The Terra Arts Chorale will perform a concert at St. Mary's Church on Monday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. The concert titled "A Choral Landscape" will be directed by Michael Shirtz.
Among the works to be performed are "Alleluia" by Randall Thompson; "Regina Coeli" by Mozart; "Alleluia" by Ralph Manuel as well as works by J. S. Bach, David Brubeck, Moses Hogan, Larry Fleming, and Lloyd Pfautsch.
The concert is free and open to the public. You won't want to miss the superb choral group!
Monday, April 26, 2010
COMING SOON: ST. MARY'S ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT
The 28th annual St. Mary's Spring Concert will be held on Sunday, May 16 at 7:30 P.M.
This year's concert will feature guest conductor Jeff Lindquist, and Terra Community College student conductors Cory Jolly and Travis Jones. The concert will also feature Jeff Lindquist and Rick Ellis on trumpet, Mary Conley Riedy and Heather Dion on flute, and soloists Stefanie Rowland and Ron Blake.
Since this year marks the 325th anniversary of the birth of J. S. Bach, several works by Bach will be performed. There will also be several works performed based on hymns.
The concert is free and open to the public. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend! !
This year's concert will feature guest conductor Jeff Lindquist, and Terra Community College student conductors Cory Jolly and Travis Jones. The concert will also feature Jeff Lindquist and Rick Ellis on trumpet, Mary Conley Riedy and Heather Dion on flute, and soloists Stefanie Rowland and Ron Blake.
Since this year marks the 325th anniversary of the birth of J. S. Bach, several works by Bach will be performed. There will also be several works performed based on hymns.
The concert is free and open to the public. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend! !
ST. MARY'S & TERRA MUSIC PROGRAMS WORKING TOGETHER
Over the past few years, St. Mary's Church and Terra Community College Music Dept. have worked together on numerous occassions. St. Mary's has hosted Terra in a number of their concerts including the Terra Choral Society, Terra Chamber Arts Orchestra, Terra Arts Chorale, and most recently the Terra Brass Choir.
Michael Shirtz is the Music Department Coordinator / Lead Faculty and Director of Choral Activities at Terra Community College.
This past winter, St. Mary's has taken 2 student conductors from Terra to have them rehearse and conduct the St. Mary's Parish Choir at the 9:30 Mass on Sunday morning. Students Cory Jolly and Travis Jones have been participating in this program since February under the supervision of Michael Shirtz.
CORY JOLLY
Cory is a dual major at Terra, majoring in Music Education and Music Performance (in voice). He is a graduate of Clyde High School. Cory is involved with the both the Choral Society and Arts Chorale at Terra. What he likes best about Terra is the personal connection with his teachers. He will graduate from Terra this Spring then plans to attend either Adrian College or Bluffton University. He hopes to eventually be a high school choir director or a college music professor.
TRAVIS JONES
Travis Jones graduated from Fremont Ross High School. He is a Music Education major at Terra with voice being his major instrument. Travis is currently involved with the String Ensemble, Arts Chorale, SOTA, and Choral Society at Terra. Travis likes the treat one-on-one teaching setting at Terra as well as the great and active staff. He will graduate in May 2011 after which he plans to get a BA at Akron University or Muskingum College. His career goal is to become a great choral conductor either at the high school or college level.
Michael Shirtz is the Music Department Coordinator / Lead Faculty and Director of Choral Activities at Terra Community College.
This past winter, St. Mary's has taken 2 student conductors from Terra to have them rehearse and conduct the St. Mary's Parish Choir at the 9:30 Mass on Sunday morning. Students Cory Jolly and Travis Jones have been participating in this program since February under the supervision of Michael Shirtz.
