Newton Piano Summit

Why you should attend:

• Experience the beauty of live music: There is nothing like hearing a talented artist play a beautiful piece of music in person, with all the nuances and subtleties that a recording simply cannot capture. No high-end system with vinyl, super audio CD, or any other recorded format can deliver all the energy and drama of a live performance.
• Expand your musical horizons: You may discover new composers and styles of music that you never knew existed, and develop a deeper appreciation for the art form.
• Connect with like-minded people: Attending the Summit can also be a great way to connect with people who share your passion for music. You may meet the performers themselves, and have the opportunity to discuss your favorite pieces of music and exchange ideas and insights.
• Unwind and de-stress: Listening to live music has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including reducing stress, improving mood, and even lowering blood pressure. We most certainly can all use that!
• It is unlikely that the next opportunity you will have to see these artists, someone else will be footing the bill. Consider this a free $100 ticket!
• Genius Talent: These are some of the very best talents making music today! We have searched high and low with great expertise in finding out who’s hot, who is innovative, and who is making incredible music.
• These are the concerts people will talk about for generations. Excepting previous Newton Piano Summits, not since Dizzy Gillespie played in Newton over three decades ago have Newtonites had the opportunity to see this level of talent for free. 
• Just showing up supports the arts and helps ensure that talented musicians continue to have opportunities to perform and share their gifts in Newton.

This program is supported in part by grants from the Village Bank which has a long tradition of commitment to the Garden City, Advance Auto in Nonantum – providing quality service for everything automotive, Honda Village, and the Newton Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, Newton Community Pride, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Charles River Neighborhood Foundation and private donors.

You can make a safe, online tax-deductible donation above.

Click these links to see the concerts on: FaceBook, Instagram, and YouTube

Performers are selected from an A-list of recognized artists. Their reputations often include decades of experience performing at International Festivals and venues as headliners and/or with other recognized performers, numerous awards and recordings, and availability. Sometimes someone new is highly recommended and we are lucky to catch a rising star!

If you would like to help out and donate to the event you can contribute online with the Zeffy form above or contact Chris Pitts, Jeff Davis, or Andrus Madsen with Next-Arts. Videos of all previous performances are available here. 

The Historic Second Church in Newton

We are excited to hold this season’s performances at the amazing Second Church again. Great acoustics, ample parking, plenty of comfortable cushioned seating, and easy wheelchair access.

We don’t waste a nickel! Here’s where your money goes: 2025 season cost  $25,000. Marketing was spent on internet advertising and lawn signs.