MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF OFFICE TO RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION PROGRAM AS IT SURPASSES 1,500 NEW HOMES

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF OFFICE TO RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION PROGRAM AS IT SURPASSES 1,500 NEW HOMES

Program far exceeds expectations for number of units and permitting speed and efficiency

BOSTON - Friday, December 12, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the extension of the City’s successful Office to Residential Conversion Program ahead of its scheduled expiration at the end of this month. The program, which formally launched in October of 2023, has received 22 applications to convert 1.2 million square feet of office space across 27 buildings into 1,517 new homes, including 284 income-restricted units, far exceeding initial city goals. Four projects totaling 236 units are currently under construction, and one of the first buildings to apply for the program at 281 Franklin Street with 15 units has already been fully tenanted. A total of 251 units are either under construction or completed. The Planning Department officially recommended and received approval for the extension of the Program at the December BPDA Board meeting.  “As Boston continues to take action to drive down housing costs, the Office to Residential Conversation program is critical to building a more affordable Boston for all residents,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “By expanding the program and building a pipeline of over 1,500 new units of housing, we are building the foundation for a stronger and more vibrant downtown and neighborhoods.” “This program has proven to be extremely successful in removing vacant office space from the market and breathing new life into older, pre-war office buildings,” said Chief of Planning Kairos Shen. “By extending the program, we hope to attract another thousand units to the program in the next year, and continue to catalyze a more vibrant, residential community in our Downtown with thousands of new residents in the heart of our city.” The recently updated zoning for Downtown, as well as the updated zoning for the Groundwater Conservation Overlay District, enables these conversion projects to begin construction more quickly, and allows them to move forward without needing to seek relief from the Zoning Board of Appeal.  “We are happy to see the program extended. Office to Residential conversions – putting homes close to jobs – is just good policy,” said Synergy CEO Dave Greaney. “Less vacant office space and more residents Downtown will help stabilize the office market, lessen the burden on transportation, and support downtown restaurants and retail.  We look forward to working with the city and state on future projects.” “As one of the first developers to recognize the opportunity that vacant office buildings present, I’ve seen firsthand how much untapped value these properties hold. The Downtown Conversion Pilot Program has allowed my company to breathe new life into underused office assets and turn them into real housing for real people,” said Founder of Boston Pinnacle Properties Adam Burns. “Extending the program is a huge win for the city, for residents, and for anyone who believes Boston’s future depends on a vibrant, lived-in downtown. We’re proud to be helping lead the way and look forward to announcing our next project that is being made possible by this extension.” Projects in the conversion program have been able to take advantage of an expedited review process. By creating a new streamlined process that coordinates city and state agencies, the Planning Department has helped conversion projects complete their review in just six months. "Dinosaur Capital Partners is a strong proponent of the continuation of Mayor Wu’s successful Office To Residential Conversion Program. The Program offers a unique combination of financial incentives and fast track permitting which made approval of our 110 apartments, including 22 affordable homes, the fastest and most efficient approval process I’ve seen since I started working in the City of Boston in 1987," said Managing Partner of Dinosaur Capital Partners LLC Scott Oran. "The conversion program is unique in remedying our dire housing shortage, reducing an over-supplied downtown office market, and creating a vibrant 24/7 Financial District for Boston’s residents and visitors. It’s a triple win and a great example of public private partnership. Dinosaur looks forward to completing its next project under the extended program." “The Downtown Boston Alliance (DBA) applauds the Wu Administration and the Planning Department for supporting a reauthorization of the Office to Residential Conversion Program for 2026,” said President of the DBA Michael Nichols. “Extending the program for another year is the right move to give developers the time and clarity needed to structure additional proposals. We have already seen the delivery of new units in the downtown core, and we view this step as vital to maintaining the momentum. As we continue to reshape the neighborhood and the balance between our mix of uses, the creation of new housing remains one of the DBA’s highest priorities.” “Our neighborhood has a long and vibrant history of mixed uses, with historic warehouse and light-industrial buildings being thoughtfully converted to residential use since artists first began settling our community in the mid-1970s. The conversion currently underway by Boston Pinnacle Properties at 263 Summer Street perfectly illustrates the tremendous opportunity the Fort Point building stock offers developers looking to participate in the City of Boston’s Office to Residential Conversion Program,” said Tom Ready of the Fort Point Neighborhood Association. “We are genuinely excited by the extension of this program and look forward to seeing many more properties city-wide take advantage of the benefits it provides. The Office to Residential Conversion Program provides a 75 percent tax abatement for 29 years as an incentive to developers to convert vacant office space into residential units, including student and workforce housing. The goal of this program is to support owners and developers of older commercial office buildings in converting them to housing, and to help stabilize the office market downtown while also increasing the housing stock in Downtown Boston. The program is also designed to respond to post-pandemic economic shifts that will prioritize expanding housing options Downtown, creating an 18-hour, mixed-use neighborhood.  The application will remain open through December 31, 2026 with approvals given on a rolling basis. Applicants during this extended period must commit to pulling a full building permit and starting construction by December 31, 2027 to benefit from the program.

