Brahms with soloists Margot Law (soprano) and Mark Cleveland (baritone), as well as Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33, for cello and orchestra by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with cellist Ariana Falk.
March 30, 2014 4:00 p.m.
Master Singers of Worcester , Malcolm Halliday, Artistic Director
Mechanics Hall, Worcester
The Peacemakers: This new work by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins was first premiered at Carnegie Hall in March 2012. The Master Singers is proud to perform the New England premiere in concert with other area groups including the Worcester Childrens Chorus and the WPI Orchestra. The concert also features the Hook Organ, celebrating its 150th year at Mechanics Hall.
April 2014
Apriol 12, 2014 7:30 p.m.
Salisbury Singers , Dr. Michelle Graveline, Music Director
Mechanics Hall, Worcester
As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, Salisbury Singers joins forces with the Assumption College Chorale, celebrating its own 30 years, under their conductor, Michelle Graveline, along with critically acclaimed soloists and orchestra in Worcesters finest concert hall. Beethovens beautiful and thrilling Missa Solemnis is a dramatic yet spiritual work, rarely heard, yet eminently listenable, with moments of great dynamism contrasting with passages of spiritually uplifting sweetness. You wont want to miss this performance of a work not heard in Worcester for many years! Soloists: Jane Shivick (soprano), Deborah Rentz-Moore (mezzo-soprano), Ray Bauwens (tenor) & Dana Whiteside (baritone)
May 2014
May 3, 2014 7:30 p.m.
May 4, 2014 3:00 p.m.
Westford Chorus , Jim Barkovic, Music Director
May 3- First Parish Hall, Westford
May 4- Chelmsford Center for the Arts, Chelmsford
Westford Chorus takes “A Stroll Down Broadway”, singing selections from shows currently on Broadway, including Les Miserables, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Annie, Aladdin, Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys, Pippin, Motown the Musical, Newsies, and the Fantasticks. The concert is In collaboration with the Littleton High School Chorus, directed by Steven Bergman.
May 10, 2014 7:30 p.m.
Harvard Pro Musica , Anne Watson Born, Interim Director
Unitarian Universalist Church of Harvard, Harvard
Requiem by M. Durufle, Dark Night Of The Soul by the Norwegian composer O. Gjeilo and other works.
May 16, 2014 8:00 p.m.
Assabet Valley Mastersingers , Dr. Robert P. Eaton, Artistic Director
St. Luke the Evangelist Church, Westborough
HANDEL & GJEILO: BRILLIANCE IN YOUTH
A contrast in youthful perspective with “Sunrise: Symphonic Mass” by Ola Gjeilo (age 29) and the Baroque operatic movement “Dixit Dominus (Psalm 110)” written by George Frideric Handel at age 22. With Orchestra and Soprano Jean Danton, Mezzo Pamela Dellal.
Mary 18, 2014 4:00 p.m.
Stow Festival Chorus , Barbara Jones, Artistic Director
First Parish Church, Stow Center
Missa Gaia by Paul Winter.
May 30, 2014 8:00 p.m.
Worcester Chorus , Dr. Christopher Shepard, Artistic Director
Cathedral of St. Paul, Worcester
Season Finale: featuring works of Bach, Rutter, Gabrieli, Vaughan Williams and others whose music has been a part of Music Worcester since its founding in 1858. Accompanied by brass and organ. this varied program will showcase the Choruss versatility as well as pay tribute to these giants in our musical history.
May 31, 2014 Time TBD
Nashoba Valley Chorale , Anne Watson Born, Music Director
Location TBD
Petite Messe Solennelle by G. A. Rossini with professional soloists.
May 30-31, 2014 8:00 p,m..
Acton Community Chorus , Paul Johnson, Director
Holiday Inn, Boxborough
Spring Pops Concert: Celebrating the Chorus’s 30th season.
Standing Ovations features Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe winning songs.
June 2014
June 7, 2014 7:30 p.m.
Master Singers of Worcester , Malcolm Halliday, Artistic Director
Salem Covenant Church, Worcester
North American Song: This concert showcases folk songs of Appalachia, spirituals, and selections from the Great American Songbook, including works of Berlin, Kern and Cole Porter. Selections from Canada and Mexico highlight the rich diversity of North American music.