PEACHTREE ROAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2017 / 2018CONCERT SEASON

Sunday, October 15, 2017 | 3:00 pm | Moore Chapel Coro Vocati: Come To The Woods

Sunday, October 22, 2017 | 7:00 pm | Sanctuary Seraphic Fire: Monteverdi’s Selva Morale et Spirituale

Saturday, October 28, 2017 | 7:00 pm | SanctuaryReformation Concert

Sunday, December 10, 2017 | 7:00 pm | SanctuaryThe Many Moods of Christmas

Friday & Saturday, December 15 & 16, 2017 | 7:00 pm | SanctuaryChristmas with the Georgia Boy Choir

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 | 7:00 pm | SanctuaryOrgan Recital, Jack Mitchener

Saturday, February 17, 2018 | 7:00 pm | SanctuaryGeorgia Boy Choir Festival Finale Concert

Thursday, February 22, 2018 | 10:00 am | SanctuaryPeter and the Wolf

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 | 7:00 pm | SanctuaryRising Stars! Eastman Organists’ Recital

Sunday, March 18, 2018 | 7:00 pm | SanctuaryPassion of the Christ: The Musical Stations of the Cross

Thursday, April 5, 2018 | 7:00 pm | SanctuaryThree Choirs Festival

Sunday, April 22, 2018 | 3:00 pm | Moore ChapelCoro Vocati

Sunday, June 3, 2018 | 7:00 pm | SanctuaryPilgrimage to England Preview Concert

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | 7:30 pm | SanctuaryAtlanta Summer Organ Festival

CONCERT SCHEDULE

Dear Friends,

Welcome to another new and exciting season of music at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. For over 25 years, we have brought you seasons of wonderful musical experiences and this year promises to bring you the finest music-making and memorable moments ever.

Our success depends largely on our generous donors and many concert attendees, so I invite you to join us in supporting this very important series. We continue to build the patronage of our Friends of Music Program. Through the generosity of our members, we are able to bring you nationally and internationally renowned artists that we’ve never had before – including Seraphic Fire! An invitation to join our Friends of Music can be found in the back of this brochure.

Music has the ability to profoundly touch our hearts and souls. This series is an excellent way to enrich your life through the energy and beauty expressed through a live performance. I encourage you to take a few moments to look through this brochure to learn about each concert, the program and artists.

Come celebrate with us and we always invite you to bring your friends to share in the gift of music. As ever, we are thrilled to bring the arts to Peachtree Road!

Scott H. AtchisonDirector of Music & Organist

CORO VOCATICome to the Woods: The Transformative Power of NatureJohn Dickson, conductor

Nature in all of its quiet reflection, unbridled spirit, and awesome grandeur will be explored through the writings of 3 naturalists:  Henry David Thoreau, Wendell Berry, and John Muir.  Through composer Jake Runestad’s vision, “Come to the Woods” is an invitation to communion with Nature; and this communion is a sacramental transformation of the human soul.

Sunday, October 15, 2017 | 3:00pm | The Moore Chapel

$15 suggested concert donation | $5 suggested for students

SERAPHIC FIRE

Monteverdi: Selva Morale et SpiritualePatrick Dupré Quigley, Founder and Artistic Director

Don’t miss this year’s Friends of Music sponsored concert! Hailing from South Florida, and led by Founder and Artistic Director

Patrick Dupré Quigley, Seraphic Fire brings top ensemble singers and instrumentalists from around the country to perform repertoire

ranging from Gregorian chant and Baroque masterpieces, to Mahler and newly commissioned works by this country’s leading

composers. This program is described as Monteverdi’s “most significant anthology of liturgical works” (The Guardian).

Sunday, October 22, 2017 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary

$25 General Admission, $15 Student Admission Tickets at www.prumc.org/register

REFORMATIONWEEKEND

500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION CONCERTOver 200 singers from Atlanta churches, orchestra and organists perform in the celebration. Featuring Bach’s Cantata #80, Ein Feste Burg. Additional works by Vaughan Williams, Parry, and Reger.

