06-07 Season Calendar of Public Events


Fellowship Seminars

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Providence String Quartet Open Rehearsals

September

Saturday, September 16, 8:00 pm
Providence String Quartet

Performing Webern's Langsamer Satz (1905) as part of Great Performance's "Collage Concert of Rhode Island Artists." Admission: $25 general, $10 students Call 401.874.2627 or click here for information.

Fine Arts Center
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island



Saturday, September 30, 4:00-6:00 pm
Providence String Quartet

Fundraising house concert in Providence's West End. Call 401.861.5650 for information.

October

Sunday, October 1, 3:00-5:00 pm
Providence String Quartet

Fundraising house concert in Seekonk, MA. Call 401.861.5650 for information.

Saturday, October 14, 4:00-6:00 pm
Providence String Quartet & Friends

House concert in Pawtucket, hosted by violin maker/photographer Tucker Densley, featuring the Mendelssohn Octet for Strings with Minna Choi, Lois Finkel, Chloe Kline, and Laura Thomas-Merino.
$10 suggested donation. Call 401.861.5650 for information.

Saturday, October 21, 3:00-5:00 pm
Performance Party

Performances by Community MusicWorks students, teachers, and invited guests.

Bring your family and a dish to pass for the potluck meal that follows.

Free admission!

The Met School, Peace Street Campus 

362 Dexter Street
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November

Thursday, November 2, 6:00-8:00 pm
Free Community Dinner and Concert

Featuring the Providence String Quartet with special guest artists, the Miró String Quartet

Spaghetti and salad dinner provided by the West End Community Center. Followed by performances by the Providence String Quartet and Miró String Quartet at the West End Recreation Center. Bring your entire family! Program: Mendelssohn Octet for Strings, Opus 20, other work TBA Free Admission! UPDATE: The Miró String Quartet will be coaching the URI Honors String Quartet from 4:30-6:00 at The Met School, Peace Street Campus. This event is also open to the public. Please call 861-5650 for details.

West End Community Center

109 Bucklin Street
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Saturday, November 4, 4:00 pm
Concert to benefit Community MusicWorks

Featuring the Providence String Quartet with special guest artists, the Miró String Quartet

Chamber music concert to benefit Community MusicWorks by the Providence String Quartet, Community MusicWorks' quartet-in-residence, and the Miró String Quartet, an Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and Community MusicWorks advisory council member. Program: Shostakovich String Quartet, No. 7, Mendelssohn Octet for Strings, Opus 20, other work TBA Admission: $50 Benefactor admission: $100, includes invitation to post-concert buffet dinner reception with the performers Call 401.861.5650 for reservations.

The John Carter Brown Library

Corner of George and Brown Streets

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Thursday, November 9, 12:00-1:00 pm
Fellowship Seminar: After school arts programs and their impact on youth

Dr. Shirley Brice-Heath, guest speaker. Click here for more information.



Thursday, November 9, 4:00-5:30 pm
Providence String Quartet



"Introduction to the String Quartet" at the South Providence Branch of the Providence Public Library.

Free admission!

441 Prairie Avenue

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Friday, November 17, 5:00-6:00 pm
Musical Workshop: The Bug Opera

Several of the Musical Workshops presented by Community MusicWorks throughout the year are public events, and we invite you to join our students for an educational presentation by a local or visiting performing artist or ensemble. z To learn more about The Bug Opera in Providence, see below and visit www.bugoperaprov.com. Suggested admission, including dinner: $10, free to CMW current and waiting list families To help us publicize The Bug Opera, click here to download the flyer.

West End Community Center

109 Bucklin Street
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Friday, November 17, 7:30 pm
Special Event: The Bug Opera

Co-presented by Community MusicWorks and Opera Providence

Lead support provided by the

Inspired by the wit of Tom Lehrer, the rhythms of Leonard Bernstein, and the grandeur of the operatic tradition, The Bug Opera is a new opera for the entire family that brings tiny critters and young audience members together through the magnifying glass of opera. A feisty mosquito who doesn't want to drink blood meets a caterpillar who loves his life and is reluctant to change. As they look for answers, they encounter many colorful characters: a jovial Dung Beetle; a bookish Paper Wasp; Luna Moth, a damsel in distress; and a glamorous yet dangerous Spider. In this coming-of-age story, the heroes' journey ultimately leads them back to themselves.

For tickets and information, please visit www.bugoperaprov.com.

Pre-performance talk by the creators of The Bug Opera at 6:45 pm.

Can you help us to fill the Columbus Theatre with entire families? Click here to download a pdf flyer that
can be easily copied and distributed.

Columbus Theatre

270 Broadway
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December

Saturday, December 9, 3:00-5:00 pm
Performance Party

Performances by Community MusicWorks students, teachers, and invited guests.

Bring your family and a dish to pass for the potluck meal that follows.

Free admission!

