A Joyful Noise
A Concert to Benefit Neighborhood Strings
Thursday, June 6, 2024
7:00-9:30 PM
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester
The Event
Join us for A Joyful Noise, a concert to benefit Neighborhood Strings, on June 6, 2024 at Mechanics Hall. The evening of sparkling music, tantalizing desserts, and libations includes a world-premiere by acclaimed composer Kareem Roustom, performances by WCMS, Neighborhood Strings, and a host of guest artists. Guest artists come from Community MusicWorks, Boston String Academy, and The Newport String Project, other nationally recognized El Sistema inspired programs.
The evening will include a cash bar, and a curated selection of desserts by Worcester’s best- known bakeries, including
Bean Counter Bakery, On the Rise, Sweet Pan Gourmet, and Joe Cannoli’s Bakery.
Tickets
Table of 8 – $500
Single table seating – $75
Balcony – $50
The Concert
Concert program:
Kareem Roustom | A Voice Exclaiming for triple string quartet
performed by Neighborhood Strings, WCMS, and guests
Kareem Roustom | Songs From Home* for string quartet
performed by WCMS and guests
*A world premiere, commissioned by WCMS
Joseph Haydn | Piano Trio in C Major
performed by WCMS and guests
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Serenade for Strings
performed by WCMS and guests
The Musicians
WCMS Musicians:
Krista Buckland Reisner, violin
Rohan Gregroy, violin+
Peter Sulski, violin/viola+
Deborah Greenebaum, violin+
Ariana Falk, cello+
Joshua Gordon, cello
Bronwyn Pappas-Byers, cello+
Patrick Chatham, cello+
Randall Hodgkinson, piano
+Neighborhood Strings teaching artists
Guest Artists:
Mariesther Alvarez, violin
Minna Choi, violin
Lilit Hartunian, violin
Ealaín McMullin, violin
Jorge Soto, violin
Angel Domingez Hernandez, viola
Jesse Holstein, viola
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
