May
11
7:30 PM19:30

Brahms Requiem in Northborough

The Assebet Valley Mastersingers, , with full orchestra, performs Brahms masterpiece choral work “Requiem”, with Jim playing Principal horn in the orchestra. The concert takes place at Algonquin Regional High School. 79 Bartlett St, Northborough, MA. Tickets and information at: https://www.avmsingers.org/performances

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Dec
9
8:00 PM20:00

Holiday Pops Concert in Marblehead

The Rotary Club of Marblehead Harbor’s Holiday Pops concert will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9 in Abbot Hall., 188 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA. Maestro Dirk Hillyer and the Hillyer Festival Orchestra, Jim Mosher Principal Horn, will present an evening of seasonal music. The evening begins at 7 p.m. with a champagne reception for all ticket holders, and the concert will start promptly at 8 p.m. Maestro Hillyer will conduct the Festival Orchestra, presenting holiday music from many cultures.

The concert is an opportunity for family and friends to enjoy great music, and away to kick off the season with family and friends. Holiday candles and wreaths will decorate Abbot Hall’s auditorium, adding to the festive scene of round tables on the floor and seats with great views in the balcony.

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For FLOOR tickets, please contact Trista R. Christensen at (978) 836-0512 or trista@trchristensenlaw.com. BALCONY tickets can be purchased with cash or check at Arnould Gallery, 111 Washington St in Marblehead.

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Dec
3
7:00 PM19:00

Holiday Pops Orchestra Concert in Peabody # 2

The Hillyer Festival Orchestra, with Jim as Principal Horn, repeats the concert of holiday favorites, with vocalists and choir. The concert in the auditorium at Peabody City Hall is preceded by a buffet dinner at 6 PM with cabaret-style seating. There is also balcony seating without ordering dinner. It is always a festive event and has been very popular during its 20+ years.

Tickets are available by contacting the Mayor’s office at 978-538-5704 and start at $45 including dinner. The Frank L Wiggin Auditorium is located at 24 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA

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Dec
2
7:00 PM19:00

Holiday Pops Orchestra Concert in Peabody #1

The Hillyer Festival Orchestra, with Jim as Principal Horn, plays a concert of holiday favorites, with vocalists and choir. The concert in the auditorium at Peabody City Hall is preceded by a buffet dinner at 6 PM with cabaret-style seating. There is also balcony seating without ordering dinner. It is always a festive event and has been very popular during its 20+ years.

Tickets are available by contacting the Mayor’s office at 978-538-5704 and start at $45 including dinner. The Frank L Wiggin Auditorium is located at 24 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA

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Nov
19
3:00 PM15:00

Jim plays Beethoven Symphony No. 3, the "Eroica"

Symphony By The Sea presents an all Beethoven program highlighted by Symphony No. 3 by Beethoven, the “Eroica”. With its unusual scoring for 3 horns, they are featured prominently throughout the symphony, particularly in the famous Scherzo section of the 3rd movement.

All concerts by Symphony By The Sea take place in the wonderfully restored Cabot Theatre in downtown Beverly, MA. Maestro Donald Palma is the esteemed conductor.

The concert is on November 19, 2023 at 3 PM. Tickets are available in advance at symphonybythesea.org or at the door of the Cabot Theatre, 286 Cabot Street in Beverly, MA (North Shore of Boston).

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Nov
5
5:00 PM17:00

Music for Chorus and Chamber Orchestra by Gabriel Fauré

The Chorus and Orchestra of Saint Anne’s in-the-Fields church performs Gabriel Fauré’s lovely Requiem in its chamber version of 1893. This piece is a favorite of Jim, who will play the short horn solos.

This performance is an afternoon service and will take place at Saint Anne’s-in-the-Fields, 147 Concord Road, Lincoln, MA

Admission is free and open to the public. Jim hopes to see you there!

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May
13
7:00 PM19:00

Jim performs with the Orchestra of Chorus North Shore in choral works of Mozart and Haydn


Jim will perform with the Orchestra of Chorus North Shore in works including the Coronation Mass by Mozart, Te Deum and selections from The Creation by Haydn. The concert will take place at Our Lady of Hope Church, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich, MA. Ticket information can be found at www.chorusnorthshore.org

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May
6
7:30 PM19:30

Jim performs music of Spain with the Lowell Chamber Orchestra

The Lowell Chamber Orchestra, Orlando Cela, Music Director, presents a concert of music by Romero: Fuga con Pajarillo, Barolo: Cello Concerto, and Falla: El Amor Brujo.

