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Memorial Concert
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2009 - 2010
THE VIRGINIA HANDBELL CONSORT Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 3 PM The Virginia Handbell Consort was formed in 1996 as the first tidewater area handbell ensemble, with the goal of promoting ringing by intensive practice and concerts. They perform on Schulmerich bells, Melody Chimes, Petit-Fritsen bells, and other percussion instruments. Their repertoire includes spectacular selections of classical, popular, and sacred music that will bring a new appreciation of this increasingly popular genre. They were a big hit at their first concert here two years ago, and they set our hallways ringing each Saturday as they rehearse. THE MUSIC of TIN PAN ALLEY Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 3 PM Join us for an entertaining and enlightening look at the contributions of Jewish lyricists and composers to the American popular music of the late 19th and 20th century. Featuring the unforgettable songs of Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Kurt Weill, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Charles Harris, Albert von Tilzer, Nora Bayes, Jack Norworth, Gus Kahn, Walter Donaldson, and others, this happy music celebrates the rich heritage of these talented Jewish men and women. Selections include "After the Ball', "Take Me Out to the Ball Game", "Shine On, Harvest Moon", " Can't Help Lovin Dat Man", and "God Bless America". Hosted and narrated by actor and WHRO announcer Tim Morton, this concert is performed by a quartet from the Virginia Chorale; soprano Amy Cofield Williamson, mezzo-soprano Lisa Relaford Coston, tenor Scott Williamson, bass Steve Kelley, and pianist Charles Woodward. This is a delightful, not-to-miss show for all the ages! USAF HERITAGE AIRE CELTIC ENSEMBLE Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 3 PM The Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble has been entertaining audiences in the East with its unique style of lively music since 2004. They celebrate America's great musical diversity, blending traditional music of Ireland, Scotland, and England with a contemporary touch to create a unique musical tapestry. Led by TSgt Sherry Burt the members perform on Irish flute, tin whistles, bodhran, and modern guitars and button accordion. The ensemble toured Southwestern Asia in 2008 giving 60 concerts in 55 days as they bridged cultural divides through music. TWENTY THIRD ANNUAL YOUNG PERFORMING ARTISTS COMPETITION Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 1 to 6 PM Come and go as your schedule permits, to sample the amazing talent of these youthful musicians from our tidewater area. Twenty-one bright music students will compete for prizes in keyboard, vocal, instrumental categories, and one will be chosen as the grand prize winner. This is an advanced level of competition judged by well known professional musicians. If you know of a talented young artist, between ages 11 and 25, send them to our website firstpreshampton.com to get information and an application. YOUNG PERFORMING ARTISTS COMPETITION WINNERS RECITAL Sunday, March 7, 2010 - 3 PM The four competition winners will return to perform in recital and receive their prizes. Come hear some sublime music and be inspired by the talent of these young musicians. It will give you a real lift to see what the younger generation can do with their talents as molded by the excellent music teachers in our area. Musical immortality is achieved by the hard work of passing today's musical talent on to the next generation. It is not automatic or even certain. 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ORGAN CONCERT JOHN W GEARHART, III Sunday, April 25, 2009 - 3 PM Son of this church, John Gearhart, dedicated our new Austin organ in 1980. He returns to help us celebrate 30 years of inspiring organ music here at First church. He grew up in Hampton, graduated from William and Mary, and received his Masters Degree in Organ performance and Choral conducting from Temple University. He has served as organist here, in Philadelphia, Williamsburg, Mobile, Alabama, and Texas, where he and his wife Laurie live now. In honor of Hampton's 400th birthday he will sample music from the great composers of the last 400 years. THE HILTON BRASS Celebrates Hampton's 400th Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 3 PM July 9 thru' 11, 2010 will be Hampton's official 400th birthday celebration weekend, and what better way for us to participate than to bring back our favorite brass quintet, the Hilton Brass. They will put us in a joyful mood playing the patriotic march music of John Philip Sousa and others together with happy Dixieland favorites. All events in the First Presbyterian Church’s Memorial Concert Series are held in the church’s colonial style sanctuary, which has excellent acoustics for musical performances. In 1999, when the Hampton Arts Commission was renovating the American Theatre for their current excellent offerings, they chose our sanctuary to present most of their diverse and exciting programs. This has encouraged us to offer the expanded musical program that you see above. Our location is in Hampton at the corner of Armistead and Victoria, next to the main Hampton library, with good parking and easy access to our sanctuary. First Presbyterian Church and our Memorial Concert Series committee express sincere thanks to the E.K. Sloane Piano Fund of THE NORFOLK FOUNDATION for their recent donation which has made possible the purchase of the fine Baldwin grand piano used in these concerts and in worship. Good music does not happen by chance. It exists in our community because music lovers step forward and help make it happen. Please join us in helping this happen. It will make a difference in the quality of life in Tidewater. If you have questions or comments E-mail me at thehowards1@cox.net Bob Howard, Chairman |
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