As it counts down to the June 2010 opening of its new
home, the Shalin Liu Performance Center on Main Street,
Rockport Music is pleased to offer tours of the building
site starting two hours prior to each concert in Rockport
Music’s 2009-2010 Series.
Led by Cambridge-based architect
Alan Joslin and other key representatives, these behind-the-scenes
events give our audiences the opportunity to experience
three important stages in the construction of this oceanfront
concert hall. Out of safety concerns, hard hats must be
worn and will be provided. All attendees are also required
to wear close-toed shoes.
Sunday, November 1, 3 p.m.
(Concert at 5 p.m. featuring the Jupiter String Quartet – Rockport Art Association)
Observe the completion of the wood framing with open views of the ocean.
Saturday, December 5, 5 p.m.
(Holiday Concert at
8:00 p.m. featuring the Triton Brass Quintet – First
Congregational Church)
Celebrate the timber framing of the roof and other
key elements.
Saturday, March 13, 6 p.m.
(Concert at 8 p.m. featuring
Rachael Price, jazz vocalist – Rockport Art Association)
Experience a fully enclosed building, a finished slate
roof, and functioning elevator.
For more information on purchasing tickets to Rockport Music 2009-2010 Music Series concerts,
call 978-546-7391, Ext 102, (M-F, 10-4) or CLICK HERE.
In the spring, renowned acoustician R. Lawrence Kirkegaard
begins acoustical testing, a process known as “tuning the
hall” that lets the design team listen to and adjust the
concert hall acoustics while musicians are performing.
Tuning the Hall for the Community
Three free concerts for the community
Saturday, May 22, 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m.
On Rockport’s Motif #1 day, Rockport Music is pleased to
invite the public to three FREE community concerts, each
one hour. These family-friendly programs feature a variety
of music, sure to please and entertain.
(For more information
about Motif #1 day CLICK
HERE)
Opening Night – June 10, 8 p.m.
29th Season of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival
A grand opening calls for a grand celebration. This evening happens only once; there is no
encore. The concert program will feature the world premiere
of Scott Wheeler’s “Granite Coast” for Piano Trio, commissioned
by Rockport Music for the opening of the Shalin Liu Performance
Center.
Plans are also underway for several festival events
at the new performance center, including a gala benefit
evening featuring a special guest. Additional details coming
soon.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
HELP ROCKPORT MUSIC REACH ITS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOAL.
To find out how you can support
the Capital Campaign, please contact Rockport Music’s Campaign
Manager Betsy Giannoccaro at 978-546-7391 (Ext 106) or
campaign@rockportmusic.org
