Saturday, May 16, 2009

International Church Music Festival, Rome

500 - 1,000 musicians and friends from as many as 10 countries on 5 continents will gather at the 25th Anniversary of the International Music Festival in Rome, June 13-20 to sing and enjoy classic sacred choral literature under the leadership of world-renowned musicians:

Co-conductors Sir David Willcocks and Paul Leddington Wright and the American duo pianists, (Stephen) Nielson & (Ovid) Young.  

Limited registration is still available. Click here for Registration Information.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Disney Concert Hall Performance

The St. Mel Parish Choir will once again collaborate with the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony for a world-class humanitarian aid concert to benefit Heifer International on June 7, 2009 at the Disney Concert Hall.  

The 100 Voice Interfaith Choir will consist of singers from the St. James Sacred Nation Gospel Choir, Valley Beth Shalom Choir and the St. Mel Parish Choir.  

For discounted ticket information, download the ticket order form.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Handbells Lead The Way

It was a grand Palm Sunday procession into the church last weekend, led by the handbell choir. This video includes a little commentary on the precision with which handbells are manufactured and the incredible sound of a 7-1/2 set of bells played by the Westminster College Bell Choir.

We will be uploading audio files of our handbell choir performances very soon. Subscribe to our blog to receive our updates.

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Thursday, April 2, 2009

Teen Stations - Music

From our guest blogger, Bob McCullough:

We want the Teen Community to experience the power of music in enhancing the Stations of the Cross.  Choir musical selections include African American spirituals ("I Want Jesus to Walk With Me" , "Were You There"), contemporary music ("Flood", "Lean On Me", "Endless Night"), acapella ("Saw Ye My Savior") and solo instrumental music for the piano, oboe and violin. 

The teen choir at Saturday's rehearsal: