Upcoming Performances
The Colgate 13 A Capella Ensemble
Friday, February 6th, 7:30pm
Get ready to be blown away by the incredible harmonies and vocal talents of Colgate 13 A Cappella at The Allen Center! The Colgate 13 is Colgate University's premier all-male a cappella ensemble, renowned for its rich harmonies, dynamic performances, and deep musical tradition. The group is the longest running all-male undergraduate collegiate a cappella group in The United States. Founded in 1942, the group has spent more than seven decades delighting audiences with a signature sound that blends classical, jazz, contemporary hits, folk, pop, and timeless standards. A Colgate 13 concert isn't just a performance, it's an experience rooted in tradition, camaraderie, and a genuine love of singing together! Seating is limited- registration is required for this FREE event.
ABOUT The Colgate 13
The Colgate 13 is Colgate University’s premier all-male a cappella ensemble, renowned for its rich harmonies, dynamic performances, and deep musical tradition. The group is the longest running all-male undergraduate collegiate a cappella group in the United States. Founded in 1942, the group has spent more than seven decades delighting audiences with a signature sound that blends classic vocal jazz, contemporary hits, folk, pop, and timeless standards.
Comprised of 13 undergraduate singers selected through a highly competitive audition process, The Colgate 13 is known not only for vocal excellence, but also for its infectious energy, warmth, and connection with audiences of all ages. Their concerts are engaging, family-friendly, and often infused with humor, storytelling, and heartfelt musical moments that make each performance feel personal and memorable.
Beyond campus, The Colgate 13 tours nationally and internationally, performing at schools, libraries, community venues, retirement communities, hospitals, athletic events, private parties, and alumni gatherings. Whether on a grand stage or in an intimate setting, the group brings professionalism, polish, and joy, making them a favorite among hosts and audiences alike.
Meet Our Artistic Director
Allison Eldredge, Artistic Director and cellist
Heralded that, “Eldredge ‘plays like a dream’” (News and Record) and acclaimed for her “soaring sound” (American Record Guide), Allison Eldredge has been connecting with audiences around the globe with her deep love for beautiful music and people. Following her debut at the Concertgebouw, Het Leidsch Dagblad (Amsterdam) wrote, “Eldredge plays with the agility of a Puma. One could hear singing voices come from within her instrument." Allison gained international attention when Daniel Barenboim invited her to play the Elgar Cello Concerto with him and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Orchestra Hall. As soloist, she has performed with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields from Queen Elizabeth Hall in London to New York’s Carnegie Hall, with orchestras with such distinguished conductors as Zubin Mehta, Andre Previn, Jaap van Sweden, Charles Dutoit, Leonard Slatkin, Krzysztof Penderecki and Joseph Silverstein. "Eldredge, who has already wowed Chicago Symphony audiences with her unique artistry, was even more dazzling in her rendition of this one-movement concerto (Penderecki).
Following the release of her Faure - Chopin Album (Denon), critics said, “Her nuances are sensuous and enticing, her tone - deep and silky...her sotto voce is so beautiful” (Ongaku no Tomo, Japan). She has released 6 solo albums on labels Pony Canyon, Denon, Arizona Records and RCA Red Label. She has partnered in chamber music with friends and esteemed artists Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, Gil Shaham, Andre Previn, Shmuel Ashkenasi, Max Levinson, Barry Shiffman and more. In addition to serving as Cherry Street Music Artistic Director, Allison, a Newton resident, is the Allen Center’s Artist in Residence. She has visited over 100 schools to support music education in communities with greater needs. A recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant at 19 and Musical America’s “Young Artist of the Year” award, Allison has served on the Faculties of New England Conservatory, Boston String Academy and Harvard University.
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About Cherry Street Music
Cherry Street Music, The Allen Center's signature music series, has a simple mission: to create a space to meet new people, develop friendships, and find togetherness, passion, and hope through afternoons and evenings of music. Our concerts are less formal with conversation between artists, special guests, and audience members. Attendees will also have an opportunity to experience the visionary educational history and beauty of the 1840 Nathaniel Allen Homestead, now The Allen Center, as our artistic home!
Cellist Allison Eldredge is Founder and Artistic Director of Cherry Street Music.
Past Concerts
9.30.24 *Oded Tzúr
10.6.24 *Classical with a Twist: Champions for Change
10.26.24 *440- The Gypsy Jazz Quartet: Toe-Tapping Snappy Hot Jazz
11.17.24 *Classical with a Twist: West Newton Pops
12.15.24 *Classical with a Twist: I've Got Rhythm
2.2.25 *Classical with a Twist: Love Is All Around
3.8.25 *Classical with a Twist: Musical Kaleidoscope
4.6.25 *Classical with a Twist: Postcards
4.15.25 *A Pop-up Open Rehearsal with Lydian String Quartet
6.19.25 *Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Musical Celebration with Howard University Gospel Choir
7.9.25 *Summer at The Allen Center: Outrageous Fortune with Paul Rishell & Annie Raines
7.15.25 *Summer at The Allen Center: Hidden Gems
7.22.25 *Summer at The Allen Center: Summer Lite
7.29.25 *Summer at The Allen Center: Community Chest
8.5.25 *Summer at The Allen Center: Full Bloom
8.12.25 *Summer at The Allen Center: Sentimental Breeze
10.04.25 *Explorations in Sound
10.05.25 *Steinway Alive
10.19.25 *Phil Lima/Schubert- Winterreise
11.7.25 *Casey Sheuerell Quintet
11.13.25 *Lydian String Quartet Open Rehearsal
11.22.25 *The Gingersnap Band
11.23.25 *Boston's Brilliance
12.18.25 *Stefan Jackiw & Friends
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