Community Engagement
Rockport Music is dedicated to fostering an appreciation of music through accessible programs. We offer world class live performances on and off stage, in addition to working side by side with students in the classroom. The vision for Rockport Music education is to provide engaging and interactive programming of all genres throughout the community to encourage curiosity, participation, and creativity through music.
ACCESS: Bridging Artists with the Community and Connecting through Engaging programs with Students on and off Stage.
Artist Talks & Lectures
Rockport Music’s talks and lectures provide music lovers opportunities to learn more about music and the artists in a fun, informative environment. Programs have included pre-concert talks with artists in both classical and jazz concerts, pre-opera presentations for the MET Opera broadcasts, a sequential series to learn about opera and much more.
Enjoy our Beyond the Music Talk Series! Have you ever wondered what paths a musician might take outside of performing? Meet musicians who speak about their own unique creative space.
October 8: Dr. Ian Saunders
Importance of cultivating a pathway for musicians of color
November 16: Dr. Patricia Au
The art of collaboration
January 7: Abigale Reisman
From Classical to klezmer
February 8: Kiyoshi Hayashi
Developing a happy, healthy and fulfilling career as a musician
Youth on Stage
Empowering the Future of Music
Rockport Music is excited to share its renowned Shalin Liu Performance Center with local schools as well as numerous Boston-based youth music programs. Ongoing partnerships with the districts of Rockport, Gloucester, and Ipswich include annual performances of their school’s ensembles on stage. In addition, several Boston-based youth ensembles like Project STEP, Boston String Academy, Boston Children’s Chorus and Boston City Singers are highlighted throughout the season. Visit our events calendar (and enter Free & Family filter) to see the upcoming public performances.