Sempre Musick offers a variety of events open to musicians of all ages. Please see below for an overview of our upcoming events.
Our live performances are held in Andover, MA and Methuen, MA.
If you have any questions about what events might be appropriate for you, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.
Spring 2025
- The Concerto Competition is an opportunity for amateur and pre-professional musicians to perform as a soloist with a professional orchestra.
- Open to all ages and most instruments.
- Our rich repertoire list includes not only Baroque, Classical, and Romantic concertos, but also contemporary works specially written for young musicians.
- Special Repertoire for Young Musicians: Sempre Musick has commissioned professional composers to create orchestral accompaniment to popular classical masterpieces, creating unique opportunities for amateur musicians to perform with a professional orchestra – without having to learn new music.
- Repertoire: one movement from a Concerto or selection from our pre-approved repertoire list. Repertoire not listed is considered on a case-by-case basis. Memorization is required.
- Winners will be invited to perform with the professional Sempre Musick Orchestra.
Spring 2025
- A unique opportunity for pianists to perform as a soloist with a professional ensemble.
- Created exclusively for Sempre Musick, we present a series of new compositions, built entirely around the Bach Two-Part Inventions.
- Each composition consists of the original (urtext) Two-Part Invention, an additional Flute, Oboe, or Violin part, a continuo part (typically Cello), and Harpsichord.
- Winners will be invited to perform with the Sempre Musick Baroque Ensemble.
Spring 2025
- For solo performers or duet participants who wish to perform on stage and gain recognition for their musical abilities by competing for awards.
- Open to all ages and instruments, including voice.
- Any repertoire that fits the duration requirements is acceptable.
- Memorization is required for solo performers. Memorization is optional for duets.
- Winners will be invited to perform in a live Winners’ Recital.
Spring 2025
- For solo or duet performers who wish to experience a performance opportunity in an encouraging environment.
- Open to all ages and instruments, including voice. Teacher-student and parent-student duets are accepted.
- Any repertoire that fits the duration requirements is acceptable.
- Memorization is optional.
- Qualified participants will be invited to perform in a live recital.
Fall 2025
- The Winter Serenade Competition is an opportunity to perform in the extraordinary and historic Methuen Memorial Music Hall, which features exceptional acoustics, vaulted ceilings 65 feet (20 meters) high, and a Steinway Model D Concert Grand Piano.
- Open to all ages and instruments.
- Participants may apply with solo repertoire, as a duet, or small ensemble.
- Winners will be invited to perform in a live Winners’ Recital at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall.
Fall 2025
- (Information provided from 2024 season; will be updated in mid-2025 ahead of the 2025 Competition)
- An opportunity for composers to showcase their talent in two categories, with winning compositions performed by Sempre Musick musicians.
- Composition for Solo and / or Ensemble: three age categories.
- Composition with Orchestra: open category.
- Competition is open to international applicants.
- Winning compositions will be performed live by the Sempre Musick Orchestra or by Sempre Musick musician(s) in the 2026 season.