I am pleased that last year’s concerts were a tremendous success. Many people have expressed their thanks to Edenton Street United Methodist Church Music Council and Concert Series Committee for their organization, design and support for the Concert Series. We are excited to continue the series into its fourth season. The “Church” has always been a place where the “arts” have found acceptance and encouragement. It has been said that where the arts flourished the church flourished and where the church flourished the arts flourished. Many compositions by the great composers like Bach, Handel, Mozart, Haydn, and Mendelssohn were nurtured in the church. We look forward to the “Messiah,” the Triangle Youth Philharmonic, and the Raleigh Flute Choir, as well as Christmas and patriotic programs from the ESUMC Chancel Choir. The highlight of this season will be the dedication of our new organ in March. Please join us for these outstanding concerts presented by outstanding musicians and artists in a truly Christian setting whereby we are, “Sharing Christ from the Heart of Raleigh.”

     

              

PERFORMANCES FROM THE HEART OF RALEIGH: A CONCERT SERIES

 

Friday, October 26, 2007

8:00 p.m. , Sanctuary

 

Raleigh Flute Choir presents

“Musical Travels”

 

The Raleigh Flute Choir has distinguished itself as one of the nation’s leading flute choirs. The eight professional flutists use traditional flutes and piccolos, as well as bass flutes and an unusual contrabass flute. Their repertoire features original compositions and transcriptions spanning the centuries from the Renaissance to the present. Past performances include the Biltmore Estate Christmas Celebration, U.S. Olympic Festival, Colonial Williamsburg Christmas and four appearances at The White House Christmas Celebration. The music selected for this evening’s concert reflects recent travel destinations of choir members, with titles such as “Ashokan Farewell,” “Dungeon of Warwick Castle,” and “Ojibway Canoe Song.”  (Tickets required)

 

 

Friday, December 7, 2007

8:00 p.m., Sanctuary

“Messiah Sing-In”

This year marks the 28th anniversary of the MessiahSing-In for the Raleigh community. Held annually on the first Friday in December, it was founded by the Raleigh Symphony in 1979. A chorus of 1,000 audience members sings the Christmas portion of the Messiah, accompanied by members of the Triangle Youth Philharmonic conducted by Dr. William J. Weisser, Minister of Music at Edenton Street.  Solo portions are sung by professional musicians from the Triangle. Participants are asked to bring a bag of non-perishable canned goods to share with the needy through the UrbanMinistryCenter and Food Bank of NC.  Only a limited number of scores will be available at the door, so bring a personal score if possible.

 

Sunday, December 16, 2007

7:30 p.m., Sanctuary

The Chancel Choir presents

“ The Many Moods of Christmas”

The Chancel Choir accompanied by organ, members of  the Edenton Street congregation and members of the North Carolina Symphony presents “The Many Moods of Christmas,” arranged by Robert Russell Bennett. This is a collection of favorite Christmas carols in four suites that were made famous by the Robert Shaw Chorale recordings. Enjoy a wide variety of carols, including “Silent Night,” “Fum Fum Fum,”  “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “O Sanctissima,” and “Joy to the World.” (Free admission)

 

Sunday, February 10, 2008

7:30 p.m., Sanctuary

The Triangle Youth Philharmonic presents

“A Vivaldi Festival”

In its 10-year history the Triangle Youth Philharmonic has grown from 35 musicians to almost 100 advanced music students in the 4th – 12th grades from throughout North Carolina. In 1993, it became the official youth orchestra of the North Carolina Symphony, enjoying the support of the artistic staff as directors, coaches and adjudicators. This baroque concert will feature “The Other Seasons,” violin concertos from the opus which includes the famous “Four Seasons.” (Donations suggested.)

 

Sunday, March 16, 2008

4:00 p.m. , Sanctuary

Dedication of the Letourneau Organ

This will be an opportunity to hear the newly completed 113-rank, 5-manual Letourneau Organ and dedicate its use to the Glory of God. Dr. William J. Weisser, ESUMC Minister of Music, will present a program that utilizes the full resources of the organ. Josh Dumbleton, ESUMC Organist/Associate Director Music, will also participate in the dedication. In addition, he will be organizing a series of organ concerts showcasing the new instrument. Watch “The Communicator” and ESUMC Web site for more information. (Free admission.)

 

Sunday, May 18, 2008

7:30 p.m. , Sanctuary

The Chancel Choir presents

“The Testament of Freedom”

This patriotic program includes Randall Thompson’s “The Testament of Freedom” with the original piano accompaniment and selected patriotic music. The Chancel Choir will present this music in a Memorial Day concert at the KennedyCenter in Washington, DC. The “Testament of Freedom” is a musical setting of the writings of Thomas Jefferson.  (Free admission)

Tickets, priced at $10 for adults and $5 for students, may be reserved by calling (919) 832-7535, voice mailbox 272. Reserved tickets for sanctuary events will be available on the day of the concert in the lobby of the PoindexterBuilding, which is adjacent to the sanctuary.

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  Raleigh Flute Choir

$10 (adults)

 

 

   

$5  (students)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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