Sanctuary Choir, Handbell Choir, Bethany Chorale, Messengers of God & Orchestra
The Bethany Covenant Church Sanctuary Choir, joined by guest singers, will present a delightful program of Christmas music by world famous 20th century British composer, John Rutter. The featured piece of the program will be his exuberant and celebrative cantata "Gloria" for choir, accompanied by organ, an extended brass ensemble, timpani and percussion. You will also enjoy a selection of Rutter's arrangements from "Carols for Choirs", a famous series published in England by Oxford University Press.
Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 4:00 PM
What Sweeter Music, A Christmas Offering
Adreinne Reedy
Contemporary gospel artist Adrienne Reedy will present an afternoon of beautiful and inspiring Christmas music. From Kenya, Africa to El Salvador, Central America — across the USA, from NYC to LA — Adrienne has delivered her message of love, reconciliation and hope. This is a benefit concert for The Children’s Home in Cromwell, Connecticut, a residential treatment center, special education school and family treatment center for emotionally disturbed and behaviorally disordered children and their families. In addition to her two previous CD’s, He Carries Me & The River Is Here, Adrienne is scheduled to release her new CD: What Sweeter Music, A Christmas Offering. She will be performing with a band and several musical guests. The performance will be directed by Rob LaRocco.
Tickets are $25, ($20 per ticket if purchasing 10 or more) For tickets you may call: Sharon Graves at (860) 635-6010 ext 327 or email sgraves@childhome.org
Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 4:00 PM
Taubl Family
The Taubl Family has been touching the hearts and souls of people with their glorious music for over ten years. John and Carol, along with their seven children, perform with a unique blend of vocal harmonies and stringed instruments. Blessed by God and trained at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, these award-winning musicians will bring to you and your family an enchanted evening of joy, faith, and unforgettable music.
Sunday, March 9, 2007 - 4:00 PM
Organ Plus!
Larry Allen, Organist
Larry Allen will play solo organ works on the Cassavant Organ at Bethany Covenant Church and will be joined by friends - singers, narrator, and instrumentalists - to prove that the organ is not only the King of Instruments, but the Queen of Versatility!
Larry Allen was for 30 years Director of Music/Organist at Immanuel Congregational Church in Hartford. He was also an adjunct professor in Organ at the Hartt School of Music, and was founder and artistic director of The Woodland Concert Series and The Woodland Scholars. He has concertized throughout the United States and in several European countries and was a touring accompanist for the Empire Brass Quintet. He is currently the musician at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Sub Dean of that city's chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
Sunday, May 4, 2008 - 7:00 PM
F. Mendelsshon "Elijah"
The combined choirs of Bethnay Covenant Church & First Church of Christ, Wethersfield Conductor: Olga Ljungholm Organist: David Spicer
The combined choirs of approximately 80 voices, with a quartet of vocal soloists, will present Felix Mendelssohn’s masterpiece, “Elijah”. “Elijah” oratorio, written in 1846, depicts various events in the life of the Biblical prophet, Elijah, based on the texts from I Kings and II Kings of the Old Testament.
