The Church of Our Saviour Concert Series "Music for a Season" is designed to bring you the best of classical and contemporary music in a historic setting. Instrumental and vocal, chamber music and choral major works with orchestra, guest artists of international reputation.
THE CHURCH of OUR SAVIOUR, Episcopal Parish
MUSIC FOR A SEASON- 2011-2012
Fourth Season
NOVEMBER 6 CONCERT of REMEMBRANCE at 5:00 p.m. Requiem - John Rutter
For soprano solo, mixed choir, and organ with instrumental ensemble
DECEMBER 4 ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS at 5:00 p.m. Our Saviour Choir and guests
JANUARY 5 EPIPHANY VIGIL("Thursday evening)
FESTIVE EUCHARIST at 7:30 p.m.
Missa Secunda - Hans Leo Hassler
Arise, Shine - Leo Nestor
FEBRUARY 5 HYMN FESTIVAL `The Creed" In Song and Scripture at 5:00 p.m.
MARCH 4 SOLEMN EVENSONG Prayer Book 1662 at 5:00 p.m. *CONCERT with Philip Smith, Organist and Friends at 6:30 p.m.
MAY 6 *CONCERT: Piano Trio at 5:00 p.m.
JUNE 3 TRINITY SUNDAY Afternoon at 5:00 p.m.
HYMN FESTAL with Brass Quintet, Timpani and Organ
"Sing Praise!" Allan Robert Petker
"Nothing Can Separate Us from God's Love" I1oyd Larson
Concert Series - Donation Requested $20.00 or Season Pass $50.00
THE CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR Episcopal Parish
535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-5147
The Reverend Gary Bradley, Priest-in-Charge
Philip Smith, Minister of Music and Organist Kaori Cooke, Associate Organist
www.churchofoursaviour.org
Austin/Rosales/Rodgers organ
The spectacular organ at Church of Our Saviour is one of the largest and most technologically advanced pipe/digital combination instruments in the world. This versatile instrument allows all styles of solo literature to be played with authenticity and authority.
The organ was rebuilt with additions in 2005 under the project management of Robert Tall & Associates. Great and Positive pipework was retained from the original Austin Pipe Organ, Opus 2469, installed in 1967. These pipes were refurbished, installed and revoiced by Manuel Rosales of Rosales Organ Builders. Rodgers Instruments, LLC, installed the 4-manual console and digital additions.
Our Saviour Choir
Thursdays 7:30-9:15pm
Our Saviour Choir is open to all with choral experience who enjoy singing fine music in a worshipful, dynamic, and congenial setting. The choir rehearses weekly, September to June, for Sunday services, major feast days, and special concerts, and is supported by professional soloists and section leaders.
Gospel Cherubs
Grades K - 2
Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 3:30pm - 4:05pm, followed by a snack time from 4:05pm - 4:15pm.
In rehearsals the children will learn basic singing skills, pitch matching, rhythmic skills, how to follow directions in a group and social skills. Rehearsals will also include games and instruments. The Gospel Cherubs sing in church a little less than once a month and participate in the annual Christmas Pageant and Spring Musical. No prior musical experience is necessary!
Star Chorus
Grades 3 - 5
Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 4:15pm - 5:00pm, preceded by a snack time from 4:05pm - 4:15pm
Rehearsals will continue the work begun in the Gospel Cherubs, although students do not need to have been in any choir previously to join. Musical skills addressed include basic group singing techniques, beginning music reading, rhythmic and performance skills. The Star Chorus sings in church about once a month and participates in the 4PM Christmas Eve service, Spring Musical and local music festivals.
* This ensemble is also open to motivated second graders.
Chime Choir
Grades 3 - 5*
Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 5:05pm - 5:35pm during the four sessions
The chime choir is open to any child in grades 3 - 5 regardless of prior musical experience or participation in Star Chorus. Throughout this year we will have 3 month long sessions. Your child must be able to attend the listed rehearsals and performance to ring in a session. Although the sessions are designed to teach musical skills sequentially, it is not necessary to attend every session to be a member of the group. Rehearsals will focus on learning basic music reading and ringing skills in addition to learning music for worship services.
For more information on any of the musical offerings for children or youth, please contact Suzanne Anderson, Director of Children's and Youth Music at sanderson@churchofoursaviour.org or (626) 282-5147 ext. 15