Upcoming Events

Gregorian Chant Retreat

Chants of Mary
September 8-11, 2024
Community of Jesus
Rock Harbor, MA

Join us in exploring some of the most beautiful pieces in the Gregorian chant repertory, written in honor of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Participants will join the Community of Jesus in the celebration of the Feast of the Nativity of Mary on September 9th. Come and learn (or re-learn) gems such as Salve Regina and Ave maris stella.

Outer Cape Winds, a Community Wind Ensemble

Performing Arts Center
95 Southern Eagle Cartway, Brewster, MA

Fall Semester begins September 12.
Weekly Rehearsals are Thursday, 5-7PM

Discover the joy of music in the company of kindred spirits. Outer Cape Winds, a vibrant new wind ensemble, welcomes individuals of all ages and abilities to share in the magic of making music together. Whether you’re a seasoned player or have just begun your musical journey, join us as we create harmonious melodies and forge lasting friendships.

Encore, Encore: Giving Voice to People Living with Dementia

Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 3:30 PM
Presented by Michael Alan Anderson PhD
Performing Arts Center
95 Southern Eagle Cartway, Brewster, MA

Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia. Numerous studies have shown that interventions through music are effective as a potential non-pharmacological therapy. Michael Alan Anderson is the founder of the ENCORE Chorus serving people living with early- to middle-stage Alzheimer’s disease and their care partners. The chorus is modeled on the Giving Voice Initiative, which fosters independent choruses that bring joy, well-being, purpose, and community understanding to people with Alzheimer’s Disease and their care partners. This talk reviews the power of the musical arts for this vulnerable population.

95 Years of Music to Speak to Our Time: Building Bridges through Music

Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series

A Four-Part Lecture presented by Dr. Samuel Adler
Livestream Only, 3:30 PM
September 28—Part 4 (Music Concepts & Philosophy…For Future Musicians)

Part 1 (from January, 2024) can be viewed HERE
Part 2 (from March, 2024) can be viewed HERE
Part 3 (from April, 2024) can be viewed HERE

Dr. Samuel Adler is one of the greatest living composers and conductors of our time. A legendary risk-taker with over 400 published works – he taught for sixty-three years at Juilliard, and Eastman, and has given masterclasses and workshops at over 300 universities world-wide. His recent album, sung by world-renowned Gloriae Dei Cantores won The American Prize, and he has received numerous awards including ASCAP’s “Aaron Copland Lifetime Achievement Award.”

He presents “95 Years of Music to Speak to Our Time” and shares his amazing life experiences and brilliant musicianship at the Premiere Season of the NEW Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series. At age ten Samuel Adler narrowly escaped Nazi Germany during Kristallnacht, the “night of broken glass.” At age ninety-five, he continues to compose and speak, sharing his prolific musical gifts.

Daniel Roth Organ Concert

October 12, 2024, 7:30 PM
St. Cecilia Organ
Church of the Transfiguration
Rock Harbor, Orleans, MA

Experience the return of Daniel Roth, one of France’s premier organ virtuosos, in concert on the St. Cecilia organ at the Church of the Transfiguration. With a distinguished career that includes over 30 years as Titular Organist at St. Sulpice in Paris and a notable tenure as Artist-in-Residence at the National Shrine in Washington, D.C., Roth brings unparalleled expertise to the organ. Hear a “kaleidescope of colors” from the world-renowned organ, melded in an unforgettable performance by Daniel Roth, showcasing works by Widor, Franck, J.S. Bach, and Mendelssohn.

The Composers Puzzle: How It Fits Together

Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series
Saturday, October 12, 2024 3:30 PM
Presented by Michael Burritt, percussionist, professor, composer
Performing Arts Center
95 Southern Eagle Cartway, Brewster, MA

Michael Burritt will discuss the journey as a performer composer over the course of his 40-year career and reflect on how the evolution of percussion both informed and shaped his path. He will explore the reasons he writes music and the special symbiotic relationship between composing and performing and also share several of his works in performance. In addition the lecture will take a deeper dive into the process of writing a piece of music.

