Free Holiday Concerts in Boston Massachusetts 2010

December has been snow-less so far in Massachusetts, let's bring in the Christmas spirit with some holiday concerts around the Boston area. Annually, local choirs and groups plan their free holiday Christmas shows. Back by popular demand, here is your guide to free Christmas and holiday concerts around Boston, Massachusetts in December of 2010. Get out your calendars (on your phone or from the wall) and saving the dates!

Free Christmas Concerts in Massachusetts 2010

Eastern Nazarene College Holiday Concert: December 3, 2010

Eastern Nazarene College's Symphonic Winds (ENC students and local high school students) perform holiday favorites. The 4 O'Clock Jazz Ensemble follows up with " a jazz program featuring "big band" instrumentation and arrangement" according to Eastern Nazarene College.

The free Christmas concert is on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. The location is Cove Fine Arts Center at Eastern Nazarene College, 23 E. Elm Avenue in Quincy, MA 02170 . For more information please call (617) 745-3715.

Boston String Players Fall Concert: Saturday, December 4, 2010

The Boston String Players Fall Concert performs a free classical concert. The concert is at 8:00 p.m. and is free, with suggested donation of $10. Location: First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough Street in Boston, MA. The open dress rehearsal is Friday (12/3) night between 7:00 and 10:00 p.m.

Pop Goes The Holidays!: December 4, 2010

It may be a place for shopping, but on Saturday, December 4, 2010 between noon and 6:00 pm., you can hear attend a free Christmas concert by the The Tanglewood Festival Chorus, Boston Pops Gospel Choir, members of the Pops. Santa's presence is confirmed. Location: The Shops at Prudential Center, Boston, MA.

37th Annual Messiah Sing: Sunday, December 5, 2010

Enjoy the 37th Annual Messiah Sing, a musical and participatory event. Music scores will be provided. The event is free and takes place on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 15 St Paul St. in Brookline, MA 02446. For more information please call (617) 566-4953.

A Light Through the Ages: December 5, 2010

A Light Through the Ages recounts the historic meaning of Hanukkah with a professional choir and orchestra. The cantata starts at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2010. The free performance is suitable for ages 18 and up.
The location is Emmanuel Church on15 Newbury Street in Boston, MA 02116. For more information please call
(617) 262-1202.

Emmanuel Music: Sunday Bach Cantata Series: December 5, 2010

Orchestra and Chorus of Emmanuel Music perform cantatas and motets of J.S. Bach and others. The free concert is between from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Location: Emmanuel Church, Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116. For more information please call (617) 536-3355.

PACC 20th Annual Christmas Concert: December 5, 2010

Sing along with traditional Christmas carols. The Festival and Youth choirs provide the music. There will be hot cider, coffee and tea as well as home-baked treats. The concert is free, although donations are appreciated. The concert is on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. The location is Park Avenue Congregational Church, on 50 Paul Revere Road in Arlington, MA 02476 . For more information please call (781) 643-8680

Back Bay Ringers Holiday Concert: Let it Snow!: December 5 & 11, 2010
The Back Bay Ringers bring cheer to the region with multiple holiday concerts. Listed here the free Christmas concerts only.
Vespers (guest artist for Wellesley College Choirs): Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Wellesley College Chapel in Wellesley, MA.
Family Concert (with BBC): December 11, 2010
The family concert is held on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free, however there is a $20 per family suggested donation. Do not skip the concert if you can't afford the donation, you are still welcome. Wellesley Hills Congregational Church on 207 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA.

Richmond Piano Competition Winners' Concert: December 9, 2010

Moisès Fernández Via, piano in the Richmond Piano Competition Winners' Concert takes place on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. and admission is free. Location: Boston University Tsai Performance Center,
685 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215.

Community Christmas Musical Extravaganza: December 10, 2010

Music and more with Christmas carols and hymns, gospel, jazz, world music and more. Concert is at 7:30 p.m. and is free. Holiday Inn Brookline, 1200 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446.

Boston Jazz Voices: December 14, 2010

A 16-member a cappella group perofrms a holiday concert. Enjoy holiday favorites with a new twist. The concert is free and takes place on Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA, 02478.

Christmas Concert: December 14, 2010

Treat yourself to holiday songs courtesy of New England's oldest men's chorus. The Apollo Club of Boston performs a a free show with music by Stephen Foster, Leroy Anderson and others. The show is on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Head to the Rabb Concert Hall of the Boston Public Library located at 700 Boylston Street in Boston, MA 02116.

Christmas Holiday Concert - Erevan Choral Society and Orchestra: January 2, 2011

The Erevan Choral Society and Orchestra presents their 44th annual Christmas Holiday Concert with traditional Armenian and Western sacred and holiday music. The concert is on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. What a wonderful way to end Christmas vacation week before heading back to school or work. The location is Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church located on145 Brattle Street in Cambridge , MA 02138 . For more information please call (617) 354-063.