The concert takes place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, 7:30 PM at Durgin Hall, 35 Wilder Street, Lowell, MA on the campus of UMass Lowell. Ticket information is available at lowellchamberorcestra.org

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Apr
28
6:00 PM18:00

Jim performs with the Boston College Symphony Orchestra for Arts Festival

At the 25th Annual Boston College Arts Festival, Jim will take part with the BC Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto and Betthoven’s 5th Symphony. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will take place at Gaston Hall on the BC campus, 140 Commonwealth Ave. Chestnut Hill, MA

More information at: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/mcas/sites/arts-council/events-programs/arts-festival.html

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Apr
16
2:00 PM14:00

3rd Performance of Beethoven Symphony No. 9 at Boston College

Jim will be a guest hornist with the Boston College Symphony Orchestra in 3 performances of Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven to honor the retirement of beloved and long-time conductor, John Finney. The concerts are free and open to the public and will take place at Trinity Chapel on the Law School Campus of Boston, College, 885 Centre Street, Newton, MA

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Apr
15
7:30 PM19:30

2nd Performance of Beethoven Symphony No. 9 at Boston College

Jim will be a guest hornist with the Boston College Symphony Orchestra in 3 performances of Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven to honor the retirement of beloved and long-time conductor, John Finney. The concerts are free and open to the public and will take place at Trinity Chapel on the Law School Campus of Boston, College, 885 Centre Street, Newton, MA

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Apr
14
7:30 PM19:30

Jim performs Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 with the Boston College Symphony Orchestra

Jim will be a guest hornist with the Boston College Symphony Orchestra in 3 performances of Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven to honor the retirement of beloved and long-time conductor, John Finney. The concerts are free and open to the public and will take place at Trinity Chapel on the Law School Campus of Boston, College, 885 Centre Street, Newton, MA

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Oct
25
7:30 PM19:30

Brahms Horn Trio in Concord, MA

Jim will perform the Brahms Trio for horn, violin and piano with colleagues Andrew Goodridge and Liana Zaretsky of NEC at a Groupmuse-sponsored concert at 17 Grant Street in Concord, MA

Ticket Information: https://www.groupmuse.com/events/9298-concert-in-concord-friday-evening-october-25th

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Oct
6
3:00 PM15:00

European Expressions: Symphony By The Sea

Symphony By The Sea, with Jim as Principal horn, performs music by Mendelssohn, including the Overture to Midsummer Night’s Dream, and the Symphony No. 4 “Italian” by the brilliant composer Felix Mendelssohn. These works surround the showcase soloist Irena Muresano performing the Violin Concerto by Max Bruch. The Concert takes place at the Cabot Theatre in downtown Beverly, Mass.

Ticket information: http://symphonybythesea.org/tickets/

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Sep
28
8:00 PM20:00

Premier of the Lowell Chamber Orchestra

Jim joins the Lowell Chamber Orchestra as Principal Horn in their inaugural appearance, performing music including Symphony No. 5 by Fr. Schubert and Symphony No.6 “Le Matin” by F.J. Haydn. This is an exciting new ensemble by conductor Orlando Cena. The concert will take place at Durgin Hall, University of Mass. Lowell. Please join in welcoming the newest orchestra to the Boston musical landscape!

https://lowellchamberorchestra.org

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Jun
19
7:30 PM19:30

Annual French Horn Studio Student Recital

Jim organizes and produces a recital each spring for his students to perform pieces for horn with piano accompaniment. This year the recital includes concerto movements by Mozart, Strauss and Saint-Saëns, along with pieces by Bizet, Haydn and Loilliet. This end of the school year event allows each student the experience of performing a solo piece for their peers and hearing other students play their pieces.

This year’s concert will be held at a private residence in Belmont, MA

For more information, please email Jim.

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Mar
1
7:30 PM19:30

Jim performs the Brahms Horn Trio in Jamaica Plain

Jim plays the Brahms Horn Trio with Liana Zaretsky, violin and Andrew Goodridge, piano, in a Groupmuse concert. They will perform music by Beethoven, Stravinsky and Brahms at 32 Lourdes Ave. Jamaica Plain.

Admission to the concert is through the Groupmuse.com website. These concerts are always well-attended and seating is limited. Hope to see you there!

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Feb
13
7:30 PM19:30

Jim Plays jazz with the JCA Brass Ensemble

The Jazz Composers Alliance Presents the JCA Brass Ensemble in a concert of newly-composed music by Bob Pilkington, Darrel Katz, Dave Harris and Mimi Rabson for the JCA brass section brass. Come hear Jim as part of the 8 piece brass with drums.

The concert is at David Friend Recital Hall, Berklee College of Music, 921 Boylston St. Boston, MA

The performance is free and open to the public.

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Dec
5
8:00 PM20:00

Jim performs Mozart Quintet for Horn and Strings at Boston College

Jim will appear as guest artist at Boston College to perform Mozart’s Quintet for Horn and Strings, K. 407. The concert will be at Gasson Hall on the Boston College campus. The concert, which includes other chamber music, is free and open to the public.

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