Our History
It all started in 1930 when Mrs. Ruth Sanborn and two fellow music teachers worried that the people of Concord, and children especially, knocked off their pins by the Great Depression, would never have the chance to hear great live music. Meanwhile, in New York, Columbia Artists Management Inc. (CAMI) worried that the professional artists it represented would never have the chance to earn a living as performers. In one of the rare instances where distant planets align, CAMI and the Ruth Sanborns of many small communities banded together and created a National Community Concert Association. The artists would tour to small communities and be able to earn a living, and the small communities would receive the classical concert opportunities they craved.
Mrs. Sanborn's first season offered membership/subscriptions for $3.00 with accompanying children admitted free.
2023 - 2024 Shows
Saturday, September 30, 2023, 7:30pm – NEXT GENERATION LEAHY
Belying their young ages, these siblings are all accomplished multi-instrumentalists whose live performances
are filled with the high-energy, infectious music associated with the Leahy name. Beyond their Celtic music
heritage, these musicians explore many genres of music and pull influences from far and wide.
thenextgenerationleahy.com
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Saturday, November 4, 2023, 7:30pm – Nicole Zuraitis Quartet
Nicole Zuraitis is a GRAMMY-nominated jazz singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger, New York-based bandleader and winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice,” (Jazz Police), Nicole has positioned herself as one of the top artists and "prolific songwriters" (Broadway World) to watch in jazz and beyond. Besides leading her quartet, Nicole is the premier vocalist for the Birdland Big Band.
https://www.nicolezmusic.com/
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Sunday, February 4, 2024, 2:00pm — FRISSON ENSEMBLE
Frisson comes from the French word meaning “a shiver or a thrill, a sudden feeling of excitement.” True to
their name, the ensemble performs in over 25 cities annually including appearances in such diverse venues
as the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, for the Da Camera Society in Los Angeles and at the
Bermuda Festival. This concert features a trio of cello, piano, and clarinet.
frissonensemble.com
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Saturday, March 16, 2024, 7:30pm – MIA VASSILEV
Virtuoso Pianist Mia Vassilev started playing from the age of 3 and has performed throughout Europe, Asia,
Latin America, and the US as a soloist, chamber musician, and opera accompanist. She is joined by a
percussionist and two dancers.
themikesipe.com/mia-vassilev/
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Saturday, April 13, 2024, 7:30pm – WILLIAM FLORIAN
William Florian weaves stories, songs, and humor as we honor the life and achievements of this legendary
minstrel. You will find yourself singing along with William as he performs the celebrated folk & pop songs of
the 60's & 70's.
producersinc.com/attractions-1/william-florian
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