Music Worcester, Inc.

12/31/2024

Learn more in 2025!

Want to stick with a New Years Resolution this time? We've got you covered! Check out our podcast series... there are three, and they're meant to be educational and enjoyable.

Start with Bach 101, it'll introduce you to everything you need (all the Bach fundamentals). Dabble in ChatJSB, our series that covers the artistic side of working with Bach's works through interviews with artists and performers (some of which you may have enjoyed through a past Music Worcester performance!)
Want to get a little more academic after all of your learning? Unlocking Bach is released for each THE COMPLETE BACH performance. It's a deep dive into the works: the construction, the context, the history.

We're excited for your Bach journey. Let us know how you're loving it! Link below to check out those podcasts. Happy learning!

https://www.musicworcester.org/bach-podcasts/

12/27/2024

Rodney Marsalis in Worcester

World renowned soloist and collaborator Rodney Marsalis is coming to Worcester next month. Why are we so excited?

Marsalis has a robust career that's taken him from intimate performances to some of the biggest stages in the business. His performances have taken him to work under the baton of musicians like Leonard Bernstein; as a soloist with the Boston Pops; to Tanglewood where he won awards for his musicianship and collaborative performances. We're passionate about how he brings music into the community through engaging audiences, which is why we're so excited to share this performance with you.

Join us for a performance by Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass on January 24 at 8pm in Mechanics Hall. Tickets below.

https://www.musicworcester.org/event/rodney-marsalis/

12/24/2024

We make it easy to get someone something they're sure to love!

Doing some last minute shopping? Need a stocking stuffer? No worries! We offer digital gift cards that can be redeemed for any Music Worcester concert (that isn't already sold out, of course!) Check out our full schedule of programming through May. Lots of exciting artists are coming into town, so make sure to drop a hint or two.

Purchase gift cards below.
https://www.musicworcester.org/gift-cards/

photo: Academy of St Martin in the Fields by Benjamin Ealovega
Performance with Bruce Liu on March 9, Mechanics Hall. Don't miss it!

12/23/2024

Handel's Messiah is available for your streaming delight.

Things happen, and sometimes you can't be sitting in Mechanics Hall for your favorite holiday tradition... but fear not! Our On-Demand Messiah is STILL AVAILABLE for purchase! You can watch as much as you'd like through New Years Eve (pausing when you need, singing when you choose) and then set a reminder to purchase next season's tickets the second they're on sale 😉

Tickets for the 2024 On-Demand Recording are available below. Grab them before your Christmas party and have this be your soundtrack!

https://www.musicworcester.org/event/handel-messiah-2024/

12/20/2024

We're happy to announce we're a recipient of a Greater Worcester Community Foundation grant for 2025! Along with other amazing nonprofits within the Worcester community, we are grateful for the continued support from organizations like GWCF.

Thanks Greater Worcester Community Foundation! 😊

12/20/2024

Worcester Chorus Women's Ensemble, Sunday December 22 at 4pm!

Celebrate with us, make a plan to feel merry and bright. This Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, enjoy Britten's "Ceremony of Carols" and a beautiful selection of Christmas songs, all performed by the Worcester Chorus Women's Ensemble. Under the direction of Mark Mummert, this program is sure to set you in the holiday mood.

Tickets below!

https://www.musicworcester.org/event/womens-ensemble-holiday-2024/

12/19/2024

to Messiah performances of the 70s and 80s! These vintage programs were shared with us by the late Paul German, a devoted member of The Worcester Chorus for over 50 years.

The Worcester Chorus’ annual performance of Handel’s Messiah has been a cherished tradition in Worcester for generations, celebrating the season through the power of music and community.

This year, keep the tradition alive from the comfort of your home! Stream Messiah on-demand and let the music bring the holiday spirit to you:
https://www.musicworcester.org/event/handel-messiah-2024/

12/19/2024

Chat JSB, featuring Jeremy Denk: A podcast to deepen your understanding of all things Bach.

In the latest episode of Chat JSB, Dr. Chris Shepard talks with pianist and author Jeremy Denk about his time working with Bach's expansive library of music. Learn about how listening to string repertoire influences his keyboard interpretations, about how exciting ornamentations are, about the notion of "dance" in composition.

