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Fall Concert Series
St John's is pleased to announce its Fall Concert Series. The performances offer a diverse offering of sacred music by a variety of reputable artists. For more information contact Rob Durocher, our Director of Music Ministries.
Carolina Baroque Presents: "Couperin & Paris"
Friday, September 24
7:30pm
St John's Chapel
François Couperin (b. Paris, 10 Nov. 1669; d. Paris, 11 Sept. 1733), composer, harpsichordist and organist, was the most important musical figure in France between Lully and Rameau. The program will include both sacred and secular music: the three "Leçons de ténèbres," Elevation from the Organ Mass for the Convents, Royal Concerts Nos. 2 & 4, and "Le Parnasse, ou L'Apothéose de Corelli." Performers will include Mary Mendenhall and Teresa Radomski, sopranos; John Pruett, baroque violin; Holly Maurer, viola da gamba; Susan Bates, harpsichord and organ; and Dale Higbee, recorders.
Details and information about Carolina Baroque can be found on www.carolinabaroque.org. Admission is by donation of $10 at the door. These concerts are made possible by support from the Rowan Arts Council, but mostly from contributions by Friends of Carolina Baroque. For details about becoming a Friend and/or to receive a Brochure, send your inquiry to info@carolinabaroque.org or write to CAROLINA BAROQUE, c/o Dr. Dale Higbee, 412 S. Ellis St., Salisbury, NC 28144-4820.
Carolina Baroque has a new CD available, which is featured on the Bach Cantatas website. Go to
http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Performers/Higbee.htm. To purchase a CD contact Carolina Baroque at the web address above.
St John's Men's Chorus
Fall Concert
Friday, October 8
7:30pm
St John's Sanctuary
This event is in conjunction with Downtown Salisbury's "Friday Night Out" series of events. Tours of the St John's Sanctuary will precede the concert.
Organ Recital: Nathan Gumbs
Sunday, October 24
3:00pm
St John's Sanctuary
St John's Men's Chorus presents its annual Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 12
4:00pm
St John's Sanctuary
The Choirs of St John's present "Service of Lessons and Carols"
Sunday, December 19
11:00am
St John's Sanctuary
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Music Ministry