Saturday, October 28, 2017 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary

Love Offering Received

To this day, the Protestant Reformation stands as one of the most pivotal moments in church history. The writings and leadership of reformers like Martin Luther, John Calvin, and John Knox initiated a wave of theological revolution that swept across western Europe and eventually came to the shores of America. The Reformation not only profoundly shaped how American Christians viewed Scripture, theology, music, and the church, but it also introduced a spirit of reform that came to inform American culture, politics, and identity.

THE MANFRED HOFFMANN MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIESDR. JONATHAN STROM: THE REFORMATIONIn loving memory of our longtime theologian-in-residence, Dr. Manfred Hoffmann, PRUMC will host a lecture series on how this movement shaped many faiths featuring speaker Dr. Jonathan Strom, Professor of Church History, Candler School of Theology.

Sunday, October 29, 2017 | 5:30pm | Grace Hall5:30pm Gathering6:00pm Dinner6:45pm Lecture

$20/individual, $150/table of eight. RSVP at prumc.org/register

The second lecture in the series will be held during Lent. Visit www.prumc.org for more information in spring 2018.

THE MANY MOODS OF CHRISTMASPRUMC Chancel Choir, soloists, orchestraScott H. Atchison, conductor

The PRUMC Chancel Choir, soloists and orchestra present their Christmas classic featuring Handel’s Messiah. Carols from the gallery will be sung by the Georgia Boy Choir before the concert.This concert will open your hearts and souls to the miraculous story of Jesus’ birth.

Sunday, December 10, 2017 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary

Tickets are complimentary but necessary for seating. Tickets will be available beginning Sunday, November 19, 2017. Childcare available for ages 4 and younger by reservation only. E-mail eveningchildcare@prumc.org to reserve. Dessert reception sponsored by the PRUMC Friends of Music in Grace Hall following the concert.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE GEORGIA BOY CHOIRDavid R. White, conductor

Our Ensemble in Residence since 2014, this concert has quickly become a PRUMC and Atlanta family tradition! The concert features all five levels of the Georgia Boy Choir, along with a professional orchestra, performing your favorite carols and songs to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Don’t miss Atlanta’s largest performance of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” with audience participation!

Friday, December 15, 2017 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary Saturday, December 16, 2017 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary

Tickets at www.georgiaboychoir.org

ORGAN RECITAL:JACK MITCHENERPRUMC Artist in Residence and Assistant Organist

Jack joined the PRUMC Music Ministry in July 2017 as the new Artist-in-Residence and Assistant Organist.  Jack is the primary musician for the 9:00 am Communion Service. He is also Professor of Organ, University Organist, Chairman of the Keyboard Department in the Townsend School of Music, and Director of the Townsend-McAfee Institute of Church Music at Mercer University in Macon.

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary

$15 suggested concert donation | $5 suggested for students

GEORGIA BOY CHOIR FESTIVAL FINALE CONCERTDavid R. White, conductor

PRUMC hosts the Ninth Annual Georgia Boy Choir Festival drawing more than 250 young men from across the United States together for a day and a half of music making. The Festival culminates with a Grand Finale Concert featuring all five levels of GBC, local guest participants and visiting choirs.

Saturday, February 17, 2018 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary

Tickets at www.georgiaboychoir.org

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2016. 10AM. PRUMC SANCTUARYWWW.PRUMC.ORG

PETER AND THE WOLFNicole Marane, organJohn Lemley, narrator

John Lawless, percussion

This unique and delightful concert for all ages tells the classic tale of young Peter through orchestral instruments that

represent each of the characters. Both as an incredible learning experience, and church and community outreach, we also invite

local schools to attend.