中華表演藝術基金會訂1/10舉辦黎卓宇鋼琴獨奏會

黎卓宇。（中華表演藝術基金會提供）

           （Boston Orange ）中華表演藝術基金會訂 2026 年1月10日(週六)晚上8點，假新英格蘭音樂學院喬丹廳 (Jordan Hall)，舉辦第37屆音樂季第2場音樂會，邀曾獲莫斯科柴可夫斯基鋼琴大賽銀獎，名報盛讚的鋼琴家黎卓宇（George Li），演奏李斯特和蕭邦作品。

黎卓宇曾獲許多獎項，包括2015年的莫斯科國際柴可夫斯基鋼琴大賽銀牌，2016 年艾弗里・費雪職業發展獎（Avery Fisher Career Grant），2012 年吉爾摩青年藝術家獎（Gilmore Young Artist Award），以及 2010 年青年演奏家國際選拔賽（Young Concert Artists International Auditions）一等奖。

黎卓宇也常和世界頂尖樂團和指揮家合作演出，踏上過許多個在世界各地最負盛名的音樂廳舞臺。

「紐約時報」曾經形容黎卓宇是個能「把青春的奔放與完全的掌控力融為一體」的鋼琴家。

「華盛頓郵報」也盛讚黎卓宇「擁有令人震撼的技術實力、極強的掌控力與深邃的表現力」。

2017年時，黎卓予以華納古典音樂（Warner Classics）簽約藝術家身份，發行了他的首張獨奏專輯，接著2019 年第二張專輯，2024 年發行的第三張專輯《Movements》，還被「留聲機（Gramophone）」雜誌評為 2024 年 8 月「最佳新古典專輯」之一。

自 12 歲起便一直師從卞和暻（Wha Kyung Byun）的黎卓宇，2019年從哈佛大學和新英格蘭大學的雙學位項目畢業，獲得英文文學學士與音樂碩士學位，2022 年再上層樓，獲得新英格蘭音樂學院的藝術家文憑 (Artistic Diploma)。

黎卓宇將於2026 年 1 月 10 日演出的曲目包括：李斯特的《彼特拉克三首十四行詩》：第 123 首，《B 小調鋼琴奏鳴曲》，S.178，蕭邦的《升 F 大調即興曲》第 2 首，作品 36《B 小調鋼琴奏鳴曲》，作品 58。

音樂會票價為 $20 (7- 13 歲)、$40、$60。主辦方提供14歲以上學生免費票，以及非學生贈送卷。需事前預訂。6歲以下兒童請勿入場。詳情請在中華表演藝術基金會的官網查詢.https://www.chineseperformingarts.net/contents/season/20260110/index.html

線上售票1月10日下午3時將關閉。現場沒有免費票贈送。門票為10美元，僅限現金支付。

PLANNING ADVANCES REDEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC LAND IN THE MARINE PARK AND CHARLESTOWN NAVY YARD Affordable housing moves forward in Charlestown, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, and Roxbury

