Happy Birthday, America!

Symphony Pro Musica celebrates America’s 250th!

Rounding out SPM’s year-long musical commemoration of America’s 250th is a program full of delightful and varied works. They open with the world premiere of an SPM-commissioned work by resident composer, Arson Fahim. He has written a 10-minute work paying tribute to his last five years studying music in the US. It’s titled “An Afghan in Boston” and features a solo cello, performed by conductor, Mark Churchill, with the composer on the podium. Any references to last May’s “An American in Paris” are coincidental! The spirited Symphony No. 2 by American musical pioneer Charles Ives follows with dozens of patriotic and hymn tunes woven into its fabric of Brahmsian textures. The program’s second half includes favorite patriotic works and features the acclaimed Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes and Drums in full regalia. With SPM they’ll perform Evan Meier’s “Liberty: From the Ashes of Tyranny,” a work written for them which they recently performed with the Boston Pops on July 4!

Seating is General Admission (no assigned seating)

Standard: $30
Seniors: $25

• FREE Tickets for Veterans available with promo code VETS
• FREE Tickets for Students available with promo code LEARN

Symphony Pro Musica (SPM) is celebrated for its ambitious programming, under Maestro Churchill’s direction, bringing classical masterpieces and hidden gems to life. Collaborating closely with local choruses and vocal talents, we weave a captivating tapestry of opera, choral, and instrumental works. Spotlighting remarkable female composers and soloists from diverse backgrounds, our performances create a truly captivating experience. 

Dr. Churchill is widely known as a conductor in New England and abroad. He has been the Music Director and Conductor of Symphony Pro Musica since its founding in 1982, and was Associate Conductor of the Boston Ballet (1990-2012), Resident Conductor of the Asian Youth Orchestra (1990-2001), and Conductor of the Thayer Symphony Orchestra (1976-1983) and the Salisbury Lyric Opera and Chamber Orchestra (1986-2005). Guest conducting engagements include Tokyo’s Komaki Ballet, the National Ballet of Mongolia, and the New Zealand National Youth Orchestra.

This event is eligible for free tickets under the Card to Culture Program

Mechanics Hall is proud to participate in the Card to Culture program through the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Limited number of tickets available, limit of 5 per order. Use promo code CARD2CULTURESPM to redeem. If code does not work, all tickets have been claimed. For eligibility requirements, please see Mechanicshall.org/cardtoculture

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Mechanics Hall is not just where the event takes place. It is part of the experience. For many guests, the draw is not only the performer or program but also the opportunity to enjoy live music in a space with architectural character, strong acoustics, and a long cultural history in Worcester. What's more, Mechanics Hall is conveniently located within walking distance from many downtown locations including restaurants and bars.

Accessibility

Accessible Entrance
The barrier-free entrance to the building is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. There is no elevator access to the Great Hall balcony.

Accessible Halls
All of our halls are wheelchair-accessible, where patrons can remain in their wheelchairs or transfer to theater seats. Patrons who cannot or do not wish to transfer from their wheelchairs to a theater seat should request wheelchair-seat locations when ordering tickets. The Great Hall balcony is not wheel-chair accessible.