Longwood Symphony Chamber Players

WHEN Sunday, January 13th, 11:00 am
WHERE Arlington Street Church

Members of the Longwood Symphony perform three concerto masterworks of the Baroque: Albinoni's Oboe Concerto in d minor, and Bach's Brandenburg Concertos No. 4 in G Major and No. 5 in D Major.

  • Michael Barnett, oboe
  • Daniela Krause & Diana Libuda, flutes
  • Jennifer Chu, piano
  • Alex Fortes, Alistair Kok & Jenny Smythe, violins
  • Jane Perera, viola
  • Joseph Rovine & Josh Packard, cellos
  • Martha Davis, bass





Previous Seasons

From Bach to Broadway, Parts I and II
Rodger Vine, Pianist

WHEN Sunday, April 22nd, 1:30 pm, and
WHEN Sunday, May 20th, 1:30 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church’s Hunnewell Chapel
TICKETS Free Will, $10 Suggested Donation at the Door

Arlington Street Church’s artist in residence, Rodger Vine [about], is known to many for his organ playing on Sunday mornings. He’s also a pianist, though, and in this series of recitals, Rodger will show off his talents in two intimate programs. Repertoire will range widely and include Baroque and Romantic works, piano Rags, song transcriptions, gospel selections, movie themes and Broadway tunes. The performance will finish with a small reception! Don’t miss these lovely afternoon recitals.


Drakensberg Boys’ Choir:
South Africa’s World Famous Choir

WHEN Wednesday, March 28th, 7:00 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church’s Sanctuary
TICKETS $20 Available at the Door

The Drakensberg Boys’ Choir of South Africa is widely considered among the very elite of choral groups from around the world. In March 2007 US audiences in fifteen eastern cities will find out for themselves why no other Boychoir in the world can thrill audiences the way the “Drakies” do with their unique style of diversity. Whether singing classical, rock, pop, jazz, African, or folk, they never fail to bring audiences to their feet.

Arlington Street Church is thrilled to welcome back the “Drakies” after their wildly-successful performance here in September 2003. Don’t miss this performance—one of only three in the Northeast.


Teresa Tam, Soprano, A Solo Voice Recital

WHEN Saturday, March 24th, 2:30 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church’s Sanctuary
TICKETS Free Will, $10 Suggested Donation at the Door

Soprano Teresa Tam of Arlington Street’s choir is proud to present her graduate voice recital in Arlington Street Church’s historic sanctuary. Come enjoy an afternoon of beautiful and diverse vocal music by Bach, Grieg, Poulenc, and Britten. She will be accompanied by a small baroque chamber ensemble and pianist Jodi Gobel.


Acclaimed Folk Singer/Labor Activist Joe Jencks

WHEN Monday, January 22nd, 7:00 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church’s Hunnewell Chapel
TICKETS $10 Suggested Donation

Visit the Music@ASC Concert Series for a powerful evening of inspirational folk music featuring internationally acclaimed performer and labor rights activist Joe Jencks. A reception will follow the concert.

Joe Jencks is a life-long folksinger, an international touring performer and award-winning songwriter. His career is based as much in ministering to the human spirit as it is in the performance of music.

Joe will be joined by local rising stars Michelle Cummings and Matt Meyer!


Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms

WHEN Sunday, November 19th, 11:00 am
WHERE Arlington Street Church’s Sanctuary
TICKETS Free! Just come to church

Written fewer than ten years after West Side Story, Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms are a rollicking setting of several Hebrew psalms for choir, soloists, and chamber ensemble. Bernstein penned this work in 1965 while on a sabbatical from the New York Philharmonic. The psalms are tuneful, full of Berstein’s wild rhythms, and remain popular with choirs around the world. Don’t miss this musical treat presented by Arlington Street Church’s choir!


Cantores Minores, a Finnish Boy Choir

WHEN Sunday, October 22nd, 2:00 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church’s Sanctuary
TICKETS Free will offering

Cantores Minores is an extremely competitive choir of boys ages 8 to 21. Since its creation in 1952, this highly trained and acclaimed choir has performed its rigorous classical repertoire for the king of Sweden, the president of Germany, and Pope John Paul II. Arlington Street is the only Boston stop on the 70-person touring choir’s 2006 American tour. This promises to be a rare afternoon you will not want to miss. Check www.cantoresminores.net to learn more.


Holly Near in Concert

WHEN Saturday, September 30th, 7:30 pm
WHERE Arlington Street Church’s Sanctuary
TICKETS $20 – $60, justicewithpeace.org, 617-491-4857

Singer, songwriter, and activist Holly Near is defined by her passion for human rights. For more than 35 years, she has traveled to every corner of the country and around the world, singing for peace and justice. From concert halls to rally stages, Holly’s voice gives strength to those in the front lines of struggle. Arlington Street is delighted to welcome United for Justice with Peace and Holly in her first solo Boston concert in years. Space is limited and we expect a full house so order your tickets now!


Check back throughout the year as more events are added to the series!


Music@ASC is committed to supporting young talent as well as providing a wide range of quality musical experiences for ASC’s community and guests. For more information about the series, to suggest and event, or book an event, contact Acting Director of Music, Mark Buckles, at MBuckles@ASCBoston.org. If you have questions about the series, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for performers.