About Us

The Solstice Singers is a group of 14 musicians from across Cape Cod, Massachusetts in the United States. The ensemble transports its audiences to another era by weaving medieval and Renaissance songs with drama, dance, poetry, and period costumes.

Under the musical direction of Lore Loftfield De Bower, members sing a cappella or accompanied by period instruments. Their repertoire is extensive, ranging from madrigal and dance songs to sacred chapel music. Passacaglia, a quartet that performs early music on instruments such as lute, recorder, and drum, is a frequent guest.

The Solstice Singers has performed for Cape Cod audiences since the group’s founding in 1992 under the direction of the late Pat Brown. In addition to annual spring and winter concerts in the town of Falmouth, the ensemble has appeared at venues such as the Killington Renaissance Festival in Vermont and the pre-show for Pops by the Sea - the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod’s annual concert featuring the Boston Pops. The Solstice Singers has also performed at smaller functions, such as a fundraising event for the Woods Hole Research Center in a Newport, Rhode Island mansion, and a Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni event at the local Coonamessett Inn.

While performers in the Solstice Singers come from many walks of life, they are united in their love of medieval and Renaissance music, and in the joy of bringing the early music experience to their audiences.

The Solstice Singers is grateful for the generous support received from The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, the Falmouth Cultural Council, and the Woods Hole Foundation.

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