The Southern Crescent Symphony will present a free concert on Sunday, October 25th at 3:00 p.m. at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. This program of American Music will feature works by Copland (A Lincoln Portrait), Gershwin (Porgy and Bess), Sousa (The Stars and Stripes Forever) and other famous American composers. The orchestra, conducted by Richard Bell, Ed Davis and Carl Rieke, begins its 19th season with this concert. For more information about the orchestra and the rest of the orchestra's season please visit the orchestra's website at www.scsymphony.net.
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Southern Crescent Chorale's Annual Gala A Night in Old Vienna Oct 10
Each Southern Crescent Chorale concert season begins with an exciting Gala and Concert event. This year's Gala, A Night in Old Vienna, will be held on Saturday, October 10, at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center in Peachtree City at 7:00 p.m.
A black-tie optional dinner dance, the Gala is very special every year and is a great opportunity to visit with the Southern Crescent Chorale family and to hear a sampling of highlights from the upcoming concert season. The program begins with a cocktail hour (cash bar), followed by dinner, a brief Chorale concert, and then dancing. Attendees will also enjoy the sounds of the Don McSwain Band throughout the evening and can participate in the annual SCC silent auction. Some of the items up for bid include
· A stay at the Peachtree Wyndham Conference Center
· Dinners at City Cafe, Georgia Shrimp Co. , and others
· A arrangement from Edible Arrangements
· Theater tickets
· Delta flights
· Art Work
· Autographed football
· Tennis lessons
Gala tickets are $100 per person. Reservations may be made on line at www.southerncrescentchorale.org. or by calling 770-716-1231. Certain donors, based on giving levels, attend for free. Deadline for making reservations is Monday, Oct. 5.
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for dinner, dancing, music, bidding and fun!
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A black-tie optional dinner dance, the Gala is very special every year and is a great opportunity to visit with the Southern Crescent Chorale family and to hear a sampling of highlights from the upcoming concert season. The program begins with a cocktail hour (cash bar), followed by dinner, a brief Chorale concert, and then dancing. Attendees will also enjoy the sounds of the Don McSwain Band throughout the evening and can participate in the annual SCC silent auction. Some of the items up for bid include
· A stay at the Peachtree Wyndham Conference Center
· Dinners at City Cafe, Georgia Shrimp Co. , and others
· A arrangement from Edible Arrangements
· Theater tickets
· Delta flights
· Art Work
· Autographed football
· Tennis lessons
Gala tickets are $100 per person. Reservations may be made on line at www.southerncrescentchorale.org. or by calling 770-716-1231. Certain donors, based on giving levels, attend for free. Deadline for making reservations is Monday, Oct. 5.
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for dinner, dancing, music, bidding and fun!
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
Blown Away!
Blown Away!
My husband Greg and I went to three concerts this weekend. Yep, three. The great thing about these concerts is they were all in Fayette County and all were fantastic! Two showcased local talent, the third was a Kenny Rogers concert at the Fred in Peachtree City.
What an eclectic musical weekend we had!
First we heard the Southern Nights Chorale perform at the First Baptist Church in Peachtree City Friday night. Southern Nights is a precision a cappella men’s select chorus. It was formed in 2004 by J. D. Holmes. The group has performed at the Governor’s mansion, sung the National Anthem to kick off a Braves game at the Atlanta stadium, and sung at numerous church and civic events.
We were treated to favorite tunes to include Danny Boy, Ave Maria, You’ll Never Walk Alone, Georgia On My Mind and When the Saints Go Marchin’ In. Darlene Simpson Ware impressed the crowd when she sang Summertime and Don’t Rain on My Parade. Simpson Ware has sung in an assortment of productions with the Atlanta Opera Company’s Chorus and sung with Robert Goulet in South Pacific at the Fox.
Two fun songs brought laughter. Steve Morris took the Song “Little Ol’ Lady” and re-wrote the lyrics. The “new” song, Little Ol’ Lady from Peachtree City included a “little ol’ lady” in a “golf cart” zipping back and forth across the front of the pews! The Manly Men Extravaganza also had the audience laughing as the guys cut up with each other, showing off their “manliness”.
