Bay Colony Brass presents “An Evening of Firsts”

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in “An Evening of Firsts.” The free, family-friendly concert features English composer Gustav Holst’s “First Suite in E-Flat for Military Band” arranged for brass ensemble. The concert also includes Philip Sparke’s “Pantomime” for solo euphonium, Brian Balmages’ “Symphony No.1 for Brass,” and “From Heaven Shall…

Commonwealth Chorale presents Comfort, Awe, and Hope

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

Our March program brings Mozart’s Requiem in a new critically acclaimed edition by Howard Arman, paired with two stirring psalm settings by Brazilian composer Nunes Garcia—highlighting themes of mercy, judgment, and eternal rest. We will be joined by a professional orchestra. Soloists: Maria Whitcomb, soprano, Laura Beth Couch, mezzo-soprano, Mathew McGinnis, tenor, and William Farrell,…

Pro Arte presents Signs of Life

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

SIGNS OF LIFE April 12, 2026 3:00PM Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St, West Newton, MA 02465, USA DIRECTIONS Musical Program ANTONIN DVOŘÁK Notturno for Strings, Op. 40 DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Chamber Symphony, Op.110a. ADOLFUS HAILSTORK Sonata da Chiesa EDWARD ELGAR Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47 TICKETS Conductor Paul Polivnik returns to Pro Arte in April for a…