Join us for the 2007 - 2008 Season!

Our Concert series this year includes:

Fall Concert -- November 3, 2007 7:30 PM and November 4, 2007, 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Lakeside in Coeur d'Alene features selections from the John Rutter's Requiem, Mortin Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna, Johaness Brahms' A German Requiem, Mount of Olives by Ludwig van Beethoven, John Rutter's Gloria, and of course Handel's Messiah, at works by Gabnriel Faure, Felix Mendelssohn, local favorite Dan Bukvich, and other contemporary composers, and you'll experience a true "Best of" concert.

Christmas Concert -- December 19, 2007, 7:00 PM at a new venue, St. Pius Catholic Church, 625 Haycraft Ave., in Coeur d'Alene features a wide variety of favorites performed by the Chorale, and once again we'll be joined by special guest artists Leslie Stratton Norris, harp, Dr.Paul Grove, guitar, Max Mendez, baritone, Cynthia Marlette, piano and the harmonies of the Sweet Adelines. There will no doubt be a surprise guest or two.

Spring Concert - April 19, 2008, 7:30 PM and April 20, 2008, 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Lakeside in Coeur d'Alene features Gospel and other forms of contemporary sacred music, such as jazz, have always been audience favorites, so we're going to feature those genres in our final concert this season. The concert will be built around Michael Kissinger's Sacred Cantata, which features a number of different musical styles, from gospel to ballad to country, all done with a light jazz flair. We'll be rounding things out with other jazz and contemporary anthems, as well as a set of hand-clapping gospel pieces.

Join us on April 19th, 2008 at 7:30 PM or on April 20th, at 2:00 PM for our season concluding Spring Concert

 

Join the Chorale!

Music forms a common basis for bonding among peoples of all ages. Although we are not a religious organization, many of our area churches are represented by Chorale participants. Our common desire is to sing, to experience, and especially, to share the uplifting joy found in the music of centuries of worship as well as the classical music of the ages. New members of the Chorale are always welcome! Our singers represent the entire local geographic area and include the young, budding high school singer as well as the seasoned, professional musician.

Come join us or show your support of the Chorale by attending our performances! Together we can continue to build a program that will put Coeur d'Alene and the surrounding area on the map of musical appreciation. Our objective is to make this music a community treasure for many years to come.

Welcome to Our 2007 - 2008 Season!

Welcome to the 2007/2008 concert season of the Northwest Sacred Music Chorale! After a very busy concert season last year, which had us performing a broad array of music in a wide variety of venues, we are even more excited about embarking on this year’s musical journey. And as our attendance continues to grow, we once again want to thank you so much for your support of our group.

Our Fall concert focuses on classical selections, the Christmas concert on traditional favorites, and the Spring concert on gospel, contemporary and jazz selections centered around Michael Kissinger's Sacred Cantata.

Once again, thanks so much for your support of the Northwest Sacred Music Chorale, and welcome to our 2007/2008 season. Come and share the music with us. . .often!

John Lemke, Director NWSMC

Contact Information

Contact via mail:
Northwest Sacred Music Chorale
P.O. Box 5243
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814

Phone: (208) 755-6376

E-mail: execdirector@nwsmc.org
for
Nate Jolley, Executive Director

 

Concert Schedule

November 3, 2007 7:30 PM and November 4, 2007, 2:00 PM

Our Fall Concert features selections from the John Rutter's Requiem, Mortin Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna, Johaness Brahms' A German Requiem, Mount of Olives by Ludwig van Beethoven, John Rutter's Gloria, and of course Handel's Messiah, at works by Gabnriel Faure, Felix Mendelssohn, local favorite Dan Bukvich, and other contemporary composers, and you'll experience a true "best of" concert.

December 19, 2007, 7:00 PM at a new venue -> St. Pius Catholic Church, 625 Haycraft Ave., in Coeur d'Alene

Our Christmas concert, "Come Home to the Sounds and Spirit of Christmas" will feature a wide variety of favorites performed by the Chorale, and once again we'll be joined by special guest artists Leslie Stratton Norris, harp, Dr.Paul Grove, guitar, Max Mendez, baritone, Cynthia Marlette, mezzo soprano and the harmonies of the Sweet Adelines. There will no doubt be a surprise guest or two.

April 19, 2008, 7:30 PM and April 20, 2008, 2:00 PM

Gospel and other forms of contemporary sacred music, such as jazz, have always been audience favorites, so we're going to feature those genres in our final concert this season. The concert will be built around Michael Kissinger's Sacred Cantata, which features a number of different musical styles, from gospel to ballad to country, all done with a light jazz flair. We'll be rounding things out with other jazz and contemporary anthems, as well as a set of hand-clapping gospel pieces.

Our Repertoire

Some of our repertoire highlights have included John Rutter's Gloria with brass, organ and percussion, Haydn's Mass In Time of War with full orchestra, and Vivaldi's Gloria and Beetohoven's Ninth Symphony as joint collaborations with the Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra.