2024-25 Concert Season

Sunday, September 29, 2024

3pm

FACES ABOUT TOWN -

A MEMORIAL CONCERT FOR

ERIC MAUL

"Faces About Town", originally conceived as a concert about the deep belief that music is the highest form of communication. And now we use our deeply held beliefs to honor the memory of Eric Maul who passed away on September 12, 2025. We will present the program as planned sans the flute and use time to remember Eric in both word and song. In a fitting coincidence, we are proud to present a new work, A Nordstrom Songbook, by Thomas Gregg, with poetry by Mary Elizabeth Nordstrom, evoking the distinctive beauty of nature by the seashore. Eric loved Ptown and spent time kayaking on Ptown waters and marveling at the beauty of nature’s gifts. The program will also feature music by Bela Bartók, Edvard Grieg, and Friedrich Kuhlau performed by musicians including (clockwise starting top left) Tyler Michael James, cello; Thomas Gregg, tenor; Markus Kaitila, piano; Loren Lee, violin; Brian Calhoon, marimba; and Craig W. Combs, piano.  

Provincetown United Methodist Church, 20 Shankpainter Road,  Provincetown, MA 02657

Suggested donation at the door - $20.  Ages 17 and under admitted for free.  

Sunday, February 9, 2025

3:00 pm

WHAT MAKES A LEGEND MOST?

A true legend leaves an indelible mark that transcends time, characterized by originality, courage, and an unwavering dedication to their craft or cause. Ultimately, it’s their enduring influence and the stories told about them that cement their legendary status. In this concert, we juxtapose Joseph Haydn and Robert Schumann, two undeniable legends of music history, with three composers—Reynaldo Hahn, Ethel Smyth, and Nadia Boulanger—who, for various reasons, have not received the recognition they deserve as legendary composers. We hope that, as you listen, you will recognize the legendary quality of their music, just as we do.

Musicians (clockwise from upper left) include: Jeffrey Thurston, violin; Eric Maul, flute; Tyler Michael James, cello; and Craig W. Combs, piano

Provincetown United Methodist Church, 20 Shankpainter Road,  Provincetown, MA 02657

Suggested donation at the door - $20.  Ages 17 and under admitted for free.  

Sunday, May 4, 2025

3 pm

MUSIC MAVERICKS: BUCKING THE STATUS QUO

Throughout music history, certain composers have always dared to challenge the status quo. Some, like Debussy, expanded the boundaries of harmony, rhythm, and tonality; others, like Dvořák, found inspiration in folk music; still others, like Clara Schumann, composed despite societal pressures that sought to limit them. And in recent years, some have composed with social agenda. Our program begins with 21st-century composers Fredrik Österling and Halldór Smárason, who crafted music that resonates deeply with the human spirit. These contemporary works are paired with pieces by Debussy, Dvořák, and Clara Schumann.

Musicians (clockwise from top left): Thomas Cooper, violin, Colin Levin (baritone), Tyler Michael James (cello), Loren Lee (violin), Eric Maul (flute) and Craig W. Combs (piano).

Provincetown United Methodist Church, 20 Shankpainter Road,  Provincetown, MA 02657

Suggested donation at the door - $20.  Ages 17 and under admitted for free.