The Cultural Events Committee’s Music Series 2017 promises to be a year of concerts you won’t want to miss.
ORGAN CONCERT
Sunday, January 29
7 PM | Sanctuary | Offering | Reception
On January 29 we will welcome renowned American organist Janette Fishell, Professor of Music and Chair of the Organ Department at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, to perform in our Sanctuary.
SAN DIEGO GAY MEN'S CHORUS CHAMBER CHORALE
Sunday, March 5
7 PM | Sanctuary | $15 advance/$20 at the door | Reception
Sunday, March 5 the forty-member Gay Men’s Chorus Chamber Chorale, directed by RC Haus, will present “Songs of Americana” which will include many familiar favorites performed in their exciting and inimitable style.
LENTEN CHORAL CONCERT
Sunday, April 2
7 PM | Sanctuary | Offering
The Lenten choral concert on April 2 will feature bass-baritone Christopher J. Stephens in the title role of Felix Mendelssohn’s beloved oratorio Elijah, with the Chancel Choir and Masterwork Chorale, soloists, orchestra and organ, directed by Stanley M. Wicks.
THIRD ANNUAL ROBERT STADGE MEMORIAL CONCERT
Sunday, May 7
7 PM | Sanctuary | Offering
The third annual Robert Stadge Memorial Concert will take place on Sunday, May 7 in the form of a Choral Evensong by the First Church Chancel Choir followed by an organ concert by resident organist Stephen Price.
SPIVEY HALL CHILDREN'S CHOIR
Sunday, June 4
7 PM | Sanctuary | Offering
In June the famous Spivey Hall Children’s Choir from Atlanta, Georgia will stop at First Church as part of their West Coast tour.
ORGAN CONCERTS - STEPHEN PRICE
Sunday, October 29
4:30 and 7 PM | Sanctuary | Offering | Reception
When October rolls around, Associate Director of Music/Organist Stephen Price will present his annual “double” concert, one for youth and families at 4:30 p.m. followed by a second concert at 7 PM, which will include a program of traditional organ music as well as organ improvisation to a silent film.
ADVENT CHORAL CONCERT
Sunday, December 3
7 PM | Sanctuary | Offering
On Sunday evening, December 3, we will conclude our Music Series with the Chancel Choir and Masterwork Chorale’s annual Advent choral concert which will includeseasonal baroqueworks by J.S. Bach and Antonio Vivaldi.
SUPPORT THE MUSIC SERIES IN 2017
We are so fortunate to have your generous contributions dedicated to the Cultural Events Committee Music Series. While we always have enthusiastic audiences for these concerts, the free-will offerings, ticket sales and donations at the door simply do not cover the actual expenses of underwriting these excellent performances. Since we are dedicated to producing only high quality and inspirational events, your donations truly “bridge the gap” and make that possible.
If you are already one of our patrons, you might consider moving up to the next level of giving. In addition to the tax advantage, you will be honored at our patron reception and your name will be printed on the back of every program for the entire 2017 concert year. You are also welcome to underwrite (or partially sponsor) a specific concert with appropriate recognition. Please contact our Director of Church Music, Dr. Stanley Wicks, at 619-297-4366 if you are interested in doing so.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at the Music Series concerts this season and for many years ahead!
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Betsy Mueller
Chair, Cultural Events Committee
First United Methodist Church of San Diego