St. John's Sanctuary Concert Series
2010 – 2011 Season
St. John's Lutheran Church is pleased to announce its 15th annual season of the Concert Series. Ten different sacred concerts have been planned for the 2010-2011 season. All events are offered free of charge, but an offering will be received. You are invited and encouraged to attend.
Bach Cantata Vespers Concert:
Wer nur den lieben Gott laesst walten (BWV 93)
Sunday, September 12, 7:00 p.m.
Cathedral Singers, 4 Soloists, Orchestra and Organ
Cantata 93,”If Thou But Suffer God To Guide Thee,” was written in 1724 for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity. Each movement of the cantata contains the tune or the text of this familiar hymn.
Mark Hayes Choir Fest
Saturday, October 23, 7:00 p.m.
St. John’s welcomes composer Mark Hayes from Kansas City, in an inspiring choir concert featuring his compositions and arrangements.
Bach Cantata Vespers Concert:
Ach wie fluechtig, ach wie nichtig (BWV 26)
Sunday, November 7, 7:00 p.m.
Cathedral Singers, 4 Soloists, and Orchestra
Bach composed this cantata for the 24th Sunday after Trinity in 1724. He employed quite a variety of musical forms, instrumental forces, and musical motives in this cantata.
The Sounds of Christmas
Saturday, December 11, 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:
Fall mit Danken, fallt mit Loben (BWV 248IV)
Sunday, January 9, 7:00 p.m.
Cathedral Singers, 4 Soloists, and Orchestra
“Come and Thank Him” was originally composed for New Year’s Day, 1735. This beautiful cantata is the fourth part of Bach’s famous Christmas Oratorio.
The Gary Bonner Singers in Concert
Sunday, February 27, 4:00 p.m.
The 65-voice Gary Bonner Singers present an exciting and inspiring concert of contemporary anthems, spirituals, and sacred classical music. Directed by nationally acclaimed Dr. Gary Bonner, this elite professional Christian choir has thrilled audiences around the country, and has made numerous recordings. St. John’s Jubilate Choir will join in a couple of numbers with the Bonner Singers as well.
Chapman University Singers and Orchestra
Friday, March 4, 7:00 p.m.
St. John's is happy to host the Chapman University Singers and Orchestra in their third annual classical concert at St. John’s.
Keyboard Spectacular!
Sunday, April 3, 7:00 p.m.
Four keyboard performers in one concert: Charles Raasch, Renee Cahill, William Heide, and Ellen Kim will play organ, piano, and harpsichord. Besides solo performances, there will be some organ and piano duets, and one grand finale including four keyboards. You will enjoy this unique concert!
Cathedral Bells Handbell Concert
Sunday, May 1, 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 prove to be very interesting to the audience.
Bach Cantata Vespers Concert:
Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen ( BWV 66)
Sunday, May 22, 7:00 p.m.
Cathedral Singers, 3 Soloists, and Orchestra
The Easter Cantata, “Rejoice, All Ye Spirits,” is a festive arrangement fitting for the Easter season. The trumpets and timpani truly add a feeling of “Rejoicing!”
Patriotic Concert
Saturday, June 18, 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 this popular concert.
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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)
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.
