Rockport Music presents Ocean Music Action, an organization who presents carefully curated concerts centered around the shared love of the ocean, on World Water Day, Saturday, March 22, 2025. Each concert is paired with a volunteer activity in partnership with a local conservation organization and we are excited to partner with Seaside Sustainability for a cleanup at Front and Back Beaches following their 11am performance. In their “Dear Ocean” program, performers will share a program inspired by their shared connection to the ocean, featuring a premiere of a new piece by Chaker. Come hear the concert 11am, and then build community with the musicians and fellow audience members through the volunteer cleanup activity with Seaside Sustainability at 1pm.

SCHEDULE

11 AM: Concert
-Location: Shalin Liu Performance Center

1 PM: Volunteer Beach Clean-up, bring your own water bottle, but snacks and all cleanup materials are provided!
-Location: Front and Back Beaches, Rockport, MA

Performers:
Kinan Azmeh, clarinet | Layale Chaker, violin and vocals | Megan Conley, harp |
Shawn Conley, bass | Shane Shanahan, percussion

The ocean is our most precious resource

ABOUT

The ocean is our most precious resource.  It covers 71% of our planet, produces half of the world’s oxygen, helps regulate global temperatures and weather patterns and provides the main source of food for three billion people.  In addition, the ocean is a place for recreation and restoration. Studies show that being in and around water makes us happier and healthier. Ocean health and human health are intertwined.

Each concert is paired with a volunteer waterway cleanup or other activity in partnership with a local conservation organization. This experience gives audiences and musicians the opportunity to work hand in hand toward the common goal of cleaner oceans for all. Additionally, they contribute a portion of donations to their partner organizations.

 

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