St. John's Sanctuary Concert Series
2009 – 2010 Season
St. John's Lutheran Church is pleased to announce its 14th annual season of the Concert Series. Ten different sacred concerts have been planned for the 2009-2010 season. All events are offered free of charge, but an offering will be received. You are invited and encouraged to attend.
Azusa Pacific University Choir and Orchestra
Sunday, February 21, 7:00 p.m.
St. John's again hosts the ever-popular Azusa Pacific Choir and Orchestra, performing contemporary music in one of their few Orange County performances this year. Come early for a good seat!
Chapman University Singers and Orchestra
Friday, March 5, 7:00 p.m.
St. John's is happy to host the Chapman University Singers and Orchestra in a classical concert at St. John's.
Bach Cantata Vespers Concert:
Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden
(BWV 6)
Sunday, April 11, 7:00 p.m.
Cathedral Singers, 4 Soloists, and Orchestra
Cantata 6, written for Easter Monday, is a commentary on Jesus' appearance to His disciples on the road to Emmaus. The cantata opens with a marvelous chorus for orchestra and choir. The Cathedral Singers will also present two anthems as part of the vespers concert.
Cathedral Bells Handbell Concert
Sunday, May 2, 4:00 p.m.
The Cathedral Bells, St. John's premiere Handbell Choir, presents an inspiring concert of handbell music. Ramona Miller, director of the Cathedral Bells, has chosen a varied program that will be very interesting to the audience.
Patriotic Concert
Saturday, June 12, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Jubilate Choir and Festival Orchestra
There will be TWO performances of the Patriotic Concerts again this year. William Heide conducts the Jubilate Choir and Festival Orchestra as they present another exciting and inspiring evening of
patriotic music. Thrilling marches, favorite patriotic songs, and our "Salute to the Armed Forces" will all be part of the concert.
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Bach Cantata Vespers Concert:
Mein Herze schwimmt in Blut (BWV 199)
Sunday, September 20, 7:00 p.m.
Soprano Soloist and Orchestra; Jubilate Choir
Cantata 199, featuring a soprano soloist also highlights an obbligato part for oboe. This is the sixth year that we have started our concert season with a solo cantata. The Jubilate Choir will be singing a psalm setting and two anthems as part of the service.
Keyboard Spectacular!
Sunday, October 11, 7:00 p.m.
Five keyboard performers in one concert: Ellen Kim, Denise Miersma, Elisa Schaffer, William Heide and Charles Raasch, will play organ, piano, and harpsichord. You will enjoy this unique concert!
Bach Cantata Vespers Concert:
Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild (BWV 79)
Sunday, November 8, 7:00 p.m.
Cathedral Singers, 3 Soloists, and Orchestra
Cantata 79, "God the Lord is Sun and Shield," was written for the Reformation Festival of 1725. It contains the well-known chorale arrangement of "Now Thank We All Our God."
The Sounds of Christmas
Saturday, December 12, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Jubilate Choir, Festival Orchestra, and Cathedral Bells
The Jubilate Choir, St. John's adult choir of 60 voices, along with a festival orchestra, will join in presenting the beautiful music of Christmas. William Heide conducts the choir and orchestra in inspiring arrangements of favorite Christmas carols. St. John's handbell choir, the Cathedral Bells, will present three inspiring arrangements as part of the TWO performances again this year.
Bach Cantata Vespers Concert:
Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan ( BWV 100)
Sunday, January 10, 7:00 p.m.
Cathedral Singers, 4 Soloists, and Orchestra
Cantata 100 is based on the hymn, "What God ordains is always good." The choir and soloists present variations on the tune and text of the hymn, resulting in a beautiful musical setting.
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We encourage your support by participating in the Patron Program, which funds most of the expenses involved in producing the Concert Series. Since the freewill offerings do not cover the entire costs of the concerts, we need your support to ensure the continuation of this ministry to the community. A listing of all patrons will appear in each concert program. Please refer to the Patron Program Enrollment Form for more details.
Again this year we will offer five Bach Cantata Vespers. An organ prelude will begin each vespers concert, which will also include Bible readings, two hymns, and a short sermon. The choir, soloists, and orchestra are conducted by William Heide; Charles Raasch is the organist.
Please note that all of our concerts are much more comfortable because we are now air conditioned! All of the concerts are held in St. John's historic sanctuary, located at the corner of Almond and Center in Old Towne Orange.
Your are also welcome to worship God with us at our regular worship services:
6:30 p.m. Saturday Service
8:00 a.m. Traditional Liturgy
9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Blended Style Worship
9:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Services
(Walker Hall Auditorium)
