October 17, 4pm                                                CHARLENE CLARK, violin
                                                                                DEBORAH BLOOM, piano

The 2010-2011 Couts Music Series begins with an exciting concert by two members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.  Violinist Charlene Clark and pianist Deborah Bloom will present an engaging and varied program.  Don't miss the chance to hear these two outstanding musicians!
    

November 14, 4pm                 AARON COPLAND BIRTHDAY CONCERT

Join us as we celebrate the birth of this important American composer!  Born on this date in 1900, Copland was widely known as "the dean of American composers".  The birthday concert includes works for soloists, choir, and much more!

December 5, 4pm                                                            ADVENT VESPERS

Come observe Advent with this service of readings and music.  The Vespers service includes congregational hymns and readings suitable for the start of the Advent season.  The Second Church Choir, Second Church Handbell Choir, and organist Andrew Peters will offer music for this expectant season.

January 23, 4pm                                                             LEGEND SINGERS

Founded in 1940, the Legend Singers Chorale Ensemble preserves the legendary music forms of the African-American.  This concert features Negro spirituals, worksongs, jazz, and choral music written by African-American composers.  Dr. Doris Jones Wilson is the music director of this group which has continuously performed for 70 years.

February 20, 4pm                                                     COLLEGIUM VOCALE

The Collegium Vocale of St. Louis performs a program of the sacred music of Marc-Antoine Charpentier.  Charpentier (1643-1704) was one of the towering giants of the French Baroque period, especially esteemed for his sacred compositions.  The concert features a performance of the dramatic motet, "Le reniement de St. Pierre", (The Denial of St. Peter).  The Vocale features a core group of six singers who perform both as an ensemble and in various combinations with historic instruments.

March 20, 4pm                                                             DURUFLE CONCERT

The Second Church Chorale and Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church Choir present Maurice Durufle's "Requiem" for soloists, choir, and organ.  The program, featuring conductor Andrew Peters and organist David Erwin, also highlights other organ and choral works of Durufle.  Additional singers are welcome to join the chorale for this concert.  Contact the Second Church music office for more information.  (This concert will be repeated on Sunday, March 27 at 4:00 pm at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church.)

May 1, 4pm                                                        EASTER HYMN FESTIVAL

Join us on the Second Sunday of Easter for an exciting Hymn Festival!  The Festival includes hymns and readings for Eastertide with the choirs of Second Presbyterian Church and Trinity Presbyterian Church.  Organist Andrew Peters, brass, and timpani will lead the singing of hymns as we celebrate the joy of the Easter season.

DR. FRED COUTS was a generous supporter of the music ministry of Second Presbyterian Church.  He established the Fred A. and Leota Couts Music Endowment Fund to further support the music ministry of Second Church.  In 2008, the Session voted to rename the Music Series the Couts Music Series to honor the contributions of this kind man.

Second Presbyterian Church presents concerts as part of its musical outreach to the community.  These concerts are presented free of charge through the support of the Fred A. and Leota Couts Music Endowment Fund.  Additional support comes from the church's Music Fund.  If you wish to contribute to the Music Fund, please speak with the Pastoral Musician.

To be placed on the music mailing list, please contact:

Andrew Peters, Pastoral Musician     music@secondchurch.net     314-367-0367