First Presbyterian Church , Saginaw, Michigan
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First Presbyterian Church , Saginaw, Michigan
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2008-2009 Concert Series: 20th Anniversary Season! 8:00 pm Concerts ►Suggested Donations $10 adults and $5 students
Friday, November 14, 2008 "The Votapeks" MSU Duo-Pianists perform from Mozart to Piazzolla
These free 1/2 hour concerts begin at 12:15 pm in the Sanctuary. December 1st - Susan Reim, organist December 8th - Tom Fortier, organist December 15th - Sarah Lumsden, vocalist December 22nd - Esther Watrous, violinist
Friday, January 16, 2009 "Live from Interlochen" Hal Grossman, Violinist and the Interlochen Piano Trio
Friday April 3, 2009 "Songs of My Father" Donn E. Cramton, Saginaw's favorite baritone Donn (Tony) Cramton, one of the areas best loved jazz pianists.
Friday April 24, 2009 "Organized Rhythm" England's Clive Driskill-Smith, Organist U of M's Joseph Gramley, Multi-Percussionist
Friday May 8, 2009 "Richter/Uzur Duo" Brad Richter, Guitarist Viktor Uzur, Cellist
Seasonal Noontime Series Free 30-minute concerts starting at 12:15 p.m. presented on the following Mondays: Advent Concerts - December 1, 8, 15, & 22 Lenten Concerts - March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Advent Series Monday noon-time concerts These free 1/2 hour concerts begin at 12:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Lenten Series Monday noon-time concerts These free 1/2 hour concerts begin at 12:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary
2007-2008 Concert Series:
Friday May 16, 2008 "Two Legends" 8:00 pm Marilyn Mason, organist and George Shirley, tenor
Friday October 12, 2007 "Trumpet Invasion" 8:00 pm Father and son, Rich and Brandon Ridenour, Piano and Trumpet
Friday January 18, 2008 "Music of Catherine McMichael" 8:00 pm An evening dedicated to the music of Saginaw composer Catherine McMichael
2006-2007 Concert Series:
Friday October 13, 2006 8:00 pm David Pickering, Organ Assistant Professor of Music at Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa. Mr. Pickering is one of the up and coming performers on the organ scene. Last Spring he released a well reviewed CD of the organ works of Alice Jordan. He will perform a varied and exciting program including works from his new CD. Co-sponsored by the Saginaw Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
Saturday, October 14, 2006 9:00 – 10:30 am Workshop for organists: The Music of Alice Jordan
Friday November 10, 2006 8:00 pm Hal Grossman, Violin Mr. Grossman is the Concertmaster of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra. He is Instructor of Violin at the Interlochen Arts Academy. He is known for his beautiful tone and dynamic musicianship. The program includes the Dvorak "Sonatina", Mozart "Sonata in D", and the Franck "Sonata". Michelle Cooker, pianist
Friday January 12, 2007 8:00 pm Christopher Atzinger, pianoNational Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist Winner of 2005. Mr. Atzinger is a native of Jackson, MI. He is currently on the faculty of famed St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. We are pleased to bring this exciting young award winner to the CFPS series.
Friday February 16, 2007 8:00 pm
A Cole Porter Songbook The choirs of First Presbyterian Church are blessed with many excellent singers. We highlight many of our singers with the great music of Cole Porter. Don't miss this showcase evening!
Friday March 23, 2007 8:00 pm Central Michigan University Percussion Ensemble Andrew Spencer, Director One of Michigan's great treasures is the amazing CMU Percussion Ensemble. Their music appeals to people of all ages. If you are ready to experience exciting rhythm, great tunes, and dynamic young performers...Then this is a concert you must hear! Saturday March 24, 2007 9:30 – 11:30 am Workshop for percussionists led by Dr. Spencer and the Ensemble members. Call 989-793-9890 for information and reservations.
