Music serving the community

Sharing inspirational music and stories through our performances and partnerships.

With the Orchestra Without Borders and the Boston Summer Singers, Open Door Ensembles of Boston is dedicated to advancing equity, justice, and high living standards for all members of our community. We highlight community organizations through our benefit concerts and feature works by composers from a wide variety of backgrounds, including those traditionally underrepresented in Classical music.

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Find out about our ensembles, our leadership, and our past projects.

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Upcoming events

  • An orchestra performing on stage with a conductor, violinists, cellist, a double bassist, a pianist, and a drummer, in a concert hall.

    Homecoming: Jazz and Classical in Conversation

    MARCH 22, 2026 - 3:30pm

    Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, Somerville, MA

    The Orchestra Without Borders and the Ally Project explore the nexus of jazz, classical music, and social justice.

    Featuring the poetry of Terry Carter.

  • Black and white photo of a woman with dark hair tied back with a striped ribbon, wearing a dark dress with lace trim on the sleeves and a bow at the collar, resting her chin on her hand and sitting at a desk with books.

    Variaciones: Music from South America

    MAY 20, 2026 - 7:30pm

    Armory Center for the Arts, Somerville, MA

    The Orchestra Without Borders performs music from Brazil and Argentina with Marcus Santos and Grooversity Percussion.

  • Event poster for Ode Boston 2025-2026 season featuring performances and events from July 2025 to June 2026, with images of performers and groups, and sponsor logos at the bottom.

    Caravans: Exploring the Indian Subcontinent

    FALL 2026

    Join the Orchestra Without Borders and tabla virtuoso Ritvik Yaparpalvi for music inspired by the folk traditions of India and its neighboring countries.

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