On Saturday we say two concerts that couldn’t have been more different! We went from one end of the musical spectrum to the other.
At 5 p.m. we were sitting in the pews of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. Titled “An Evening of Vocal Artistry Concert Directed by Rick Massengale” we weren’t entirely sure what to expect. We had both heard Rick playing piano and singing in “Those Two Guys” duo and the “Rick Massengale Quintet” so we were expecting something along those lines. Were we ever wrong! Mr. Massengale is an extremely talented tenor AND baritone.
We were awed by the phenomenal talents of the six artists who shared the stage. If we closed our eyes it would be easy to think we were on Broadway! The repertoire ranged from well-known popular tunes to those that possibly only opera buffs would recognize. Kim Bowers-Rheay, Brent Davis, Joan Aycock, Frank Green, Bill Killmeier and Rick Massengale chose their favorite songs for the event.
After shaking hands and talking with the artists for a few minutes, we zipped down to Peachtree City to see Kenny Rogers. We’ve both seen Rogers a number of times and he always has a good concert. However, I’d have to say that this may have been one of his best. His two twin four-year old sons and wife joined him on stage at one point. The two boys were obviously used to being on stage as they sang a song for the ooohing audience. Later Rogers called two fans up on stage and presented them with a framed arrangement of his platinum records. The pair had been to well over a thousand of his concerts!
If I’m ever treated to a Rogers concert again, I’m going to make sure my husband and I sit front and center stage. Rogers picked one lucky gentleman from the front and tossed money at him for every hit song he recognized. Of course, the guy recognized a lot of tunes!
The weekend of music was fantastic. It also highlighted how much hidden talent we have in Fayette County. I can’t help but wonder how many people I talk to each day have talents unknown to me.
- Janet McGregor Dunn
Fayette Front Page
My husband Greg and I went to three concerts this weekend. Yep, three. The great thing about these concerts is they were all in Fayette County and all were fantastic! Two showcased local talent, the third was a Kenny Rogers concert at the Fred in Peachtree City.
What an eclectic musical weekend we had!
First we heard the Southern Nights Chorale perform at the First Baptist Church in Peachtree City Friday night. Southern Nights is a precision a cappella men’s select chorus. It was formed in 2004 by J. D. Holmes. The group has performed at the Governor’s mansion, sung the National Anthem to kick off a Braves game at the Atlanta stadium, and sung at numerous church and civic events.
We were treated to favorite tunes to include Danny Boy, Ave Maria, You’ll Never Walk Alone, Georgia On My Mind and When the Saints Go Marchin’ In. Darlene Simpson Ware impressed the crowd when she sang Summertime and Don’t Rain on My Parade. Simpson Ware has sung in an assortment of productions with the Atlanta Opera Company’s Chorus and sung with Robert Goulet in South Pacific at the Fox.
Two fun songs brought laughter. Steve Morris took the Song “Little Ol’ Lady” and re-wrote the lyrics. The “new” song, Little Ol’ Lady from Peachtree City included a “little ol’ lady” in a “golf cart” zipping back and forth across the front of the pews! The Manly Men Extravaganza also had the audience laughing as the guys cut up with each other, showing off their “manliness”.
On Saturday we say two concerts that couldn’t have been more different! We went from one end of the musical spectrum to the other.
At 5 p.m. we were sitting in the pews of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. Titled “An Evening of Vocal Artistry Concert Directed by Rick Massengale” we weren’t entirely sure what to expect. We had both heard Rick playing piano and singing in “Those Two Guys” duo and the “Rick Massengale Quintet” so we were expecting something along those lines. Were we ever wrong! Mr. Massengale is an extremely talented tenor AND baritone.
We were awed by the phenomenal talents of the six artists who shared the stage. If we closed our eyes it would be easy to think we were on Broadway! The repertoire ranged from well-known popular tunes to those that possibly only opera buffs would recognize. Kim Bowers-Rheay, Brent Davis, Joan Aycock, Frank Green, Bill Killmeier and Rick Massengale chose their favorite songs for the event.