The Met School, Peace Street Campus 

362 Dexter Street
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Friday, December 15, 4:45-6:00 pm
Musical Workshop: "The Passion of Scrooge"

"Scrooge" is an unusual and exciting musical setting of Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol which is suitable for all ages and dramatically presented by Boston's acclaimed Firebird Ensemble and baritone, Aaron Engebreth. Suggested admission: $10, free to CMW current and waiting list families

The Met School, Peace Street Campus

362 Dexter Street
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Friday, December 15, 8:00 pm
Providence String Quartet & Members of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra

Presented by the Cogut Center for the Humanities at Brown University, the Providence String Quartet and members of Daniel Barenboim's West-Eastern Divan Orchestra perform Mendelssohn: Octet for Strings (first movement). Learn more about the West-Eastern Divan here. Learn more about Daniel Barenboim here. There will be a "Campus Conversation" immediately following the performance. Call (401) 863-6070 for more information or click here.

Sayles Hall
Brown University
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Saturday, December 16, 8:30 pm

Special Event: mem1 benefit concert in NYC

Presented by Rachel Sokolow and Om Factory, mem1 is an electroacoustic hybrid that seamlessly blends the sounds of cello and electronics to create an original and cohesive performance. Rather than a duet between two individuals, listeners experience a single voice, exploring a limitless palate of sonic possibilities. mem1 features cellist and Community MusicWorks Fellow Laura Thomas-Merino. Learn more about mem1 here. $20 Suggested Donation All Proceeds to benefit Community MusicWorks

Om Factory

265 W. 37th Street at 8th Avenue, #1700
New York City

January

Thursday, January 25, 7:30 pm

Providence String Quartet

Presented by the Providence Athenaeum, a performance and discussion of Leos Janacek's String Quartet No. 2, "Intimate Letters." See March 22 for the second part of this two-part series. Admission: $30 for Athenaeum members, $35 for non-members Tickets for non-members available beginning December 1 To reserve, call the Athenaeum at 401.421.6970 *This event is sold out*

Providence Athenaeum

251 Benefit Street
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February

Saturday, February 3, 3:00-5:00 pm
Performance Party

Performances by Community MusicWorks students, teachers, and invited guests.

Bring your family and a dish to pass for the potluck meal that follows.

Free admission!

The Met School, Peace Street Campus 

362 Dexter Street
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Sunday, February 25, 8:00 pm

CTRL+ALT+REPEAT Presents An Evening of Experimental Electronics + New Music

Presented by CTRL+ALT+REPEAT and featuring performances by Community MusicWorks musicians and local experimental electronic musicians. Program: “String Quartet in Four Parts” by John Cage and “As Far As The Crow Can Fly” by Forrest Larson for cello and electronic sound. Also on the program are performances by AREA C (guitar and electronics), Forrest Larson (oscillator boxes and analog signal processors), and the electro acoustic duo mem1 (cello and laptop). mem1 features cellist and Community MusicWorks Fellow Laura Thomas-Merino. More about mem1 here. More about CTRL+ALT+REPEAT here. Suggested admission: $5-10, proceeds benefit Community MusicWorks

Firehouse 13

41 Central Street
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March

Saturday, March 3, 8:00 pm
Peggy Pearson with the Providence String Quartet

Lauded as "my favorite living oboist" by Boston Phoenix critic Lloyd Schwartz, Peggy Pearson joins the Providence String Quartet for a program of music by Beethoven and Haydn, as well as Leos Janacek's String Quartet No. 2, "Intimate Letters." She is a member of the Bach Aria Group and is also solo oboist with the Emmanuel Chamber Orchestra in Boston, MA. Learn more about Peggy Pearson by clicking here. Suggested admission: $5-25 Benefactor admission: $50 Community MusicWorks families: $5 Call (401) 861-5650 for more information.

First Unitarian Church

One Benevolent Street
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Friday, March 9, 5:00-6:00 pm
Musical Workshop: Matt Haimovitz

Several of the Musical Workshops presented by Community MusicWorks throughout the year are public events, and we invite you to join our students for an educational presentation by a local or visiting performing artist or ensemble. Learn more about Matt at www.oxingale.com. Suggested admission: $10, free to CMW current and waiting list families

The Met School, Peace Street Campus

362 Dexter Street
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Friday, March 9, 8:00 pm
Community MusicWorks presents Matt Haimovitz

Virtuoso cellist Matt Haimovitz is back by popular demand after performing a sold-out show at the Carriage House Stage last year. Learn more about Matt at www.oxingale.com. Admission: $25, $15 for students Benefactor admission: $50 Call 401.861.5650 to reserve SOLD OUT

Carriage House Stage

7 Duncan Avenue
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Saturday, March 17, 7:30 pm

Providence String Quartet

Presented by Arts in the Village Program to include Bela Bartok's String Quartet No. 3 and Beethoven's String Quintet in C Major with Chloe Kline, viola. Admission: $12, $10 seniors, $5 students Call (508) 252-5718 for information Click here for more information.

