AGO EVENTS CALENDAR

Ensemble Chaconne (Peter H. Bloom, baroque flute; Olav Chris Henriksen, baroque lute; Carol Lewis, viola da gamba)plays a Concert Royale by François Couperin, an early flute sonata by Georg Frideric Handel, and even a lute concerto by Antonio Vivaldi. There will be lute solos by Sylvius Leopold Weiss, and a fantasia for solo viola da gamba by Georg Philipp Telemann, and a flute sonata by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Works by Hotteterre, Couperin, Weiss, Handel, Telemann, Vivaldi, J.S. Bach
Somerville Museum
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St. John's Choir, directed by Buffy Gray with guest organist Andrew Sheranian, will present a beautiful service of lessons and carols for Advent. Come to join in singing great hymns and listen to scripture readings and anthems that reflect the texts and themes of Advent. The service will include music by Palestrina, Archer, Warlock, Gibbons, Cleobury, Hadley, Biebl, and Bach. A candlelight reception will follow the service. All are welcome.

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The Parish of St. John the Evangelist

Service of Advent Lessons & Carols will be presented on Sunday, December 8, at 10:15 am. The Adult Choir will present carols of the season, with a special emphasis on women composers. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated. You are welcome to attend this traditional service.

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St. James' Episcopal Church

Our annual Advent Service of Lessons & Carols will feature hymns for the season as well as choral anthems by Britten, Hassler, Wood, and Gardner.

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church

Advent’s Lessons and Carols has been an important Anglican ritual since the late 1800’s. In the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, an introspective journey of sacred stories and music help prepare us for the Christmas Season. On Sunday, December 15, at 3:00pm, Lessons & Carols will provide you moment of musical peace in this often-complicated world, as we offer spectacular carols and musical anthems from a long tradition of music of the season. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The St. John’s Choir School and Adult Choir; Walden Moore, interim choirmaster; Floyd Higgins, organist.

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Music at the Red Door - St. John's Episcopal Church

Westborough, MA — The Assabet Valley Mastersingers is thrilled to announce its upcoming Messiah Sing event. This festive occasion promises to be a memorable celebration of music, community, and holiday spirit. The Messiah Sing is a unique event that encourages audience participation, allowing attendees to become part of the performance, and share in the magic of Handel's masterpiece. We invite music enthusiasts and community members to join in this interactive and joyous concert experience!

Works by Handel
The Congregational Church of Westborough

Contact: Mike Ring

The Jubilate Chamber Choir And Soloists: invite you to join them for a Community Messiah Sing! We will sing through the Christmas portion of the Messiah followed by the Hallelujah Chorus. Bring your own score and the audience will sit by vocal sections. We hope to see you there!

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The Tabernacle Congregational Church
Proceeds go to the Tabernacle Church Com

Enjoy a concert with Alexander Kollias, clarinetst and Natasha Ulyanovsky, organist.

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Congregation Beth Israel

Contact: bethisrael@cbict.org

Christmas Concerto by Corelli, Noël Alsacien by Guilmant, Good King Wenceslas, Nutcracker Variations, Jewish Dances by Nichifor

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Congregation Beth Israel

Contact: bethisrael@cbict.org

Light from Deepest Heaven The Seraphim Singers Saturday, December 21 at 8 PM Holy Name Parish 1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury Sunday, December 22 at 3 PM Trinity Parish 11 Homer Street, Newton Centre Sunday, December 22 at 7:30 PM* First Church in Cambridge 11 Garden Street, Cambridge Jennifer Lester, Conductor Heinrich Christensen, Organist The Bitumen Brass Quartet Description A Seraphim Christmas will fill you with serene joy and jubilant good tidings, and be enhanced with carol singing by all and the majesty of The Bitumen Brass Quartet. The program will include works by Daryl Bichel, Graham Gordon Ramsay, Jason Robison, John Rutter, Timothy Takach, and Patricia Van Ness. Cambridge composer James Woodman's gorgeous piece The Midwife's Tale, one of Seraphim’s favorites, will be featured along with the popular work Christmas Cantata by Daniel Pinkham. Experience the peace and blessings of Christmas in a heavenly way just days before the 25th. *Note that the 7:30 pm concert on Sunday will be without brass and the Pinkham work will not be included. Other works will be substituted. Participate in Seraphim’s Winter Wear Drive! At the three Christmas concerts we will be collecting winter wear donations for those facing housing insecurity. The items will be distributed by The Friday Café at First Church in Cambridge, Seraphim’s designated outreach partner. Donate new and gently used stur...

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Holy Name Parish

Contact: darylbichel@aol.com

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with First Night Boston by joining us for a free organ concert at the Christian Science Plaza at 3:00 p.m. You can also visit the Mapparium? globe in the How Do You See the World?? experience for free all day and tour The Mother Church at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and following the organ concert. The Christian Science Reading Room will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to browse inspiring resources and join with others to listen to a timely Sentinel Watch podcast. To view the concert program and learn more about other First Night activities happening at the Plaza, please visit christianscience.com/firstnight.

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Christian Science Plaza

The 2024-2025 Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Kari Miller playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, January 5, 2024, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream.

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Music at the Red Door - St. John's Episcopal Church

Join us on Sunday, January 19, at 2:00pm, for New World Trio, Ensemble-in-Residence at Music at the Red Door. Anhared Stowe, violin Peter Zay, cello David Ballena, piano This event will be presented in person only.

