Brahms Concert
Sherrill Blodget and Nathaniel Lew, conductors
Program
Tragic Overture - orchestra
Shicksalslied - orchestra and choir
Liebeslieder Walzer (1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11) - orchestra and choir
Academic Festival Overture with Choral Finale - orchestra and choir
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Elley-Long Music Center, Colchester, Vermont
The hall will be open at 1:30 pm. We can use help setting up the stage and chorus risers.
Schedule - Orchestra
2:00-3:30 – Rehearse Schicksalslied and Walzer (Sherrill)
3:30-3:45 - break
3:45 - 4:55 - Rehearse Academic Festival and Tragic Overture (Nat)
Schedule - Chorus
2:30-3:00 – Arrive and audience chair set up
3:00- 3:30 - Warm-up and rehearse end of Academic Festival (Nat)
3:30-4:55 – Rehearse Schicksalslied and Walzer (Sherrill)
Orchestra and Chorus
5:15-6:15 - Rehearse Schicksalslied and Walzer (Sherrill)
6:15-7:15 - dinner break, change, ready and open house. Best to bring dinner with you: there is only limited local dining within short distance.
7:15 - places
7:30 - concert begins
Participation and Music Downloads
All qualified string players and choristers are welcome -- the more the merrier! Winds/brass/percussion: selection will be based on known ability and past participation in GMMF events.
If you would like to participate, follow the link below and fill out the musician registration form. All participants must register.
You will also need to download and print your music from the following linkks.
- Orchestra parts for Tragic Overture
- Orchestra parts for Academic Festival Overture
- Orchestra parts for Schicksalslied
- Chorus Parts for Academic Festival, Shicksalslied, and Liebeslieder
Note: Orchestra parts for the Liebeslieder will be sent to orchestra members after registration. The orchestra parts are not public domain so we cannot post them on the website.
Chorus: Vocal Tracks to Listen to
- Liebeslieder tracks
- Liebeslieder full recording with orchestra
- Schicksalslied tracks
- Schicksalslied tracks (different site)
Donations to help cover our expenses are always welcome.