Goff Memorial Hall

124 Bay State Road
Rehoboth, MA

Thursday, March 22, 7:30 pm

Providence String Quartet

Presented by the Providence Athenaeum, a performance and discussion of Bela Bartok's String Quartet No. 3. See January 25 for the first part of this two-part series. Admission: $30 for Athenaeum members, $35 for non-members Tickets for non-members available beginning December 1 To reserve, call the Athenaeum at 401.421.6970

Providence Athenaeum

251 Benefit Street
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Sunday, March 25, 4:00 pm
Peggy Pearson and the Providence String Quartet

Hailed as "my favorite living oboist" by Boston Phoenix critic Lloyd Schwartz, Peggy Pearson joins the Providence String Quartet for a program of Beethoven, Haydn, and Peter Child. She is a member of the Bach Aria Group and is also solo oboist with the Emmanuel Chamber Orchestra in Boston, MA. Learn more about Peggy Pearson by clicking here. Admission: $20, $15 for students and seniors, children are free Call 781.863.2861 for information

St. Paul's Church

15 St. Paul Street
Brookline, MA
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Thursday, March 29, 4:00-5:30 pm
Providence String Quartet

The Providence String Quartet and Kate Sullivan perform Pinocchio at the South Providence Branch of the Providence Public Library. Pinocchio, created by Kate Sullivan, is a new version of the original story, arranged for string quartet, narrator, hammer, chisel, musical saw, and a puppet video. Click here to learn more about Kate and her creations. Free admission! This performance is funded in part by the Chamber Music America Residency Endowment Fund.

441 Prairie Avenue

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April

Friday, April 27, 7:00 pm
Youth Salon

Informal performances by Community MusicWorks students as well as other local musicians and peforming artists. Special guests TBA, including Chris Turner, harmonica. Suggested admission: $1 ($2 at the door) Donations will be accepted to benefit victims of the ongoing conflict in Darfur. Advance tickets are available at the CMW office.

Black Box Theater

The Met School, Public Street Campus

325 Public Street
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Sunday, April 29, 4:00 pm
"Celebrating Ten Years of Transformation"
A fundraiser to benefit Community MusicWorks

Regent Avenue School Building

101 Regent Avenue

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May

Friday, May 11, 7:00 pm

Friday Night Live: Providence String Quartet, CMW Fellows, Phase II & cellist Rob Bethel with Everett Dance Theatre's Improv Comedy and blues guitarist Betrand Laurence

Admission: $5 at the door

Carriage House Stage

7 Duncan Avenue
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Friday, May 18, 7:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Providence String Quartet

Greenvale Vineyards

582 Wapping Road

Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Saturday, May 19, 8:00 pm
Providence String Quartet

House concert in Providence's Jewelry District. Call 401.861.5650 for information.

Sunday, May 20, 3:00 pm
Providence String Quartet

Chamber music concert by the Providence String Quartet Proceeds benefit the Bell Street Chapel Fund Featuring Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence with Chloe Kline, viola, and Heath Marlow, cello. Also on the program are works by Mozart (with Frank Ward, bass-baritone, and Laura Thomas-Merino, cello) and PSQ violinist Jessie Montgomery (with Minna Choi, violin, and Laura Thomas-Merino, cello) Admission: $15 Children: $5 Community MusicWorks families: $5

Bell Street Chapel

5 Bell Street
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Saturday, May 26, 10:30 am
Alumi Forum: Arts Education and the Transformation of a City

Presented by Brown University

Providence has been heralded during the past decade as among the most livable cities in the country. The City's vibrant arts scene in particular has been credited with bringing about significant positive change. Directors of four nationally recognized arts organizations discuss the Providence renaissance with Mayor David N. Cicilline, with a focus on the role of the arts in transforming the lives of urban youth.

David Cicilline, mayor, City of Providence
Tyler Denmead, founder and executive director, New Urban Arts
Donald King, founder and artistic director, Providence Black Repertory Company
Jason McGill, associate director, Everett Dance Theatre
Sebastian Ruth, founder and director, Community Musicworks
Moderated by Roger Nozaki, director, Swearer Center for Public Service

Free admission! Click here for more information.



June

Saturday, June 2, 3:00-5:00 pm
Final Performance Party

Performances by Community MusicWorks students, teachers, and invited guests.

Bring your family and a dish to pass for the potluck meal that follows.

Free admission!

The Met School, Peace Street Campus

362 Dexter Street
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Sunday, June 10, 4:00 pm

Community MusicWorks 10th Season Reunion Concert

A concert featuring Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings and Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 performed by Community MusicWorks teaching artists past and present, along with special guest performers.

Free admission!

Carriage House Stage

7 Duncan Avenue
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Thursday, June 21, 8:00 pm    

Community MusicWorks Faculty Recital

A concert featuring a variety of solo performances by the seven resident musicians of Community MusicWorks. Details TBA.

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