The Chevy Chase Concert Series will begin their 41st season on October 30. All events are admission-free, and donations are gratefully accepted. A reception to meet the artists and to greet one another takes place following each concert.

The Chevy Chase Concerts began in the fall of 1971 as an important part of our outreach to the community. 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.

CDs of the Chancel Choir's performance of the Durufle Requiem and Poulenc Organ Concerto from last year's concert series are available for purchase every Sunday in Chadsey Hall. In order to recover our expense, we are asking $15 for each CD.

2011-12 Schedule

"Sing to the Lord a new song!" --Psalm 96

October 30, 4 p.m. - The Capitol Woodwind Quintet

Founded in 1977, this quintet of professional Washington area musicians, who are also members of the National Symphony or Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, has been noted in The Washington Post as offering "consummate skill...virtuosity...(and) fine ensemble" in interesting and challenging programs.

November 20, 4 p.m. - Joann Moorer, Lyric Soprano

Since 2010, lyric soprano Joann Moorer has served as Assistant Director of Music at CCPC. She holds degrees in music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Peabody Conservatory. She is currently pursuing a Graduate Performance Diploma from Peabody. Her program, "Giving Thanks for Love" will feature works by Liszt, Bernstein and Britten.

December 11, 4 p.m. - A Chevy Chase Christmas

This annual tradition of the singing and ringing choirs of Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church is sure to enhance your Christmas season with choral music of the season, including the Durante Magnificant and audience carol singing. The Christmas spirit is sure to follow you and yours out the door.

January 22, 4 p.m. - The Washington Saxophone Quartet

Come in out of the cold and warm to the mellow sounds of the saxophone - four of them - in an amazing display of versatility by this virtuoso group.  From arrangements of Bach, to original compositions for four saxophones, to jazz and to the sounds of big band favorites, this quartet will amaze, delight and inspire.  Join us to be transported from the cold, the everyday or other cares by this lively, extraordinary quartet. 

February 19, 4 p.m. - Andrew York, Classical Guitar

A Grammy award-winning guitarist and composer, York's musicianship is influenced by a wide range of styles, from jazz to folk to classical and beyond. He has recorded extensively and his compositions are regularly performed and recorded by such luminaries as John Williams and Christopher Parkening.

March 18, 2-7 p.m. - 35th Annual Bach Marathon

This Washington institution again presents the music of J.S. Bach in half-hour programs on our wonderful 3-manual, 50-rank, 2,500-pipe Rieger tracker organ. Come when you can; leave when you must; refresh your soul. This season's theme is "Bach to Basics: Fantasies and Fugues."

May 20, 4 p.m. - CCPC Chancel Choir and Orchestra

The Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir will join soloists, orchestra and organ to present masterworks of the sacred choral literature, including the Bernstein "Chichester Psalms" to conclude this season of musical offerings to our community.