As part of the Fall 2025 “A World of Music” concert series, the Middlesex Community College music department will perform. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 7 at MCC’s Concert Hall in Bedford.
“I always enjoy these faculty performances where my colleagues and I get together to rehearse and perform a varied program for an audience of our students and the general community,” said Carmen Rodríguez-Peralta, Chair of Music. “This concert will include colorful music from Europe, Japan, and the United States – including a jazz selection. We all look forward to performing on November 7!”
Rodríguez-Peralta, pianist, will be joined by Raley Beggs, guitarist; Todd Brunel, clarinetist; Orlando Cela, flutist; and Daniel Fridley, bass singer, to perform a variety of chamber music. Works by Franz Schubert, Eric Ewazen, John Dowland, and Tōru Takemitsu, along with a jazz improvisation, will be performed.
“Working together with Middlesex Community College faculty presenting this concert is an immense source of inspiration and joy this Fall,” Beggs said. “Offering the full spectrum of guitar's capabilities and alongside some of New England's most talented musicians, everyone is sure to find music that resonates the strings of their imagination just as it has my own!”
“Teaching students of a variety of backgrounds and goals is a thrilling experience at Middlesex,” Fridley said. “Getting to work with my wonderful colleagues to make music together – sourcing inspiration from a variety of styles and genres ourselves – is inspiring. This recital gives us all a chance to connect with audiences, sharing music that has intrigued and inspired us, and working together in joyful ensemble!”
An additional upcoming “A World of Music” performance in Bedford a Student Recital at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, December 8. MCC will welcome the Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) for a second time this season at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 13 at MCC’s Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center in Lowell. The
All concerts are free and open to the public.
MCC’s Concert Hall is located in the North Academic Building at 591 Springs Road in Bedford. Parking is available on-campus.