Programs

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Vesper Musicales  2011 – 2012

Fred Miller

Sunday, October 30 @ 4:00 p.m.

Lectures-In-Song: “Sentimental Journey”

Pianist/Singer/Narrator Fred Miller will present his musical and anecdotal overview of the WWII Big Band years (1938-45). Each of Fred’s Lectures-In-Song is 60-75 minutes long and focuses on a great personality or significant aspect of American Popular Song’s Golden Age. Seated at the piano, Fred not only performs the songs in question but also provides biographical and historical insight into the life and times of these musical titans.

“It is apparent he not only loves, but better, understands the music that he’s chosen to present here. His piano work is flawless and would surely stand on its own as an evening’s entertainment. Enthusiasm is a highly overused word, but in this case it’s appropriate. Each song is presented simply, directly, honestly, and with great elan.”

 

Jerry Vezza Jazz Trio

Sunday, November 13 @ 4:00 p.m.

“Songs for the Journey”

Pianist Jerry Vezza will perform with Hal Slapin on bass and vocalist Nancy Nelson DiSisto. The program will highlight “Songs for the Journey”, jazz arrangements of well known hymns and spirituals as well as songs from the Great American Song Book with works by Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin and Cole Porter.

The trio is well known in the area for their jazz programs that they have presented at the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church for the past 15 years.

 

Fourth Annual 12th Night Boar’s Head Celebration

Saturday, January 7 @ 7:00 p.m. BUMC

Sunday, January 8 @ 4:00 p.m. URC

The Bernardsville U M Church and the United Reformed Church of Somerville  will present a 17th Century English Twelfth Night Boar’s Head Celebration.

Come to the fourth annual Twelfth Night Boar’s Head Celebration as the choirs, members and friends of both congregations unite to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child through pageantry, song and dance, all done in Elizabethan and biblical costumes. Enjoy the pranks of jesters, the goodness of King Wenceslas, the energy of young dancers, the excitement of children as well as the mystery of the annunciation and the adoration of the three sages from the Orient.

The Boar's Head

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Madison String Quartet

Sunday, March 25 @ 4:00 p.m.

“Einstein’s Mozart: Two Geniuses”

Hear the works of Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart, performed by the Madison String Quartet, and the inspiration they gave Albert Einstein. Original narration will be presented by poet Kate Light , winner of the Nicholas Roerich Prize in poetry, in conjunction with the music.

The Madison String Quartet, praised for its energetic performances and inventive programming, is bringing a new side of classical music to the New York metropolitan area. Drawing on the  international experience of its members, the Quartet “has carved a niche out for themselves by exploring Hispanic literature from both sides of the Atlantic.” (Paul Somers, Classical New Jersey)  The Quartet is involved in blurring the line between performer and audience, creating a comfortable performance atmosphere for masterworks from past to present.

 

Voice Recital

Audrey Kline, soprano

William Vallandigham, baritone

Sunday,   Date to be Announced   4:00 p.m.

Audrey and William are second year graduate students at Westminster Choir College of Rider University and are the Chancel Choir section leaders for the Bernardsville United Methodist Church. Repertoire will include selections by classical composers from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

  

PATRON ANGELS

Support the Arts at BUMC

Larry J. Carey, Director of Music, invites you to support the Arts at BUMC. Since the Vesper Musicale Concert Series is not part of the church budget, your contributions solely support the continuation of these concerts.

Your financial support allows us to provide quality concerts. The success of these programs is dependent on your generousity. All gifts are greatly appreciated and we thank you in advance for your support.

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Please make your checks payable to: Bernardsville United Methodist Church, designated Vesper Musicales

22 Church Street, Bernardsville, NJ 07924

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.