Ensemble Companio announces its milestone anniversary concert, Long Time Trav’ling, on Saturday, May 16 at 3:00 PM EDT at the Substation in Boston, Masachusetts. The program marks fifteen seasons of passionate choral artistry, bringing together the ensemble’s most beloved works in a single heartfelt and uplifting celebration. About the Concert Featuring Ensemble Companio’s favorite repertoire from the past fifteen years, Long Time Trav’ling speaks to the constancy of change, of kinship that transcends distance, and of loving commitment to possibility—and to each other—against all odds. The program weaves together unaccompanied choral gems spanning the full arc of the organization’s history, creating an evening that is at once a retrospective and a testament to the enduring power of communal song. Highlights of the program include Adolphus Hailstork’s Seven Songs of the Rubaiyat, Carlos Cordero’s Garden, Founding Artistic Director Joseph Gregorio’s sublime Maid of Culmore, and American traditional favorites drawn from The Sacred Harp, among other choral gems from throughout the ensemble’s history. About the Venue The Substation was built in 1911 as a part of a city-wide network that powered the trolley system of Boston Elevated Railway (BERy), the predecessor to the MBTA. The Substation was decommissioned in 1971 and lay boarded up and vacant for nearly 50 years. After extensive renovations, the Substation today is over 3,000 square feet with soaring 34-foot high ceilings, stunning windows, glazed concrete floors, and original elements of the building including a steel gantry crane.   About Ensemble Companio Now in its fifteenth season, Ensemble Companio is an all-volunteer chamber choir dedicated to building community through passionate performances of the finest choral music. Known for adventurous programming, vibrant concert experiences, and frequent collaborations with school, community, and collegiate ensembles, Ensemble Companio actively features works from underrepresented composers, rarely performed masterworks, and choral gems of all genres. Under the direction of Artistic Director Dr. Erik Peregrine, Ensemble Companio has received multiple national awards, including the American Prize in Choral Performance and consecutive Ernst Bacon Memorial Awards. EVENT DETAILS Long Time Trav’ling • Ensemble Companio’s 15th Anniversary Concert Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 3:00 PM EDT The Substation, 4228 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131, USA