Notes:The Episcopal Church of Saint John Baptist presents its annual “Messiah” sing on December 14, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s in Thomaston. Anthony Antolini conducts and Sean Fleming accompanies, joined by members of the Mozart Mentors orchestra.
“Messiah,” the most well-known of George Frideric Handel’s works, relates the story of the life of Jesus. Perhaps the most famous portion of the work is the “Hallelujah” chorus. This holiday classic is a wonderful way to bring in the holidays.
The Mozart Mentors Orchestra, in its eighth season, is made up of Maine string teachers and their top students, ranging in age from 10 to 18.
Notes:The Lincoln Academy Lincolnaires, directed by Beth Preston, and accompanied by Sean Fleming, piano, present their winter concert, “Sounds of the Season”, at St. Patrick Church in Newcastle on December 11, 2016 at 4:00 pm.
Notes:The St. Cecilia Chamber Choir, conducted by Linda Blanchard and accompanied by Sean Fleming, will present its annual Lessons and Carols Christmas concerts on December 9th at 7:30 PM, at the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle, and December 10th at 4:00 PM, at the Bowdoin College Chapel in Brunswick. Advance tickets or reservations are strongly encouraged for this popular event. Tickets are $20 for adults, free for students, and can be purchased at Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop & Cafe in Damariscotta, Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick, Treats in Wiscasset, or online at www.ceciliachoir.org. For more information, please visit St. Cecilia’s website or call 207-380-2768.
Featured at the concert will be “People Look East” by Francis, “Salvation is Created” by Chesnokov, “Gaude Virgo” by Josquin des Prez, “Joseph, lieber Joseph mein” by Praetorius, “Ding dong merrily on high” by Wood, “Sing We To This Merry Company” by Rutter, “Coventry Carol” and “The Holly And The Ivy” by Ola Gjeilo, “Sussex Carol” by Willcocks, “Wassail Song” by Vaughan Williams, and sing-along carols. Hermione Blanchard Fleming, age eleven, of Damariscotta and Elizabeth Wallace, age ten, of Newcastle, will lead the candlelight processionals and sing “Silent Night” as a duet. This concert is sure to be a treat for the whole family!
For more than twenty years, St. Cecilia Chamber Choir has been providing challenging musical opportunities and music scholarships for gifted local youth. This year, two Lincoln Academy students are members of the Choir and will sing in the Christmas concerts: Helen Newell and Maya Bailey, both of Newcastle. Since the Choir’s inception, over twenty-five gifted young students have sung with us, many continuing to study music in college and beyond.
Notes:Sheepscot Valley Chorus celebrates its 36th season with their Christmas concert Sunday, December 4th, at 3:00 p.m., at Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church. Featured on the program is the Respighi’s “Laud to the Nativity,” accompanied by Sean Fleming on organ, and featuring soprano Mary Sullivan, mezzo-soprano Jazmin DeRice, and tenor Timothy Neill Johnson.
In 1930, Ottorino Respighi composed “Lauda per la Natività del Signore”, the only sacred choral piece among his works. In this song of praise to the miracle of Christmas majestic sounding choral passages alternate with the soloistic roles of Maria, the Angel and the shepherd, accompanied by the sound of pastoral instruments. The music is varied, containing stylistic elements ranging from the late romantic to neo-baroque, as well as echoes of Gregorian chant.
The second half of the concert will feature one of Bruckner’s beautiful Ave Maria settings, three carols by Sir Arthur Sullivan of Gilbert and Sullivan fame, an arrangement of the traditional French carol “Quittez, Pasteurs” by John Rutter, and other Christmas hits. Sheepscot Chorus is lead by director Linda Blanchard and accompanist Sean Fleming, both of Damariscotta.
Tickets may be purchased at Maine Coast Book Shop, Sherman’s Books, Treats, and at the door. Tickets are $15 for adults and free to students. For more information, please visit our website at sheepscotvalleychorus.org.
Notes:Maine Pro Musica, conducted by Janna Hymes and with Sean Fleming on piano, present “Postcards of America” an educational concert ,on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 12:30 pm and 1:45 pm (snow date December 1), at the Strom Auditorium on the Camden Hills Regional High School campus in Rockport.
Maine Pro Musica is an orchestra comprised of professional musicians who perform year round throughout the state. It was founded by Rockport resident Janna Hymes, the Conductor and Music Director of the Williamsburg Symphony in Virginia. Maine Pro Musica’s inaugural concert was held August 2008 at Camden Harbor Park and was followed in December by a Holiday Pops Concert at the Camden Opera House, an annual event for our community.
The mission of Maine Pro Musica is to enrich our communities with first class musical performances. Its diverse repertoire is inspiring and artistically rewarding, engaging audiences of all ages. With a strong commitment to education, Maine Pro Musica hopes to present curriculum based programs.
Our educational concerts will introduce the instruments of the orchestra and uncover the mysteries of music. These programs promise to inspire and excite young audiences as we spread the magic of music.
Notes:Maine Pro Musica, conducted by Janna Hymes and with Sean Fleming on piano, present “Postcards of America” an educational concert ,on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 12:30 pm and 1:45 pm (snow date December 1), at the Strom Auditorium on the Camden Hills Regional High School campus in Rockport.
Maine Pro Musica is an orchestra comprised of professional musicians who perform year round throughout the state. It was founded by Rockport resident Janna Hymes, the Conductor and Music Director of the Williamsburg Symphony in Virginia. Maine Pro Musica’s inaugural concert was held August 2008 at Camden Harbor Park and was followed in December by a Holiday Pops Concert at the Camden Opera House, an annual event for our community.
The mission of Maine Pro Musica is to enrich our communities with first class musical performances. Its diverse repertoire is inspiring and artistically rewarding, engaging audiences of all ages. With a strong commitment to education, Maine Pro Musica hopes to present curriculum based programs.
Our educational concerts will introduce the instruments of the orchestra and uncover the mysteries of music. These programs promise to inspire and excite young audiences as we spread the magic of music.
Notes:Renowned soprano Kathryn DerMarderosian and pianist and organist Sean Fleming collaborate on a concert to benefit the Rockland Nursing Association. Selections from musicals and Ragtime will be performed.
Notes:With Anthony Antolini ’63 at the podium, and Bowdoin Chorus accompanist Sean Fleming at the piano, the Chorus collaborates with harpist Virginia Flanagan in a concert of seasonal music entitled “Harps of Gold.” Featured works include Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols, Frank Ferko’s Festival of Carols, Kirke Mechem’s Seven Joys of Christmas, Randall Thompson’s Alleluia, and Michael Larkin’s Fantasy on Creator of the Stars of Night.
Virginia Flanagan is harpist with the Midcoast, Bangor and Augusta Symphonies and director of “Hands-On Harp,” a group-format beginner-level introduction to harp playing in mid-coast Maine. Doors open 30 minutes before each concert.
Notes:With Anthony Antolini ’63 at the podium, and Bowdoin Chorus accompanist Sean Fleming at the piano, the Chorus collaborates with harpist Virginia Flanagan in a concert of seasonal music entitled “Harps of Gold.” Featured works include Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols, Frank Ferko’s Festival of Carols, Kirke Mechem’s Seven Joys of Christmas, Randall Thompson’s Alleluia, and Michael Larkin’s Fantasy on Creator of the Stars of Night.
Virginia Flanagan is harpist with the Midcoast, Bangor and Augusta Symphonies and director of “Hands-On Harp,” a group-format beginner-level introduction to harp playing in mid-coast Maine. Doors open 30 minutes before each concert.