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In addition to leading the musical portions of our worship, the St. Barnabas Choir formed the Concert Choir of St. Barnabas in 1988 which has presented concerts each year. With the creative leadership of J. Michael Roush, Director of Music and Liturgy, these critically praised concerts have established a high standard for musical performance in the tri-state area.
During the last twenty years, performances
have included a cappella choral groups, choirs accompanied by both
modern and early instrument orchestras, and visiting organ soloists. |
In
1996, Metropolitan opera star, Jessye Norman, upon hearing the choir
and the church’s acoustics, asked the choir to record with her a
Christmas CD, “In the Spirit,” available in music stores.
In
1998 a new choral and orchestral work, The Mattern Mass, was
commissioned. This work, as well as the Bruckner Motets, was
professionally recorded by our choir and a CD has been released that is
available from the St. Barnabas Music Department.
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In addition, the visually stunning Richards, Fowkes Opus One organ has become a nationally-recognized instrument for its tonal qualities and musical versatility. Commissioned by St. Barnabas in 1988, the organ was installed in 1991. Since then, international organist, Gillian Weir, has played two concerts, as have other international organ artists. A CD has been recorded by national competition winner, Bruce Neswick. On September 3, 2006, the Greenwich Time newspaper featured a front page article on this organ. This article may be found on the NEWS page (see Home page for link) |
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2010-11 Concert Season
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Sunday, October 17, 2010 5:00 p.m.
In Grand Style
Sacred works by Masters of the Early German Baroque
Performed by TENET, a group of 5 singers and 8 instruments
Sunday, November 14, 2010 5:00 p.m.
Juilliard Organist
The best of the best from the Organ Department of the
renowned Juilliard School of Music in the City of New York
Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:00 p.m.
A Caroler's Christmas
Celebrate the Christmas Season with the St. Barnabas Choir
J. Michael Roush, conductor
Saturday, February 12, 2011 8:00 p.m.
Chanson (optional dinner at 6:00 PM)
This male a cappella sextet will sing a wide variety of styles
including folk songs, Renaissance motets, Russian anthems and
energetic spirituals.
Sunday, May 15, 2011 5:00 p.m.
Music of the Spirit
An interactive experience of music from other cultures lead by
Marilyn Haskel and musicians from St. Paul's Chapel of Trinity
Church Wall Street and the St. Barnabas Choir.
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