Feb
11
Thurs

Beethoven Lecture/Concert Series – Symphonies #5-6 6:30pm

Join us for the third installment of our innovative five-part lecture/concert series on Beethoven’s complete symphonies transcribed for piano. Performances will be either 4-hands piano, 4-hands two pianos, or solo piano. Performances by pianists Yvonne Lee, Joshua Del Dotto and Stephen Yenger.

Feb
12
Thurs

Nap Leve (We will rise) – A benefit concert for Haiti 7pm

Jazz vocalist Claudia Eliaza and Community Music Center of Boston presents Nap Leve (We Will Rise), a benefit concert in support of Haiti, featuring various artists from the Greater Boston area. Suggested donation is $10 or whatever you can give. All proceeds and a portion of CD sales will go to Yéle Haiti. www.yele.org

Feb
18
Thurs

20th-century Women Composers for Flute 7pm.

A rare opportunity to enjoy contemporary compositions for flute by women composers, all in one place. Includes work by Marion Bauer, Libby Larsen, Lita Grier, Judith Lang Zaimont and Katherine Hoover. Amy Dombach, flute with guest Steven Morris, piano.

Feb
25
Thurs

Vista Lirica 7pm.

Guest New York-based chamber music ensemble Vista Lirica performs art-music, principally 19th century Romantic music as it connects to a deep reverence for nature and current ecological causes. Neil Rynston, clarinet; Omar Guey, violin; Lawrence Zoernig, cello; Beth Levin, piano and Martin Perry, piano. www.vistalirica.com

Mar
04
Thurs

Riverside Brass Ensemble 7pm.

Be it music of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical—or something a little lighter—the Riverside Brass Ensemble performs with élan. Program to include works by Hindemith, Fauré, Gabrieli, Khatchaturian and Ramsøe. Michael Grandel and Geoffrey Shamu, trumpets; Tom Otto, trombone and James Monaghan, bass trombone.
www.riverside-brass.com

Mar
11
Thurs

Beethoven Lecture/Concert Series – Symphonies #7-8. 6:30pm

Join us for the fourth installment of our popular lecture/concert series of Beethoven’s complete symphonies, transcribed for piano. Pianists Erin Lindsey, Beverly Arsem and Shoko Hino. Lecture by CMCB Executive Director David Lapin, Phd.

Mar
18
Thurs

Jazz Department Concert -”100 Years of Jazz” 7pm.

In celebration of the Music Center’s Centennial, join us for jazz selections from each decade starting in 1910. Performers include Andreas Brade, Fernando Brandao, Chuck Gabriel, Mike Giordano, Carmen Marsico, Michael Shea and Chris Veilleux.

Mar
27
Sat

David Lapin Competition Finals 12:30pm Juniors / 3:00pm Seniors

Our annual merit-based student performance competition for Junior (grades 9 and under) and Senior (grades 12 and under) levels, with notable judges from the Boston musical scene. Join in supporting our best and brightest young students.

Apr
08
Thurs

Beethoven Lecture/Concert Series – Symphony #9 6:30pm

Join us for the fifth and last installment of our popular lecture/concert series. Two pianos with singers. Performers include Shoko Hino, Stephen Yenger, and guest Lecturer Mary Greer.

Apr
29
Thurs

New Gallery Concert Series 7:00pm

Celebrate the Now! World-famous Borromeo String Quartet plays the complete string quartets by Lera Auerbach with CMCB’s own Board member Beverly Arsem as featured visual artist. Sarah Bob, Director. $20 Adults; $15 Students, Seniors and Children – Free for members of CMCB community.

May
06
Thurs

Bach Violin and Piano Sonatas, Part 1 of 2. 7:00pm

Join us for the first of two concerts covering the entire six Bach violin and piano sonatas. Part 1 will include a clustering of three related sonatas. Ara Sarkissian, violin, with Stephen Yenger, piano. See May 13 for Part 2.

May
13
Thurs

Bach Violin and Piano Sonatas, Part 2 of 2. 7:00pm

The second of two concerts covering the entire six Bach violin and piano sonatas. Ara Sarkissian, violin, with Stephen Yenger, piano.

May
20
Thurs

Wine Tasting Concert 7pm

Enjoy our pairings of instruments and music with choice international wines chosen by Jo-Ann Ross, certified wine specialist. Wines from Portugal. Music from Brazil. Music performed by Fernando Brandao, flute; Jason Davis, seven-string guitar and Jesse Appelman, mandolin.

Jun
10
Thurs

2nd annual Seniors & Alumni Bash! 6:00pm

Please join us in honoring Community Music Center of Boston’s Centennial graduating class of 2010­– an excellent opportunity for Music Center alums to reconnect with old friends, ensemble members and mentors. The evening will begin with a recital from our graduating seniors, followed by refreshments.

Jun
17
Thurs

Faculty Chamber Music Concert 7pm

Enjoy an evening of chamber music with Katherine Matasy, clarinet; Michael Korn, violin; Nancy Hair, cello; Yvonne Lee, piano; performing works by Bartok, Brahms, and Stravinsky.

Jun
20
Sun

Ossia Ensemble Recital 3pm

Please join us for an afternoon of chamber music featuring pieces from Joachim Quantz, Gian Carlo Menotti, Madeline Dring and Bohuslav Martinu. Beverly Arsem, piano; Kurt Hakansson, flute; Robert Hall, clarinet.