After shaking hands and talking with the artists for a few minutes, we zipped down to Peachtree City to see Kenny Rogers. We’ve both seen Rogers a number of times and he always has a good concert. However, I’d have to say that this may have been one of his best. His two twin four-year old sons and wife joined him on stage at one point. The two boys were obviously used to being on stage as they sang a song for the ooohing audience. Later Rogers called two fans up on stage and presented them with a framed arrangement of his platinum records. The pair had been to well over a thousand of his concerts!
If I’m ever treated to a Rogers concert again, I’m going to make sure my husband and I sit front and center stage. Rogers picked one lucky gentleman from the front and tossed money at him for every hit song he recognized. Of course, the guy recognized a lot of tunes!
The weekend of music was fantastic. It also highlighted how much hidden talent we have in Fayette County. I can’t help but wonder how many people I talk to each day have talents unknown to me.
- Janet McGregor Dunn
Fayette Front Page
Saturday, February 23, 2008
The Southern Nights Chorale and Fayette High School's Bel Canto Girls' Chorus to Perform at Fayette Presbyterian Church
At 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 9, The Southern Nights Chorale will perform a benefit concert at Fayette Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville. Performing with the Chorale will be Fayette County High School's Bel Canto Girls' Chorus, directed by Becki Mayo.
Founded in 2004, The Southern Nights Chorale is a men's precision a cappella ensemble made-up of singers from the south metro Atlanta area. Under the direction of J.D. Holmes, the music is performed in harmony parts TTBB. Their repertoire includes secular favorites like "Dixie", "Danny Boy" and "America the Beautiful", plus sacred works like "Ave Maria", "Irish Blessing" and "The Lord's Prayer". The Chorale has performed at the Fredrick Brown Amphitheater in Peachtree City, the Villages Amphitheater in Fayetteville and a variety of church and civic functions throughout the region. In 2006 they were invited to sing at the Governor's Mansion. In 2007 they were selected to sing the National Anthem at a Braves' game and have been invited back to perform again at a Braves' game this August.
The Southern Nights Chorale and the Bel Canto Girls' Chorus concert at Fayette Presbyterian Church is free and open to the public. A love offering will be taken to raise funds for the church's ongoing mission work in Nicaragua. The performance will be in the church sanctuary and everyone is invited to a "Meet the Musicians" reception that will follow in the fellowship hall.
Fayette Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Dr. John Skelly (Interim Senior Pastor), and Ben Free (Director of Music), is located at 791 Forest Avenue (Hwy 92 N), Fayetteville, GA 30214. For more information call the church office at 770/461-7147 or visit the website at www.fayettepcusa.org.
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Founded in 2004, The Southern Nights Chorale is a men's precision a cappella ensemble made-up of singers from the south metro Atlanta area. Under the direction of J.D. Holmes, the music is performed in harmony parts TTBB. Their repertoire includes secular favorites like "Dixie", "Danny Boy" and "America the Beautiful", plus sacred works like "Ave Maria", "Irish Blessing" and "The Lord's Prayer". The Chorale has performed at the Fredrick Brown Amphitheater in Peachtree City, the Villages Amphitheater in Fayetteville and a variety of church and civic functions throughout the region. In 2006 they were invited to sing at the Governor's Mansion. In 2007 they were selected to sing the National Anthem at a Braves' game and have been invited back to perform again at a Braves' game this August.
The Southern Nights Chorale and the Bel Canto Girls' Chorus concert at Fayette Presbyterian Church is free and open to the public. A love offering will be taken to raise funds for the church's ongoing mission work in Nicaragua. The performance will be in the church sanctuary and everyone is invited to a "Meet the Musicians" reception that will follow in the fellowship hall.
Fayette Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Dr. John Skelly (Interim Senior Pastor), and Ben Free (Director of Music), is located at 791 Forest Avenue (Hwy 92 N), Fayetteville, GA 30214. For more information call the church office at 770/461-7147 or visit the website at www.fayettepcusa.org.
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