BOSTON - December 11, 2025 - The Planning Department this month recommended approval of real estate actions to advance the redevelopment of Parcel M in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park and Pier 5 in the Charlestown Navy Yard, and recommended an extension of the Office to Residential Conversion Program to the BPDA Board. Staff also recommended approval of nine new development projects representing approximately 321,688 square feet (SF). All were approved. The newly approved development proposals will create 278 new homes, including 170 units that are designated income-restricted, and will support approximately 296 construction jobs and 159 permanent jobs. The projects advanced today will help make Boston a more resilient, affordable, and equitable city. Office to Residential Conversion Program extended The Planning Department recommended and received approval to extend the Office to Residential Conversion Program. The program, which formally launched in October of 2023, has received 22 applications to convert 1.2 million square feet of office space across 27 buildings into 1,517 new homes, including 284 income-restricted units, far exceeding initial city goals. Four projects totaling 236 units are currently under construction, and one of the first buildings to apply for the program at 281 Franklin Street has already fully tenanted its 15 units. A total of 251 units are either under construction or completed. Applicants during this extended period must commit to pulling a full building permit and starting construction by December 31, 2027 to benefit from the program.  Real Estate Planning advances redevelopment of Parcel M on the South Boston Waterfront  The Board awarded tentative designation to Marcus Partners for the redevelopment of Parcel M in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park (RLFMP) at 3 Dolphin Way. Marcus Partners is proposing a new advanced marine manufacturing and research and development facility to support the development, integration, and testing of marine technologies. The project would also install a new floating dock at the East Jetty. The proposal is estimated to create hundreds of temporary construction jobs and new permanent ‘blue tech’ research and development jobs. Like all publicly-owned parcels in the RLFMP, the selected development team will be required to meet Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion evaluation criterion, including Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBEs) in all aspects of their development process. Planning advances redevelopment of Pier 5 in Charlestown The Board awarded tentative designation to Courageous Sailing to redevelop Pier 5 in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Staff issued the original RFP for this site in September 2024 focusing on creating public open space and enhancing waterfront access and education. Because of the significant deterioration of the current pier, the RFP also included up to $8 million in public funding for the pier’s rehabilitation or demolition. The requirements of the RFP were based on extensive feedback from the community over the last several years. The Courageous Sailing team, which currently operates out of nearby Pier 4, is proposing to demolish the current pier and build a new building and public open space including: a roof terrace, harbor pool and floating dock, an ecological learning lagoon, and a public venue. The new building on site would include classrooms, office space, concessions, and other public amenities, increasing year-round public access to the waterfront. The team will continue to refine their proposal with Planning Department staff over the next year. Planning staff advance an Invitation For Bids (IFB) to extend Harborwalk in Charlestown The Board accepted a $500,000 grant from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation’s MassTrails program and approved an IFB to advance the construction of the Little Mystic Channel Harborwalk Extension in Charlestown. This project will complete a missing section of the Boston Harborwalk, providing connectivity, supporting pedestrian safety, and allowing equitable access to the waterfront.  Development Projects 15 Supertest Street grocery store and housing project, and Hood Park PDA amendment move forward  Housing: 32 residential units, 26 income-restricted units Jobs: Approximately 52 construction jobs, approximately 34 permanent jobs Community: New local grocery store Sustainability: LEED Gold, all-electric building Located in Charlestown, the project at 15 Supertest Street will build a new grocery store with 32 homes above it. Of those units, 26 will be income-restricted. The income-restricted units are being delivered early as part of the income-restricted unit requirement from the proposed 25 Supertest Street hotel and residential project. A grocery store and affordable housing were identified as key community needs in PLAN: Charlestown. The project will also contribute new landscaping, public realm improvements, $18,595 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system, and more than $102,000 in mitigation funding.  4259-4267 Washington Street project will create new senior housing in Roslindale and incorporate hallmark features of Squares + Streets zoning Housing: 41 housing units for seniors, all income-restricted Jobs: Approximately 38 construction jobs Community: Home for the Thrift Shop of Boston in Roslindale Square Sustainability: NZC compliant, Passive House-Certified, close proximity to public transportation This project will transform a prior bank parking lot into a six-story building with ground-floor retail and housing above. Located in the heart of Roslindale Square, the building will create 41 homes for seniors and older adults (age 55+), all of which will be income-restricted at or below 60 percent AMI. Residents will have access to a multi-purpose room, a fitness center, bike storage, management offices, shared laundry, a roof deck, and resident services. A transit-oriented development, the project is located near a number of MBTA bus routes and the Roslindale Village Commuter Rail. The project will also include an outdoor courtyard and improvements to the public realm along Washington Street such as widening the sidewalks, protecting three existing trees, and planting at least two additional trees.  