Dear Friends and Colleagues:

 

As promised, in the absence of Guilders this month and next, here is a listing of recitals and other events for the months of December and January.

 

Friday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Big Walnut Community Chorus concert

Galena United Methodist Church, 2777 Sunbury Road, Galena, Ohio 43021

Phone: 740-965-2151, http://www.galenachurch.org/

 

Sunday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m.

CAROLS OF CHRISTMAS

Carol arrangements telling the Christmas Story

Chancel Choir, organ, flute and brass ensemble

Doug Slusher, conducting; Jerry Lowder, organist

INDIANOLA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Iuka, E. 18th and Waldeck Aves

 

Sunday, December 6 at 2:30 p.m.

Big Walnut Community Chorus concert

Sunbury United Methodist Church, 100 W. Cherry St., Sunbury, OH 43074

Phone: 740-965-3813,  http://www.sunburyumc.org/

 

Sunday, December 6 at 4:00 p.m.

The Magpie Consort presents With Sweet Rejoicing.  The program includes traditional Celtic and Latvian carols, Estonian lullabies by Veljo Tormis, seasonal renaissance music by Monteverdi, Praetorius, and Dufay, a Nigerian song about Bethlehem, and much more.   We will be joined by Jeffrey White, percussionist.

St James' Episcopal Church, 155 N 6th St, Zanesville

Admission to all concerts is free, with a suggested donation of $10.  

 

Sunday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m.

The Canterbury Choir and St. Mark’s Choir present Advent Lessons and Carols

Gary L. Garber, Director of Music; Michael Murray, organist

Music of Palestrina, Tallis, Bertalot, and others

All are welcome!

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church / 2151 Dorset Road (across from the Upper Arlington Library)

 

Friday, December 11 at 8:00 p.m.

The Magpie Consort presents With Sweet Rejoicing.  The program includes traditional Celtic and Latvian carols, Estonian lullabies by Veljo Tormis, seasonal renaissance music by Monteverdi, Praetorius, and Dufay, a Nigerian song about Bethlehem, and much more.   We will be joined by Jeffrey White, percussionist.

St James' Episcopal Church, 3400 Calumet Street, Clintonville

Admission to all concerts is free, with a suggested donation of $10.  

 

Saturday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m.

The Magpie Consort presents With Sweet Rejoicing.  The program includes traditional Celtic and Latvian carols, Estonian lullabies by Veljo Tormis, seasonal renaissance music by Monteverdi, Praetorius, and Dufay, a Nigerian song about Bethlehem, and much more.   We will be joined by Jeffrey White, percussionist.

St John's Episcopal Church, 700 High Street, Worthington

This performance includes a reception with mulled wine and refreshments

Admission to all concerts is free, with a suggested donation of $10.  

 

Sunday, December 13 at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Bach Magnificat     

Trinity United Methodist Church

Cambridge and 5th in Marble Cliff

 

Sunday, December 13 at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

The All Saints Lutheran Church Chancel Choir, directed by Jan Arthur, will present Camille Saint-Saens' Christmas Oratorio with orchestra and organ during the 9:30 and 11:00 Sunday morning services.

All Saints Lutheran Church, 6770 N. High St., Worthington

614-885-0112 or www.SaintsOnHigh.org

 

Sunday, December 13 at 3:00 pm.

“Joy to the World”

The choirs of Northwest Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) present their annual Christmas program, consisting of a great variety of music of this blessed season. Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room.

1340 Fishinger Road / Columbus, OH 43221 / 614-457-6290

 

Sunday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m.

The Magpie Consort presents With Sweet Rejoicing.  The program includes traditional Celtic and Latvian carols, Estonian lullabies by Veljo Tormis, seasonal renaissance music by Monteverdi, Praetorius, and Dufay, a Nigerian song about Bethlehem, and much more.   We will be joined by Jeffrey White, percussionist.

St Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles Ave, Columbus

The collection at this performance will benefit Faith Mission

Admission to all concerts is free, with a suggested donation of $10.  

 

Sunday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Worthington Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir, soloists, organ, harp and string orchestra

Christmas concert, featuring Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Christmas Oratorio”. Regarded by many choral directors as the ultimate work for Christmas, this pastoral and dramatic composition envelops the listener in an other-worldly texture of vocal and instrumental beauty. Also featured on the program are exquisite seasonal selections by American and British composers, as well as popular Christmas favorites.

773 High Street, Worthington

 

Wednesday, December 16 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Advent Music: Take a timeout from the holiday rush to relax and reflect as you enjoy updated piano stylings of sacred Christmas favorites. Featuring vocalists, instrumental works, and more!
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 478 W. Olentangy Street in Powell
Call 614-932-9122 for directions or more information.
www.BeautifulSaviorPowell.com

 

Sunday, December 20 at 3:00 p.m.

St. Christopher Catholic Church

Baroque flute and harpsichord...POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL

1240 Grandview Avenue

 

Saturday, January 9 at 8:30 a.m.

All Saints Lutheran Church, 6770 N. High St., Worthington, will be the host site for the Augsburg Fortress Winter Music Clinic with registration beginning at 8:30a.m.  The presenters will be Zebulon Highben, organ, and Norma Aamodt-Nelson, choral, with an emphasis on new repertoire for Lent, Easter, and Spring.  The clinic is free and open to the public.  More information is available at www.AugsburgFortress.org/MusicClinics.

 

Sunday, January 10 at 5:00 p.m.

An Epiphany Service of Lessons and Carols will be presented at "Old" Trinity Lutheran Church, 404 S. Third St., Columbus 43215

This service is presented by ALCM Columbus:  Cantor Connection.

614-224-6818 or www.CantorConnection.org

 

Sunday, January 17 at 5:00 p.m.

Scott Hayes will perform music of Bach, Stanford, Howells, Whitlock, and Mulet on Christ Church Cathedral’s Organ Recital Series

318 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati

(513) 621-1817

www.christchurchcincinnati.org

 

Sunday, January 24 at 3:00 p.m.
“No Gloves Necessary”

Worthington Presbyterian Church

Music from cafés, cabarets, and theatres with Sharon Stohrer, Linda Kirk, sopranos, David Rives, tenor, and Barbara Sahr, pianist. Shake off winter doldrums with a fun-loving program of light-hearted music featuring beloved selections from shows such as Candide, The Merry Widow, Die Fledermaus and popular French, Neapolitan, and American songs. 

773 High Street, Worthington

 

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Sara C. Seidel

Membership Coordinator; Sub-Dean

Columbus Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

614.507.5917

www.agocolumbus.org