Community Sing

Friday, February 28, 2025 | 6 PM
Somerville Armory, Boston

The Event

Community Sing
Sophia Miller, Guest Artist

This event is a wonderful opportunity for musicians and non-musicians of all ages to come together and make music. Whether you read music or just love to sing, you're welcome to join in the fun. Enjoy delicious food and drinks, and take some time to mingle and share in the joy of singing together. Let's create beautiful music and unforgettable memories!

Meet the Guest Artist

Sophia Miller, conductor, choral clinician, and music educator

Sophia Miller is a conductor, clinician, singer, and music educator based in New York City. An expert in children’s voices, she seeks to empower the voices of young artists in her work, leading with a combination of artistic skill and a fully present heart.

Sophia finds great joy in working with young people and adults alike. She is currently the Artistic Director for the Fieldston Choral Society in New York City and is conductor of the Mannes Prep Junior and Intermediate Choruses at the Mannes School of Music. A church musician as well, she currently serves as the Music Director in Residence at Foothills Unitarian Church in Fort Collins, Colorado.

To read more about Sophia, visit her website HERE.

Sing your heart out.

Cantata Singers’ Executive Director Nick Adams writes, “Are you a shower singer, car karaoke champion, or at-home-vibe vocalist? Good news: your moment has arrived! Cantata Singers is about to turn an ordinary February Friday evening into your own, personal musical adventure.”

What’s Interesting About This Event

  • Unique Venue: Our event is hosted at the Somerville Armory, a historic and vibrant venue known for its unique charm and welcoming atmosphere. It's the perfect backdrop for a memorable musical experience.

  • Great Value: At just $25, this event offers an incredible value for an unforgettable experience of music, food, and community. It's an affordable way to enjoy a professional-quality musical experience without the usual pressures or commitments.

  • Inclusive and Low-Pressure: Unlike most choirs that require a significant commitment and a high level of musicianship, this event is open to everyone. Whether you're a seasoned singer or someone who just loves to hum along, this is your chance to make music with others under the guidance of an amazing clinician. Feel like a pro in a supportive and relaxed environment!

What We’ll Be Singing

Selections from…

Yonder Come Day Georgia Sea Islands Spiritual,
arr. Matt & Adam Podd

Bring Me Little Water, Silvy attr. Huddie Ledbetter,
arr. Adam Podd

We Shall Not Be Moved Spiritual, arr. Matt & Adam Podd

Alleluia Incantation Andrew Miller

Be Like the Bird Abbie Betinis

Across the Universe John Lennon and Paul McCartney,
arr. Adam Podd

For Good Stephen Schwartz, arr.
Roger Emerson

May It Be Simple Matt Goldstein and Will Cabaniss

From Stress to Song!

What happens when we sing together? More than just making music—our heartbeats sync, our stress melts away, and we connect in a way that words alone can’t.

In this one-minute video, Marketing & Community Programs Manager Lydia Consilvio sits down with Cantata Singers' soprano and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Lyndie Laramore to talk about the magic of communal singing—why it’s good for our mental health, how it brings people together, and why you should join our Community Sing.

  • Approx. 3 hours. We’ll start off with a cocktail hour with some food and drink, then do some group singing!

    • Free 44-space parking lot behind the Armory

    • Additional overflow parking available at 75 Belmont St, Somerville, MA 02143

    More information HERE.

    • Approx. 10 minute walk from Magoun Square on the MBTA Green Line

    • Approx. 15 minute walk from Davis Square on the MBTA Red Line

    • Nearby bus lines: 89, 90

  • This is informal. We may take some videos for social media. Wear what makes you feel comfortable!