The Art of Jazz
Michael Jefry Stevens
This series of concerts on the first Sunday of each month is a fundraising program for the restoration of the beautiful and historic St. Matthias Church. This is a series of varieties of classical chamber music from string quartets to chamber orchestras. The year 2018 marks the 22nd season of concerts.
All the musicians are donating their time and talents for this series. Our biggest expense is purchasing music. There is no charge for the concerts, but attendees are urged to make a donation to defray expenses and to help with the restoration and maintenance of the church building.
In addition to the regular first Sunday series of classical concerts, mid-month we host performances of a wide variety of local musicians ranging from jazz, to choral, to klezmar. These concerts are usually on the third Sunday, but can vary. These are often concerts in which the offering is shared between the church and the musician. All Sunday concerts are at 3:00 PM.
2018 CONCERT DATES
January 7, 2018 Orch. An Afternoon in Vienna
January 21, 2018 Robert Zachery
February 4, 2018 Violin and Harpsichord
February 18, 2018 Open
March 4, 2018 Open
March 18, 2018 Open
April 1, 2018 Open (Easter)
April 15, 2018 Cello Choir
May 6, 2018 Open
May 20, 2018 Michael Stevens jazz piano
June 3, 2018 Open
June 17, 2018 Cello Times 2 (Cello Duets)
July 1, 2018 String Orchestra
July 15, 2018 Open
August 5, 2018 Solo Piano Recital (Bob Strain)
August 20, 2018 Open
September 2, 2018 Biltmore Brass Quintet
September 16, 2018 Open
October 7, 2018 Chamber Orchestra
October 21, 2018 Open
November 4, 2018 String Quartet
November 18, 2018 Chatham Rabbits (Appalachian Music)
December 2, 2018 Pyramid Brass Quintet
December 9, 2018 Reynolds-Miller Chorale Christmas Concert
December 16, 2018 Musicke Antigua (Renaissance Music)