About Us
We’re a group of composers, musicians, and pals who perform music by friends and music of history!

Hello! The Horizon Ensemble is a community orchestra based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in May 2021, we present concerts of chamber and orchestral music in the historic Church of the Covenant on Newbury Street in Back Bay. Since our first concert in June 2021, we've presented nine concerts of exciting music thus far, with the tenth to come this Saturday, February 24!

Each of our concerts features at least one piece by a young living composer. Thus far, we're collaborated with 18 friends to present their works on our events, many of whom are students and graduate students in the Boston area. We're proud to support the careers and development of young composers by championing the performance of their large-ensemble works!
And in addition to new works, we also perform music by composers of history. This not only includes well-loved names such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Felix Mendelssohn, and Maurice Ravel, but also composers whose time in the spotlight is blossoming today. For example, we've included works by Louise Farrenc, William Grant Still, and Fanny Hensel.
Check out our work on our YouTube channel!
Our website is continually updating and improving, so stay tuned for more pages and information to come!

Our values include:

Collaboration
Our team members, composers, and performers all work together to present our music respectfully and responsibly. Cooperation is at the heart of our work as an ensemble!
Inclusivity
We play music by composers of all backgrounds, especially those from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Musicians and audiences of all walks of life are all welcome!
Innovation
We aim to support new and original music by young creative voices in our communities. The work we do is essential to carrying the art of ensemble composition forward.
Accessibility
Our ensemble is committed to making our art as accessible as possible. Our concerts are always free of charge, in wheelchair-accessible spaces, and available as livestreams!
Empathy
Empathy is at the heart of why we write, perform, and enjoy our art. By connecting to each other through music, we better understand and support each other.
Community
The Horizon Ensemble emphasizes community as a priority of our work. We build community through musical collaboration and engaging audiences on an authentic level.
Want to get involved?
If you're a musician or simply enjoy listening to some lovely fellows play music, we'd love to hear from you!
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