MUSIC AT CHRIST CHURCH is this parish's classical concert series, part of a commitment to share the gift of the great Kney tracker organ, given by a parish family in 1975. The series is supported by the Vestry and the community, and presents a number of free concerts each season."ClassicFest, Pensacola's summer chamber music festival"is the annual culmination of the season, taking place late in the summer. Kenneth Karadin, the parish musician, organizes this series.

An Emerging Artists Concert
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 7:30 PM
Students from the University of West Florida studios of Dr. Leonid Yanovskiy and Dr. Hedi Salanki-Rubardt who are playing in the Florida Music Teachers National Association competition in Tampa (24-25 October) preview their music for a Pensacola audience in the third of these concerts presented at Christ Church. We'll hear a Beethoven sonata (op. 110) from pianist Christina Kwon; Franz Liszt's "Vallee d'Obermann" from pianist Bolton Ellenberg; and music of Ravel and Chopin from pianist John Patrick Rogers. A change of pace from the piano literature come from the solo compositions of J. S. Bach from violinists Molly Hodges and Alexander Sullivan. The concert is free and open to the public. Free and open to the public.

Welcome Yule!
SWEET PROSPECT
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 3:00 pm
A Welcome Yule! concert at Christ Church on the Sunday afternoon after Thanksgiving has become a tradition in Pensacola, and we look forward this year to presenting Pensacola's own Sweet Prospect. We've been looking for a place in this series for this very popular ensemble, and the "holiday slot" seemed like a natural (and check out the date for The Silverwood Quartet, the usual Yule occupant, in February). Made up of Melissa Allured playing recorders, Sheryl Bragwell playing hammered dulcimers, and Gary Diamond playing guitar, Sweet Prospect plays music from all corners of the British Isles, and from the rich stores of American traditional music. We look forward fo hearing them at Christ Church. A $10 donation is suggested.

The Choir of Christ Church
Choral Evensong honoring ourArmed Forces,
and Veterans' Day
Preacher: The Rev. C. Neal Goldsborough
Music of Bach, Thomas Attwood Walmisley, C. H. H. Parry
Sunday, November 9, 5:00 pm Free and open to the public.

The Choir of Christ Church
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 14, 5:00 pm
Free and open to the public.

L' AURA - Baroque ensemble
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 3:00 PM
"Por selebrar" (To celebrate):
Baroque music of Spain and the New World
A program of music heard in the Cathedral cities of Mexico (Mexico City and Puebla), Spain (Madrid), and Colombia (Bogotá). 17th-century villancicos and tonos are performed alongside instrumental arrangements of popular dances from the period. The Spanish and New World composers represented are among the more notable names associated with the repertoire, including Juan Hidalgo, Antonio de Salazar, José Cascante, Juan Gutierrez de Padilla, and Lucas Ruiz de Ribayaz, among others. L'Aura includes Angelique Zuluaga, soprano, Martha Perry, violin, Christine Kyprianides, violoncello, and Bernard Gordillo (director), harpsichord. A $10 donation is suggested.

THE SILVERWOOD QUARTET
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 3:00 PM
During the past decade the Silverwood Quartet has brought their fresh and innovative approach to chamber music to enthusiastic audiences throughout the United States and Japan. Although their standard instrumentation is flute, violin, viola, and cello, a typical performance by this versatile ensemble will include a kaliedescope of instrumental colors. A variety of flutes, whistles and recorders, Celtic Harp, mandolin, Irish bouzouki, guitar, Coral sitar, and an array of percussion instruments could be featured in one of Silverwood's unique arrangements. Add to that an eclectic mix of musical styles from around the world and across the centuries played with artistry and passion and you have an unforgettable concert experience that will move and delight one and all! Andra Bohnet (flute), Tom Morley (violin), Jonathan Clark (viola) and Barbara Gabriel (cello) make up the ensemble. In addition to their concert appearances, the ensemble has recorded five CDs (so far!) which have been featured on public radio stations throughout the U.S. and have been downloaded throughout the world. A $10 donation is suggested.

ORGANIST ANDREW PETERS
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 3:00 PM
A native of New Jersey, Andrew Peters graduated cum laude with a church music degree and music department distinction from Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. During organ study with John Ferguson, Mr. Peters served as an assistant organist to Dr. Ferguson for worship services held in Boe Memorial Chapel at St. Olaf. During graduate studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music, Mr. Peters studied organ with Todd Wilson. He is currently Pastoral Musician (Director of Music/Organist) at Second Presbyterian Church in St. Louis. In 2006, he was semi-finalist in the National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance. A $5 donation is suggested.

ISABELLE DEMERS
& DANIEL SULLIVAN
Duo Organs
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 3:00 PM
American organist Daniel Sullivan's creative interpretation and musical depth are earning him a place among the next generation of prominent concert organists. His performances during the 2007-2008 season include venues in St. Petersburg, Denver, Tucson, Washington DC, Seattle, Reno, Salt Lake City, New England and Ohio. In addition, he performs music for two organs with the brilliant young organist Isabelle Demers. In 2007 they premiered their original double-organ transcription of Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" to the enthusiastic delight of several audiences.to offer a recital as part of its newly formed concert series. Miss Demers, a native of Montréal, is currently pursuing a doctorate at the prestigious Juilliard School. Sullivan is currently a C. V. Starr Doctoral Fellow at Juilliard, where he is delighted to continue his work with Paul Jacobs. A $5 donation is suggested.


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