Songs for the Earth

Sunday, June 1, 2:30 pm Pre-Concert Activities / 4 pm Concert

South Shore Conservatory, One Conservatory Drive, Hingham

A sustainable future for our Earth calls for a diverse contribution of talents, including the arts.

The afternoon starts 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 includes the world premiere of a newly-composed piece 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) will collaborate in the new commission and be featured as soloists. After the concert, there will be 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 is a benefit concert for Mass Audubon’s educational programs. 

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.”