CORY JOLLY
Cory is a dual major at Terra, majoring in Music Education and Music Performance (in voice). He is a graduate of Clyde High School. Cory is involved with the both the Choral Society and Arts Chorale at Terra. What he likes best about Terra is the personal connection with his teachers. He will graduate from Terra this Spring then plans to attend either Adrian College or Bluffton University. He hopes to eventually be a high school choir director or a college music professor.TRAVIS JONES
Travis Jones graduated from Fremont Ross High School. He is a Music Education major at Terra with voice being his major instrument. Travis is currently involved with the String Ensemble, Arts Chorale, SOTA, and Choral Society at Terra. Travis likes the treat one-on-one teaching setting at Terra as well as the great and active staff. He will graduate in May 2011 after which he plans to get a BA at Akron University or Muskingum College. His career goal is to become a great choral conductor either at the high school or college level.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
FUNERAL FOR INEZ M. JOERGER
Funeral Mass for Inez M. Joerger will be on Friday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 10:00. Ron Blake will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
Monday, April 19, 2010
ORGAN & BRASS CONCERT
About 250 people attended the concert last night with Organist Tim Claubaugh and the Terra Brass Choir under the direction of Jeff Blanchard. The program consisted of:
Organ & Brass: "MARCH TRIUMPHAL" - Sigfird Karg-Elert
Organ Solo: "CRUCIFIXION" (from "The Passion of the Christ") - John Debney
Piano & Brass: "MUSIC OF THE NIGHT" (from "Phantom of the Opera") - A. L. Weber / Arr, by Jeff Blanchard
Organ Solo: "LA REJOUISSANCE" (from "Royal Fireworks Music") - G. F. Handel
Brass Only: "POLOVTSIAN DANCES" (from "Prince Igor") - Alexander Borodin
Organ Solo: "ADAGIETTO" (from "Symphony No. 5") - Gustav Mahler
Organ & Brass: "FANFARE" - Jeremiah Clarke
Brass Only: "AVE VERUM CORPUS" - W. A. Mozart
Organ Solo: "WACHET AUF, RUFT UNS DIE STIMME" (BWV 645) - J. S. Bach
Organ Solo: "IN DIR IST FREUDE" (BWV 615) - J. S. Bach
Organ & Brass: "AN EASTER CELEBRATION" - Joel Raney
Performance of "Music of the Night"
Performance of the two Bach organ works. Note the "J. S. Bach Action Figure" on the organ console.
Organ & Brass: "MARCH TRIUMPHAL" - Sigfird Karg-Elert
Organ Solo: "CRUCIFIXION" (from "The Passion of the Christ") - John Debney
Piano & Brass: "MUSIC OF THE NIGHT" (from "Phantom of the Opera") - A. L. Weber / Arr, by Jeff Blanchard
Organ Solo: "LA REJOUISSANCE" (from "Royal Fireworks Music") - G. F. Handel
Brass Only: "POLOVTSIAN DANCES" (from "Prince Igor") - Alexander Borodin
Organ Solo: "ADAGIETTO" (from "Symphony No. 5") - Gustav Mahler
Organ & Brass: "FANFARE" - Jeremiah Clarke
Brass Only: "AVE VERUM CORPUS" - W. A. Mozart
Organ Solo: "WACHET AUF, RUFT UNS DIE STIMME" (BWV 645) - J. S. Bach
Organ Solo: "IN DIR IST FREUDE" (BWV 615) - J. S. Bach
Organ & Brass: "AN EASTER CELEBRATION" - Joel Raney
Performance of "Music of the Night"
Performance of the two Bach organ works. Note the "J. S. Bach Action Figure" on the organ console. TERRA BRASS CHOIR
Director: Jeff Blanchard
Trumpet I: Jackie Macko, Megan Miller
Trumpet II: Lizzie Ellenberger, Tim Ellenberger, Tom Hetzel
French Horn: Travis Magoto, Tim Laderach, Megan Wistinghausen
Trombone: Duane Waite, Chris Wansitler
Tuba: Bary Cover, Sam Laderach, Steve Shimmer
Percussion: Lonnie Shuey
EASTER AT ST. MARY'S
THE FOLLOWING PICTURES ARE FROM THE EASTER VIGIL MASS(APRIL 3):
RCIA candidates being received into the church
RCIA candidates being received into the Church.
RCIA candidates being received into the church
RCIA candidates being received into the Church.THE FOLLOWING PICTURES WERE TAKEN AT 9:30 MASS EASTER SUNDAY MORNING, (APRIL 4):
OTHER EASTER PICTURES:
OTHER EASTER PICTURES:
Friday, April 9, 2010
FUNERAL FOR BEATRICE M. "BEA" POWELL
Funeral Mass for Beatrice M. "Bea" Powell will be on Monday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor; Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
CHOIRS HAVE WEEK OFF; BUT NOT SUNDAY
The Parish Choir and the Contemporary Choir do not have rehearsals this week (Wednesday, April 7 and Thursday, April 8). HOWEVER, both choirs WILL sing at their respective Masses on Sunday Morning (April 11). Be ready to warm up at your usual times Sunday morning.
FUNERAL FOR LINDA L. HOFFMAN
Funeral Mass for Linda L. Hoffman will be on Saturday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
FUNERAL FOR JEFFREY J. SANDERS
Funeral Mass for Jeffrey J. Sanders will be on Friday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Gary Guendelsberger will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss (?) will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
ORGAN & BRASS CONCERT COMING SOON! !
St. Mary’s Church, and Terra State College will present an organ and brass concert on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 7:30 pm at St. Mary’s Church. The concert will feature the Terra Brass Choir under the direction of Jeff Blanchard and Tim Claubaugh on the organ. The concert will include works by John Debney, Pietro Mascagni, Gustav Mahler, J. S. Bach, Sigfrid Karg-Elert, Andrew Lloyd Weber, and others. The concert is free and open to the public.
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