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