December 4th Week of Music

This week's concerts at the Festival of Lights and elsewhere are listed below.  They are also on the calendar at the DC LDS Music Resources blog at:

http://dcldsmusic.blogspot.com/

If you have additional announcements, flyers, or information about other musical events of interest to the LDS community, please forward them to tsai2060@gmail.com.

VC means Visitor Center (Festival of Lights: 7pm & 8:30pm if no times are given)

December 18: VC - 6 Degrees Singers

December 19: VC - Harbor City Music Company Show Chorus

December 20: VC - Olney Concert Band

December 21: VC - Katie Call

December 22: VC - Olney Big Band

December 23 at 4:30pm: VC - Cello Boys

December 23: VC - Polynesian Dancers

December 24: VC - Sister Missionaries Choir

December 2nd Week of Music

The Mormon Choir of Greater Washington is performing in Frederick this Sunday evening (as well as at the Festival of Lights this Saturday night).  The location is 199 North Place, Frederick, Maryland.  The concert will feature familiar and beloved Christmas music to commemorate the earthly advent of the Savior and to celebrate the joyous spirit of the holiday season.  Their flyer is attached.

This week's concerts at the Festival of Lights and elsewhere are listed below.  They are also on the calendar at the DC LDS Music Resources blog at:

http://dcldsmusic.blogspot.com/

If you have additional announcements, flyers, or information about other musical events of interest to the LDS community, please forward them to tsai2060@gmail.com.



VC means Visitor Center (Festival of Lights: 7pm & 8:30pm if no times are given)
November 30, 7:30pm & 8:30pm: VC - Adventist Children's Chorus
December 4: VC - Janelle Parker
December 5: VC - Sforza Suzuki Strings
December 6: VC - Ramy Adly
December 7: VC - Madrigal Lords & Ladies of McDonough High School
December 8: VC - Pickwick Players
December 8, 7:30pm: Washington DC Stake Christmas Program
December 9: VC - Mormon Choir of Washington DC
December 10, 7pm: Mormon Choir of Washington DC in Frederick
December 10: VC - Young Columbians

Two Messiah Sing Along Events

What is better than a Messiah Sing Along?  Two Messiah Sing Along events on the same evening this Sunday, December 3.  Please note that they begin at different times on Sunday evening, but both will end before the First Presidency Christmas Devotional.

6:00pm at Columbia Stake Center (4100 Saint Johns Lane Ellicott City, MD 21042-5347)

6:30pm at Washington DC Stake Center (10000 Stoneybrook Drive Kensington, MD 20895)

Hope you can attend and enjoy one of them!

Announcement for Nathan Pacheco Concert

Nathan Pacheco, raised in Northern Virginia, and a Deseret Book artist and #1 Billboard Artist is performing at the Birchmere Theater, 7:30pm in Alexandria, Nov 27th - the Monday after Thanksgiving, to begin his Christmas Tour.  

Please circulate this flyer among all of the Wards and Stakes through appropriate channels to let those who would love to hear him sing, know that he is performing here!

Here is a preview of his previous tour:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyGCu2aHFrA

Here is a short part of one number of his Christmas tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGrvfsZaYIk

Another favorite:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvmuHxH3Qa0

Here is the PDF version of the flyer: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rSyz6lSmvLqQDJWDJI15_XA3eKLzh0H1

Announcement for College Music Concert Gala

This Saturday, November 11, at 7:00pm at the Visitor's Center we have the opportunity to hear music faculty from many colleges with strong LDS-based programs.  Faculty and alumni from BYU-Provo, BYU-Hawaii, BYU-Idaho, Snow College and Southern Utah University will perform a concert of classical, show-tunes, jazz and chamber music.  These fantastic musicians are visiting DC to participate in the Youth Music Open House on Saturday at the Stake Center.  

Download flyer here.

Announcement for DC/Annandale Messiah Sing Along

This year the Messiah Sing Along sponsored by the Washington DC/Annandale Stakes will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm on Sunday, December 3, 2017, in the Washington DC Stake Center.  Conducted by Dave Hardin, the Sing Along will feature an orchestra, guest soloists, and the you the audience as the choir.  Immediately after the Sing Along, all are invited to stay for the annual First Presidency Christmas Devotional message beginning at 8:00pm.  For the Sing Along, you may bring your own music or borrow a copy.  Hope to see you there.

Upcoming Events

There are 2 musical events at the Visitor Center this weekend.  Here is a schedule of exciting events for the next couple of months:

October 28, 7pm: Chinese Mixed Chorus, Temple Visitor Center

October 29, 7pm: Music and Inspiration Fireside, Temple Visitor Center

November 10, 4pm: BYU-Provo Auditions, Washington DC Stake Center

November 10, 7pm: BYU-Provo Fireside, Washington DC Stake Center

November 11, 9am: BYU-Provo Open House & Auditions, Washington DC Stake Center

November 11, 11am: BYU-Provo Workshops, Washington DC Stake Center

November 11, 7pm: Gala Concert, Temple Visitor Center

December 3, 6pm: Messiah Sing Along, Washington DC Stake Center

Report for Music Conducting Workshop

Report of Music Conducting Work held at the Chevy Chase Chapel on October 21 from 9am to 12pm

The Washington DC Stake sponsored a Music Conducting Workshop the second year in a row.  This year featured a new Accompanying class.  28 people attended the workshop, with attendees from 12 stakes.  Four classes were offered.   After the workshop, the attendees enjoyed a nice luncheon.

