Music on the Hill invites new and returning singers for the 16th annual Summer Chorus, performing "Frostiana" by Randall Thompson and other American music with guest conductor Kaitlin Lazere. Students welcome! The Summer Chorus, with 50-60 singers, is a chance to sing during the summer when other groups do not meet; to sing a longer […]
The Music on the Hill Summer Chorus celebrates America in this concert featuring Randall Thompson's "Frostiana" and other American music led by guest conductor Kaitlin Lazere. "Frostiana: Seven Country Songs" is Thompson's setting of Robert Frost poetry, including "The Road Not Taken" and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening." The piece was commissioned by […]
Sing choral classics with Music on the Hill on Tuesdays in August. Each week, a different work with a different conductor. No performance, no worries; just show up and sing! Summer Sings are a relaxed way to revisit a familiar piece or to try something new. Come for one session or for all. Singers of […]
Music on the Hill invites singers for the final August Summer Sing: A German Requiem by Brahms. Artistic director David H. Connell leads the session. Sing a beloved choral classic. No performance, no worries. Open to all. Free, with donations welcome.
Join Music on the Hill for "An Evening in Paris," its sixth annual September Soirée fundraiser. All are welcome. The evening begins with a cocktail party and silent bidding, followed by a live auction and dessert. Food, drink and fun–and music, of course. Bid on fabulous finds to keep or to give as gifts: custom […]
Music on the Hill opens its fall season with Music in Nature, a concert of the Chamber Chorus–12 pro singers–with artistic directors David H. Connell and Ellen Dickinson. Connell conducts a stirring and contemplative program of works by notable contemporary composers: Finzi, Górecki, Hovhaness, Paulus, and Whitacre. Selections, which range from a setting of ancient […]
A chamber concert of music for handbells, featuring varied bell ensembles–solos (one ringer, many bells), duets, quartets, sextets and more–performing popular classics in a singular way. This concert will be a treat for the eye and the ear. Selections include the Bach Prelude in C with "Ave Maria," "The Swan" from Carnival of the Animals […]
Sing holiday songs with Music on the Hill singers and bell ringers...and a very special guest! Plus: Santa's Jingle Bells workshop for kids. It's all part of Holly Jolly Saturday and the Great Trains holiday exhibit at the Wilton Historical Society. Two one-hour sessions, starting at 2 p.m. and repeating at 3 p.m. Free, with […]
Music on the Hill ringers add festive bell music to holiday shopping. Bells will ring at intervals throughout the afternoon at Barnes and Noble. Kids may join in with sleigh bells. Stop by the greeting table to say you've come for music and to join the Music on the Hill mailing list.
