Sat. Feb. 7th - Brahms Requiem Community Sing!
Brahms Requiem Community Sing!
Join us for a Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem Community Sing-Along, on Saturday, February 7th from 10am-12 at Studzinski Hall in Bowdoin College, for an uplifting and inclusive musical gathering open to singers of all backgrounds.
Anchored by singers from the Amethyst Chamber Ensemble and led by Kari Francis, Director of Choral Activities at Bowdoin College, this informal event invites you to flex your sight-reading skills or dust off your Brahms chops while experiencing one of the most beloved masterpieces in the choral repertoire.
Choral parts will be supported by pianist Sean Fleming, with cellist Ben Noyes and pianist Randy Day providing accompaniment. Featured soloists include Mary Sullivan, soprano, and Dylan Evans, baritone.
Scores will be provided, or feel free to bring your own.
We will sing the Requiem in German - please feel free to review the pronunciation with this guide.
To reserve your spot, please contact amethystchamberensemble@gmail.com or fill out the form below and let us know which vocal part you’d like to sing.
Free and open to the public. Audience welcome.
Come for the music, stay for the community!
Sun. March 1st - An Afternoon of Chamber Music
An Afternoon of Chamber Music
An Afternoon of Chamber Music invites you on Sunday, March 1st at 3pm in the gorgeous Bowdoin College Chapel to enjoy a richly varied program showcasing some of the 20th century’s most captivating voices. The concert features the dramatic intensity of Sergei Prokofiev’s Cello Sonata, the shimmering exoticism of Maurice Ravel’s Shéhérazade, and the wit and lyricism of Francis Poulenc’s Flute Sonata among other works.
Bringing this compelling and imaginative program to life are Ben Noyes, cello, Joëlle Morris, mezzo-soprano, Sandy Kauffman, flute, and Randy Day, piano, coming together for an intimate and expressive afternoon of chamber music that highlights both virtuosity and collaboration.
Join us for an engaging musical journey filled with color, contrast, and compelling storytelling.
Suggested donation: $25
Reserve tickets: amethystchamberensemble@gmail.com
Sat. April 18th - An Evening of Chamber Music
An Evening of Chamber Music
An Evening of Chamber Music offers a richly textured program spanning Romantic warmth, intimate song, and rhythmic fire. The evening features Brahms’s Piano Trio No. 1, the lyrical beauty of Brahms’s Zwei Gesänge for mezzo-soprano, viola, and piano, William Bolcom’s Let Evening Come for soprano and viola, and the electrifying energy of Astor Piazzolla’s Piano Quintet.
Bringing this vibrant and expressive program to life are Margaret Cerjan, violin; Matt Consul, viola; Ben Noyes, cello; with Randy Day & Marlene McCarthy piano; Mary Sullivan, soprano and Joelle Morris, mezzo-soprano for an immersive evening of collaboration, contrast, and musical storytelling.
Join us on Saturday, April 18th at 7:30pm at the gorgeous Bowdoin College Chapel
From hushed introspection to irresistible rhythm, this concert promises a compelling and memorable chamber music experience
Suggested donation: $25
Reserve tickets at: amethystchamberensemble@gmail.com
Sat. May 9th - Chichester Psalms & Rejoice in the Lamb
A Choral Celebration of 20th-Century Masterpieces
Amethyst Chamber Ensemble invites you to an inspiring evening of choral music featuring Leonard Bernstein’s electrifying Chichester Psalms, alongside Rejoice in the Lamb by Benjamin Britten. This vibrant program performed with organ, showcases the emotional power, rhythmic vitality, and luminous harmonies of two of the 20th century’s most beloved composers.
Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brunswick, where the rich sonorities of voices and organ come together in music that is both joyful and profound.
Suggested donation: $25
Reserve tickets: amethystchamberensemble@gmail.com
Experience the Amethyst Chamber Ensemble in a concert that celebrates the brilliance and drama of modern choral music.
Sat. June 6th, 2026 BernsteinFest!
Amethyst Chamber Ensemble presents BernsteinFest!
A Celebration of Leonard Bernstein in music.
Amethyst Chamber Ensemble invites you to an electrifying evening celebrating the music of iconic American composer and conductor, Leonard Bernstein.
BernsteinFest! features highlights from SongFest along with beloved selections from West Side Story, Candide, and Mass —showcasing Bernstein’s unmistakable energy, lyricism, and theatrical flair.
Join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College for a dynamic concert that blends classical, Broadway, and bold musical storytelling in one unforgettable night.
Ticket information: To be announced soon!
Experience the passion and brilliance of Amethyst Chamber Ensemble in a concert that celebrates one of America’s most iconic musical voices.