Friday April 20, 2007 8:00 pm Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Mass in B Minor” Choirs of First Presbyterian Church and professional orchestra Conducted by Gregory H. LargentMany consider the "Mass in B Minor" the greatest choral work ever written. Experience Bach at the peak of his genious! Friday May 18, 2007 8:00 pm The Michigan State University Children’s Choir Mary Alice Stollak, directorBack by popular demand! They are with out a doubt one of the finest choirs in North America. Come, hear, and be uplifted!
2005-2006 Concert Series: Friday, February 24, 2006 8:00 pmGregory H. Largent, Organ and Anna M. Leppert-Largent, PianoSpecial guest artists:Dancers from Saginaw Arts and Sciences AcademySusan Harrigan - Instructor
Friday, March 31, 2006 8:00 pmWolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Requiem"In celebration of Mozart's 250th anniversary we will present his last work, the sublime and deeply moving "Requiem".Sung by the Chancel and Youth Choirs of First Presbyterian Church with Chamber Orchestra. Directed by Gregory H. Largent
Concerts at First Presbyterian Saginaw The First Fifteen Years
1989-1990 ►Dr. Marilyn Mason, Organ Dedication ►Anna M. Leppert-Largent, Organ ►Dr. Robert Rayfield, Organ ►Gregory H. Largent, Organ
1990-1991 ►Shelley-Egler Duo (Flute and Organ) ►Edgar B. Highberger, Organ ►Valley Wind Quintet ►Gregory H. Largent & Kenneth Bellen (Organ and Brass) ►Dr. Oswald Ragatz, Organ ►An Evening of French Masterpieces Durufle’s Requiem First Presbyterian Church’s Chancel Choir and Youth Choir Poulenc Organ Concerto Anna M. Leppert-Largent, Organ Chamber Orchestra
1991-1992 ►Cj Sambach, Organ and “Organ Informance” for School Children ►Glenda Kirkland, Soprano ►Alma College Kiltie Band ►“Great Music from Great Occasions at Westminster Abbey” presented by the Choirs of First Presbyterian Church Brass and Timpani ►Anna M. Leppert-Largent, Organ
1992-1993 ►Michael Kaminski, Organ ►The Battle Creek Boyschoir Christmas Concert ►Dr. Marilyn Mason, Organ ►Garik Pedersen, Piano ►Orgue et Trompette, Arthur Vidrich and Brian Rood
1993-1994 ►Dr. Steven Egler, Organ ►The Tower Brass Christmas Brassed ►Alma College Choir - Dr. Will Nichols, Director ►Daniel Roth, Organist St. Sulpice, Paris, France ►Alan Morrison, Organ
1994-1995 ►Timothy Georgeff, Piano Dedication of the Steinway 9 foot concert grand ►“A Little Christmas at FPC” Choirs of First Presbyterian Church ► Dr. James Kibbie, Organ ►Marianne Webb, Organ ►Dr. Will Nichols, Baritone
1995-1996 ►Peter Richard Conte, Organ ►”Christmas with the CMU Choirs!” Dr. Nina Nash-Robertson, Director ►Douglas Cleveland, Organ ►“duo runedako, Keyboards in Concert”, Duo-piano Advent Concerts Dr. Edward Soehnlen, Organ Gregory H. Largent, Organ Anna M. Leppert-Largent, Organ Jan Taylor, Organ
1996-1997 ►“The Bells and Carols of Christmas” Choirs of First Presbyterian Church ►“The Three Sopranos” Jane Bellen, Julie Meyer, Jill Vary ►Dr. Marilyn Keiser, Organ ►“Josef Rheinberger MusicFest!” Two Masses and an Organ Concerto Gregory H. Largent, Organist and Conductor, Ken Bellen, Conductor The Choirs of First Presbyterian Church and Chamber Orchestra Advent Concerts Cynthia Learned, Organ James K. Hill, Organ Jan Taylor, Organ Gregory H. Largent, Organ Lenten Concerts Gregory H. Largent, Organ Jan Taylor, Organ Anna M. Leppert-Largent, Organ Sandra Echan, Organ