This project is fully zoning compliant and is the first project to be approved in Roslindale Square since the area was rezoned with Squares + Streets zoning districts. The project incorporates the vision of Squares + Streets with active ground floor uses, new homes near transit and small businesses, and community spaces including a courtyard and roof deck.  Senior housing project at 151 Lenox Street moves forward in Roxbury Housing: 38 units of income-restricted, senior housing  Jobs: Approximately 30 construction jobs Community: Ground floor community room, resident services, programming for seniors, close proximity to neighborhood resources Sustainability: NZC compliant, fully electric building, Passive House Located in Roxbury, this transit-oriented development will turn a vacant publicly-owned lot into 38 units of income-restricted senior housing. The project also plans to partner with local organizations to deliver health, wellness, education, and cultural programs to residents. Public realm improvements will include reconstructing sidewalks and planting new street trees.  Majority income-restricted housing project moves forward at 294 Hyde Park Avenue in Jamaica Plain Housing: 48 residential units, 43 income-restricted units Jobs: Approximately 44 construction jobs Community: Public realm improvements Sustainability: All-electric, NZC compliant Located in Jamaica Plain, this project will create 48 new homes, 43 of which will be income-restricted. These will be a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three- bedroom units. The building will also include bike parking and recreational space for tenants. The project will also improve the public realm by widening the sidewalks on site and adding or preserving trees. The building will be all-electric and Net Zero Carbon compliant, contributing to the City’s sustainability goals. 1 Longfellow Place project to convert offices to housing Housing: 24 housing units, five income-restricted Jobs: Approximately 11 construction jobs Community: New residents living Downtown Sustainability: Adaptive re-use and preservation of existing building This project will renovate two floors of office space into 24 new homes Downtown, including five income-restricted units. The two-tower, 38-story building is already primarily residential. This project is one of 22 applicants to Mayor Wu’s successful Office-to-Residential Conversion Program, which is on track to create more than 1,500 units from the conversion of 27 vacant office buildings.  Project at 1 & 10 Emerson Place to bring new homes Downtown Housing: 33 housing units, six income-restricted  Jobs: Approximately 18 construction jobs  Community: New residents living Downtown Sustainability: Adaptive re-use and preservation of existing building This project will renovate office space into housing in two buildings that are already primarily residential. The renovation will deliver 33 new homes Downtown, six of which will be income-restricted. This project is one of 22 applicants to Mayor Wu’s successful Office-to-Residential Conversion Program, which is on track to create more than 1,500 units from the conversion of 27 vacant office buildings.   Project at 1028-1032 Dorchester Avenue to bring new housing to Dorchester Housing: 22 residential units, four income-restricted units Jobs: Local business to tenant ground floor Community: Public realm improvements, bike parking, close proximity to public transportation Sustainability: Solar-ready roof Located in Savin Hill, this project will build a new four-story building with 22 residential units, four of which will be income-restricted. These will be a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. The project is a transit-oriented development, will include bike parking on site, and will contribute $8,008 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system.  110 Wales Street will bring new homeownership opportunities to Mattapan Housing: 40 homeownership units, seven income-restricted units Jobs: Approximately 41 construction jobs Community: Public realm improvements Sustainability: Passive House, all-electric, solar panels, EV charging stations, green roof and rain garden This project will build a new five-story building with 40 homes, seven of which will be income-restricted. This project will contribute $11,000 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system, and will improve the public realm by widening the sidewalks on site and adding or preserving trees. New office and assembly space move forward at 100 Magazine Street in Newmarket Jobs: New office and assembly space Community: Public realm improvements Sustainability: Increased tree canopy, new EV parking This project will renovate a vacant warehouse and existing office space into new offices. This project falls within the PLAN: Newmarket study area which encourages the preservation and growth of industrial jobs. Exterior improvements will be made to the existing building, including a new roof, facade and window renovations. Nearly 50 trees and pollinator planting beds will be placed across the site to help minimize the urban heat island effect. Other pedestrian-focused improvements include widening sidewalks and narrowing the driveway curb cuts on site. The project will also contribute $10,285 to the Boston Transportation Department to support the bikeshare system. In addition to these projects, the board approved: An update to a previously approved project at Allston Square to reduce the amount of parking on site. An update to a previously approved project at 257 Washington Street to increase the number of income-restricted and family-sized units on site. A change of use at 4 Alger Street from industrial to exercise and entertainment. An Invitation for Bid (IFB) to realign Fid Kennedy Avenue in the RLFMP. A Demonstration Project Plan for 11 Ashmont Park to facilitate the property being acquired and redeveloped for use by the Boston Fire Department.

