Past Music Concerts and Events

Chancel Choir Christmas Concert with Orchestra
December 18, 2006
William Shortal, Music Director

O tidings of comfort and joy” ends the familiar refrain of the beloved Christmas Carol, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. From this phrase comes the title of our annual Chancel Choir Christmas concert with orchestra, Comfort and Joy. The 70 voice choir and 45 piece orchestra present a collection of glorious music of Christmas that includes many familiar carols in grand arrangements and original works by some of the most creative musical minds of our time. Interspersed with the carols will be the Christmas story in scripture and inspiring stories read by our program’s narrator. The hour and fifteen minute program is free of charge to congregation and community and is sponsored by the Friends of Music.

Among the familiar carols offered on the program are O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Joy to the World, The First Noel, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. In addition to the familiar carols are works by important contemporary composers John Rutter, Mack Wilberg, Eric Whitacre, David Willcocks, Morten Laurisdsen and Daniel Pinkham.

Please join us for a beautiful evening of sacred music in the beauty of our sanctuary at Christmas. Adding to your interest will be the great variety presented. You will hear music for string orchestra, brass ensemble, harp, a capella choir, women’s voices, men’s voices, organ, percussion ensemble and bagpipes. Every new tune will be a new listening experience.

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The West Orange High School Chorus
Christmas Concert
December 1, 2006

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"Sacred Spaces"
The Florida Young Artists Orchestra
November 19, 2006

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"Mozart's Requiem"
The Orlando Chorale
November 12, 2006

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Ken Medema in Concert
June 4,2006, 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

The Orlando Chorale
“Joyful, Joyful”
May 20 , 2006, 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

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“One Nation, Under God: Songs to Guide Our Way”
March 26, 2006 - 4:00 p.m. - Orlando
April 2, 2006 - Naples

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The Orlando Chorale
Songs of the South
March 11, 2006, 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

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The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra
Children Helping Children Concert
In Memory of Bill Schwartz
February 26, 2006, 3:00 p.m. in the Sactuary

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The University Singers and Women's Choir
University of Central Florida
February 14, 2006 - 7:30 p.m. - Church Sanctuary

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Millikin University, Decatur, IL
University Choir Winter Tour Concert
Brad Holmes, Conductor
January 15, 2006, 7:00 p.m.

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Chancel Choir Christmas Concert with Orchestra
December 12, 2005

The glorious music of Christmas will fill the sanctuary on December 12th at 7:30 p.m. when the Chancel Choir presents its annual Christmas program with orchestra. This year’s concert is titled Hodie – Christ Is Born Today. The Latin word “Hodie” means “today” and is the first word of a Latin Christmas text, Hodie Christus Natus Est, that has inspired composers from antiquity through the present age. Hodie is also the title of one of the extended choral works on the program, written by contemporary American composer, Z. Randall Stroope.

Lake Highland Music Department
Christmas Concert
December 9, 2005 - 7:00 p.m. - Sanctuary

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First Church Wesley Ringers
Performing with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
November 26, 2005, 2:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Bob Carr Auditorium

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Cornerstone Chorale and Brass Concert
Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 7:30 p.m.

All-County High School Chorus Performance
Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 4:00 p.m. - Sanctuary

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Lake Highland Preparatory School
Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 7:00 p.m.
(No Admission Charge)

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West Orange High School Chorale
Friday, April 29, 2005 - 7:00 p.m.

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Four Centuries of Choral Music
Monday, April 25, 2005 - 7:30 p.m.

Baroque-Classical-Romantic-Twentieth Century- Which is your favorite? You will be able to hear music from each of these great eras at the Chancel Choir concert on Monday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. in our Sanctuary

The title, "Four Centuries of Choral Music," tells it all as we feature the short works of Handel, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Clausen and Chilcott. Each composer represents the best music from their historical period. The tour through the ages will be an interesting look at the changing styles in these almost four-hundred years. From harpsichords to marimbas, string orchestra to brass choirs, we will hear great music that represents the life and times of eras past and present.

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The Orlando Chorale

Saturdays, March 12 and May 21, 2005 - Sanctuary

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Florida Chapter
American Guild of Organists
Sacred Hymn Festival

With Michael Burkhardt
Sunday, February 6, 2005 - 4:00 p.m.