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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 presents concerts each year under the auspices of Fairfield-Westchester Concerts. With the creative leadership of J. Michael Roush, Music Director, these critically praised concerts have established a high standard for musical performance in the tri-state area.
During the last fifteen 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, Fairfield-Westchester Concerts commissioned a new choral and orchestral work, The Mattern Mass. 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 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 in the FILES section on the Services and Calendar page. |
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2007-2008 Concert Season
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007 – 8:00 p.m.
A Caroler’s Christmas
Concert Choir of St. Barnabas, J. Michael Roush, Conductor
A pre-concert Festive Christmas Dinner with song will be offered at 6:00 PM (reservations required). Then, enjoy a delightful concert by the Concert Choir of St. Barnabas. Family, food and good singing will bring us all together for this special time of year. Come, make this a family event and share in this evening of joyous celebration.
Free admittance to the concert for children under 16 years old.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.
The Most Popular
The Cecilia Consort, J. Michael Roush, Conductor
Music drawn from the first thirteen years of their existence, the Cecilia Consort will bring back popular and stimulating pieces from their past performances. This will mean a very lively and unconventional mixture of choral works that will bring freshness and vitality to an evening when we want to "kick up our heels" before Lent begins.
Sunday, April 6, 2008 – 5:00 p.m.
Coventry Cathedral Organist
Alistair Reid, Organist
Alistair Reid is the Assistant Director of Music, Coventry Cathedral in the U.K. He is an Oxford graduate and has held positions at Christ Church Cathedral in Indianapolis as well as Christ Church in Greenwich. He was the featured performer with Fairfield-Westchester Concerts in their presentation of the Poulenc Organ Concerto and the Duruflé Requiem.
Meet the performer at a post-concert dinner (reservations required).
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