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Music at the Red Door - St. John's Episcopal Church

Contact: concerts@reddoormusic.org

Although many organists may seem quite solitary, spending hours practicing alone in dimly lit churches, the ability to collaborate with other musicians is an important part of their skill set. Violinist, Lisa Brooke, accompanied by Raymond Hawkins, will highlight our instrument’s collaborative capabilities with a program of works by Biber, Rheinberger, and others. (Snow Date: Jan. 26)

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church
$100 for season subscription (5 concerts

Join the MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY Chorus in exploring Concord's role in the Abolition era and the Underground Railroad. Sing the spirituals that guided enslaved people to freedom and hear stories of brave Concordians like the Thoreau and Alcott families. Songs include: Go Down, Moses; Follow the Drinking Gourd; Swing Low; Swing Chariot; others. Guest Speaker: Richard Smith has worked in Concord as a public historian and Living History Interpreter for 25 years and has portrayed Henry Thoreau at Walden Pond, around the country, and in Canada. He has written/edited 11 books and is a regular contributor to DISCOVER CONCORD.

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Trinitarian Congregational Church

Contact: Marsha Martin (978)

Please join the Jubilate Chamber Choir for a service of Evensong by candle light. A reception will follow with fun and fellowship.

Works by Herbert Brewer, Ola Gjeilo
St. Paul's Episcopal Church

The 2024-2025 Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Madison Thompson playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, February 2, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream.

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Music at the Red Door - St. John's Episcopal Church

Contact: concerts@reddoormusic.org

Dinner at 7:00 p.m. plus talk by Dr. Barry Rose, OBE, legendary English organist and choirmaster of St. Paul's, St. Albans, and Guildford Cathedrals. Dinner $35

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Church of the Advent

Cathedral Organ Celebrates 149 Years – Fundraising Concert: February 23, 2025 at 3 p.m.BOSTON — The Cathedral of the Holy Cross celebrates 149 years since the dedication of its principal organ, the 101-rank E. & G. G. Hook & Hastings opus 801, on February 23, 1876. To honor the instrument’s birthday, several of New England's notable organists will perform variety of works by on the historic pipe organ of 5,298 pipes. Performers include • Leo Abbott, Cathedral Director Emeritus, • Eric Anderson, Visitation Parish, Manchester by the Sea and Essex • James Kenerley, International Performing Artist • Kevin Lyczak, Saint Adelaide Parish, Peabody • Rosalind Mohnsen, Immaculate Conception Parish, Malden • Anthony Clark, Choral Scholar, Saint Paul's Cambridge • Richard J. Clark, Director of Music of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross Including works by Vierne, Demessieux, Gounod, Mendelssohn, Kennerley, Clark, & Clark Suggested Donation is $25 | $15 for Seniors and Students available online here and at the door. Children 17 and under are free! You may also make a donation of any amount larger to the Cathedral Organ Restoration Fund. <a href="https://holycrossboston.churchgiving.com/Organ" target="_blank">(link)</a> Click "Organ Restoration Fund"

Works by Vierne, Demessieux, Gounod, Mendelssohn, Kennerley, Clark
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
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The 2024-2025 Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Michelle Horsley playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, March 2, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream.

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Music at the Red Door - St. John's Episcopal Church

Contact: concerts@reddoormusic.org

For centuries, composers in awe of the organ’s majesty have written masterpieces which have remained in the repertoire to this day. Often overlooked, however, are the masterpieces being written today that will become the classics of the years to come. In our penultimate program of the series, Cathy Meyer, Minister of Music and Organist at South Church (UCC) in Andover, MA, will present works by contemporary and living composers as we celebrate the present and future of our organ. (Snow Date: Mar. 23)

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church
$100 for season subscription (5 concerts

Noted by the Boston Globe for playing with passion and precision, join us 0n Friday, March 21, at 7:30pm for an evening of exquisite chamber music with The Claremont Trio. Known as the freshest breath of air in the world of chamber music today, be ready as they take full advantage of the beautiful acoustics of the St. John’s nave. This event will be presented in person and by livestream.

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Music at the Red Door - St. John's Episcopal Church

Contact: concerts@reddoormusic.org

The 2024-2025 Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Sarah Ku playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, April 6, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream.

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Music at the Red Door - St. John's Episcopal Church

Contact: concerts@reddoormusic.org

Join us on Sunday, April 13, at 2:00pm, for New World Trio, Ensemble-in-Residence at Music at the Red Door. Anhared Stowe, violin Peter Zay, cello David Ballena, piano This event will be presented in person only.

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Music at the Red Door - St. John's Episcopal Church

Contact: concerts@reddoormusic.org

You’ll find it impossible to sit still during this evening featuring Afro-Cuban influenced rhythms and soulful, creative music and dance. Join us on Friday, May 2, at 7:30pm as we welcome back Ed Fast and Congabop for this upbeat treat for young and old alike! This event will be presented in person and by livestream.

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Music at the Red Door - St. John's Episcopal Church

Contact: concerts@reddoormusic.org

The 2024-2025 Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Angela Kraft-Cross playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, May 4, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream.

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Music at the Red Door - St. John's Episcopal Church

Contact: concerts@reddoormusic.org

For the churchgoer, singing hymns might be a familiar activity, but for those who wish to partake in communal singing outside of a liturgical context, or for those who just can’t get enough on Sunday mornings, this event is for you! James Bobb, professor of organ at St. Olaf College, will lead a hymn festival focusing on texts that invoke God’s love, but will also include a local favorite, Marblehead’s Official Town Anthem, “Marblehead Forever”.

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church
$100 for season subscription (5 concerts

Our 2023-2024 season draws to a close with Pipes Alive! featuring St. John's organ artist-in-residence Christa Rakich playing the St. John’s organ Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream.

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Music at the Red Door - St. John's Episcopal Church

Contact: concerts@reddoormusic.org