Sounds of Collaboration
Saturday evening 7 pm concerts in July (unless otherwise noted)
The grounds of South Shore Conservatory’s Carr Amphitheater come alive this summer with the sounds of unexpected collaborations. Join us on a journey where Gershwin meets Queen, music educators meet wild animals, and Nirvana meets Ellington. Join us for Evenings Under the Stars, where friends and collaborators come together in concert with SSC’s talented faculty, students, and alumni, to create unforgettable musical experiences.
July 6
Transatlantic Rhapsody
Conductor Nick Palmer leads the Plymouth Philharmonic in this rhapsody-filled concert, celebrating the juxtaposition of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, which turns 100 this year, with Freddie Mercury’s Bohemian Rhapsody. SSC Youth Orchestra takes the stage for a special side-by-side performance of Coleridge-Taylor’s The Bamboula, Rhapsodic Dance for Orchestra, conducted by Elijah Langille. Other works on the program include Liberty Fanfare, a triumphant tribute to Lady Liberty by iconic film composer John Williams, “Three Dance Variations” from Bernstein’s Fancy Free, featured in the movie Maestro, and Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, narrated by broadcast legend Ron Della Chiesa.
July 13
French Connection
In 2021, a new South Shore Conservatory tradition debuted, igniting an annual collaboration between artists from Summer Music Festival and Duxbury Music Festival. This summer they come together for a concert of French and French-inspired works, including Ravel’s timeless masterpiece, Bolero, Debussy’s sublime String Quartet, and Martinů’s La revue de Cuisine, written at the height of the Jazz Age.
July 20, 5:30 pm
Wild Symphony
A Family-Friendly Experience
Embark on a journey of discovery and friendship with Wild Symphony, an interactive children’s story by critically acclaimed author Dan Brown. This live concert experience takes listeners inside the animal kingdom, detailing the adventures of Maestro Mouse and his symphonic friends! Performed by SSC faculty artists, in partnership with members of the Commonwealth Wind Symphony, conducted by Dr. Eric Laprade.
Family-friendly activities follow the concert
Stay after the concert to explore SSC’s Hingham campus and enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities!
July 27
Jazz + Rock with Friends
South Shore Conservatory’s Jazz-Rock-Pop faculty artists join forces with the Summer Music Festival Jazz Ensemble, under the energetic baton of Grammy-nominated music educator Aaron Bush. This electrifying evening is sure to rock your world, with a mix of Jazz classics and rock favorites.