Saturday, July 10, 7 pm
Evenings Under the Stars Festival Orchestra POPS Concert
with Nicholas Palmer, Conductor

“Palmer conducts with a clear neat technique that displays precision…a top notch performance” - Naples Daily News

Join Maestro Nicholas Palmer and the Evenings Under the Stars Orchestra as they kick off South Shore Conservatory’s 40th Anniversary Celebration with a concert Pops and light classics. Enjoy a conductor’s signature cocktail at the pre-concert reception! This family-friendly, fun-filled evening features favorites such as Copland’s Appalachian Spring Finale and ends with Tchaikovsky’s fantastic 1812 Overture, complete with backstage canon.
Sponsored by the Palmer Family

Saturday, July 17, 7 pm
New Black Eagle Jazz Band

“So far ahead of other traditional bands...there is scarcely any basis for comparison." - John S. Wilson, New York Times

Back by popular demand, this New Orleans style jazz band, now in its 37th year, will have your toes tapping and your hands clapping. The New Black Eagle Jazz Band plays traditional jazz, and covers a wide range of styles, from early New Orleans jazz to original pieces written by New Black Eagle band members. Their repertoire of over 600 numbers includes rags by such composers as Scott Joplin, arranged for the band; spirituals and gospel music; old pop tunes from the start of the 20th century to the 1960's; and blues.
Sponsored by the Carr Family

Saturday, July 24, 7 pm
Amanda Carr and the Kenny Hadley Big Band

Touted by the New York Times as “Keeping the Big-Band Sound Alive” South Shore Conservatory alum Amanda Carr returns with her incredible signature vocals, backed by The Kenny Hadley Big Band. Audience members are invited to celebrate Hingham’s 375th birthday with a special birthday cake donated by Fresh Market of Hingham. It promises to be an evening to remember!! Special thanks to Fresh Market for also donating the pre-concert reception food.

Saturday, July 31, 7 pm
Black Sea Salsa

This exciting 15-piece world-music group plays an original and lively blend of Armenian music and Afro-Cuban Jazz. Led by trumpeter Dan Teager, who writes and arranges the band's repertoire, Black Sea Salsa has established itself as one of Boston's premier festival bands playing for venues such as Sail Boston 2000, Marblehead Arts Festival, Norwood Summerfest, and the Boston Arts Festival. Black Sea Salsa has an original sound that is danceable, fun and loaded with energy, so come ready to dance!

Special for this evening: EUS welcomes the Margarita Man’s frozen margaritas! Come for the margaritas but stay for the music!
Sponsored by Hingham Institution for Savings

Saturday, August 7, 7 pm
Beguiled Again: The Music of Rodgers and Hart

"Tuneful and tasty, schmaltzy and smart - music by Rodgers, lyrics by Hart."
– Irving Berlin

Join Opera by the Bay favorites George Cordes, Neal Harrelson, Lorna Jane Norris, Beth MacLeod, Emily Browder Melville and Randy McGee as they present a compilation of the smash hit team Rodgers and Hart. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a song in your “hart”, this evening of fabulous music promises to leave you wanting more.
Sponsored by William Gallagher Associates

Sunday, July 18, 10 am
Musician/Cartoonist Keith Munslow

"Keith Munslow is way too much fun - he is that rare thing - a great musician, songwriter and storyteller who knows what school-age kids and their families are like." - Melody Allen, R.I. Office of Library & Information Services

Award-winning performer Keith Munslow has entertained thousands of children and adults throughout New England and beyond. His highly interactive show delights everyone with its unique mix of funny and original songs and stories, tongue-twisting poems, oddball characters and on-the-spot cartoon drawing. Keith's rhythmic piano, skillful drawing and quick wit combine for an upbeat, positive experience with lots of audience participation. It's a fast-paced ride, so hang on and don't blink - you might miss something!

Sunday, July 25, 10 am
Seymour Barab’s Cinderella

Opera by the Bay presents Seymour Barab’s Cinderella. This updated version of the classic Grimm’s fairy tale Cinderella features our three star performers from last year’s Little Red Riding Hood. Delight as the performers sing you through the trials of poor “Ella” as she meets her new step mom and stepsisters and learns “there is no such thing as nobody special!” This production is suitable for school age children four and older. Children: come as your favorite prince or princess!

ANGEL $1700

SUPERNOVA $1150

STARGAZER $600