Resonance: The Sound of Spring
Resonance: The Sound of Spring
Sunday, April 12, 2 pm
Old South Union Church, 25 Columbian St., S. Weymouth
Charles Shaffer, director; Louis Stewart piano
Admission is free
The Satuit Band, a community symphonic concert band, based in Scituate since 1933, takes the stage for a rare off-season concert. The performance features a world premiere work, distinguished solo artistry, and a rich mix of classical and contemporary band literature.
In “Resonance: The Sound of Spring,” a program highlight is the world premiere of A. Douglas Wauchope’s transcription of Arthur Honegger’s piano concerto “Concertino for Piano and Orchestra H.55,” featuring renowned pianist Louis Stewart as soloist. Stewart is a Professor of Composition at Berklee College of Music, a seasoned pianist and soloist with multiple symphony orchestras in the Boston area, and a composer of acclaimed works, including “Concertino for Piano and Band,” premiered locally in Hingham.
Stewart’s performance in “Resonance” marks an exciting collaboration between the Satuit Band and one of New England’s most respected piano artists. The concert program includes diverse symphonic selections ranging from Mozart to Gershwin, showcasing the ensemble’s versatility and commitment to diverse repertoire:
Concert Program:
“Marriage of Figaro,” W.A. Mozart, transcribed by Earl Slocum
“Metroplex,” Robert Sheldon
“On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss,” David Holsinger
“Piano Concerto,” Arthur Honegger, transcribed by A. Douglas Wauchope (World Premiere)
“March of the Belgian Paratroopers,” P. Leemans
“First Suite in E-flat,” Gustav Holst
“Gershwin!” George Gershwin, arr. Warren Barker
All are welcome to this afternoon of superb community music-making and a rare opportunity to hear a new work unveiled by one of the region’s most beloved musical ensembles. For more information about the fully accessible concert venue Old South Union Church, visit oldsouthunion.org.
About the Satuit Band
Founded in 1933, active for more than nine decades, the Satuit Band is a community symphonic concert band, based in Scituate, Massachusetts, dedicated to enriching the cultural and musical life of Boston’s South Shore. The ensemble serves as an artistic home for student and adult non-professional instrumentalists, providing opportunities to continue performing in a high-quality, organized ensemble beyond high school or college.
The Satuit Band’s mission is to foster musical excellence, community engagement, and lifelong learning through the performance of diverse and engaging symphonic band repertoire, under the leadership of Charles A Shaffer, music director. Each summer, the Band presents an average of 14 free public concerts throughout the South Shore, including Scituate, Hull, Hingham, Cohasset, Norwell, and surrounding communities, reaching thousands of residents and visitors annually. Over the decades, the Satuit Band has entertained and inspired hundreds of thousands of patrons and remains a cherished cultural tradition in the region.
The instrumental ensemble numbers between 60 to 100 members of all teen and adult ages annually, serving as a living bridge between generations, offering a rare stage where students perform shoulder-to-shoulder with seasoned adult musicians. Through mentorship and performance, students gain confidence, technical skill, and exposure to professional ensemble standards — experiences that often inspire them to continue in music education or community arts.
To learn more about the Satuit Band, becoming a member, its concert season, or to donate to support the ensemble, visit satuitband.com, and follow The Satuit Band on Facebook.