Horizon Ensemble

music by friends, music of history

we believe in

building community through music!

Who we are

The Horizon Ensemble is a community orchestra based in Boston. Founded in June 2021, we present concerts in the historic Church of the Covenant in Back Bay. We perform music by friends alongside the music of history. Each of our concerts features at least one piece by a young living composer, presented alongside musical gems of history. Come join us in an upcoming concert!

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Our music director

Julian Gau

Hello! I'm Julian Gau, and I'm proud to serve as the music director of the Horizon Ensemble. As an organization, we create connections between composers, performers, and audiences with an emphasis on creativity and community. I am lucky to act as conductor for this wonderful group, and sometimes as composer and pianist, too!

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Recent and Upcoming Events

Forays
April 27, 2024
"Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road, healthy, free, the world before me..."
In Forays, we enjoyed an afternoon of orchestral adventures. Our friend Ryan Johnston's Piano Concerto shone aside Amy Beach's historic Gaelic Symphony.

See the concert again here!

Freedom
October 6, 2024 at 3 PM
"The caged bird sings of freedom."
The Horizon Ensemble celebrates the music of freedom as October's winds start to rush upon us.
Marianna Martines — Sinfonia in C Major (1770)
Andrés Ballesteros — Shaheed (2010/2024)
Sepehr Pirasteh — Laleh-zar (Tulip Field) (2024)
Johannes Brahms — Symphony No. 3 in F major (1883)

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Stay tuned for more events!
More info to come ♪
The Horizon Ensemble is hard at work planning our coming 2024-2025 season, with tons of exciting pieces, premieres, and programs. We can't wait to see you!

A mysterious teaser for what's on the horizon...

Card to Culture

The Horizon Ensemble is proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program! This initiative operates in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier.

EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders receive free admission to all Horizon Ensemble activities! We do not require photo IDs, nor do we require EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cards at our events. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

Want to get involved?

If you're a musician or simply enjoy listening to some lovely fellows play music, we'd love to hear from you!