A Journey of HOpe Through Faith and Art

Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 3:30 PM
Presented by Delro Rosco
Performing Arts Center
95 Southern Eagle Cartway, Brewster, MA

Artist Delro Rosco will share how an art practice evolved from deeply personal reflections on life, growing faith, and looking for hope through beauty in the natural world. Learn how the interaction between God-led faith and a free and expressive painting approach produces captivating works of art that inspires, informs and encourages us in our own journey. This will be an in-depth look into the motivating forces for several art series. New Mornings is a series inspired by Biblical scripture and the search for hope amidst personal brokenness.

Kalliope Reed Quintet Lecture Recital

Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series
Saturday, November 2, 2024 3:30 PM
Presented by the Kalliope Reed Quintet
Performing Arts Center
95 Southern Eagle Cartway, Brewster, MA

Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey with the Kalliope Reed Quintet! Join us for a dynamic lecture recital by New England’s premiere reed quintet—an uncommon ensemble with an incredibly diverse and joy filled sound! Kalliope will dive into the history and evolution of Reed instruments in chamber music, how it led to the rise of the Reed Quintet, and how their ensemble contributes to Reed Quintet history with many new commissions and arrangements. Come enjoy their eclectic mix of music including dynamic new works by Abraham Gómez and Daniel Cueto, favorite selections from a gorgeous arrangement of Jean Phillip Rameau’s Suite La Triomfante, and Gershwin’s iconic and electrifying Rhapsody in Blue! Free Admission for all.

Veterans Day Concert

with Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Orchestra
November 8 & 9, 2024, 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Rock Harbor, Orleans, MA

Embark on a journey commemorating Veterans Day. This memorable concert will feature Finzi’s Lo the Full Final Sacrifice, Ešenvalds’ Trinity to Deum, and Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem, performed by Gloriæ Dei Cantores and orchestra under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley.

Annual Carol Sing

December 23, 2024
Performing Arts Center
Brewster, MA

Come Sing Beloved Carols with Arts Empowering Life Artists

Pyware Visual Design Retreat

June 16-20, 2025
Performing Arts Center
95 Southern Eagle Cartway, Brewster, MA

This Visual Design Retreat offers a wealth of information on Pyware 3D Drill Design, along with the opportunity for refreshment in Orleans, Massachusetts on beautiful Cape Cod. Come away energized and equipped to provide cutting-edge drill instruction for your marching band, drum corps, winter guard, or indoor drumline.

Outer Cape Winds Retreat

July 8-12, 2025
Performing Arts Center, Brewster, Cape Cod
featuring Guest Conductor, Ray Cramer

Outer Cape Winds, along with the Woodland Park Wind Symphony, collaborate to host a “Wind Band Retreat” at the newly opened Performing Arts Center in Brewster. This unique retreat will offer a fantastic opportunity for musicians from these ensembles as well as the local community to come together and create beautiful music. The retreat will include combined band rehearsals, sectionals, and performances led by distinguished guest conductor, Ray Cramer, sightseeing excursions, delicious food featuring local Cape Cod cuisine and fresh seafood, and concluding with a final concert by the ensemble, professionally recorded. This retreat promises to be an enriching experience, celebrating the joy of music and community.

Tickets & Information:

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Recent Events

Brass & Organ Concerts

August 2 & 3, 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Rock Harbor, Orleans, MA

Chamber Music Concert: Echoes of Eastern Europe

Featuring Arutiunian’s Trumpet Concerto
July 20, 2024, 7:30 PM
Performing Arts Center
Brewster, MA

Pyware Visual Design Retreat

June 17-21, 2024
Performing Arts Center
95 Southern Eagle Cartway, Brewster, MA

Architecture Moriendi: Designs for the Art of Dying Well

Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 7:30 PM
Presented by Christy Haig, B. Arch., M. Arch.
Performing Arts Center
95 Southern Eagle Cartway, Brewster, MA

95 Years of Music to Speak to Our Time: Building Bridges through Music

Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 3:30 PM
Presented by Dr. Samuel Adler

GLORIÆ DEI CANTORES LENTEN CONCERT

Thou Hearest Me!
Works By Byrd, Palestrina, Pärt & Ešenvalds
Friday and Saturday, March 8 & 9, 2024, 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Rock Harbor, Orleans, MA

95 Years of Music to Speak to Our Time: Building Bridges through Music

Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 3:30 PM
Presented by Dr. Samuel Adler