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Upcoming Events
April 2020
IRIS in the Great Hall
Friends of Music is pleased to collaborate with IRIS Orchestra this season. Since 2000, IRIS Orchestra has boasted a stellar roster of talent from the leading orchestras, universities and chamber groups in the country, all of whom share a passionate commitment to the highest standards of performance. These virtuosic musicians have created an exhilarating laboratory for musical discovery. Join us for this exclusive chamber concert featuring IRIS string musicians, including the IRIS Artist Fellows, performing master chamber works.
Find out more »May 2020
Evensong
also on Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Jan. 5, 2020, Feb. 2, March 1, April 5, May 3 Join us for a traditional Anglican choral liturgy in Calvary’s beautiful nave at twilight. Childcare is available for children ages 0-5. “Choral Evensong is a 45-min long peace-inducing church service in which the ‘song’ of voices sounding together in harmony is heard at the ‘even’ point between the active day and restful night, allowing listeners time for restful contemplation–church members, agnostics…
Find out more »October 2020
Steuterman-Hardison Organ Recital featuring Simon Johnson
Friends of Music concert! Simon Johnson, organist of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, comes back to play the annual Steuterman-Hardison recital with reception to follow. More details coming soon!
Find out more »November 2020
Friends of Music Master Class and Concert by Cantus
World-class performing ensemble Cantus will offer a masterclass experience to local high school choirs in the morning. A concert, open to the public, will occur at 7:30 p.m. with a reception to follow in the Great Hall. More details coming soon.
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Calvary Episcopal Church’s mission is to make God’s love visible in downtown Memphis. The Friends of Music ministry seeks to make it visible by enhancing the sacred music of Calvary’s liturgies, while also opening the doors of Calvary to the larger community of the Mid-South for a variety of concert opportunities. If you would like to become a Friend of Music, please contact Kristin Lensch, or click the Donate button below. You may also contact one of the committee members: Desi Franklin, chair; Frank Anthony; Kell Christie; John Palmer; Katy Hopkins; and Dave Rupke.
In our 2019-2020 season, we are grateful for the support of:
Frank Anthony ● Vincent Astor ● Mary Baird ● Debbie & David Balling ● Linda Bennett ● Edwin Bozeman ● Lucia & Hal Crenshaw ● Michele Crump ● Robert Dodge ● Jan & Barney Elam ● Lawrence Estes ● Barbara & Jeff Etheridge ● Gene Hayden & Ty Legge ● Betsy & Ed Kelly ● Dorothy Kirsch ● Kristin Lensch & Tim Huebner ● David Lensch ● Margaret McLean ● Gail Murray & Joe Hawes ● Linda & Mike Nelson ● John Palmer & Dave Ousset ● Bob Owens ● Dana Sue & Ann Percer ● Pat Robison ● June Rose ● Needie & Tom Rountree ● Ann Saccomano ● Julie & Billy Shaw ● Ainslie Pryor Todd ● Judy Tucker ● Milton Winter ● Brenda & Jerry Woemmel
If you would like to make a donation, you may do so through the PayPal button below or by calling Financial Administrator Cindy Yeager at 901-312-5204. Together, let’s make something beautiful happen.
Calvary Episcopal Church Friends of Music
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