Allegro Choir Begins Oct. 11

Published on October 2, 2018November 13, 2018 by carltonmonroe

singing-304617_960_720 The St. Thomas Allegro Choir, Grades K-2
Rehearsals, Wednesdays, 5:00-5:30pm, Choir Room
(Optional Dinner with the Choristers, 5:30-6:00, and playtime with Ms. Linda, 6:00-7:00pm)

Many kids at this age show a great interest in music, but often times parents find that they are a little young to begin instrument lessons. The Allegro Choir is the perfect solution: we teach beginning music ideas, how to sing, and how to be a part of a successful team. Parents can drop off their children at the choir room and then go upstairs to fix a cup of coffee or tea. The Choir sings four Sundays a year as part of the 10:15am service at St. Thomas.

FIRST REHEARSAL: Thursday, October 11, 5:00pm.
Please email cmonroe@stthomasepiscopal.org

Abendmusik Concert: Soprano YoonGeong Lee

Published on August 12, 2014September 8, 2014 by stthomasepiscopal

St. Thomas will unveil a new concert series this year called Abendmusik Concerts. Abendmusik (Evening Music) was a term used by Baroque composer Deitrich Buxtehude for the famous series of concerts that were known throughout Northern Europe. For the first Abendmusik Concert we are YoonGeong Lee, a frequent Bach Vespers soloist.

Soprano, YoonGeong Lee is a recent doctorial graduate from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. For her upcoming St. Thomas concert on Saturday, August 16 at 7:30 pm, she will sing the songs of some of the world’s greatest composers; among them: Mozart, Schubert, Duparc, Martini, Delibes, Satie, Yun and Lehar. YoonGeong spent the past two summers at Tanglewood Music Center as a soprano fellow and received the Grace B.Jackson Award, an annual prize given to an outstanding fellow. Please join with us for another great summer night of music!

More information about Ms. Lee can be seen at www.facebook.com/yoongeongleesoprano

NEW MUSIC SATELLITE PROGRAMS AT ST. THOMAS

Published on August 12, 2014 by stthomasepiscopal

The UC College-Conservatory of Music Preparatory Department and the Cincinnati Children’s Choir will both be operating special satellite programs beginning this fall at St. Thomas.

CCM Prep will be offering private music lessons based at St. Thomas. Actual offerings will be based on demand, but our recent survey indicated strong interest in many areas including voice, piano, guitar, brass and string. If you are interested in taking private lessons with CCM Prep faculty at St. Thomas, please contact CCM prep and request lessons at St. Thomas. (http://ccm.uc.edu/prep.html)

The Cincinnati Children’s Choir will offer a Satellite Choir Program at St. Thomas. The Satellite Choir will be directed by St. Thomas Director of Music Carlton Monroe and will begin October 5^th. The program is a 10 week program for children in grades 3-6 that provides an introduction to choral music and the philosophies of the CCC. Rehearsals for the St. Thomas Satellite Choir will be Sundays, 1-2pm. Please visit the CCC website for more information and to register. (http://www.cincinnatichoir.org/programs/satellite-choirs/)

(Note: St. Thomas Choristers are welcome to participate in both our Chorister program and the CCM Satellite Choir.)

CHOIR START-UP! HERE COMES THE MUSIC!

Published on August 12, 2014 by stthomasepiscopal

After an incredible summer experience singing at the National Cathedral, our choral program is ready to start-up this fall. Mark your calendar for the following start-up dates, and look for communications with more details on their way:

Parish Choir – Wed., Aug. 27, 7-9pm

Sr. Choristers (grades 6-8) – Wed., Sept. 10, 6:30-8pm

Jr. Choristers (grades 3-5) – Wed., Oct. 1, 6-7pm

Allegro Choir (grades K-2) – Wed. Oct. 1, 4:15-4:45pm

Choral Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral

Published on March 27, 2014March 27, 2014 by stthomasepiscopal

Sunday, April 6, 5pm
The St. Thomas Choristers and Parish Choir will combine with the Christ Church Cathedral Choir to sing a Lenten Evensong on Sunday, April 6 at 5pm. The choirs will sing the Evening Service in C by C. V. Stanford and the powerful, dramatic work Crucifixus Pro Nobis by English composer Kenneth Leighton.

Bach Vespers, March 23, 2014, 6pm

Published on March 10, 2014March 4, 2014 by stthomasepiscopal

The Cincinati Bach Ensemble presents a special Bach Vespers as part of the month-long Cincinnati Bach Festival. The Ensemble and the St. Thomas Schola Cantorum will join soloists Manami White, violin, Kerrie Caldwell, soprano and Errik Hood, bass in performing three remarkable works by J. S. Bach as part of an evening service of reflection.

Bach: Chaccone from the Partita for Violin, No. 2*

Bach: Cantata 32, Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen

Bach: Cantata 84, Ich bin vergnügt mit meinem Glücke

Bach Vespers, February 9, 6pm

Published on February 4, 2014March 4, 2014 by stthomasepiscopal

Sunday, February 9, 6pm – Prelude Recital begins at 5:45pm

St. Thomas welcomes the Cincinnati Camerata and their conductor, Dr. Brett Scott, as guest artists for February’s

Bach Vespers on Sunday, February 9 at 6pm. Dr. Scott will lead the Camerata and Cincinnati Bach Ensemble in music from Mozart, Dafnis, Willan, Clausen, and Bach’s Cantata 35. Reception to follow.

Choir Residency at the National Cathedral, July 2014

Published on February 4, 2014 by stthomasepiscopal

If would like to be involved in the choir’s upcoming residency at the National Cathedral, there are several ways to be involved:

Join the choir! Any singers who join the Parish Choir by January 30 are eligible to sing on the trip. Families of potential choristers (grades 3 and up) should contact Dr. Monroe directly regarding their participation.
Travel with the choir! Join us as we visit our nation’s capital, and attend Sunday morning Eucharist and two Evensongs at the Cathedral.
Support the choir! This endeavor is not an inexpensive one, and we are actively looking for sponsors, both individuals and businesses, to help defray some of the expenses, particularly for our young choristers and Chorale Scholars.

For more details on any of these options, please contact Dr. Monroe at cmonroe@stthomasepiscopal.org.

Bach Vespers: January 12, 6pm

Published on January 10, 2014February 4, 2014 by stthomasepiscopal

Bach Vespers

at St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Sunday, January 12, 6pm

Randy Bowman, flute
YoonGeong Lee, soprano
Catherine Fishlock, alto
James Onstad, tenor
Jonathan Cooper, bass

Vivaldi: Concerto for flute, “La notte”, RV 439
Bach: Süsser Trost, mein Jesus kömmt, BWV 151

Principal Flutist Randy Bowman of the Cincinnati Symphony will be our featured artist for the Bach Vespers on Sunday, January 12, at 6pm.

Mr. Bowman will present a Prelude Recital beginning at5:45pm. Joining him will be the Cincinnati Bach Ensemble as they present Bach’s Cantata 151, “Susser Trost, Mein Jesus Kommt” (Sweet Comfort, My Jesus Comes) along with vocal soloists YoonGeong Lee, Cathy Fishlock, James Onstad, and Jonathan Cooper. Cantata 151 was originally performed in Leipzig following Christmas in 1725.

The St. Thomas Schola Cantorum will chant service music during the Vespers.