First Baptist Church of Medford begins its 2023-24 concert season with the return of the Kalliope Reed Quintet, led by bassoonist Natalie Zemba, performing the program "Viva México, Vive les Romantiques." The first half will be a celebration of Mexican Independence Day with exciting works by four living Mexican composers: Jose Elizondo, Arturo Marquez, Nubia …

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First Baptist Church of Medford hosts a piano recital by Anastasia Seifetdinova to benefit the people of Ukraine. The program, on the church's Baldwin D concert grand piano, will feature works by Mozart, Schumann, Brahms, Debussy, Nyzhankivsky, Zaderatsky and Lyatoshynsky, with Ukrainian music included. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Seifetdinova is a graduate of the Hochschule …

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The Choral Fellows and the Chancel Choir of First Baptist Church of Medford, directed by Dr. Holly Zagaria, present a free concert of seasonal music including works by Handel and Vivaldi, plus many traditional carols. Also viewable live on the First Baptist Church's YouTube channel or Facebook page.  

The Improbable Beasts invite you to their first ever holiday concert, featuring their our own bass clarinet ensemble arrangements of Christmas carols, selections from "The Nutcracker," Chanukah songs, and other holiday fare. Enjoy holiday music like you've ever heard it before: rich, sonorous, epic and fun, for all ages. Admission is free; a suggested donation …

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First Baptist Church of Medford presents a concert by the Metrowest Chamber Players. It will feature works by Bach, Schubert, Roussel and Reinecke. The performers are David Owens, piano, the church’s former organist and choir director; Jennifer Wright, flute; Cynthia Cummings, violin; Rose Whitcomb, clarinet; Maria Whitcomb, soprano; and Jeff Stewart, horn.

First Baptist Church of Medford invites you to a program of four musical works performed by Jonathan Russell, clarinet and bass clarinet, and Solon Gordon, piano, that explore the various shades and colors of sorrow, joy, and resilience — and the ways in which they can intimately intertwine with one another. The centerpiece of the …

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First Baptist Church of Medford is delighted to host another piano recital by Anastasia Seifetdinova on the church's Baldwin D concert grand piano. The program will  feature the Haydn Sonata in E minor; Debussy Estampes; Schubert Sonata in A Major, op.120; Nyzhankivsky Little Suite “Letters to Her"; and Zaderatsky Prelude and Fugue in F Sharp Minor. …

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The Choral Fellows, Scholars and the Chancel Choir of First Baptist Church of Medford will celebrate its season of singing and learning with a Spring Afternoon Concert to which all are invited. The program of secular and sacred music includes works of Schubert, Rogers & Hammerstein, Spirituals and much more. Attend in-person or view on the …

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First Baptist Church of Medford welcomes guitarists Raley Beggs and Carl Straussner for an eclectic concert featuring Western classical music and works by South African composers inspired by traditional African …

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