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Maryland
2010-2011 Cathedral Music Series
Daniel J. Sansone, Artistic Musical Director
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, www.cathedralofmary.org
5200 North Charles Street,
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
(410) 464-4020
September 19 – 5:00 PM
Pictures on Silence – Harp and Saxophone
Comprised of harpist Jacqueline Pollauf and saxophonist Dr. Noah Getz, the ensemble explores the diverse musical possibilities of their instrumental combination through compelling programming and a dedication to excellence in performance. This program is free and open to the public however, a free-will offering will be received.
October 10 – 5:00 PM
Solemn Choral Vespers
The Cathedral Choir, under the direction of Mr. Daniel J. Sansone, will sing Solemn Choral Vespers. The vespers will include the Magnificat (St. Paul Service) by Herbert Howells, as well as other sacred choral motets. This program is free and open to the public however, a free-will offering will be received.
October 24 – 5:00 PM
Katherine H. Hunt, organ
Ms. Katherine Hunt, Associate Director of Music at the Cathedral, will present a program on the two stunning Cathedral organs built by Moller and Schantz. Works by Mendelssohn, Muffat and Percy Whitlock will be included. This program is free and open to the public however, a free-will offering will be received.
November 28 – 5:00 PM
A Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent
The St. Stephen’s Choir of Men and Boys, under the direction of Adric, will present a traditional service of Lessons and Carols for Advent. Through scripture readings, carols and hymns, the service reflects the mystery and anticipation of the Advent season. This program is free and open to the public however, a free-will offering will be received.
November 30 – 7:30 PM
Holiday Brass
The International Women's Brass Conference, Maryland Chapter, presents its 7th Annual Holiday Brass Concert on November 30, 2010. The program will feature music of the season for brass, organ and choir, as well as familiar carols and sing-alongs. Performers include brass players from the Baltimore and National Symphonies, and the nation's premier military bands. The choirs of Towson Methodist church and the Emmanuel Lutheran church will
join in to make this a beautiful concert. Back by popular demand will be a performance of Highland Cathedral by bagpiper Jean Gould. For more information or to order tickets, please call (410) 337-7539 or visit www.holidaybrass.com.
December 5 – 5:00 PM
Canticle Singers
Canticle Singers, a select women’s chamber choir under the direction of Wendy Wickham, will perform a varied program of seasonal choral music from throughout the ages. For further information about the program and tickets, please call (410) 374-9312.
December 12 – 5:00 PM
Britten: A Ceremony of Carols
The women of the Cathedral Choir will present Benjamin Britten ’s popular Christmas work A Ceremony of Carols. Set in the Cathedral’s intimate St. Joseph chapel, the work will be accompanied by harpist Jacqueline Pollauf. This program is free and open to the public however, a free-will offering will be received.
December 19 – 5:00 PM
A Festival of Lessons and Carols for Christmas
The service, reminiscent of its English heritage, is sung in a candlelight setting by the Cathedral Choir under the direction of Mr. Daniel J. Sansone. Traditional carols and anthems celebrating the joy of the Christmas season will be performed. This program is free and open to the public however, a free-will offering will be received.
January 23 – 5:00 PM
U.S. Naval Academy Band
The United States Naval Academy Band will perform a program of festive selections in the grand acoustics of the Cathedral. For more information about the band, please visit www.usna.edu/USNABand. This program is free and open to the public.
March 13 – 6:30 PM
Lenten Procession
The choir of St. John’s Huntingdon, under the direction of Mr. Thomas Hetrick, will perform works celebrating the season of Lent. Mirroring the Lenten journey, the procession will begin in the narthex of the magnificent Cathedral, continue to the sanctuary, and finally proceed to the steps of the high altar. This program is free and open to the public; however, a free-will offering will be received.
March 20 – 5:00 PM
Cathedral Choir Concert
The Cathedral Choir, under the direction of Mr. Daniel J. Sansone, will perform a program of varied choral repertoire celebrating the season of Lent. The program will feature the Quatre Motets pour les Temps de Penitence by Francis Poulenc. This program is free and open to the public; however, a free-will offering will be received.
April 17 – 5:00 PM
Daniel J. Sansone, organ
In observance of the beginning of Holy Week, the Cathedral’s Director of Music, Mr. Daniel J. Sansone, will perform an organ recital featuring Le Chemin de la Croix (The Stations of the Cross) by Marcel Dupré. The work’s movements offer musical reflections on the various Stations, depicting Christ’s Passion. Narrative readings will precede each of the fourteen movements. The regal acoustics of the Cathedral offer the perfect setting for this great work. This program is free and open to the public however, a free-will offering will be received.
