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In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate the profound impact that Black composers have made on classical music. From trailblazers like Florence Price and William Grant Still, to contemporary voices shaping the genre today, like Jessie Montgomery and Kris Bowers, Black artists have continuously redefined classical music.
Our latest blog post highlights 10 essential works—spanning from historical to contemporary compositions—that deserve a place on every classical music playlist.
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This summer, we built new practice rooms to give our students more space to hone their craft. These rooms have quickly become a safe haven for both solo practice and group collaboration—so much so that students eagerly race to claim their slots on the sign-up sheets!
Now, you have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact by sponsoring a practice room, group classroom, or studio. Each room will be hand-painted by students in honor of its sponsor, creating a meaningful and inspiring space for future musicians. If you or your business is interested in sponsoring a room, contact Lygia at Lygia@musichavenct.org.
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We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our dedicated Music Haven volunteers who go above and beyond to support our students academically.
Thank you, Linda, Kelly-Jo, and Jiwon for everything you do!
Pictured Above: Our Volunteers, Linda & Jiwon, guiding Music Haven Student, Abraham, through his music sheet!
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Student Spotlight
Kevin
14 years old, Violin
Mr. Patrick's Student
Kevin received student of the month at Common Grounds, and was awarded a certificate from the Chamber of Commerce! We would like to congratulate Kevin on his achievement.
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Thank you to all who attended our annual MLK Celebration this year! A special thank you to Lucy Gellman (Arts Paper) for the wonderful coverage and beautifully captured images of the event.
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HSQ Chamber Series Concert: Music In Stillness | |
Music In Stillness, the second concert in the Haven String Quartet’s (HSQ) Chamber Concert Series, opened with Pohádka (Fairy-Tale), a poignant duet by Leoš Janáček inspired by an epic poem by Russian author Vasily Zhukovsky. Performed by Jacob Wang (piano) and Philip Boulanger (cello), the piece, born from sorrow, unfolded like an intimate conversation between old friends—evoking the splendor of nature, echoes of past regrets, and the bittersweet beauty of lost love, all wrapped in the playful banter that defines deep friendship.
HSQ continued the evening with a breathtaking selection, performing Pulitzer Prize-winning composer George Walker’s Lyric for Strings, Mozart’s Dissonance, and Osvaldo Golijov’s Tenebrae—each offering intricate layers of introspection and stillness.
Adding to the night’s magic, our student ensemble, Music Lanterns, captivated the audience with newly rediscovered works by Sawney Freeman. Read more about the revival of his music here in "CT'S HIDDEN TREASURE: SAWNEY FREEMAN."
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FREE EVENT - Up Close with The Haven String Quartet
March 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Mitchell Branch
New Haven Free Public Library
37 Harrison St,
New Haven, CT 06515
Music Haven invites you to a family-friendly Library Series event featuring our resident ensemble, the Haven String Quartet! Stay after the performance for our instrument petting zoo, where kids can explore and try out different instruments.
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Haven String Quartet Chamber Series Concert III: Music In Motion
March 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Unitarian Society of New Haven
700 Hartford Tpke.
Hamden, CT 06517
The HSQ and Resident Pianist Jacob Wang’s March concert features a diverse and powerful program that spans centuries, including Haydn’s playful and exciting Rider Quartet, Gideon Klein’s haunting piano sonata No.1, written during his time in a concentration camp, and Steve Reich’s Different Trains, a reflection on the composer’s travels as a child across the country against the backdrop of World War II.
Purchase your tickets here!
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By giving monthly, you ensure that we can continue our day-to-day programs without interruption, and provide a safe place to play for nearly 100 students in New Haven.
Monthly Donation
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Visionaries are encouraged to share in the collective vision for a bright future for Music Haven and to spread our mission to others, which maximizes our service to the New Haven community.
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Leadership-level gifts demonstrate a powerful and profound commitment to the Music Haven community, the students we serve and for our passion to provide quality music education.
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