2010-2011 Calendar of Events
This season celebrates the 50th birthday of
The Auditorium Organ!
Frederick Swann
Sunday, March 14, at 3:00 p.m.
The Auditorium
• Admission Is
Free
The fourth event of the 50th birthday celebration of The
Auditorium Organ features
Frederick Swann, the immediate past President (2002-2008) of
the American Guild of Organists, an organization of over 20,000
members in Chapters throughout the United States and several
foreign countries. He is Organist Emeritus of the Crystal
Cathedral and of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles,
and Organ Artist-in-residence at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
in Palm Desert. Mr. Swann is also University Organist and
Artist Teacher of Organ at the University of Redlands, and
Organist for the Mark Thallander Foundation choral festivals
held in various parts of the country each season.
Mr. Swann is sought after as a leader
of organ and church music workshops and has been retained
frequently as a consultant for new pipe organs, including some
of the largest and most prominent in the country. His many
recordings, past and present, have assisted in making his name
one of the best known throughout the music world.
PROGRAM
| Festival Fanfare |
Robert Hebble
(b. 1934) |
| Fantasia and Fugue in c minor, BWV 537 |
Johann Sebastian Bach
(1685-1750) |
| Symphonic Chorale--"Jesus, Lead the
Way" |
Sigfrid Karg-Elert
(1879-1933) |
Symphony of the Mystic Lamb
1. Images |
Paul de Maleingreau
(1887-1956) |
| Toccata for Flute Stops |
John Stanley
(1713-1786) |
Symphony, Op. 42, No. 4
VI. Finale |
Charles-Marie Widor
(1844-1937) |
|
Intermission |
| Fantaisie in A |
César Franck
(1822-1890) |
| Even Song |
John La Montaine
(b. 1920) |
Sonata VIII, Op. 132
Introduction and Passacaglia |
Joseph Rheinberger
(1839-1901) |
April
10-17
World Conference Musical Events
The final events of the 50th birthday celebration of
The Auditorium Organ will take place during Community of Christ's
weeklong worldwide legislative and worship conference April 10-17.
Events will include an informal recital by Principal Musician Jan Kraybill on April 10 at 8:30 p.m., and the re-dedication of The
Auditorium Organ during an international hymn festival (invitation
to sing) on April 16
at 7:30 p.m. that is one of the highlights of the week.
Peter
Yardley-Jones
Sunday, July 18, at 3:00 p.m.
The Temple
• Admission Is
Free
This recital is underwritten by David Leimkuhler.
Peter Yardley-Jones is
currently Assistant Organist at St Mary’s Episcopal
Cathedral, Glasgow, where he is responsible for
accompanying and assisting in the direction of the
choir. He also holds the post of Organist & Choirmaster
at Houston & Killellan Kirk, Renfrewshire. Prior to
taking up his Cathedral post, Peter was organ scholar at
the University of Glasgow (2006-2008). While he was
there, his most notable work with the University Chapel
Choir has included several broadcasts on BBC Radio 2
(Sunday Half Hour) and live on BBC Radio 4 (Morning
Service).
As a recitalist, Peter has performed in cathedrals and
concert halls throughout the UK, most notable
performance venues include Symphony Hall, Birmingham;
Caird Hall, Dundee and in St John’s College, Cambridge
as part of the Cambridge Summer Music Festival. He will
make his solo American début in July 2010, performing a
recital in the Community of Christ Temple, Kansas City.
In addition, he is becoming increasingly active as an
accompanist with professional choirs around the country
and abroad. In 2005, he won first prize in the
nationwide Geoff Spiers Organ competition run by the
North Hampshire Organists’ Association.
Peace Colloquy Concert
Saturday, October 30, time TBA
The Temple
• Admission Is
Free
The theme of the 2010 Peace Colloquy is "Children Cry,
We Respond!" It will focus on peace and justice for our
children. Plan to join us for a musical presentation
also focused on the need for peace and justice in our
world.
Handel's Messiah
Saturday, November 27, at 8:00 p.m.
The Auditorium
• Tickets
Required
The Independence Messiah Choir and the
Kansas City Symphony will collaborate in the 94th annual
performance of George Frederic Handel's inspiring
oratorio, Messiah.
Tickets will be available through the
Kansas City Symphony.
Temple Advent Service
Sunday, December 12, time TBA
The Temple
• Admission Is
Free
Join us for a service of music and the Word, celebrating
the season of Advent!
Jan Kraybill, Organist
Super Bowl XII
Sunday, February 6, 2011, at 3:00 p.m.
The Temple
• Admission Is
Free
Since the first year she became Principal Organist at
Community of Christ, Jan Kraybill has presented a
program of accessible organ music on Super Bowl Sunday
for organ and football fans alike. Join us for this
year's delightful presentation!
The Thread
Project
Daytimes, Monday through Saturday, and Sunday
afternoons
The Temple •
Admission Is Free
The Thread Project is a textile illustration of the
fabric of society, woven from threads gathered from the
daily lives of people from seventy countries on seven
continents. Some threads reflect tragic events, such as the
Cambodian Killing Fields and 9/11, while others celebrate
joyous milestones. After this year, this stirring visual
experience will move to the National Peace Center in
Washington, D.C
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