HCMC connects people through music with its free community concert series, presented in spaces throughout the city of Beacon and in neighboring towns. Often in collaboration with local shops, galleries, studios, churches, and parks around the city, these events are open to visitors and locals alike. Discover a dynamic performance in a non-traditional place, where everyone can enjoy music in a casual atmosphere.

Upcoming Events

American Dreams
Pop-Up Concert

250 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this program responds to the question: what makes American music sound, or feel, American? First, there’s an immense sense of possibility, a vibrant optimism that underscores so much of American music. After all, it’s the land of opportunity. Then there’s the longing for an imagined utopia, a place of safety and belonging. American Dreams weaves together a wide array of American music that celebrates who we are and who we aspire to become.

Violinist Emily Kalish and pianist Kyle Walker combine forces for two performances. Both concerts are FREE and open to the public.

Friday, April 3rd at 6:30 PM at the East Fishkill Community Library (348 NY-376, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533)

Saturday, April 4th at 2:00 PM at The Beahive (6 Eliza Street, Beacon, NY)

Past Events

Pop-Up Concert @ The Yard

NOTE: THIS PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS.
IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A FUTURE DATE.

On Saturday, March 7th @ 2:00 PM we present ILLARI, a rhythm-driven ensemble led by Peruvian percussionist Angel Michael Lau.

The Yard
4 Hanna Lane
Beacon, NY 12508

FREE and open to the public.

Illari  is a rhythm-driven ensemble led by Peruvian percussionist Angel Michael Lau, centered on identity, migration, and cultural continuity. The project reflects a commitment to honoring roots while creating space to grow into the fullest version of ourselves through music, community, and creative expression.

Blending Afro-Peruvian, Brazilian, Congolese, and jazz influences, Illari creates music that is groove-forward, spiritual, and movement-centered. The ensemble brings together percussion, melody, and improvisation to build performances grounded in connection, presence, and shared humanity.

Named after the Quechua word for “sunrise,” Illari represents renewal and possibility — an invitation to begin again, to act with greater awareness and compassion, and to move toward who we are meant to become, especially in challenging times.

Pop-Up Concert @ The Beacon Music Factory

The Beacon Music Factory provides music lessons, band camps and chamber music ensembles, concerts and festivals in their space on Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY.

On Saturday, May 3nd @ 2:00 PM we present Richard Kolb, performing classical guitar and lute.

Beacon Music Factory
333 Fishkill Avenue
Beacon, NY 12508

FREE and open to the public.

Richard Kolb

RICHARD KOLB performs throughout North America and Europe as a soloist and with many leading early music ensembles, and has released CD’s of music by Robert Ballard, Michelangelo Galilei, and Barbara Strozzi. Since completing a Ph.D. in musicology at Case-Western University, he has edited the complete works of Barbara Strozzi, published by Cor Donato editions, and his new edition of Francesca Caccini’s Primo libro delle musiche has just been released. Kolb has taught at Case-Western Reserve University, the University of Toronto, and the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto). He currently teaches lute at Bard College and is scholar in residence for the NY Continuo Collective.

Pop-Up Concerts @ East Fishkill Community Library

We’re very pleased to present a series of three FREE Pop-Up concerts at the East Fishkill Library.

These concerts are generously sponsored by the Town of East Fishkill and held in the rotunda of the East Fishkill Community Library on Friday evenings.

March 7 we present Ed Neumeister, trombone, and his jazz quartet.

On April 4th we present Jennifer Justice vocalist and violinist.

And on May 2nd we present guitarist and lutist Richard Kolb.

All concerts are at 6:30 PM.

East Fishkill Community Library
348 Route 376
Hopewell Junction, NY