About

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 eleven concerts of exciting music by friends and music of history, with more to come this summer & fall.

Each of our concerts features at least one piece by a young living composer. We've collaborated with 19 composer friends to present their works on our events. We're proud to support the careers and development of young composers by championing the performance of their large-ensemble works!
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In addition to works by friends, 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, Fanny Hensel, and Amy Beach.
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‍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.

Card to Culture

The Horizon Ensemble is proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program! This initiative operates in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier.

EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders receive free admission to all Horizon Ensemble activities! We do not require photo IDs, nor do we require EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cards at our events. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

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!