Reader Note From Kate Gordon: National Philharmonic Singers At Christ Episcopal Church Sat. Dec. 18
Dec 14, 2010 10:19 - 2 Comments
Posted by: Brad Rourke
Department: Contributor Opinion,Opinion
Tags: by Kate Gordon, Event Listing, Reader Notes
Department: Contributor Opinion,Opinion
Tags: by Kate Gordon, Event Listing, Reader Notes
From National Philharmonic
Rockville Central friend Kate Gordon has passed along a reminder about a Rockville holiday tradition: The National Philharmonic Singers free concert at Christ Episcopal Church. Here’s what Kate says:
The National Philharmonic Singers has presented concerts at Christ Episcopal Church for the last 5 years or so, free of charge, with all donations going to support a local charitable organization. The National Philharmonic has deep roots in the Rockville and this concert is one way we try to provide accessible, exemplary arts experiences for the whole community. We encourage families to attend together (although it is most appropriate for kids 7 an older-lots of sitting still…)
And she included the official announcement:
National Philharmonic Singers - A Christmas Fantasia
Christ Episcopal Church in Rockville will be the setting for The National Philharmonic Singers’ holiday program, to be presented on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 8 p.m.
Join the Singers as they perform Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols, O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen, motets from Continental Europe, and rarely heard carols from England and the United States, culminating in a celebration of traditional holiday favorites for the season. This concert promises to be an intimate celebration of this very special time of year.
No tickets are required, and there is no admission charge. Donations in support of Community Ministries of Rockville will be gratefully accepted.
The National Philharmonic Singers, conducted by Stan Engebretson and Victoria Gau, is the chamber ensemble of the National Philharmonic Chorale, the resident choral group of National Philharmonic at the Music Center at Strathmore. For more information please visit nationalphilharmonic.org or call 301-493-9283, ext 116.
Christ Episcopal Church is located at 107 South Washington Street in Rockville, MD. Directions to Christ Church may be found at christchurchrockville.org or call the church at 301-762-2191, ext. 3.
Some may not know that my “day job” is as Music Director and Conductor of the National Philharmonic.
The Philharmonic is proud to support the Community Ministries of Rockville. The concert raised $1,472.50 for the charity, while bringing joy to those in attendance. Congratulations and many thanks to all the performers.
I attended and enjoyed the show very much. Thank you to all!