Memorial Day weekend means the beginning of another season to enjoy the music at the Bernie King Pavillion throughout the summer. The pavilion concert series opens on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26, with performances from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

After this weekend, concerts will continue on Sunday June 1 and every Sunday throughout the summer, also from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Special performances will take place on Independence Day and Labor Day in addition to the regular Sunday series.

Every Sunday, you will find both the old and the young enjoying the music from the American Songbook, so you can swing, foxtrot, cha-cha, waltz and line dance, or just listen to beautiful music by the sea. Some have been coming for years and drive long distances. Most come because it brings back lots of good memories.

The volunteer group organizing the event each year needs support to keep it going. Donation information to pay the musicians is below.

Without donations from attendees, it wouldn't be possible to have professional musicians at the pavilion throughout the season for a total of 19 performances. That’s an ambitious schedule. Please consider making a donation in advance of the events, and consider asking your local business to donate.

You can donate by mail (checks payable to Music by the Sea) or contact either one of the co-directors: Gina Pag at The Snippery, 428 Washington Street, Braintree, MA02184. She can be contacted at thesnippery@gmail.com or 781-367-604; Louis Altieri, 302 Linden Ponds Way, #508, Hingham, MA 02043. He can be contacted at altlou@msn.com or 781-331-6162. Donations also can be sent to the Hull Chamber of Commerce, in care of Jim Pitrolo for Music by The Sea, PO Box 140, Hull, MA 02045. Betty Moore will be collecting donations also in person; her cell number is 781-789-8766

Your entire donation goes toward the expenses of the events, as Moore, Pag, and Altieri are not compensated for their work in organizing the concerts.

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