Attendance at each session (1st session/2nd session; not including instructor and pianist)

8/8 Advanced Conducting (Green)

5/4 Accompanying ABCs (Baird)

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1/2 Conducting Presence (Horton)

10/9 Conducting Choirs (Hardin)

Attendance by stake:

2 Annandale VA

2 Annapolis MD

1 Chesterfield VA

2 Columbia MD

1 Fredericksville VA

1 Gainesville VA

1 Lancaster PA

3 McLean VA

1 Mount Vernon VA

1 Seneca MD

8 Washington DC

1 Woodbridge VA

Announcement for Youth Music Open House

To youth 12 to 18 years old interested in music,

On November 10 and 11, the Washington DC Stake is hosting a Youth Music Open House.  This will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about music programs from BYU-Provo, BYU-Hawaii, BYU-Idaho, Southern Utah University, Snow College, and Southern Virginia University.  See attached flyer for more details.  If you are interested in attending, please fill out this registration form.

Click here to download the flyer.

Please forward this announcement to those interested in attending.

WTO Movie Fanfare Concert

The Washington DC Temple Orchestra will be performing their Movie Fanfare Concert at the Temple Visitor Center at 7pm on Saturday, October 21. Some of their pieces include: Jurassic Park, Superman, Edward Scissor Hands, and the 1812 Overture.

Click here to download flyer.

2017 Conducting Workshop

On October 21, 2017 from 9am to 12pm, the Washington DC Stake will host its second Stake Conducting Workshop in a new location, the Chevy Chase Chapel at 5460 Western Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Learn how to engage the congregation, tackle hurdles in hymns, and hold meaningful choir rehearsals. New to this year's workshop is a session just for accompanists. Online registration is recommended at https://goo.gl/fWAFD8. Light luncheon will be served for attendees. Please pass this information onto your friends interested in conducting and accompanying.

Click here to download flyer.

Fall Events

Here are some exciting musical events for this fall:

• October 21: Washington DC Stake Conducting Workshop.  9am - 12pm, Chevy Chase Building.
• October 21: Washington DC Temple Orchestra Movie Fanfare Concert, 7pm - 8pm, Washington DC Temple Visitor Center.
• November 10: BYU Music auditions, 4pm - 6pm, Washington DC Stake Center.
• November 10: Youth Music Open House Fireside, 7pm - 8pm, Washington DC Stake Center.
• November 11: BYU Music auditions, 9am - 11am, Washington DC Stake Center.
• November 11: BYU Music Performance Workshop, 11am - 12pm, Washington DC Stake Center.
• December 3: Messiah Sing-a-long, 6pm - 8pm, Washington DC Stake Center.
• December 8: Stake Music Christmas Program, 6pm - 8pm, Washington DC Stake Center.

Flyers and more detailed announcements to come soon.

If you have any other musical event in this area of interest to the LDS community that you would like to share, please forward them to me at tsai2060@gmail.com.

Announcement for Natalie Beal Piano Fireside

In a fireside at the Washington DC Visitor Center, Natalie Beal will share her testimony of Jesus Christ and perform classical songs. All are invited to this event at 7pm on August 26.

Concerts for July 7-9

Don't forget the concerts this weekend.

July 7, 7pm, The Utah Valley Children's Choir will perform "Heal Our Land" at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America.

July 8, 7pm, Washington DC Temple Orchestra will perform a Beatles Concert at the Washington DC Temple Visitor Center.

July 9, 7pm, The Utah Valley Children's Choir will perform "Heal Our Land" at the Frederick MD Stake Center.

Announcement of 2 Utah Valley Children's Choir Concerts

The UVCC, whose mission is to “Sing for the Lord,” uses sacred religious music to teach spiritual values and develop singing skills. The 160-member tour choir presents a special patriotic/sacred program under the direction of Ryan Eggett and Suanne Bowcut, accompanied by pianist Jodi King and organist Don Cook.  On this tour, they will perform 2 concerts in the DC area:

Friday, July 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America

1400 Quincy Street N.E., Washington DC

Sunday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Frederick Maryland Stake

199 North Place, Frederick, MD

Announcement for Temple Orchestra Beatles Concert

The Washington DC Temple Orchestra will perform a Beatles Concert at 7pm on Saturday, July 8, at the Washington DC Temple Visitor Center.

Announcement for MCW Summer Pops Concerts

The Mormon Choir of Washington DC is announcing their Summer Pops Concert at 7pm on the evenings of June 10, 17, and 18, at the Visitor Center, at the Montgomery Village Chapel, and at the Greenspring Retirement Community.  See flyers for more details:

2 half-page flyers as handouts/inserts/invitations
full-page poster

Announcement for Temple Orchestra Spring Concert

The Washington DC Temple Orchestra will be presenting their 9th Annual Spring Concert at the Visitor Center on April 22 at 7pm.  Admission is free.  For more details, see flyer.