Chat JSB, one of three podcast series, is a resource that's part of our 11-year project, THE COMPLETE BACH. Explore through our offerings to learn more about why everyone loves and seeks out the programming of Bach, generation after generation. Listen to the latest episode below, and check out our website for a complete list of recordings.

https://www.musicworcester.org/chat-jsb/

12/18/2024

Happy to our friends and sponsors at TidePool Bookshop and TidePool Press, LLC. Thank you so much for supporting our 2024-2025 season with this ad in our program book! You've made our season merry and bright!
To learn more and support a local bookshop, visit https://www.tidepoolbookshop.com/
To discover sponsorship opportunities with Music Worcester, visit us at https://www.musicworcester.org/support/

12/17/2024

Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass 🤝 Mechanics Hall, 1/24/25

Rodney Marsalis is a world renowned soloist and brings the diverse sound of the trumpet to stages everywhere. With a classical career in his back pocket, Marsalis is able to stretch how we interact with genres like jazz and brass band standards. His ensemble is comprised of brass instrumentalists who perform at the top of their game. This group evolves for each performance in both structure (anywhere from solo, quintet, and beyond) and style. Working with composers to premiere their works is an important part of Marsalis' career, as his outstanding sound is able to effortlessly present new works with attention to detail like no other.

January has no business being gloomy while this group is in town. We'll be welcoming this ensemble to the stage on January 24 at 8pm in Mechanics Hall, and it's going to be such a treat. If you're someone who loves music, don't miss this program. Tickets below.

https://www.musicworcester.org/event/rodney-marsalis/

12/13/2024

Join us for our holiday Women's Ensemble concert on 12/22, under the direction of Mark Mummert!

The Worcester Chorus Women's Ensemble is a delight to hear live, we'd love to have you join us. Featuring members of the The Worcester Chorus, you'll enjoy a stunning program of holiday favorites.

Directed by Mark Mummert, this ensemble is as dynamic as it is lively. Mark steps to the podium with a background in choral church music as well as historical organ performance. Having performed in halls renowned for their sound and with ensembles having Grammy nominations, Mummert brings the same level of musicianship to direct this group in a way that elevates each performance. Enjoy how this performance will bring both holiday cheer and a renewed passion for vocal music into your home this season.

Tickets available via the link below. Don't miss Music Worcester's last concert of 2024!

https://www.musicworcester.org/event/womens-ensemble-holiday-2024/

12/12/2024

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Want to make gifting for the music lover in your life more seamless, more local this year? Purchase a Music Worcester gift card and introduce them to some wonderful performances throughout the spring of '25. Gift cards can be purchased for any dollar amount, are redeemable on any and all Music Worcester events, and never expire 😎

Check out our website for a full list of programming for our '24-'25 season (maybe drop a hint to a concert or two that you're excited for!) and click the link below for gift card purchasing.

https://www.musicworcester.org/gift-cards/

Pictured: Bruce Liu
Photographed by: Christoph Koestlin
Concert with Academy of St. Martin in the Fields on 3/9/25

12/12/2024

On the six and seventh day of Christmas, we gave you back-to-back holiday concerts!

What a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season! Thank you to Worcester Chamber Music Society for partnering with us for Bach's Christmas Cantatas at First Unitarian Church of Worcester last Friday as a part of The Complete Bach. Thank you as well to The Worcester Chorus for another spectacular Messiah at Mechanics Hall last Saturday. It's still available to stream until December 31!

Thank you to everyone involved for inspiring us this December. The music resumes on December 22 with The Worcester Chorus Women's ensemble. Learn more at: https://www.musicworcester.org/schedule/

12/10/2024

Thanks to our friends at Fidelity Bank MA, our hearts grew three times in size this ! Thank you for making an impact! 💙🎶

Music makes the heart beat, and the generosity of our sponsors like Fidelity keeps the rhythm alive. Visit fidelitybankonline.com to learn more.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities with Music Worcester, visit us at https://www.musicworcester.org/support/

12/09/2024

STREAMING NOW!

Let your holiday season be filled with merriment and joy over and over. Saturday's outstanding performance of Handel's Messiah, a timeless tradition, performed by is available for streaming through the end of the month. Watch and listen as much as you'd like from the comfort of your home. (And yes, we encourage sing-along while watching on demand! 😉)

Click the to purchase your one-time, all access ticket, or head straight to our website. Hurry, it's only available through New Years Eve! 🎻

12/06/2024

We're excited for our 124th presentation of Handel's Messiah at Mechanics Hall on December 7. We wonder if the chorus members in 1900 ever imagined what a tradition they were starting.

12/05/2024

This Friday! We're very excited about this partnership with Worcester Chamber Music Society and the continuation of .

ONE WEEK AWAY! Bach Christmas Cantatas on Friday 12/6 @ 7:30 PM - First Unitarian Church, Worcester. Tickets and info: https://worcesterchambermusic.org/bach-christmas-cantatas/