Songs for the Earth

Sunday, June 1, 2025

A sustainable future for our Earth calls for a diverse contribution of talents, including the arts. The first annual, “Songs for the Earth,” concert at South Shore Conservatory raised $1,750 for Mass Audubon’s educational programs. 

The afternoon started with educational activities including a nature-themed craft for families, a reading of “The Tide is Rising, So Are We!” by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman, and a presentation about sustainability and chocolate by Dr. Lori Shapiro of Suenõs Cacao.

The concert included the world premiere of, “Solstice,” by Christine Delphine Hedden commissioned by the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music as part of the Composing Earth initiative. Guest artists Lindsay Straw (folk-singer), Kate Knudsvig (violin/fiddle), Kat Wallace (violin/fiddle), Corley Friesen-Johnson (viola), Ariel Friedman (cello), and Annick Odom (bass) collaborated in “Solstice” and were featured as soloists. After the concert, there was a market of local music by the artists, chocolate by Suenõs Cacao, and relevant books from Book Love for sale in the lobby.

“Songs for the Earth,” will become an annual event at South Shore Conservatory to support new programing that brings together the arts and nature.

Click here to learn about SSC’s sustainability commitment!

To hear more about the stories behind, “Songs for the Earth,” check out these articles in the Hingham Anchor and the Boston Irish Reporter!

Headin' Home

Hailing from the highlands of Western Connecticut, Father-Daughter duo Headin' Home (Dan Hedden on guitar/vocals and Christine Hedden on fiddle) creates a joyous sound, flowing easily from their love of sharing music together. Their repertoire draws upon New England folk music and Irish traditions, as well as American singer/songwriters and original tunes. In June 2013, they released their debut album "The Baker's Dozen.”