To the Fore Concert Series

Join pianist and singer Christopher Lockman in an evening of musical storytelling! This handpicked program features pieces that explore their musical heritage and the rich harmonic worlds that continue to inspire them. From lush Romantic pieces, to 70s Soul, to J-Pop, this performance celebrates the power of music and personal identity. Sunday, June 1, 2025 @ 4pm. $20 suggested donation.

We are thrilled to announce our 3rd To the Fore concert of the season - “These intervals of stillness and abandon” featuring Regina Stroncek and Sage Fogle on Sunday, April 6 @ 4pm. A recital of art song by Brazilian women composers on the profound impact nature has on the human spirit. $20 suggested donation, 23 Dedham Rd in Needham, MA at First Parish in Needham, Unitarian Universalist. We hope to see you there!

Roses, ancient stones, bird song, cinnabar sunsets, seasonal premonitions, moon seas, and fertile and scorched earth all offer humanity an opportunity to pause, reflect, and release into the present moment.

Featuring works by Chiquinha Gonzaga, Celeste Jaguaribe, Helza Camêu, Emilia de Benedictis, Nilcéia Baroncelli, Catarina Domenici, Dinorá de Carvalho, and Eunice Katunda.

It was our honor and pleasure to host TaalMel through our Elizabeth Duhig To the Fore concert series, which brings musicians and composers from historically marginalized backgrounds “to the fore,” in partnership with ICON (Indian Community Of Needham). We had a full house in our Parish Hall, and attendees generously donated hundreds of dollars for the Needham Community Council.

TaalMel brings together rhythms (Taal) and harmonies (Mel) from the two rich musical cultures that the group is lucky enough to be part of: India, where many of them grew up, and the US, where they found their second homes. You can hear more of their music at YouTube.com/

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Many thanks to TaalMel for sharing their talents!

Shanah Tovah to our Jewish members and neighbors! As Rosh Hashanah and the High Holy Days begin, may all who celebrate have a good and sweet new year!

Will we see you for our first To the Fore concert of the 2023-2024 season? This Sunday the 17th at 4! And, we’re honored to host Juan Suarez as our guest vocalist during the Sunday service the same day at 10:30 am 💒🎶

Posted • Thrilled to have Juan Suarez and Jacob Lytehaven join us to perform our first To the Fore concert of the season. “Little Joys: Reflections on the Q***r Experience” will include music by composers from the LGBTQ+ community, and a preview of a new work, “a subtle rebellion”, by .s.suarez & . Join us at Sunday, Sept. 17 @ 4pm.