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2008-2009
The 44th Season
IIllumination
** CLEAR LAKE SPECTACULAR **
THE MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
Experience the drama and excitement of the operatic stage when the Clear Lake Symphony and the Bay Area Chorus join forces. Hear classic opera choruses by Verdi, Mozart, Bizet and Bernstein. Enjoy the familiar strains of the “Anvil Chorus” from Il Trovatore, “March of the Toreadors” from Carmen and “Make Our Garden Grow” from Candide.
Saturday, October 4, 7:00 p.m.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church - MAP
18220 Upper Bay Rd.
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
Clear Lake Symphony
Dr. Charles Johnson, Musical Director and Conductor
Bay Area Chorus
Keith Dixon, Musical Director
Guests: Bay Area Youth Singers
Deborah Tidwell, Director
HOLIDAY GLOW
Flickering candlelight and the sparkling colors of twinkling lights provide the perfect backdrop for holiday music. Celebrate the radiance of this special season by attending the Bay Area Chorus December concert series. On December 7, the stunning beauty and incomparable acoustics of the Villa de Matel Chapel will be enjoyed by audience and singers alike as sounds of the season reverberate.
Saturday, December 6, 7:00 p.m.
Seabrook United Methodist Church - MAP
2102 7 th Street
Seabrook, TX 77586
Guests:
Seabrook UMC Chancel Choir
John Cole, Director
First Baptist Church of Seabrook Sanctuary Choir
Rayma Solis, Director
Sunday, December 7, 3:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Villa de Matel - MAP
6510 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77023-3913
Guests:
Kapelle, Kingwood High School
Keith Dixon, Director
Sunday, December 7, 7:00 p.m.
Clear Lake Presbyterian Church - MAP
1511 El Dorado Boulevard
Houston, TX 77062
Guests:
Clear Lake Presbyterian Festival Choir, Spirit Singers, Celebration Ringers*
Monday, December 8, 7:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church* - MAP
2314 N. Grand Blvd.
Pearland, TX 77581
Guests:
Sanctuary Choir & Handbells
Dave Kloes, Director
*to be confirmed
SPOTLIGHT ON SINGING
Take a musical journey around the world with song leader Nick Page as he skillfully orchestrates participation in performing music of many styles, cultures and languages. Whether conducting the participating choirs or getting the whole crowd involved, Nick’s engaging personality will ignite everyone’s enthusiasm for joyful, expressive singing during this family-friendly event.
Sunday, February 8, 4:00 p.m.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church - MAP
18220 Upper Bay Rd.
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
Hosts:
Bay Area Chorus, BAC Chamber Singers
Guests:
Bay Area Youth Singers
Deborah Tidwell, Director
ILLUMINATING
Illumination: intellectual or spiritual enlightenment.
Explore the rich heritage of Scandinavian and Baltic choral music in the Bay Area Chorus presentation of “Northern Lights”. In fulfillment of their mission to enrich the Houston area through the powerfully expressive eloquence of choral music, the BAC season finale also will feature high school, church and university ensembles performing a varied repertoire.
Sunday, April 26, 4:00 p.m.
Friendswood United Methodist Church - MAP
110 N. Friendswood Drive
Friendswood, TX 77546
Guests:
Friendswood UMC Spirit Singers
Candy Bernsen, Director
Alvin High School Chamber Choir
Brenda Music, Director
Bay Area Chorus Priscilla Ennis
.....High School Vocal Scholarship Winner
Bay Area Chorus Elizabeth Dennard
.....High School Vocal Scholarship Winner
Sunday, May 3, 6:00 p.m.
First Methodist Church Houston - MAP
1320 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Guests:
First UMC Sanctuary Choir
Mike Ware, Director
Prairie View A & M Concert Chorale
A. Jan Taylor, Director
Visit our Repertoire Page for past concert information