1997-1998 ►Rich Ridenour, Piano “Rags to Riches” ►Music Elegante Chamber Ensemble ►Sarah Hansen, Piano ►Christmas with the Three Sopranos Advent Concerts Sandra Echan, Organ Karen Raths, Organ Gregory H. Largent and soloists Abby Bender, Barbara Lumsden, David Stine, and Esther Watrous Jan M. Taylor, Organ Lenten Concerts Dr. Edward Soehnlen and Gregory H. Largent, Piano duets Erich von Behren, Organ Dorothy Moll and Susan Mercy, Organ and Violin Anna M. Leppert-Largent, Organ Jan M. Taylor, Organ
1999 ►Robert Bracey, Tenor ►John Scott Whiteley, Organist Yorkminster, York, England ►Gregory H. Largent, Organ ►“Best of Bach” Choirs of First Presbyterian Church, Catherine McMichael, Piano Rod Beiber, Violin Chamber Orchestra ►The New Reformation Band ►Christopher Young, Organ ►Classical Bells of Metropolitan Detroit ►“Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Menotti Choirs of First Presbyterian Church Advent Concerts Jane Bellen, Soprano/Oboe Gregory H. Largent, Keyboard Alain Truche, Organ Dr. Carl Michael Angelo, Organ Jan Taylor Sutherland, Organ Brian Sutherland, Trumpet Lenten Concerts Dr. Kent S. Dennis, Organ Dr. Edward Soehnlen, Organ Dee Blair, Mezzo Jane Bellen, Oboe Dr. Carl Michael Angelo, Organ Alain Truche, Organ John B. Bohl, Organ Mary Ann Wiskur, Organ
2000 ►“I’ll Be Seeing You” the songs of WW II performed by Martha J. Hart, Dr. Will Nichols, and Anthony J. Patterson ►“Roses are Red, Rhapsodies are Blue” Catherine McMichael and Tammy Grefe, Duo-pianists ►Anna M. Leppert-Largent, Organ ►Dr. Marilyn Mason, Organ - Dupre’s Stations of the Cross ►“Gershwin and More” Rich Ridenour, Piano and Kathy Wagner, Mezzo ►“Words of Schweitzer and the Music of Bach” Dr. Carl Michael Angelo and Gregory H. Largent, Organists Readers: Pat Shelley, Gail Bender, Ric Roberts ►“The Winter Rose” by Joseph M. Martin performed by the Choirs of First Presbyterian Church and Chamber Orchestra Advent Concerts Gregory H. Largent, Organ Dr. Carl Michael Angelo, Organ
2001 ►“A Hymn Festival: The Writers Tell Their Stories” the combined choirs of First Congregational, First Presbyterian, and St. John’s Episcopal Churches Brass Ensemble and Handbells ►Douglas Bellen “French Horn and Friends!” ►Tim Georgeff and Sarah Hansen, Pianists ►“Classical Bells in Concert” ►David Strouse, Organ ►Gregory H. Largent, Organ - premiere of “The Gates of Paradise” by Catherine McMichael. Valley Wind Quintet guest artists. ►Purdue University Bell Choir ►Western Jazz Quartet Advent Concerts Heritage High School Choir, Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy Choir, Midland High School “Meistersingers” Lenten Concerts Mark Rethman, Piano Richard Helderop, Organ Donn E. Cramton and Donn A. Cramton, Baritone and Piano Dr. Jeffrey Walker, Organ Gregory H. Largent, Organ