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $1.8 Million to Build Talent Pipeline for Early Childhood Educators in Massachusetts

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $1.8 Million to Build Talent Pipeline for Early Childhood Educators in Massachusetts

Investment part of broader strategy to grow Registered Apprenticeship for In-Demand Occupations

BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $1.8 million in Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in Workforce (GROW) to eight organizations to train and place more than 300 apprentices in early childhood education careers across the state. In September, Massachusetts was awarded $5 million from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) to partner with employers with the goal of rapidly scaling early childhood education Registered Apprenticeship Programs and creating a Technical Assistance Hub for early childhood education apprenticeships.

Registered Apprenticeship provides individuals with paid work experience including classroom instruction and on-the-job training combined with securing nationally recognized credentials, progressive wage increases, and economic mobility and advancement.

Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones made the announcement at the YMCA of Greater Boston’s Chinatown location. Among grantees, the YMCA Greater Boston received $300,000 to enroll 50 early childhood educator apprentices throughout Greater Boston as well as working with the Alliance of YMCAs to expand into childcare deserts where at least 10 apprentices will be placed.

“Our administration has been committed to expanding the Registered Apprenticeship model into industries like early childhood education so we can strength the talent pipeline,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Through the GROW grants, we’re creating real pathways for educators to learn, earn and advance their careers, while helping providers attract and retain the talent they need. These investments are building a strong early education system, and in turn, a more competitive Massachusetts.”

“Early childhood educators play a critical role in our state’s economic competitiveness,” said Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll. “We are proud to support Registered Apprenticeship programs that help educators earn credentials, grow their careers, and stay in the field. The GROW grants allow us to not only invest in the early childhood education workforce but also invest and strengthen our communities across the state.”

The Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS) within the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) administers the Commonwealth’s Registered Apprenticeship Programs. DAS offers over 500 active programs with more than 10,000 active apprentices. Construction and building trades apprenticeships comprise the majority of programs with nearly a quarter of registered apprentices in expansion industries such as health care, education, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing.

“Access to affordable, quality child care is an economic driver, vital support for our workers, and critical to strengthening our competitiveness,” said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones. “Registered Apprenticeship is an important piece of the state’s workforce agenda, and the GROW early childhood educator apprenticeship awards are part of the administration’s efforts to make child care more affordable and accessible by helping build a pipeline of early childhood educators.”

Expanding registered apprenticeship for early childhood education is a priority among the Administration’s “whole of government” Early Education and Child Care Task Force recommendations. The Division of Apprentice Standards and the Department of Early Education and Care have worked collaboratively over the past year to engage and scale registered apprenticeship.

“These investments in early childhood education apprenticeships reflect our shared commitment to economic mobility, workforce readiness, and building a stronger future for Massachusetts families,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “These grants will help child care programs grow, strengthen employer partnerships, and offer more support to our entire early education and care system.”

“Strengthening the early educator pipeline is a top priority, and apprenticeship is one of the most powerful tools we have,” said Undersecretary of Labor Josh Cutler. “These grants help providers grow their teams, stabilize staffing, and support the working families who depend on reliable child care.”

