May 20, 2013
Music: Classical, Religious, & Cabaret
Between the Kerrytown Concert House and the University Musical Society, an energized Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and dozens of smaller ensembles, Ann Arbor's classical music calendar has an opus for every taste. This category also includes choral music and a cappella groups.
Monday
August 2012
Summer Organ Series: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Every Mon. A series of concerts by area organists. Aug. 6: First United Methodist Church organist Naki Kripfgans performs works by Bach, Takeshi Kondo, and Henri Mulet. Aug. 13: David Banas, Keilor Kastella, Monte Thomas, and Stephanie Yu —all students of U-M organ professor James Kibbie—perform works by Bach, Buxtehude, Mushel, and Tournemire. Aug. 20: Shin-Ae Chun. Aug. 27: St. Francis organist Ted Emch performs works by Couperin, Langlais, Bach, and Sousa, as well as an improvisation based on a submitted theme. .
7 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi, 2250 E. Stadium. Donation. 769-2550, 821-2124. [map
Tuesday
August 2012
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Every Tues. All male singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus.
7:30 p.m., Stony Creek United Methodist Church, 8635 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($130 annual dues for those who join). Newcomers should call in advance: Greg Humbel at 445-1925. [map
Wednesday
August 2012
Noon-12:30 p.m.
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Shops.
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 100 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords.
Noon-12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat.), Kerrytown Market & Shops. Free. 369-3107. [map
7:30 p.m.
Stark Raving MADrigal Singers.
Every Wed., June 8-Aug 31. Singers of all abilities invited to join in singing madrigals and other Elizabethan part songs in a casual, sociable setting in a private home.
7:30 p.m. (7 p.m. on July 18), location TBA. Free. 973-3264, 994-3438.
Friday
August 2012
Noon-12:30 p.m.
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Shops.
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 100 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords.
Noon-12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat.), Kerrytown Market & Shops. Free. 369-3107. [map
6:30-8 p.m.
Oboe and Voice Recital: Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts.
Students of Kaycee Ware-Thomas perform works TBA.
6:30-8 p.m., AASPA, 637 S. Main. Free. 213-2000. [map
6:30 p.m.
Shlomo Carlebach Friday Night Service: Beth Israel Congregation.
On this night Beth IsraelCongregation - Ann Arbor offers a Friday night service based on the music composed by Shlomo Carlebach. This lay led, one hour and ten minute service in Hebrew is traditional in feel, with many lively and soulful tunes. Singing out and harmonizing are welcomed and encouraged. Beth Israel invites anyone likes this kind of music to join us. The event is preceded with hors d'ouevres at 6:00 p.m., and followed by Good Humor bars,cones, icecream sandwiches and fruit bars.
Beth Israel Congregation - Ann Arbor, 2000 Washtenaw Ave. Free. 734-665-9897. execdir@bethisrael-aa.org www.bethisrael-aa.org [map
Saturday
August 2012
10:30-11 a.m.
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Shops.
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 100 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords.
Noon-12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat.), Kerrytown Market & Shops. Free. 369-3107. [map
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