Music-Making in Colonial Boston

Colonial Boston was home to a rich soundscape of music that helped define the lives of early New Englanders. Music-making set the tone and tempo of militia, home hospitality, tavern frivolity, and community singing circles.

Join musicologist Laura Zoll on Zoom for a fascinating exploration of colonial Boston's varied sounds. The talk will explore questions like:

• What did music sound like during the colonial era?
• Who played it?
• What sort of instruments were played?
• How did music reflect contemporary culture and beliefs?

To register for this virtual event, press the Tickets button and make a donation of any amount to Old North Illuminated, the nonprofit that preserves and interprets Old North Church Historic Site. Your generosity supports our education programs. A Zoom link will be sent to you before the event.

Laura Zoll is a musicologist with degrees in Music Theory and Medieval Musicology. She plays numerous modern and historic instruments. She is fascinated by the objects that survive to tell the story of people from our shared past who made and enjoyed music.

**Please note that this talk will not be recorded, so everyone who registers will need to attend the event live.**

Old North Illuminated's 2025 Speaker Series events are brought to you in part by Hub Town Tours.