Stronger Together is only a week away! Come catch this wonderful program next Sunday at 3:00 PM. More information can be found through the link in our bio. #bostonevents #bostonmusic #bostonconcerts #newenglandmusic #backbayevents #bostonmusicscene

Woah, check out that mustache! It's Edward Elgar! If you've ever been to a graduation in the United States, you've almost certainly heard his Pomp and Circumstance Marches. Elgar was born near Worcester, England in 1857. He was raised playing violin and piano, and at 22 was hired to conduct the attendant's band at the Worcester and County Lunatic Asylum. During this time he developed as a composer, writing original pieces for unusual groups of instruments. In 1882 he was hired as a violinist in a professional orchestra in Birmingham, and played violin in the first professional performance of one of his compositions, accepting the audience's applause with violin in hand. Through the 1890s, his reputation gradually grew, and he had enough influence in Britain to recommend the young Samuel Coleridge-Taylor to the Three Choirs Festival, helping to establish his career. Elgar, despite his growing reputation, felt underappreciated, and sought to truly break out into the musical scene. In 1899, he composed the Enigma Variations, which did just that! The piece catapulted him into consideration as the pre-eminent British composer of his day. Come hear us perform the Enigma Variations, and learn a little bit more about the "Enigma" 3:00PM Sunday, February 8th at the Church of the Covenant, 67 Newbury St. #bostonmusician #newenglandmusic #backbay #bostonevents #bostonmusic

For the first of our Composer Spotlights, meet Veronica Kao! Veronica “Vonnie” Kao is a composer from Boston, Massachusetts, whose works make up a mosaic of styles and which have been performed internationally and throughout the United States. She holds a B.A. from Williams College where she studied composition with Zachary Wadsworth and is currently pursuing graduate studies at the Boston Conservatory with Mischa Salkind-Pearl and Victoria Cheah. Veronica also plays flute and piccolo in various ensembles and teaches music around Massachusetts and at The Walden School in Dublin, NH. Come catch Vonnie’s piece “Lustmord” Sunday, February 8th at 3:00 PM! #bostonmusic #bostonmusicscene #newmusic #bostonmusicians #bostonevents

Our first concert of the new year is coming up: Stronger Together! Let's celebrate the power of music to build connections, friendships, and community. Join us for premieres by our friends @gaston.goss & @veronicak_19, plus works of Ulysses Kay & Edward Elgar. Scan the QR for more info. We'll see you on Sunday, February 8 at 3:00 PM in the Church of the Covenant! #boston #orchestra #bostonmusic #newmusic #concert

Our Call for Scores is due this weekend! Get your submission in before we close the form in about 34 and a half hours. We're looking for one orchestral piece of 8-15 minutes to be part of our May concert, Bridges. Looking forward to seeing your music! 🎵🌟 Scan the QR code or follow the link in the picture to find the submission form.

Hello Horizon Friends! We're excited to announce that this Season of Giving, all donations through December 31st will be matched up to $1000 thanks to a generous matching gift! Your donation enables us to continue creating unique programs of overlooked composers of the past and rising composers of the present. Your support also enables initiatives such as our Call for Scores, our recording project and upcoming album release, and collaborations with other local arts organizations. Become a Horizon supporter today to support exciting local music! #givingtuesday #GivingTuesdaycampaign #givingtuesday❤️ #newenglandmusic #bostonmusicscene #bostonnewmusic #newmusic #boston #bostonmusicians #bostonevents #bostonmusic

The Horizon Ensemble is excited to announce our second Call for Scores! We're looking for an orchestral work to be performed on May 31, 2026. Come join our community of composer friends & show us your musical voice! You can apply and find more info by going to tinyurl.com/horizoncallforscores2025, or scanning the QR code. Looking forward to your submissions! #callforscores #orchestra #newmusic #composer #classicalmusic #composition