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Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Washington, DC

Myths & Miracles
Armonia Nova
Constance Whiteside, Artistic Director

Constance Whiteside, medieval harp
Craig Resta, vielle
Marjorie Bunday, alto
Jay White, countertenor

Armonia Nova explores the medieval world of the miraculous, a world of allegorical thought and hidden meanings, interwoven through songs of the natural world and the people and animals that inhabit it. A panther in league with Jupiter and Mars, a turtledove flying over a meadow, music written in the shape of a harp, a troubled unicorn, a marvelous serpent – evoke images full of meaning and wonder for the inhabitants of this world. Armonia Nova invites you to see the world through medieval eyes, to experience the marvelous.

Saturday, October 22 - 7:30 PM
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 E. Capitol St. NE
Washington, DC (Capitol South Metro)

$20/$15 students. Tickets available at the door. Church has ample seating.

Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Boulder, Colorado

Come, Ye Sons of Art



Seicento Baroque Ensemble
Evanne Browne, Artistic Director

featuring
Amanda Balestrieri, soprano
Marjorie Bunday, mezzo-soprano
Paul Munsch, bass
and guest artist
Maryanna Bryant, Baroque oboe
in an orchestra of period instruments

This is the inaugural concert of an exciting new baroque choral ensemble. Music by Monteverdi, Carissimi, Grandi, Cima, Luzzaschi, Caccini, as well as G. F. Handel's coronation anthem My Heart is Inditing and Henry Purcell's Come, Ye Sons of Art.

Saturday, November 12 - 7:30 PM
First United Methodist Church
1421 Spruce Street
Boulder, CO

Tickets available at the door:
$18; $15 for seniors; $10 for students.
For more information: info@seicentobaroque.org or call 720-301-7747. www.seicentobaroque.org

Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Boulder, Colorado
and
Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Denver, Colorado


Venus and Adonis
Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado
Frank Nowell, Artistic Director

Allison Edberg, guest concertmaster
Venus: Amanda Balestrieri, soprano
Adonis: Peter Becker, baritone
Cupid: Robert Sussuma, countertenor
Shepherds, Huntsmen, Graces: Abbi Chapman, Marjorie Bunday, Dan Hutchings, Michael Aiello
with the Boulder Children’s Chorale and BCOC Chorus

In 1683, John Blow composed an inventive masque for the king’s entertainment, history’s first English-language opera. This tale of gods and mortals, love and loss, even includes a bit of social commentary on the state of the court. The drama comes alive in BCOC’s concert version, the latest in their series of 17th-Century Treasures.

As well as singing in the chorus, I will sing 2 small alto roles (third shepherd and huntsman), and will be featured in the solo ensemble for Purcell's verse anthem Rejoice in the Lord alway.

Saturday, November 19 - 7:30 PM
First Congregational Church
1128 Pine St.
Boulder, CO 80302

Sunday, November 20 - 4:00 PM
Bahá’í Center of Metro Denver
225 E. Bayaud Ave.
Denver, CO 80209

Friday, December 2, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Denver, Colorado
and
Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Boulder, Colorado

J.S. Bach - Weihnachts-Oratorium (Christmas Oratorio)
Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra
Cynthia Katsarelis, Music Director and Conductor
St. Martin's Chamber Choir
Timothy J. Krueger, Artistic Director

Amanda Balestrieri, soprano Marjorie Bunday, alto Jacob Sentgeorge, tenor Robert W. Tudor, bass Daniel Hutchings, Evangelist

Friday, December 2 - 7:30 PM
St. Paul Lutheran Church
1600 Grant Street
Denver, CO

Saturday, December 3 - 7:30 PM
First United Methodist Church
1421 Spruce Street
Boulder, CO

Tickets can be purchased online by clicking this link.

Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 7:30 PM
and
Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Denver, Colorado

G.F. Handel - Messiah (Part the First)
St. John's Cathedral Choir and Orchestra
Stephen Tappe, Music Director

I'll be the alto soloist in this performance of Part I, the Christmas portion, of Handel's Messiah.

Whatever your spiritual tradition or path, we invite you to step away from the hectic preparations for Christmas. Come spend an evening in the soaring setting of the Cathedral, absorbed in the beloved music of Messiah.

Abbi Chapman, soprano
Marjorie Bunday, alto
Thomas Poole, tenor
Robert Avrett, bass

Saturday, December 10 - 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 11 - 7:30 PM
(doors open at 6:30 pm)
St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
1350 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80203

Tickets are $24 (row 44 and lower), $21 (row 45 and higher, and the gallery), and $15 for seniors and students. To reserve a ticket, please visit https://www.efficienttickets.com/btt/stjohn/index.cfm. Please note that the first few rows are reserved for patrons, and that your ticket guarantees a seat within your ticketed row only.

Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Boulder, Colorado

Chants of Hildegard von Bingen to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the FUMC Labyrinth
First United Methodist Church

For the anniversary of Boulder's indoor labyrinth at FUMC, we will be presenting a program of the chants of Hildegard von Bingen, which will be performed while attendees are invited to walk the labyrinth. Meditative musical textures include voices, harp, bells, and Tibetan singing bowls. The evening will begin with music at 6:30 pm, a re-dedication talk at 7:00 pm, the labyrinth walk with more music will begin at around 7:45.