2002 ►Michael Brush and Friends… “An Evening of Jazz” ►Dr. Herndon Spillman, Organ ►Dr. David Schrader, Organ ►Purdue Varsity Glee Club Advent Concerts Donn Cramton, Baritone Mindy Irwin, Soprano Jane Bellen, Soprano Becky Moore, Soprano Gregory H. Largent, Piano and Organ Lenten Concerts Michael Fauver, Piano Gregory H. Largent, Organ Dr. Jefrey Walker, Organ Dr. Edward Soehnlen and Gregory H. Largent, Harpsichord and Organ Anna M. Leppert-Largent, Organ Dr. Carl Michael Angelo, Organ
2003 ►Jane Bellen and Company ►Laughton and O’Meara, Trumpet and Organ ►Gregory H. Largent, Organ “Celebrating Bach!” ►“The Music of Marcel Dupre” Nicholas Schmelter, Organ CMU Chamber Choir, Dr. Nina Nash-Robertson, director ►“A Joyous Christmas” the Choirs of First Presbyterian Church Deborah Gabrion, Harp Anna M. Leppert-Largent, Organ Dr. Robert L. Emrich, Narrator Advent Concerts Dr. Carl Michael Angelo, Organ Dr. Jeffrey Walker, Organ Barbara Lumsden, Soprano David Stine, Tenor Jan Taylor Sutherland, Organ
Lenten Concerts Rockwell Scherzer, Tenor - David Stine, Tenor - Donn Cramton, Baritone Gregory H. Largent, Organ and Piano Barbara Lumsden, Soprano Catherine McMichael, Piano Scott Hyslop, Organ Nick Schmelter, Organ Dr. Donald Bryant, Piano
2004 ►Julie Mulady, “Broadway and More!” with Brush/Lopez Group ►The New Reformation Band ►Tom Trenney, Organ ►Dr. Marcus St. Julien, Organ ►Dr. Steven Egler, Organ ►Michigan State University Children’s Choir Mary Alice Stollak, Director Advent Concerts Christopher Urbiel, Organ Jan Taylor Sutherland, Organ Brian Sutherland, Trumpet George Frank, Organ Jade Roedle, Kelsey Brandimore, Violins Dorothy Moll, Organ Susan Mercy, Violin Pam Rowe, Flute Lenten Concerts Nick Schmelter, Organ Gregory H. Largent, Organ Tom Fortier, Organ Dr. Mary Wagner and students from U of M Flint Jim Hill, Organ and Barbara Lumsden, Soprano Rockwell Scherzer, Tenor and Gregory H. Largent, Piano
2005 ►Ralph J. Votapek, Piano ►“It’s All About Love” A Valentine’s Celebration featuringAbby Bender, Mezzo-soprano Sarah C. Meyer, SopranoMegan K. Reid, Soprano Rob Rogers, Baritone/PianistGregory H. Largent - accompanist►“Celebrating the Music of Kenneth Bellen” world premiere of “Requiem” for Choir and Organ Ken Bellen, Trumpet Mary Ellen Whitney, Clarinet Bill Wollner, Horn Laura Beauchamp-Williamson, Piano Jane Bellen and Jill Vary, Sopranos Jane Bellen, Oboe Gregory H. Largent, Organ Anna M. Leppert-Largent, Organ The Choirs of First Presbyterian Church ►Dr. Charles Callahan, Organ World premiere of “Sextet for Organ and Wind Quintet” Dedicated to Rev. Robert L. Emrich Valley Wind Quintet, guest artists Lenten Concerts Gregory H. Largent, Organ and Rockwell Scherzer, Tenor Gregory H. Largent, organ and Clavinova Sarah Hansen, Piano Music of the Season written by Marilyn Miles Barbara Lumsden, Soprano David Stine, Tenor Gregory H. Largent, Tenor Dr. Matthew J. Packer, Piano and Vocal Solos Karen Raths, Organ
Parking There is abundant parking for Concerts at First Church Saginaw. In addition to the Church lot there are two large Saginaw County Courthouse lots that are open for public parking after 5:00 p.m. These well lit parking lots are next to the Church on Harrison Street and Webster St. |
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