Thursday, February 22, 2018 | 10:00am | Sanctuary

Open to the public. Fore more information and registration, visit www.prumc.org/music

PASSION OF THE CHRIST: THE MUSICAL STATIONS OF THE CROSSScott H. Atchison, gallery organZachary Fritsch-Hemenway, chancel organJohn Lemley, narration; Schola, antiphons

With origins dating back to the Middle Ages, the Stations of the Cross refer to a series of images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion. Now a Lenten devotion, the object of the stations is to help the Christian faithful make a spiritual pilgrimage through contemplation of the Passion of Christ. Take this spiritual Journey with us and find the sacred in Gregorian chant, organ improvisation, the spoken word and candlelight.

Sunday, March 18, 2018 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary

$15 suggested concert donation | $5 suggested for students

CORO VOCATIJohn Dickson, conductor

This ensemble of professional singers presents their spring and fall concerts annually at PRUMC. Don’t miss the unique musical journey that only Coro Vocati can provide!

Sunday, April 22, 2018 | 3:00pm | The Moore Chapel

$15 suggested concert donation | $5 suggested for students

RISING STARS!Eastman Organists’ Recital

We enter our third year of collaboration with the Eastman School of Music, the premier music school in the U.S. for organists. We are proud to present Ivan Bosnar and Jacob Taylor, candidates for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Organ Performance. Come hear these extraordinary musicians!

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary

$15 suggested concert donation | $5 suggested for students

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVALGeorgia State University Singers, Deanna Joseph, conductorUniversity of Georgia Hodgson Singers, Dan Bara, conductor

Emory University Concert Choir, Eric Nelson, conductor

In its eighth year, this Festival has become a concert series favorite! These talented singers, from three very different

schools, come together for a collaborative, diverse and inspiring musical exchange.  A stirring, combined performance of Susan La Barr’s setting of the poem Grace Before Sleep, provides a tender,

thoughtful ending to this concert. Sponsored in part by the PRUMC Friends of Music.

Thursday, April 5, 2018 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary

$15 suggested concert donation | $5 suggested for students

Grace Before Sleep | Sara TeasdaleHow can our minds and bodies be

grateful enough that we have spent,here in this generous room…

This evening of content?Each one of us has walked through storm

and fled the wolves along the road;but here the hearth is wide and warm.

And for this shelter and this lightAccept, O Lord, our thanks tonight.

PILGRIMAGE TO ENGLAND PREVIEW CONCERTPRUMC Chancel ChoirScott H. Atchison, conductor

From July 30 through August 5, 2018, the Chancel Choir will serve as the choir in residence at Westminster Abbey, (London, UK) leading daily worship. Music is a ministry at Peachtree Road and these pilgrimages are a mission to share our musical gifts with people from around the world. In turn, our singers return enriched both spiritually and musically and share it with our church and community throughout the year.

Sunday, June 3, 2018 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary$10 tickets available at www.prumc.org/register beginning May 1, 2018

ATLANTA SUMMER ORGAN FESTIVALHector Olivera, organ

The Atlanta Summer Organ Festival was established in 1995 to help increase classical music performances in the summer and PRUMC joined as a host in 2002. To this day, the festival continues the tradition of offering a series of wonderful venues for both established and talented rising young organists. Most famous for his prodigious technical proficiency and charismatic stage presence, Mr. Olivera’s amazing effect on audiences has made many of the most sophisticated and demanding organ aficionados claim that Maestro Hector Olivera is “one of the greatest organists in the world today.”

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | 7:30pm | Sanctuary

$15 suggested donation Dessert reception following

LITURGICAL HIGHLIGHTSSunday, November 5, 2017 | SanctuaryThe Feast of All Saints

4:30pm Organ Recital, Stacy Yang5:00pm Choral Evensong, PRUMC Chancel Choir, Georgia Boy Choir Scott H. Atchison, David R. White, conductors

Music by Bairstow, Hogan and HancockEnd the Lord’s day with beautifully sung prayer by the Chancel Choir and Georgia Boy Choir. The marriage of music and text reminds us “to remember thy servants, Lord.” Holy Communion will be celebrated during the service.

