The Needham High School Music Department is preparing for a remarkable musical tour in Italy. Representing Massachusetts, their esteemed ensembles—Chorus, String Orchestra, Concert Band, and Jazz Band—will perform in some of the most famous cities in Italy, sharing their love for music. This tour not only highlights their musical skills but also fosters cultural exchange, inspiring both musicians and spectators.

Directed by Jonathan VanderWoude and Deb Caterino, the Strings and Chorus will present a complimentary concert at San Lorenzo in Lucina (the Basilica of St. Lawrence in Lucina), featuring an array of pieces:

Chorus

This Joyful Eastertide Charles Wood

Adoramus Te Palestrina

Earth Song Frank Ticheli

Daniel, Servant of the Lord Undine Smith Moore

Will The Circle Be Unbroken J. David Moore

Take Me To The Water Rollo Dilworth

Strings

Concerto For Three Antonio Vivaldi

She Will Hang The Night With Stars William Hofeldt

Battle Soon Hee Newbold

Heart of Fire Lauren Bernofsky

Strings and Chorus

Ose Shalom John Leavitt

The Ground Ola Gjeilo

Anvil Chorus Giuseppe Verdi

Bridge Over Troubled Water Paul Simon

No ticket is necessary to enter; attendees can simply arrive and take a seat.