May 15 – 4:00 PM
Contemporary Choir Concert
The Cathedral Contemporary Choir, directed by Ms. Katherine Hunt, will perform a program of selections from the late Romantic period through today. The ensemble is accompanied by piano and guitar and will also feature the Cathedral Youth Schola. This program is free and open to the public however, a free-will offering will be received.
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Minnesota
The St. Olaf Worship and Sacred Music Series
Church of St. Olaf, downtown Minneapolis
Dr. Lynn Trapp, Director of Worship/Music, Organist/Pianist
The St. Olaf Worship and Sacred Music Series features a wide variety of events each program year, including those that feature the 67 rank Lively-Fulcher pipe organ. Details on website.
Missouri
St. Louis Cathedral Concerts
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
4431 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-533-7662
concerts@cathedralstl.org
http://www.StLCathedralConcerts.org
Map & Directions http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=4431+Lindell+Boulevard+St.+Louis,+MO+63108
Group Rates for most concerts are also available. For more information or a brochure of the concert season call (314) 533-7662 or visit www.stlcathedralconcerts.org. For photos or more information, contact Scott Kennebeck, (314) 533-7662 or concerts@cathedralstl.org
From The Academy of St. Martin in the Field to the Vienna Choir Boys, St. Louis Cathedral Concerts feature top choirs and musical ensembles from around the world and across the region. The Cathedral Basilica’s Romanesque style exterior houses a wondrous interior in Byzantine style. Narrative mosaics line the ceiling and walls, creating one of the world’s largest mosaic collections made up of 41.5 million pieces of glass tesserae in over 7,000 colors covering 83,000 square feet. Under the direction of Dr. John Romeri, Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts presents Great Music In A Great Space.
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New Jersey
Organ Recital, Sunday, May 23 at 2:00 pm.
Jeannine E. Pond, Organist at St. Mary's at Newark Abbey
Performing on the Konzelman Pipe Organ works of Mendelssohn,
Pachebel, Walther, Buxtehude
for the benefit for the
Pierre Toussant Food Pantry at St. Mary's.
Donation: $10 at the door.
St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception (NJ Historical Site)
Newark Abbey Church,
528 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102
(corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and William Street)
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart Music Events and Organ Series
Details on website.
New York
Cathedral of St. Patrick
460 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
(212) 753-2261
www.saintpatrickscathedral.org
Jennifer Pascual, D.M.A., Director of Music
"Sounds from the Spires"
1:00 p.m. EST Monday
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO,
The Catholic Channel 159
Professor and Director of Music
St. Joseph's Seminary and College,
201 Seminary Ave.,
Yonkers, NY 10704
Sacred Music in a Sacred Space 2010-2011 Concert Season
Kent Tritle, Music Director
Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, 980 Park Avenue, New York City 10028
212-288-2520 concerts@stignatiusloyola.org www.smssconcerts.org
MANDER ORGAN RECITAL SERIES
Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 4:00PM
KENT TRITLE, Organ
Director of Music, Church of St. Ignatius Loyola
Organist, New York Philharmonic
Works of Buxtehude, J.S. Bach, Mendelssohn, and Reger's Fantasy on "Hallelujah! Gott zu loben."
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 7:30PM
Celebrity Guest Recital:
DONG-ILL SHIN, Organ
Winner of the 20th Grand Prix de Chartres
Organist/Artist-in-Residence, First United Methodist Church of Hurst, TX
Adjunct Professor, Texas Wesleyan University
Program to be announced.
Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 4:00PM
JEHAN ALAIN CELEBRATION
Featuring organists Kent Tritle, Renée Anne Louprette, and Nancianne Parrella, with members of the Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola
Organ and choral works from one of the greatest organ composers of the 20th century,
Jehan Alain (1911-1940).
Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 4:00PM
RENÉE ANNE LOUPRETTE, Organ
Associate Director of Music, Church of St. Ignatius Loyola
Visiting Specialist in Organ, John J. Cali School of Music, Montclair State University, NJ
Works of Bach, Böhm, Weckmann and Vierne.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 7:30PM
Organ Plus!
NANCIANNE PARRELLA, Organ
Associate Organist, Church of St. Ignatius Loyola
With Jorge Ávila, violin; Victoria Drake, harp; and Arthur Fiacco, cello
Works of Chausson, White, Bach, Magi, Phillips, and an American premiere by Cecilia McDowall.
More information at
www.smssconcerts.org
Please support our fellow musicians and advertise the recitals in your area. Contact Sylvia Chai to list a coming performance, e-mail: Agio@aol.com
