Author: Delicia Nakazono
Help Needed at Pete’s Place
As most of you know, one of the largest local ministries we support is the Interfaith Community Shelter at Pete’s Place on Cerrillos Road. The deacons have been preparing and serving one meal a month, but the shelter has a great need for additional help, especially going into the fall and winter months.
Read moreLinda Raney, organ
Cancelled — you may view videos of these selections here. Friday, March 20, 2020 — 5:30pm J.S. Bach Birthday Bash Music of Bach, Buxtehude, and Bruhns Dr. Linda Raney plays the C. B. Fisk organ (Opus 133) at First Presbyterian and directs the Chancel Choir, the Gospel, and the Chancel Bell Choir. She came from Indiana to Santa […]
Read moreMeri Dean: Jason and Melissa Kadinger
Friday, March 6, 2020 — 5:30pm Music of Howard, McCartner, Mancini, and Meri Dean Jason Kadinger first started performing at the age of 12 as a bass player in a punk band that he formed with his brother called “Rambunctious Function.” In his high school years he played drums for a local blues band, “Mojo […]
Read moreKehar Koslowsky, mezzo soprano, and Robert Tweten, piano
Friday, February 28, 2020 — 5:30pm English and French art songs Mezzo-Soprano Kehar Joanna Koslowsky is an accomplished choral and solo artist with a growing reputation in the New Mexico music scene. Since moving to Santa Fe, she’s performed as a soloist, recitalist, and choral artist with the New Mexico Bach Society, Santa Fe Symphony, […]
Read moreBlack Mesa Brass Quintet
Friday, February 21, 2020 — 5:30pm Jazz and classic music for brass Program TBA The Black Mesa Brass Quintet was formed in 1990 and still has three of the original five members. Their repertoire is an eclectic mix of classical, modern, pop, and jazz tunes. They play a variety of venues, including concerts, educational performances […]
Read moreScott and Johanna Hongell-Darsee
Friday, February 14, 2020 — 5:30pm Scandinavian Medieval Ballads and Beyond Program: Ballads are narrative songs. It is hard to pinpoint the exact origin of them as they have traveled far and wide. Versions of the same ballad can often be found all over Europe, in North America as well as in the Middle East […]
Read moreAaron Howe, baritone, and Jim Ahrend, piano
Friday, February 7, 2020 — 5:30pm Music of Schubert Aaron Howe has been making music in New Mexico for over 20 years. He received his Bachelor of Music Education from Eastern New Mexico University and his Master of Music from the University of New Mexico. He served as Music Director for Heights First Church of […]
Read moreThe Chancel Choir
of First Presbyterian Church Friday, January 31, 2020 – 5:30pm Music of Daley and Rutter Program: Requiem by Eleanor Daley with Organ and Soloists Nancy Maret, soprano Nina Brown, mezzo soprano Travis Bregier, baritone Gloria by John Rutter with Brass and Organ Jim Toevs and Jan McDonald, trumpet Bill Britten and Tom Leming, trombone Linda […]
Read moreNatasha Stojanovska, piano
Friday, January 24, 2020 — 5:30pm Music of Levina, Pejačević, Bacewicz and Stojanovska Macedonian pianist and composer, Natasha Stojanovska is currently completing her Doctorate of Musical Arts at Northwestern University. She received her Artist Diploma and Master of Music in Piano Performance from Indiana University, and Bachelor of Music from Lynn University. Her primary teachers include Alexander Toradze, Ketevan […]
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