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Concerts and Special Programs
Concerts and Special Events for the Fall of 2010
Brass Band Benefit Concert - The St. Francis Brass Band will present a concert on September 25, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. The concert will benefit the Wake Interfaith
Hospitality Network and will feature Scott and Cortney Baker on piano and violin, Fiddler Time by the Suzuki Fiddlers, a sing-along to The Music Man, and a surprise tune during the offertory. Thanksgiving in September? Yes, and Christmas and Easter too! Admission is free and childcare for younger children will be provided.
A Movie Classic
~Lon
Chaney inThe Phantom of the
Opera (1925) accompanied byorgan virtuosoWalt Strony on October 29, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the
church sanctuary. Long before there
was surround-sound there were theatre organs.Come
experience a night out at "the picture show" the way your grandparents
did. This family-friendly fall event is presented by the St. Francis Music
Ministry for the benefit of the Appalachia Service Project (ASP). World-renowned organist Walt Strony
will improvise an original score to
this classic silent film from the firstGolden Age
of Hollywood. Audience costumes are encouraged. A concession-stand reception to greet the
artist will be held in the MPR after the show. See you at the
movies!
Children's Christmas Musical - The Saint Francis Children's Choirs will present their Christmas musical during the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, Dec. 5.
Christmas Cantata - Saint Francis Choir and Orchestra will present a Christmas Cantata during both worship services on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010.
Brass Band Mini-Concert - Saint Francis Brass Band will present a mini-concert of Christmas music following the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, Dec. 19.
Major Events of the Past Few Years
Informal Concert - St. Francis Choir presented an informal concert at Duke Chapel on Sunday, June 27, at 6:00 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Miguel Cortes and his family
presented Mexican Folk Dances, complete with costumes, on Wednesday, May
5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. There was also a mariachi band.
Choral Concert for Haiti - All vocal choirs (Saint Francis Choir,
Cantamos, Saintly Singers, Choir Partners, Women's Ensemble, and Men's
Ensemble) presented a special concert on Saturday, May 1, at 6:00
p.m. Donations were accepted for the benefit of UMCOR's Haiti relief fund. To see a program from this perfomance, click here.
Discovering Christ.... Serving Others St. Francis Children's Choirs presented their spring musical, Discovering Christ.... Serving Others, during the 11:00 am worship service on Sunday, April 11, 2010. To see the Bulletin from this service, click here.
The Art of Transcription - or - "Totally Inappropriate
Music (for the organ)"
Scott Baker presented this organ recital on Saturday, February 20, at
5:00 pm. The
concert featured original transcriptions of works from genres
outside the realm of the keyboard. Highlights included Symphonic
Works,Opera Overtures, Sousa Marches, and Film Music by John
Williams—including excerpts from Harry Potter, Jaws, and Star Wars.
Free-will donations were accepted for the benefit of ZOE
(Zimbabwe Orphan Endeavour). To see a program from this performance, click here. Click the Play button below to hear a selection from this recital.
Prelude and "Toreador Song" from Carmen Bizet/Baker
Amahl and the Night Visitors St. Francis Choir presented a fully-staged production with orchestra, soloists, and dancers of Gian Carlo Menotti's opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, on Friday, December 11, at 7:00 pm and on Saturday, December 12, at 6:00 pm. The performance also featured some a cappella music by St. Francis Choir. The concert benefitted Appalachian Service Project. To see a program from this performance, click here.
Radio J-O-Y! St. Francis Children's Choirs presented their Christmas musical, Radio J-0-Y!, during the 11:00 am worship service on Sunday, December 6, 2009. To see the Bulletin from this service, click here. To see the list of cast members, click here.
Brass Band Benefit Concert
This concert on October 24, 2009 benefitted the Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network. The concert featured several guest soloists and a sing-along to My Fair Lady. To see a program from this concert, click here. Click the Play button below to hear a selection from this concert.
The Lost Chord by Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) with Scott Baker, organ
Handbell Concert
All SFUMC handchime and handbell choirs performed a benefit concert for the Interfaith Food Shuttle on Sunday, May 3, 2009. Selections included classic 1950's rock, jazz standards, fold tunes, spirituals, and film music. To see a program from this concert, click here.
Stringed Instruments and Organ: A Musical Celebration of Psalm 150
Scott Baker, featured on organ and piano, with various instrumentalists and vocalists joining him performed a musical repertoire inspired by Psalm 150 on Saturday, April 4, 2009. This concert benefited The Carying Place. To see a program from this concert, click here. Click the Play buttons below to hear selections from this concert.
Gavotte I and II (BWV1066) by J. S. Bach (1685–1750) Amy Holt, flute; Cortney Baker, violin; Scott Baker, organ
Pièce héroïque by César Franck (1822–1890) Scott Baker, organ
Choral Festival Concert
This concert on Saturday, March 21, 2009 was the culmination of a weekend-long Choral Workshop conducted by Donald Nally, Chorus Master of the Lyric Opera of Chicago. More than 100 area singers representing 7 different churches/choral organization participated in the Workshop and Festival Concert. To see a program from this concert, click here . Click the Play buttons below to hear selections from this concert.
Kyrie from Mass for Four Voices by William Byrd.
A German Requiem, Movement 2 by Johannes Brahms
Accompanied by Scott Baker on piano
Due to copyright
laws, only music which is in the public domain is contained in the audio files
on this web site. These audio selections do not reflect the diverse repertoire
of the St. Francis Music Ministry.