Sunday, December 17, 2017 | 5:30pm | SanctuaryCarols by CandlelightPRUMC ChoirsPeachtree CarillonScott H. Atchison, Nicole Marane, Kathy Fletcher, conductors

An Australian tradition, Carols by Candlelight is a community carol sing for all who wish to join. At PRUMC, we combine this tradition with Lessons and Carols, to present our own unique service for people of all ages. Childcare available for ages 4 and younger by reservation only. E-mail eveningchildcare@prumc.org to reserve.

Sunday, December 24, 2017 | SanctuaryEve of the Nativity of our Lord

11:15am Christmas Service of Holy Communion4:00pm Family Candlelight Service and Pageant6:00pm Family Candlelight Service and Pageant8:00pm* Festival of Lessons and Carols10:30pm* Festival Choral Eucharist *The PRUMC Chancel Choir with Brass Music by Wilberg and Dirksen

February 14, 2018 | SanctuaryAsh Wednesday

7:00pm The Imposition of Ashes & Litany of Penitence The PRUMC Chancel Choir & Chamber Singers Music by Fleming and Byrd

March 29, 2018 | SanctuaryHoly Thursday

7:00pm Choral Eucharist The PRUMC Chancel Choir Music by Handel and Lotti Scott H. Atchison, conductor

April 1, 2018 | SanctuaryEaster Day8:15, 9:45 & 11:15am Easter Worship The Resurrection of the Lord Music by Near and Dirksen The PRUMC Chancel Choir The Atlanta Brassworks The Peachtree Carillon

Sunday, December 3, 2017 | 5:30pm | Sanctuary The Great Tree Lighting

Sunday, April 15, 2018 | 8:45 & 11:15am | Sanctuary Doxology Youth Choir Singing in Worship with Athens First United Methodist Youth Choir

Saturday, April 28, 2018 | 6:00pmHarp Student Center Auditorium Children’s Choir Musical | Step Right Up!

Sunday, May 13, 2018 | 10:00am | Grace Hall Doxology Youth Choir Mother’s Day Concert | In the Beginning…

May 25–June 1, 2018 Doxology Youth Choir Tour | Pacific Northwest

CHILDREN AND YOUTH HIGHLIGHTS

BECOME A FRIEND OF MUSIC!The Arts have always played an important role in the life of the Church, and have a biblical, historical and theological precedence for doing so. The nurturing of the Arts within a faith setting provides a strong stimulus for people to attend a wide variety of events such as concerts, recitals, special services, and entertainment offerings.

The Friends of Music Patron Program enters is fourth year of supporting The Arts Program and Peachtree Road. Through the Friends of Music (“FOM”) initiatives, we are able to continue fulfilling our mission of:• offering the finest possible musical occasions in our annual

concert series, including sponsoring concerts by nationally and internationally renowned ensembles

• expanding the understanding and value of music• supporting the music ministry in all they do to help lead

worship services in our great church• financially supporting and facilitating these initiatives

Through the generosity and faithful support of the Friends of Music, we can expand this tradition of excellence and the arts will thrive at Peachtree Road for many seasons to come. Individual membership to FOM is open to all by donation. Every gift at every levels is appreciated.

For more information and to join Friends of Music, go to www.prumc.org/music/friends-music or call the PRUMC Music Office at (404) 240-8212.

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MUSIC & ARTSSTAFF, CHAIRS, AND LINKS

Rev. Bill Britt, Senior Minister

Scott H. Atchison, Director of Music and Organist

Nicole Marane, Associate Director of Music & Associate Organist

Kathy Fletcher, Director of Children’s and Youth Music

Jack Mitchener, Assistant Organist / Artist in Residence

Ruth Sommerville, Music Administrator

Tamara Witt, Project Manager, Children’s and Youth Music

J. Tyler (“Ty”) Tippett, Friends of Music Chair

Julia Forbes, Music & Arts Committee Chair

For more information on our concert season, music programs

and instruments, please visit www.prumc.org/music.

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To receive our concert season newsletter and event updates,

please email music@prumc.org.

For worship times, please visit www.prumc.org/worship.

Peachtree Road United Methodist Church3180 Peachtree Road NEAtlanta, GA 30305(404) 266-2373www.prumc.org

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