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.

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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.

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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.