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Local musicians to present ‘Songs for the Earth’ on Sunday

By Sean Smith, Special to the BIR
May 29, 2025
Boston Irish

Fiddler and vocalist Christine Delphine Hedden, a mainstay of Greater Boston’s Irish/Celtic music scene, will debut an original composition on Sunday, June 1, at “Songs for the Earth,” a benefit for Mass Audubon. The event – which utilizes the arts to raise awareness of the need for a sustainable future – will take place at the South Shore Conservatory in Hingham

Hedden’s piece will feature collaborative and solo performances by area musicians including Lindsay Straw (vocals), Katie Knudsvig (fiddle/violin), Kat Wallace (fiddle/violin), Corley Friesen-Johnson (viola), Ariel Friedman (cello), and Annick Odom (bass).

The program will begin at 2:30 p.m. with educational activities including a nature-themed craft for families, a reading of “The Tide Is Rising, So Are We!” by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman, and a presentation about sustainability and chocolate by Dr. Lori (“Dr. Chocolate”) Shapiro of Suenõs Cacao, a collaborative project to connect small, independent organic producers growing heirloom cacao varieties in Ecuador to consumers in the United States.

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Cleveland State University's Samantha Brown Secures Coveted Spot in South Shore Conservatory Summer Fellowship

By Melody Foster
Published on May 29, 2025
Hoodline Cleveland

Big news from the local music scene as Cleveland State University's own Samantha Brown, a student pursuing a Bachelor's in Music Education, has snagged a prestigious summer fellowship. Brown, set to graduate in 2025, is joining the ranks of an elite group in the South Shore Conservatory Summer Music Festival Teaching Academy—an accomplishment putting CSU on the map in a landscape often dominated by more recognized music schools.

Selected from a pool of applicants hailing from what are usually flagship institutions for such accolades, Brown's breakthrough represents a departure from the norm, as stated in a CSU news release. During the program, which spans from July 10 to July 25, she's slated to engage in a variety of hybrid educational experiences, notably bridging the nuances of teaching and administration within the musical realm.

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Summer Thursdays Return to Derby Street Shops in June with Weekly Kid-Friendly Events All Season Long

May 20, 2025 by Derby St Shops
Hingham Anchor

With summer just around the corner, Derby Street Shops is getting ready to welcome the season with the return of its beloved Summer Thursdays—a weekly series of family-friendly events and outdoor entertainment beginning June 5. Summer Thursdays will once again offer a lively mix of activities for all ages to enjoy throughout the season.

Also returning for the third year is Music Together®, presented in partnership with South Shore Conservatory. These interactive early childhood music classes will be offered in two 6-week sessions, beginning May 19 and July 7, providing a joyful, hands-on experience for young children and their caregivers. Read more...

Five SSC teaching artists receive Steinert's Top Teacher award

Congratulations to piano teaching artists Alexander Morollo, Maral Annaovezova, HuiMin Wang, Bahar Soyoz, and Mijin Choi who have all received Top Teacher awards from M. Steinert & Sons within the last year. We are delighted to see them recognized for their dedication and commitment to their students!