MMTA’s Music Connect Benefit Concerts a Huge Success

Lydia Reed-Guertin and Alison S. Barr perform “Musical Connections Across Time and Space” at the James Library & Center for the Arts in Norwell, September 13.

Through the generous support of our extended MMTA community, the James Library & Center for the Arts in Norwell, M. Steinert & Sons in Newton, and the many MMTA Board members who helped SO MUCH — and attended — our benefit concerts are on track to provide $3,500.00 for new scholarships!

The first performance of “Musical Connections Across Time and Space” took place on Sunday, September 13 in Norwell, and over 80 people are expected in attendance between BOTH concerts!

A warm ovation at the close of the Norwell performance.

These successful events demonstrate our collective commitment to ensuring that every student with musical ability can access high-quality instruction regardless of their financial circumstances.

Join us for the second concert! Alison S. Barr (flute) and Lydia Reed-Guertin (piano) perform “Musical Connections Across Time and Space” — featuring works by Telemann, Saint-Saëns, Costa, Boulanger, Komitas, and Hamilton — on Saturday, September 26 at 3:00 p.m. at the M. Steinert & Sons Showroom, 1069 Washington Street, Newton. Suggested donation: $25 (single) / $50 (family). Reserve your seat at tinyurl.com/MMTAMusicConnectRSVP, or support Music Connect anytime at tinyurl.com/MMTAMusicConnectDonate.

Alison S. Barr and Lydia Reed-Guertin perform next at M. Steinert & Sons in Newton on September 26.

On October 1, 2026, we will announce new grant openings here: https://www.mmta.net/music-connect-program

Many, many deep thanks to Lydia Reed-Guertin, who gave of herself musically and in so many other ways to make these recitals a reality. Please let me know if YOU would like to stage a benefit concert — you can reach me at musicconnectprogram@mmta.net.

Friends, colleagues, and MMTA board members congratulate the performers.

Alison S. Barr, MMTA’s Music Connect Chair