The Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School's new date for the free Odeon Winter Concert is Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rockport Opera House. Music students in all three ensembles, Odeon Allegro, Symphony and Adult Orchestra, will perform popular works led by Conductor Deidre McClure. The original performance date of December 17 was postponed due to the threat of snow.

Originally founded in 2000, the Odeon Youth Orchestra merged with Bay Chamber Concerts in 2006 and has since expanded its offerings to include opportunities in ensembles for all ages and abilities. The Odeon Ensembles present two free public performances per year.

The mission of the Odeon Ensembles is threefold. The first is to offer musicians opportunities to play in a variety of ensemble settings, including full orchestra, chamber ensembles, and also performing as soloists. Secondly, Bay Chamber Music School students are given the opportunity to develop musical skills necessary for ensemble play. Lastly, the students are given the opportunity to perform orchestral and other string works in concert hall settings each spring and winter. These concerts are always free and open to the public.

The Rockport Opera House is located at 6 Central Street in Rockport.

For more information about the Odeon Ensembles program, or Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School’s offerings, call Joan Kulle at 207-236-2823 or visit www.baychamberconcerts.org.