Events
Wind Ensemble America 250 Concert Series: Life
February 13, 2026 7:30 PM
February 14, 2026 3:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
The Wind Ensemble offers 3 concerts in 2026 to honor the nation’s anniversary: Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness. The first concert celebrates LIFE and includes wonderful arrangements of Amazing Grace, Aaron Copland’s Simple Gifts and Promise of Living, Runestad’s grieving prayer Let My Love Be Heard, new works Winds of Change and Infinite Hope, and Sousa’s march, Revival.
Gloriæ Dei Cantores & Creare Symphonia in Concert
featuring works by Arvo Pärt & Pēteris Vasks
February 20, 2026 7:30 PM
February 21, 2026 3:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia, under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley, present a concert of works by Eastern European masters Arvo Pärt and Pēteris Vasks. Pärt’s L’Abbe Agathon, and Vasks’ Da Pacem, Domine, Lord Open Our Eyes, and the Fruit of Silence provide listeners with “food for the soul”— music that reflects suffering and a longing for hope, inner freedom, silence, and faith. Gloriæ Dei Cantores’ performance of Pärt’s work has been hailed as “superbly performed” (Fanfare), “extraordinary.” (Classics Today) and as “A true meeting of East and West.” (OrthoChristian.com)
Beauty for Ashes: A Baroque Meditation
March 1, 2026 3:00 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Enter into this season of reflection with a Baroque meditation expressing both sorrow and joy. Gaudete Baroque Ensemble performs Vivaldi’s Sinfonia al Sancto Sepulcro, as well as works by Bach, Corelli, Purcell, and Albinoni’s beautiful Sonata a Cinque in A major. The music will paint “a crown of beauty for ashes and festive praise instead of despair.” (Is. 61:3) As you listen, be illumined by the frescoes and sacred art of the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans. As always, tickets are free for students and youth.
Gregorian Chant Retreat
The Voice of Love – Explore the Beauty of Lenten Chants
March 9-12, 2026
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
Gregorian chant has long been known to foster peace, health, vitality, and a closer connection to God. These retreats are for everyone—from scholars with years of experience to anyone who seeks the beauty and benefits of this ancient music. Join us as we explore the riches of this glorious tradition in the beauty of a monastery on Cape Cod.
Information & Registration: 508-255-1094 | Register Now
Chara Percussion Ensemble in Concert: Shout for Joy!
April 10, 2026 7:30 PM
April 11, 2026 3:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Experience the transformative power of rhythm with the Chara Percussion Ensemble’s spring concert, “Shout for Joy!”, surrounded by stunning art and architecture at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, MA. This uplifting program features beloved hymn tunes and songs of praise, including arrangements of Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, Simple Gifts, and Amazing Grace, reimagined through the fresh voice of a percussion ensemble.
Ken Cowan in Concert on the St. Cecilia Organ
May 10, 2026, 3 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Ken Cowan is Professor of Organ and head of the organ program at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music in Houston, Texas
“It is difficult to find enough adjectives to describe Ken Cowan’s playing. He is simply one of the best anywhere!”
—The Diapason
“Mr. Cowan’s technical mastery, expressivity, musicality, and sheer brilliance thrilled the convention audience.”
—The American Organist
J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244
May 29, 2026, 7:30 PM
May 30, 2026, 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
with Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia
Gregorian Chant Retreat
The Noble Chants of St. Michael & All Angels
September 27-30, 2026
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
Gregorian chant has long been known to foster peace, health, vitality, and a closer connection to God. These retreats are for everyone—from scholars with years of experience to anyone who seeks the beauty and benefits of this ancient music. Join us as we explore the riches of this glorious tradition in the beauty of a monastery on Cape Cod.
Information & Registration: 508-255-1094 | Register Now
Daniel Roth in Concert on the St. Cecilia Organ
November 6, 2026, 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Daniel Roth is Titular Organist at St. Sulpice in Paris, and was Professor of Organ at the Musikhochschule in Frankfurt am Main from 1995 to 2007.
LONDON: “Daniel Roth showed himself a master both stylistically and technically …”—Musical Times
PARIS: “His strong technique … the wild character of his improvisations as well as his accomplished knowledge of harmony have rightly impressed the audience.”
—Le Figaro
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