Classical musicians finding ways to practice their craft during the pandemic
Life for everyone has been disrupted. For musicians, the practice/rehearse/performance cycle has disappeared, leaving excessive alone time - even in a profession predicated on alone time.“If there ever...
View ArticleBoston Symphony Orchestra announces cost containment measures
In response to the public health crisis over COVID-19, the Boston Symphony Orchestra has recently made a series of announcements about the cancellation of more than 130 events between March 12 and...
View ArticleNew book on The Association provides a different look at pop
If you can remember hearing the catchy strains of “Along Comes Mary” by The Association back when it first hit radio’s Top-40 stations, wow ... you’re old! If you’ve never heard of The Association,...
View ArticleTanglewood live performances canceled, online series offered this summer
2020 Tanglewood Live Performance and Education Programs, scheduled to take place from June 19 to Aug. 27, are canceled due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.Season offerings will now take place...
View ArticleSounds Around Town: Noel Smyth’s newest album covers a lot of bases
A few months ago, singer-songwriter-guitarist Noel Smyth started sending out notices for his April show at the Burren in Somerville – a show celebrating the release of his new album “Sugar Suspension.”...
View ArticlePandemic carves hole in state's cultural sector
JULY 15, 2020.....The arts and culture sector, a major piece of the Massachusetts economy, will need hundreds of millions of dollars and multiple years to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19...
View ArticleRelief fund helps freelance musicians get by
A broad-based effort, begun by the Boston Musicians Association, wants to address the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performing arts.Immediate Relief offers just that—money for...
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