Boston Landmarks Orchestra

Live, outdoor music is one of the sweet sounds of summer in Boston. And the Boston Landmarks Orchestra plays a big role in providing that warm-weather ambiance.

Christopher Wilkins, music director of the Boston Landmarks Orchestra, has been working to get Black female composer Julia Perry’s work onto stages for years. Legal challenges and Perry’s lack of heirs and a will have kept her intellectual property, including published and unpublished compositions, tied up.

Music has been proven to be intrinsically and deeply tied to memory. Research reveals that the parts of the brain that process music deteriorate less than other parts of a brain battling degenerative diseases. The Music and Memory program brings sensory-friendly and recognizable pieces of music to the audience during a 40-45 minute set.