Benefit Concert by Essex Ensemble
On AUGUST 27, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 PM, the ESSEX ENSEMBLE will perform a concert at the beautiful Maudslay Arts Center for the benefit of the Newbury Food Pantry's mission to end food insecurity in our area.
The Ensemble is directed by Andrew Price, a local resident and pantry volunteer. We are so blessed that these top-tier professional musicians from several of Boston's most highly regarded orchestras are donating their time and talent for our mission. In addition, the Maudslay Arts Center has generously contributed their lovely venue for our benefit concert. All of the proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to the purchase of food for the pantry.
The need for assistance with food from our all volunteer pantry has continued to grow this year. Our guest numbers continue to increase weekly due to higher food, housing, and energy costs. In the month of July 2022 we served 573 guests, 25 of whom were new to the pantry, and the majority of them were ordering weekly. Due to increased demand, The Greater Boston Food Bank has had to decrease the amounts of food available for purchase at reduced prices for pantries such as ours. Therefore, the concert proceeds will be used to purchase additional food locally to help fulfill the growing needs in our community.
We are so grateful to the musicians, Maudslay Arts Center, volunteers and supporters. There is still time to purchase tickets for this wonderful evening!
Maudslay Arts Center is situated within the lush landscape of Maudslay State Park at 95 Curzon Mill Rd, Newburyport. Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic. There will be non-alcoholic beverages and desserts available. Reserved table seats are $50 per person in tables of three or four. Lawn tickets ( bring your own blanket or chair) are $30. Children under 12 are free. Whether you choose to sit at a patio table or on a blanket under the stars, every seat offers excellent acoustics.
Doors open at 5:30PM. Parking at Maudslay Arts Center is limited to drop off or vehicles with handicapped stickers. Regular parking is at the main Maudslay State Park lot which has free parking after 5:30 PM. Ushers will be on hand to direct you.
To purchase concert tickets go to https://www.newburyfoodpantry.org/ or go to:
About the Essex Ensemble Musicians:
Colin Davis, Violin, performs with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Boston Lyric Opera, Bach, Beethoven and Brahms Society, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Odyssey Opera, Cantata Singers, Emmanuel Music, Portland Symphony Orchestra, and serves as Principal 2nd Violin in the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra.
Jenn Lucht, Cello, is a member of the Calyx Piano trio and performs with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra. As a chamber musician, she has been heard in performances at the Kennedy Center, Weill Recital Hall and Tanglewood, among others.
Gregory Newton, Bassoon, is one of New England’s most active musicians having performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra. His performance schedule regularly includes the Boston Ballet, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Musica Viva, New Hampshire Symphony, Portland Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, Boston Philharmonic, Granite State Symphony, Symphony New Hampshire, the Boston Classical Orchestra, Boston Modern Orchestra Project. Currently, he is a faculty member of the New England Conservatory Preparatory School and Phillips Exeter Academy.
Andrew Price, Oboe, is Principal Oboe for the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra as well as Principal Oboe for the Bach, Beethoven and Brahms Society, the Boston Landmarks Orchestra and the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra.
Michael Rosenbloom, Violin, is the former Concert Master of the Boston Ballet Orchestra. He performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, and Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra. He is a faculty member at Phillips Andover Academy. In his retirement, Michael enjoys antiques and walking the “best dog in the world”, Bailey.
Susan Shipley, Viola, performs with the Portland Symphony Orchestra. She also plays with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and free-lances with Boston Baroque, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Rhode Island Philharmonic and Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra.
John (Bebo) Shiu, Bass, has recently earned his doctoral degree to become the first and the only DMA Double Bass graduate under Edwin Barker at Boston University. Dr. Shiu is currently the Director of String Ensemble at Bridgewater State University where he teaches various music theory, music history, and Anthropology courses. In addition, he serves as Double Bass Artist Faculty at the Longy School of Music. He performs with Boston Pops, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Austin Symphony.
Camden Ward, Oboe, studies under Andrew Price at Boston University. He has played as Principal Oboe in the Boston Youth Symphony and substitute in the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra leading to masterclasses with Mark McEwen and John Ferrillo.