Bay Colony Brass

The warmth of brass,
in concert.

For 25 years, Bay Colony Brass has brought together accomplished musicians to perform classic and contemporary brass repertoire in churches across eastern Massachusetts.

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Merry & Bright

Saturday, December 5, 2026

7:30 PM

Second Church in Newton United Church of Christ

Featuring Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus

Joy to the World Fantasy – Traditional, arr. DiLorenzo Suite from the Nutcracker – Tchaikovsky, arr. Allen Greensleeves – Traditional, arr. DiLorenzo Fum, Fum, Fun – Traditional, arr. DiLorenzo Sleighride – Leroy Anderson, arr. Yu
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Concerts

Year-round programs

Classical staples, jazz standards, new works, and film scores — multiple full programs each season.

Youth

Sharing the stage

Each year we invite young brass players to join the ensemble on stage for selected pieces at one of our concerts.

Community

25 years in the Bay Colony

A quarter century of bringing live brass to church sanctuaries across the region.

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Dec 5, 2026

Merry & Bright

Second Church in Newton United Church of Christ

Featuring Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus

Joy to the World Fantasy – Traditional, arr. DiLorenzo Suite from the Nutcracker – Tchaikovsky, arr. Allen Greensleeves – Traditional, arr. DiLorenzo Fum, Fum, Fun – Traditional, arr. DiLorenzo Sleighride – Leroy Anderson, arr. Yu

Online$20

At the door$25

Card to Culture & StudentsFree

Dec 12, 2026

Holiday Cheer

St. Charles Catholic Church

Joy to the World Fantasy – Traditional, arr. DiLorenzo Suite from the Nutcracker – Tchaikovsky, arr. Allen Greensleeves – Traditional, arr. DiLorenzo Fum, Fum, Fun – Traditional, arr. DiLorenzo Sleighride – Leroy Anderson, arr. Yu

General Admission: Free

Feb 27, 2027

How Suite It Is

Second Church in Newton United Church of Christ

Suite for Brass & Timpani - Thomas Tyra Lincolnshire Posy - Percy Grainger, arr. Tim Higgins The La Danserye - Tielman Susato, arr. Porier INTERMISSION New Work - Shon Brown Severn Suite Opus 87 - Edward Elgar, arr. Wick Suite from The Children's Corner - Claude Debussy, arr. Allen

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At the door$20

Card to Culture & StudentsFree

The ensemble

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Youth Program

Inviting young brass players to the stage

Once a year, we welcome youth brass musicians to join the ensemble in concert, sitting in with the band on a handful of pieces alongside our veteran players.

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With support from

Mass Cultural CouncilNewton Cultural Council