Filed under music …

Mastersingers by the Sea, “The Creation”

April 11, 2008 Mastersingers by the Sea, New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, in Delightful Performance of “The Creation” By MARILYN J. ROWLAND Franz Josef “Papa” Haydn would have been proud to hear the performance of one of his masterpieces, “The Creation,” by the Mastersingers by the Sea and the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra at St. Barnabas … Continue reading →

Falmouth Chorale

April 3, 2008 The Falmouth Chorale is planning a casual, family-friendly concert called “Spring Sing” on May 10, which will include the Greater Falmouth Mostly All-Male Men’s Chorus, and a community singalong. The program will include selected Brahms’ Gypsy Songs, a spiritual, and Begin the Beguine. The two choirs, both directed by John Yankee, will … Continue reading →

Choral Music on the Cape

April 2, 2008 There are a multitude of choral music groups in the Upper Cape, providing not only a range of options for listeners, but also opportunities for area residents to come together and make music. Notable auditioned and open groups include: the Falmouth Chorale, the Mostly All Male Men’s Chorus, Mastersingers by the Sea, … Continue reading →

Grange Coffeehouse

March 28, 2008 Grange Coffeehouse Offers Evening Of First-Rate Music And Congeniality Sandwich can be pretty quiet in the wintertime. Four years ago, Mark Wiklund and his friends decided to remedy that situation by providing a place for people to go—in Sandwich, in the off-season—to hear good music and enjoy an evening out with friends. … Continue reading →

Third Fret Coffeehouse

March 14, 2008 Coffeehouse Offers Folk, Acoustic Music for All Ages The Third Fret Coffeehouse [Third Fret’s MySpace page includes audio files of upcoming or recent performers] springs to life once a month with the sounds of acoustic music and song. Concerts are held from September to May in the friendly, folksy and comfortable atmosphere … Continue reading →

Coffeehouse Fever

Originally published on March 28, 2008 I love coffeehouses. I’m not talking about the kind where you plunk down $4.50 for a caramel-apple-pumpkin-spice cappuccino with extra whipped cream. I’m talking about the kind where music is the central focus, the small, intimate concert hall that offers up acoustic music, along with a cup of plain … Continue reading →