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 The Chevy Chase Concert Series

The Chevy Chase Concert Series

 The Chevy Chase Concerts, began in the fall of 1971 as an important part of our outreach to the community. Now in its thirty-eighth season, these concerts feature sacred and classical music of a scope not usually possible in the context of a worship service: major works for chorus and orchestra, church operas, organ recitals, instrumental soloists and ensembles. In addition, the series has commissioned new works and offered local- and world-premieres. 

These concerts are intended to help inspire performers and listeners alike with gratitude to God for the gift of music, and are offered admission-free as a gift to the entire community.  The Chevy Chase Concerts are entirely supported by the financial gifts of supporters and friends of the Concert Series.

All concerts are admission-free; donations gratefully accepted.
A reception to meet the artists and to greet one another takes place following each concert.
 
The Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church
Julie Vidrick Evans, Director of Music
Kyoko Tagami Meredith, Associate Director of Music
Chevy Chase Concerts Committee, Len Ralston, Chair

 
For the Complete 2008-2009 Concert Schedule, click here.

 
 
 

 CHEVY CHASE CONCERTS

38TH Season – 2008-2009
“Sing to the Lord a new song!” Psalm 96
 

January 18, 4:00 PM
Washington Saxaphone Quartet

If you are an “All Things Considered” listener, you will have had a taste of Washington Saxophone Quartet. Come and enjoy the range of sounds and moods that are possible as this engaging quartet performs a concert of contemporary compositions and classics from the 1940’s.

February 15, 4:00 PM   -   Beau Soir Ensemble
Bring your Valentine to experience this exquisite duo featuring flutist, Lauren Panfili, and harpist, Michelle Lundy. With discussions about the composers and origins of the music, the artists give listeners a new perspective on the music.
 
March 15, 2:00-7:00 PM   -   32nd Annual Bach Marathon
A Washington institution, ten organists will feature the music of J.S. Bach in halfhour programs each on the magnificent 3-manual, 50-rank, 2,500-pipe glass-encased Rieger tracker pipe organ. Come when you can; leave when you must; and fill your soul. The theme of this year’s program is Bach’s transcriptions.
 
May 17, 4:00 PM   -   Haydn Anniversary Concert
In the 200th year of Haydn’s death, the choir of All Saints Episcopal Church joins us to perform “Mass in Time of War” (written to promote peace) with soloists and orchestra. Included in the program will be Haydn’s Keyboard Concerto No. 1 in C.