50th Anniversary Season 2025 - 2026
Rivers Symphony Orchestra & Beethoven Triple Concerto
Featuring RSC faculty soloists Jin-Kyung Joen, Eugene Kim, and Soomi Lee
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Needham Town Hall, Needham, MA
Join the Rivers Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Chris Memoli for a special concert featuring esteemed RSC faculty members violinist Jin-Kyung Joen, cellist Eugene Kim, and pianist Soomi Lee. The program will include Beethoven’s monumental Triple Concerto and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 From the New World.
Rivers & RSC Jazz Festival
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 1:00-8:00 p.m. Campus Center, The Rivers School
Toe-tapping performances by The Rivers School and The Rivers School Conservatory jazz ensembles, joined by the renowned composer and trumpeter Greg Hopkins. Hopkins will be the commissioned composer and featured artist for the festival.
Cello Masterclass with Leland Ko
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Rivera Recital Hall, The Rivers School
As a winner of the Concert Artists Guild and Naumburg International Cello competitions, RSC alum Leland Ko has performed in prestigious venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall. His experience with various international chamber groups and orchestras gives him a unique ability to inspire students. He will work with RSC students on Sunday and students at The Rivers School on Monday.
Holiday Pops
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Benson Gymnasium, The Rivers School
Bring the whole family to Holiday Pops for a winter wonderland of live music, delicious food, and prizes. Enjoy performances by the Rivers Honors Big Band, Upper School Musical Theater Program, Rivers Youth Symphony, and Marimba Magic ensembles. Proceeds will support the RSC Financial Aid Fund, which makes RSC’s world-class music education accessible to all.
Jazz Masterclass with Tim Carman
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Bradley Hall, The Rivers School
Rivers School alum, acclaimed international touring musician, and five-time published author Tim Carman joins The Rivers School Conservatory for a jazz masterclass. Known for his multiple Billboard #1 blues hits, Carman will share his expertise with RSC students as one of the industry’s most accomplished percussionists and educators.
Piano Masterclass with A. Ramón Rivera
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Rivera Recital Hall, The Rivers School
Join us for a masterclass with the distinguished A. Ramón Rivera, RSC director emeritus, founder of the Seminar on Contemporary Music for the Young, and veteran teacher at the New England Conservatory. Rivera has presented masterclasses throughout the United States—this is an event you don’t want to miss!
Musical Theater Masterclass with Miles Jacoby
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Rivera Recital Hall, The Rivers School
With over a decade of Broadway experience and training from Yale and Juilliard, Rivers School alum Miles Jacoby brings a passion for helping young actors and singers build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
Camerata Strings at Rockport with Stefan Jackiw
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport, MA
Winner of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, guest violinist Stefan Jackiw joins Camerata Strings for a spectacular concert! Under the dynamic leadership of conductor Marta Zurad, this cutting-edge ensemble will perform a beautiful program of string masterpieces.
Seminar on Contemporary Music for the Young with composer Tania León
April 10-12, 2026
Rivera Recital Hall, The Rivers School
Featuring Pulitzer Award-winning composer Tania León, this unique three-day event features performances of repertoire composed within the last 25 years. Renowned composer, conductor, and educator Tania León will collaborate with RSC students and faculty performing her works during the weekend’s concerts.