Marjorie Bunday, Abbi Chapman, & Evanne Browne, vocalists
Margot Krimmel, harp

Saturday, December 17 - 6:30 PM
First United Methodist Church
1421 Spruce Street
Boulder, CO

For more information on the labyrinth, visit this link.

Friday, January 6, 2012 at 7:30 PM
Washington, DC
and
Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Alexandria, Virginia

Twelfth Night: "Luminous Gems"
Armonia Nova
Constance Whiteside, Artistic Director

Constance Whiteside, harp
Yayoi Barack, early viols
Marjorie Bunday, alto
Corey McKnight, countertenor (formerly of Chanticleer)
Allison Mondel, soprano

Armonia Nova celebrate its tenth anniversary (and tenth year of Twelfth Night concerts!) by offering a concert full of favorite "gems" from past Twelfth Night performances – gorgeous music of the season from England, France, Germany, and Spain. Traditional yet timeless music for this cherished season.

Friday, January 6 - 7:30 PM
St. Mark's on Capitol Hill
118 3rd St. SE
Washington, DC (Capitol South Metro)

Sunday, January 8 - 6:00 PM
Christ Church
118 North Washington St.
Old Town Alexandria, VA

Free will offering. No tickets required.

Friday, January 27, 2012 at 7:30 PM
Denver, Colorado

French Organ & Choral Recital

Organist Lyn Loewi has invited a quintet of singers, of which I'll be a part, to participate in her recital of modern French organ music. The choral music will serve as vocal "palate cleansers" to be sung in between Lyn's complex French 20th century organ repertoire. We will sing music by Dufay and Duruflé as well as "Stella Splendens," an anonymous medieval duet, and some plainchant.

Friday, January 27 - 7:30 PM
St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
1350 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80203

Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Denver, Colorado

Contemporary Choral Colors
St. Martin's Chamber Choir
Timothy J. Krueger, Artistic Director

“Rothko Chapel” (1971) by Morton Feldman
“Echo” (2009/2012) by Daniel Kellogg

“Rothko Chapel” was commissioned for the opening of the Chapel in Houston in 1971.  It is a 5-movement, 25-minute work for percussion, viola, celeste, soprano solo and chorus, and reflects the building’s architectural austerity and its monumental Mark Rothko paintings.

Boulder composer Daniel Kellogg first wrote “Echo” for the Yale Camerata in 2009, and has re-arranged it in 2012 for a cappella choir for this performance.

Saturday, February 4 - 4:00 PM
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
2015 Glenarm Place
Denver CO  80205

Tickets for this Feast of St. Martin fund-raiser are $60 each (concert and reception).
Call: Steve Grupe at 303-298-1970 or
E-mail: steve@st.martinschamberchoir.org

Friday, February 17, 2012 at 7:30 PM
Boulder, Colorado
Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 7:30 PM
Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
and
Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Estes Park, Colorado

Requiems by Biber & Schütz
Seicento Baroque Ensemble
Evanne Browne, Artistic Director

Amanda Balestrieri, soprano
Marjorie Bunday, mezzo-soprano

Requiem in F by Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber
Musikalische Exequien by Heinrich Schütz

Friday, February 17 - 7:30 PM
Grace Lutheran Church
1001 13th Street
Boulder, CO
Directions & Map
Tickets: $18; $15 for seniors; $10 for students - available at the door. Cash or checks accepted
Contact info@seicentobaroque.org for more information or call 720-301-7747.

Saturday, February 18 - 7:30 PM
Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E. Hampden Avenue
Cherry Hills Village, CO
Directions & Map
Tickets: $18; $15 for seniors; $10 for students - available at the door
Contact info@seicentobaroque.org for more information or call 720-301-7747.

Sunday, February 19 - 2:00 PM
Stanley Hotel Concert Hall
333 W. Wonderview Ave.
Estes Park, CO 80517
Directions & Map
Tickets: $5 available at the door
Cash or checks accepted
www.estesparkmusicfestival.org

Friday, March 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM
Denver, Colorado

Requiem for a King
St. Martin's Chamber Choir
Timothy J. Krueger, Artistic Director
and the
Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado
Frank Nowell, Artistic Director
Julie Andrijeski, guest concertmaster

The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado and St Martin’s Chamber Choir join forces for an exquisite setting by Jean Gilles of the timeless Requiem text. Additional works reflect the splendor and refinement of the French Baroque. I'll be singing in the choir.

Friday, January 6 - 7:30 PM
Gates Hall at The Newman Center
2344 East Iliff Ave.
Denver, CO 80208

Tickets for this performance available only from the Newman Center. For more information, call 303-871-7720.

March 8 - 11, 2012
Helena and Anaconda, Montana

10th Annual Montana Early Music Festival
Musikanten Montana
Kerry Krebill, Artistic Director

Thursday-Saturday, evenings in Helena and Sunday, 4pm at Washoe Theatre in Anaconda. More details to come...

More updates coming soon! This page last updated 12/31/2011.

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2010-2011 Season
2009-2010 Season