“We are so proud to be able to offer this support to early childhood education – the workforce behind the workforce,” said Director of the Division of Apprentice Standards Lara Thomas. “These grants will help communities across the Commonwealth grow their own talented educators and create meaningful career pathways while allowing working parents to feel even more confident about the quality of care that is being provided.”

“The Healey-Driscoll Administration’s commitment to growing Registered Apprenticeship opportunities marks a significant step forward for the Massachusetts early education and care workforce,” said Early Education and Care Commissioner Amy Kershaw. “Through collaboration with our state and national partners, we’re creating stronger pathways that allow educators to earn as they learn, advance in their careers, and achieve lasting economic stability — all while helping to increase families’ access to high-quality early education and care across the Commonwealth.”

GROW Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship Grant Recipients:

The following is a list of the 8 grant recipients, totaling $1.8 million projected to register, hire, and place 302 apprentices:

City of Cambridge (Cambridge): $100,000 to register new 18-month, full-time apprenticeship program and enroll a cohort of 25 out of school time apprentices to be placed across Cambridge.

Community Day Care of Lawrence (Lawrence): $673,984 grant to enroll four cohorts of 20 apprentices each into early childhood educator positions across the Merrimack Valley over 3 years.

Family Services of Central MA (Worcester): $98,175 to train and place 15 early childhood educator apprentices to staff entry-level positions in the identified childcare desert of Worcester County.

For Kids Only (Winthrop): $300,000 to enroll a minimum of 57 out of school time apprentices in three cohorts over 3 years at locations in Winthrop, Revere, Quincy and Framingham.

G3 Works (Methuen): $99,900 to register new registered apprenticeship in early childhood education and recruit and train 30 new early childhood educator apprentices to work in communities identified as childcare deserts in Northeastern and Southeastern MA.

MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board (Pittsfield): $198,375 to register a new early childhood education registered apprenticeship and enroll 3 cohorts of 10 apprentices in identified childcare desert of Berkshire County over three years.

MassHire Hampden County (Springfield): $83,916 to register a new early childhood education apprenticeship and enroll 15 apprentices in identified childcare desert of Springfield as well as Holyoke and Chicopee.

YMCA Greater Boston (Boston): $300,000 to enroll 50 early childhood educator apprentices throughout Greater Boston as well as working with the Alliance of YMCAs to expand into other childcare deserts where at least 10 apprentices will be placed.

The Commonwealth continues to accept applications for apprenticeship program funding for Fiscal Year 2026. For more information, visit www.commbuys.com.    

波士頓音協合唱團慶10週年 「拾光」吸引近300聽眾

波士頓中國音樂家協會合唱團（BCMA Choir）慶10週年演唱。（周菊子攝）

          （Boston Orange周菊子麻州勒星頓鎮報導）波士頓中國音樂家協會合唱團（BCMA Choir） 12月6 日假勒星頓鎮朝聖公理會教堂（Pilgrim Congregational Church）慶祝十週年，以《拾光 — 十年之旅》音樂會，展現該團從「紅樓夢」到中西融合的轉變歷程。二、三百名觀眾聽罷熱烈鼓掌，盛讚唱得真好。

音協合唱團指揮朱珠為團員給讚。（周菊子攝）

          音協合唱團是個棣屬於波士頓中國音樂家協會的團體，2015 年 11 月成立，由熱愛唱歌的抒情男高音王慶擔任團長，服務迄今。這10年來該團致力發揚中國傳統音樂，推出過「泱泱國風 紅樓夢全版主題曲音樂會」，「劉三姐組曲」，「雲南風情阿詩瑪組曲」等經典民族樂韻。

波士頓中國音樂家協會合唱團（BCMA Choir）團長王慶（左）感謝各界捧場。（周菊子攝）

            2023年9月，畢業於上海音樂學院指揮系，創辦過上海彩虹室內合唱團，目前已取得波士頓音樂學院進修合唱指揮博士的朱珠，接任該團指揮一職，也開啟了該團「中西融合」的新紀元，開始演唱百老匯音樂劇中的經典英文歌，去年還辦了一場“梁山伯與祝英台”問世65週年小提琴協奏曲音樂會，今年1月又辦了一場「閩台風情音樂會」，演唱曲目越來越多元。

