Inspired by “The Souls of Black Folk” by W.E.B. Dubois, Sorrow Songs was written by Claflin Hill's principal oboist Sachiko Murata.

I'd like to introduce you to CHSO's principal oboist, Sachiko Murata.

At our November concert, Claflin Hill premiered her original work, Sorrow Songs. (We had planned to perform this piece during the 20th season, but, well... we know what happened in March of 2020.)

The program We Now Return To Symphony seemed like the perfect opportunity to share this beautiful piece.

The unique thing about Claflin Hill musicians is their personal connection to other CHSO musicians, the community, and our goal to make this part of the world more beautiful through music.

Shachiko shared the following message shortly after the premiere.

I didn't realize until entering the church, and I immediately thought about your speech at the concert. One of the themes of the concert was, 'Remembrance.'

"Wow! You are brilliant, Paul!"

So many conductors miss the important opportunity/task of communicating with their audience. You are not one of them. I really appreciate what you do. 

It is to make connections/realizations/bridges between their/our daily lives and the music the CHSO plays. That's why people keep coming back to listen to the CHSO concerts. 

Thank you very much for the explanation of "Sorrow Songs." It was just perfect. You made me realize a different aspect of the music as well. 

We are musicians/artists. We just keep aiming for a goal that we can never ever achieve. We just need to keep running to catch mirage. 

Thank you very much for putting your passion and soul into Sorrow Songs. 

Playing with The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra is so much more than a gig to our musicians. Claflin Hill IS their family.

Please consider making a donation to our Annual Appeal to support our program, our musicians, and keep music strong and vibrant for the community.

Donate to Claflin Hill's 2022 Annual Appeal

Trash to Treasure!

Milford Cultural Council NOW Seeking ARTISTS and SPONSORS for TRASH TO TREASURE Barrel Project.

Help bring more public art to Milford.

Deadline to apply: Friday, June 17th at midnight.

Questions?send an email to [email protected]

Click here for complete details.

Do YOUR have a small business?

Opportunities are available for sponsorship this summer.

Claflin Hill provides OPTIMAL benefits for small businesses to promote their companies at FN@B.

As a sponsor, you'll receive the following:

- A table to hand out promotional materials at Milford Town Park

- An ad in the 2022-23 program book

- Your ad in THESE emails. (See below.)

- A link to your website from www.claflinhill.org

- A feeling of philanthropy knowing that you are supporting LIVE music in the community!

Call 508.478.5924 to learn more. (Mornings are the best time to talk to Paul in the office.) Or email [email protected]

Are you tuning in Tuesday mornings at 7:45 to listen to Paul with MyFM's Ray Auger.

Listen from anywhere by clicking here.

The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra presents

The MyFM Family Night at the Bandstand

FREE concerts for the young and the young at heart.

All Concerts on Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Rain dates the following Thursday

Milford Musicians' Pavilion

Corner of Congress & Walnut Street, Milford, MA

- July 5 Carolyn Rae and the Rumors

- July 12 Jerry Seeco & “The Milford Jazz Machine”

- July 19 The Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds

-July 26 Brass Attack! Sounds of Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears and more!

- Aug. 2 “Swing Night” with The Fantasy Big Band

- Aug. 9 Zach Innis and the Honey Bee ~ A Tom Petty Tribute

- Aug. 16 The Pub Kings featuring MyFM’s Ray Auger!!!

- Aug. 23 The Claflin Hill Symphony Summer Winds

Applause for Claflin Hill's MyFM Family Night Sponsors:

Homefield Credit Union, Medway Oil & Propane,

UniBank, Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, Milford Nissan,

Milford Federal Bank, and Nitto Avecia

More information at www.claflinhill.org