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SUMMARY:A Community in Song: NEMPAC Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of joyful celebration\, musical discovery\, and holiday cheer at A Community in Song: NEMPAC Holiday Concert!  \nOn Wednesday\, December 9 at 7:00 PM\, gather with friends\, family\, and neighbors at Sacred Heart Church for a festive celebration of the many musical traditions that bring our community together. \nLed by Artistic Director Stefano Marchese\, this special concert will highlight the rich cultural tapestry of our community through a vibrant mix of holiday music from around the world. From familiar favorites to beautiful arrangements inspired by diverse cultural traditions\, the program celebrates the ways music connects us across generations\, backgrounds\, and traditions. Featuring the Formas String Quartet\, directed by Brian Urra\, and the Wellesley High School Choir\, directed by Kevin McDonald\, the evening will also showcase talented soprano\, alto\, tenor\, and bass soloists\, with a few familiar faces from the NEMPAC faculty potentially joining in the holiday fun! \nWhether you’re humming along to a familiar tune\, discovering a new holiday tradition\, or simply soaking up the sounds of the season\, there’s something for everyone. Come celebrate the music\, the magic\, and the wonderful community that makes it all possible. All ages are welcome. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! \n***Please note:  Sacred Heart Church is not Wheel Chair Accessible. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS: \nWHEN: Wednesday\, December 9th at 7 PM to 8 PM \nWHERE: Sacred Heart Catholic Church \nADDRESS: 12 North Square\, Boston\, MA 02113 \nTICKETS: FREE \nReserve Tickets \nEnsembles:\nFormas String Quartet\nWellesley High School Choir\nSoloists \nArtistic Director:  Stefano Marchese \nProduction Manager:  Martina Gallo \nWellesley High Honors Choir Director:  Kevin McDonald \n  \n\nNEMPAC Holiday Concert Artists\n\n\n \nStefano Marchese\nStefano Marchese is an award-winning Italian singer-songwriter and educator. He has collaborated with Grammy winners Bobby McFerrin and Luis Enrique\, and was nominated as one of the 100 most relevant Abruzzesi abroad. He teaches at Berklee and serves as Eliot School Choir Director. \n\n  \n\n \nFormas String Quartet\nBrian Urra violin 1\, Louis Thelot violin 2\,\nSarah Zahorodni viola\, Peter Sumner cello \n\n\n\nReserve Tickets \n\n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/a-community-in-song-nempac-holiday-concert-3/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart Catholic Church\, 12 North Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event
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