指揮朱珠在合唱團演唱前，會先做幾句歌曲介紹。（周菊子攝）

          12 月 6 日這天的慶祝10週年合唱音樂會，由畢業於新英格蘭音樂學院的青年鋼琴家張海祺伴奏。演唱曲目分四大類，涵蓋中國古典文學、華語流行金曲、西方合唱經典及節日慶典的作品。

音協合唱團女團員人數居優勢。（周菊子攝）

          音協合唱團以「春風吻上我的臉」拉開10週年音樂會序幕後，放映了一段視頻，回顧過去這10年的活動片段，人事變遷，也向甫於今年8月辭世的音協前指揮郭天生致意。

男聲分部合唱。（周菊子攝）

          接著演唱的曲目，有「愛 · 永恆」、「上春山」、有段建華以手風琴伴奏的「貝加爾湖畔」、「漁陽鼙鼓動地來」，以及世界經典名曲中電影真善美主題曲「The Sound of Music（音樂之聲）」、「The Snow」、「Glory to His Name」。

指揮朱珠在合唱團演唱徐志摩作詞，冉天豪作曲的「為尋一個明星」時，直言這首歌，不容易唱，但團員們很努力，她豎起了拇指給讚。

            鑑於時序已入12月，聖誕節將近，音協合唱團的團員們紛紛在身上掛了一條紅圍巾，高唱「We Wish You a Merry Christmas」，為10週年音樂會劃下句點。

全女班演唱的一段。（周菊子攝）

           音協麾下，由張正山、黃少堅帶領，有20多名團員的絲竹樂團，這時上場，為祝賀的表演了「蘇堤漫步」、「拔根蘆柴花」2曲。

副團長王曉梅當年是國家一級播音員。（周菊子攝）

 絲竹樂團表演前，還一一介紹了音協會長林湛濤，副會長王曉梅等幹部，以及絲竹樂團所使用的樂器，包括張正山這天使用，人們平常較少見的三弦，郭京冨手中的二胡，順道解釋了京胡略短小些，以及其他團員們使用的琵琶，笙，笛，中阮，揚琴等。

根據音協合唱團當天派發的節目冊，該團共有男女高中等四個聲部，約63名團員，聲勢頗為浩大。

          根據網路，大波士頓地區有超過60個註冊的活躍合唱團，其中華人組織的合唱團有音協合唱團，劍橋合唱團，文協合唱團，波士頓東方之聲合唱團，艾克頓中文學校成人合唱俱樂部等。以人數計，音協合唱團應是其中最大的一個。

張正山手中拿的是三弦。（周菊子攝）

郭京冨這天拉的是二胡。指揮朱珠特地介紹，京胡和二胡相比，身形小些。（周菊子攝）

這個樂器是中阮。（周菊子攝）

朱珠指揮絲竹樂團演奏。（周菊子攝）

音協合唱團團長王慶站在門口迎接到會嘉賓，剛好迎接到該會理事，
曾是職業歌星的曾燕琴。（周菊子攝）

中國音樂家協會會長林湛濤曾是廣西音樂學院副教授。（周菊子攝）

音協合唱團這天變換隊形演唱。（周菊子攝）

音協合唱團10週年音樂會現場有將近300人。（周菊子攝）

段建華以手風琴伴奏。（周菊子攝）

音協合唱團理事之一畢曉明。（周菊子攝）

曾燕琴十分低調地坐在觀眾席中。（周菊子攝）

曾是職業歌星的方柳君，這天也來捧場。（周菊子攝）

愛好唱歌，還開過個人演唱會的趙寶玲這天也來為朋友捧場。（周菊子攝）

林瑩玉（右）和夏耘（左）都是絲竹樂團成員。（周菊子攝）

庄輝壯應邀出席音協合唱團10週年音樂會。（周菊子攝