Library brings live music to Saugus

SAUGUS — The Saugus Public Library, through a grant from the Cultural Council, has continued its concert series bringing free music to the library for all to enjoy.The concert series falls in line with the library’s mission which, according to Library Director Alan Thibeault.“The mission of the Saugus Public Library is to inform, enrich, and empower all citizens by providing and promoting free access to the universe of information and ideas,” Thibeault said.

“Our vision is to be the foremost destination for the intellectual and cultural growth and social engagement of all in the community. Live music is an immersive experience where the audience can share feelings and ideas with the performers and each other.”The second round of music will be on April 5 in the Community Room.



It will feature the NEC Fellowship Jazz Trio from the New England Conservatory.The three members are Jack Frederick on saxophone, Victor Giraldez on drums and Peter Vazquez on piano.The conservatory educates and trains musicians of all ages from around the world, drawing on their distinguished faculty’s deep reservoir of talent, as well as their creative community and educational partnerships, according to the website.

The conservatory works to nurture individual artistic sensibility and creative growth.The third and final installment in the Spring concert series will bring the Rasa String Quartet back to the library.The quartet features Emma Powell on violin, Maura Shawn Scanlin on violin, Kiyoshi Hayashi on viola and Mina Kim on cello.

“By exploring the connection between music and storytelling at the heart of folk traditions, Rasa String Quartet delivers fresh, engaging performances that blend classical elegance with folk whimsy, celebrate global traditions, and elevate lesser-known composers,” according to their website.The group won the 2022 AEMC Competition in Italy, the 2021 Music Teachers National Association Chamber Music Competition, the 2020 Chamber Music Yellow Spring Competition and was the 2022-23 ensemble in residence at Phillips Exeter Academy.When asked what inspired the library to begin this concert series Thibeault said, “We were inspired to offer live music in formats like classical and jazz because they are underrepresented in our community, at least in a collective sense.

In this way, we can create a locally unique space where – for free – people can come and experience music together. So it’s really a cultural and community-based experience we’re offering. And we are extremely grateful to the Saugus Cultural Council for funding this little series.

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