Inspire Arts & Music

09/26/2026

This year, our friends at Blessed Sacrament Colorguard in Cambridge celebrated their 90th anniversary! Earlier this month, they were recognized by the City of Cambridge with the official naming of a Blessed Sacrament Drill Team and Color Guard Day!

Congratulations, Sac!

The Blessed Sacrament Colorguard has its origins in the city and will be honored by City Council.

09/23/2026

This weekend, the Inspire Arts and Music Board of Directors convened in Hyde Park for their annual meeting!

Over the course of the weekend, more than 40 of our dedicated board members reviewed, reflected, and set framework for the upcoming year for the Inspire Arts & Music programming including the Boston Crusaders, Great East Music Festivals, Concert in the Park, and our urban music programs. After a productive day of meetings, the board toured our recent and upcoming grant-funded projects within the Riverside Theatre Building!

After a weekend like this, we're looking forward to what the next year at Inspire Arts & Music has in store!

09/09/2026

It's hard to believe that back to school is here! But that also means that it's time to head back to festivals not long after.

Learn about what we have planned for the Great East Music Festivals and get your ensemble registered for 2027: https://hubs.la/Q049wps90

08/18/2026

The Great East Music Festivals 2027 season schedule is here!

Registration is now open for more than a dozen performance opportunities across New England next spring. Register today to be the first in line!

https://hubs.la/Q049wRSw0

06/25/2026

The warmest welcome back home to Boston.

We couldn't have asked for a better evening for Inspire Arts & Music's Concert in the Park last night! Thank you to everyone who joined us in the park and online for our 13th annual celebration of the arts. We are so grateful for our fellow performers, HYPE, Riverside Theatre Works, and Blessed Sacrament Colorguard who helped us show off some of Boston's best!

And most of all, thank you to all of our supporters and sponsors who make events like this possible. The arts continue to thrive thanks to you!

06/24/2026

Today is the day! Join us in the park tonight at 5 pm for Concert in the Park or tune into the livestream on the Boston Crusaders page!

This FREE outdoor concert will feature the Boston Crusaders, HYPE, Blessed Sacrament Colorguard, and Riverside Theatre Works.

More info: https://concertinthepark.org

06/22/2026

We'll see you in the park in just two short days!

🥁 The countdown is on!

In just 2 days, the Boston Crusaders return to Norman B Leventhal Park for an evening filled with music, energy, and incredible performances.

Join us on Wednesday, June 24 at 5:00 PM for this FREE outdoor exhibition featuring the Boston Crusaders, Hyde Park Youth Percussion Ensemble, Riverside Theatre Works, and Blessed Sacrament Colorguard.

📍 Norman B. Leventhal Park
⏰ 5:00 PM
🎟 Free

Who's joining us?

06/17/2026

Just ONE WEEK until Concert in the Park returns to Post Office Square!

Don't miss this FREE exhibition of the Inspire Arts & Music ensembles, featuring the Boston Crusaders, Hyde Park Youth Percussion Ensemble, and our friends at Riverside Theatre Works and Blessed Sacrament Colorguard.

It all takes place on Wednesday, June 24th at 5pm in Norman B. Leventhal Park. Learn more at https://concertinthepark.org

06/16/2026

Giants supporting Giants.

Over the weekend, the Inspire Arts & Music Board of Directors met at the Boston Crusaders rehearsal for their annual retreat. After a series of meetings, the board cheered on the corps alongside many of our incredible alumni and supporters.

06/15/2026

Many hands make Concert in the Park possible. Thank you David Simon for supporting our students!

Support the show: https://hubs.la/Q04knH4P0