I can’t make it out to Concord to do this, but it sounds like a heck of a good time. If you end up doing this, please let me know? This is an email I just received from my friend Greg of the Seraphim Singers.
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Meravelha is awesome, the internets say so
You’ve probably seen me write in this space before about Meravelha concerts. Teri Kowiak is the founder and as I write this I’m sitting next to Tim, one of the fabulous singers in the group. I’ve had the pleasure of working front of house for Meravelha and listening to them rehearse and perform and I have to tell you, they don’t suck. In fact, they’re really, really, good. Apparently I’m not the only person who thinks this. In fact, there are more than a few people who think this.
Now, you can join them and it won’t cost you a thing.
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Because Indian food is always associated with the birth of Jesus
For the last 5 or so years a group of us has managed to fit in a feast of Indian food between singing services on Christmas Eve. For the first few years, however many those were, we went to Bukhara. The food there is reliably good and the service is always excellent. It’s a short drive to the place where we sing midnight mass, and they have a parking lot. Restaurants with parking lots are key in Boston.
Then things changed in 2013.
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What we’re reading now- holiday edition
We’re back from our hiatus. We’ve had our battle with Mass Health and we came out victorious. So, it’s time to catch all of you up on what we’ve been reading and doing other than preparing to fight for our right to health care.
Holiday Arts & Eats at Assembly Row
It’s that time of year again! It’s time to shop locally and stock up on gifts for friends and family. I’m showing my jewelry and vintage goodies in the ASSEMBLED Holiday Arts & Eats show at Assembly Row. It starts tonight at 6:00pm and runs through Sunday. All of the details are below and here. Hope to see you there.
~Kelly
Music Jobs and Concerts You Should Know About
We’ve got people hiring and people concertizing. Check these out, Boston area folks.
The Old South Union Congregational Church, of Weymouth, Mass., is seeking a part-time Director of Music (10–12 hours per week) to oversee organ and choral music for worship services and special occasions. Old South is a large, vibrant and growing church on the South Shore with a history of exceptional organ and choir music of many styles and is seeking a candidate with prior experience as Music Director. The candidate should have knowledge of choral and organ literature, and the ability to play the organ and piano at an advanced level. The senior choir numbers 30-40 and the instrument is an Austin organ, Opus 2739 with 3 manuals, 31 ranks and antiphonal stops.
The primary responsibilities of this position are:
1. Coordinates organ and choral music appropriate to the liturgical calendar for performance at weekly and additional services.
2. Direct and play at weekly worship services.
3. Coordinate and oversee rehearsals, direct and accompany the Senior Choir and summer soloists.
4. Provide leadership and support for all aspects of music at the church, including supporting the Youth Choir Director and the choir section leaders.
The salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.
Please send inquiries and resumes to Lauri MacKinnon at alexben -at- comcast.net
And next, the performance. This is TONIGHT!
More details can be found here.
~Kelly
Tuesday Night Concerts & More
The church where I am currently a long term sub, St. Peter’s Episcopal in Central Square, Cambridge, has a concert series starting tomorrow night. The schedule is below.
OCTOBER
8 @ 8 pm THE QUILISMA CONSORT (recorder trio)
15 @ 6 pm OPERA BRITTENICA presents preview of THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA
22 @ 8 pm AARON LARGET-CAPLAN (classical guitar)
29 @ 8 pm NED ROREM – 90 YEARS (piano works)
NOVEMBER
5 @ 8 pm TBA
12 @ 6 pm OPERA BRITTENICA presents BENJAMIN BRITTEN SONGS
19 @ 8 pm COUNTERTENOR CABARET (countertenor duo and piano)
26 @ 8 pm LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP ORCHESTRA (NEC students)
DECEMBER
3 @ 8 pm JUDAS MACCABAEUS (excerpts from the oratorio)
10 @ 8 pm CHARLES TRENET CENTENNIAL (vocal duo and piano)
17 @ 8 pm OPERA BRITTENICA presents BRITTEN ADVENT PROGRAM
24 @ 8 pm CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE WITH CAROLS
For more information or to inquire about being a part of the series, please contact Peter Terry at peterry19 -at- gmail.com
This is the concert schedule for the series through the end of the year. More concerts will be scheduled for the new year. There are also some special musical events and services to keep on your radar.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Saturday, December 7 @ 1:00 pm MESSIAH SINGALONG
Saturday, December 7 @ 6:00 pm MIT WOMEN’S CHORALE
Monday, December 16 @ 7:30 pm FENWAY QUINTET (Brass & Organ Christmas Concert)
Saturday, January 4 @ 5:00 pm LESSONS AND CAROLS of CHRISTMAS
St. Peter’s is fully accessible, right on the 1 bus and the Central Sq. stop on the Red Line.
For more information:
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Central Square
838 Massachusetts Avenue at Sellers Street
Cambridge, MA
617.547.7788
www.saintpeterscambridge.org
~Kelly
Riverfest 2013 – tomorrow in Somerville, MA – welcome Fall with a BANG
Come join the party tomorrow at Assembly Row for Riverfest 2013. There will be Food Trucks, Live Music, a children’s play area, and, of course, ME.
Singing Stones Jewelry will be among the vendors. I’ll be joined by Elephant Gambit. We’ll be there all day joining in the festivities.
The band/performer lineup is here:
11:00am Eric Royer the one man Band
12:30pm Riverfest Contest Winner
1:00PM Jenna Lotti
2:00pm Frenchy and the Punk
3:00pm Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys
4:00pm The Grown Up Noise
5:00PM Peachpit
6:00PM Hot Club of Somerville
7:00PM Afrobrazil
The lineup of vendors is, well, awesome. We’ll be there 11:00am – 8:00pm. Come, bring the dog, and enjoy yourself.
~Kelly
Concerts you should know about
Summer is over, so there is more music making coming your way than there has been the last few months. News landed in my inbox today from two friends about upcoming concerts. I hope you’ll find time to attend.
From the lips of the Dowager Countess
Yes, it’s true, folks. For the first time in well over a year, I have a Saturday and a Sunday off. In a row. I have a weekend.
The Books are Taking Over... 