Soli deo Musica 2011-2012 Fine Art Series
The people of Faith Lutheran Church welcome you to the 21st year of our Artist Series, Soli Deo Musica.
“Proclaiming the Gospel and Enriching the Faith through Fine Arts” is the mission statement of our fine arts series. We strive to present a variety of arts events featuring local artists as well as church musicians within our congregation. Events are scheduled once a month to share the beauty of fine art to the Glory of God, many of which occur during Sunday morning worship. Highlights of the concert season include choral presentations of the Festival Choir in Advent and in Holy Week with orchestral musicians in the metropolitan area. Guest choirs and collegiate faculty soloists are featured in these events. Additional special concerts are presented by university handbell choirs, symphonic bands, full orchestras, and collegiate choral ensembles. Our sanctuary is known for its wonderful acoustics and is a favorite touring site among both instrumental and vocal ensembles, especially those from our Lutheran colleges. Liturgical musicians and visual artists have also graced our facility, sharing their talents with the community.
September 2011
Saturday, September 17, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Barn Dance, Pie and Cake Auction at Living History Farms' Flynn Barn. Kick up our heels and join us for a good ole' fashioned barn dance!
Bake sale and crafts are part of the fun.
Saturday, October 8, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Agape* (David Scherer), Rachel Kurtz and other special guests - Faith Lutheran Church. Citizens with the Saints Tour with performances by ELCA National Youth Gathering Workshops on Gathering-related themes.
*All funds raised will go to ELCA World Hunger.
November 2011
Friday, November 11, 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Raccoon River Lodge, West Des Moines
Cabaret Night with Heather MacLennan and Gourmet Jazz - Performing classic of jazz and blues. Exceptional wine, hors'doeuvres and desserts will be served. For more information on Heather, visit her website www.maclennanmusic.com.
*Tickets are $25.00 per person with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Des Moines Youth Symphony. You can pay by clicking on the payment button or send a check to the church office.
December 2011
Saturday, December 3, 7:30 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church
Julefest 2011, Name of All Names, with Grand View University Choir and Band featuring seasonal holiday music in Faith's wonderful accoustic sanctuary with directors Dr. Kathryn Pohlmann Duffy, professor of music and Richard Thimmesch, Director of Bands. Julefest is Grand Views's holiday gift to the community. We invite you to join us as we recount our Savior's birth and the gifts of hope, joy and grace. Dessert reception to follow.
*Free will offering will be taken with all proceeds going to the music department at Grand View University.
Saturday, December 17, 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 18, 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.
Faith Lutheran Church
Lessons and Carols featuring Menotti's Ahamhl and the Night Visitors
bring to life the birth of the Christ Child, the gifts of the Magi and the hope of everlasting through the eyes of a child.
January 2012
Friday, January 27, 7:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening featuring award winning music from the Polaris Wind Quintet, as they premiere two commissioned works. They will also host a pre-concert lecture. Dessert reception to follow.
*Free will offering will be taken. Proceeds will be donated to the music ministry of Faith Lutheran Church.
February 2012
Saturday, February 11, 3:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Children's Musical at Faith Lutheran Church - An awesome Faith tradition! Over 60 voices of our youngest performers present and share their faith through song and dance!
March 2012
Friday, March 23, 7:30 p.m.
Live with Max Wellman - Maxwell Wellman burst on the local jazz scene in Des Moines with his 2006 release of "Gimme the Keys", a recording comprised of five covers including "You Don't Know Me". With a voice that evokes jazz legends, Wellmanhas become a mainstay on the local jazz scene. His recently released CD, "Comes Love", features four of his own original tunes. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Des Moines' own exceptional jazz master.
Friday, March 30, 7:30 p.m.
Wartburg College Choir Concert
April 2012
Friday, April 6, 7:15 p.m.
Good Friday Service of Shadows featuring a seasonal string ensemble and Faith's musicians.
Sunday, April 8, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Easter Sunday Worship - All of our music teams join to celebrate our risen Savior, Jesus Christ!
8:30 a.m. Traditional
10:30 a.m. Blended and Alterative
May 2012
Sunday, May 20, 4:00 p.m.
Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble - Final celebration of their 20th Anniversary Season hosted at Faith Lutheran Church.
DMVAE: Celebrating 20 and Looking Forward
Featuring new choral works composed by the winners of the DMVAE Composition Contest, a world premier performance of a work commissioned from David Brunner in honor of the 20th Anniversary Season. There will also be guest appearances by past conductors of the ensemble! Season Ticket $25, Advance Tickets $15, $18 at the door and $6 for students. Tickets are available at www.dmvae.org.
"Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world." Martin Luther
