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2010 Merry Christmas, New York City
Saturday, December 11, 2010, 2:00pmAlice Tully Hall Star Theater, Lincoln Center
The Fifth Annual Merry Christmas New York City!
Featuring The Love Movement Choir from Trinidad and Tobago and our good friends from Long Island, Fr. Charles and Laurie Mangano. An Uplifting and Spirit-filled Concert to Celebrate the True Meaning of Christmas!
More details to come.
LINKS FOR THIS ARTICLE:
ColorBlindMusic.com.
Anúna at the National Concert Hall on July 30th
Anúna will appear with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and our guest Finnish violinist Linda Lampenius on July 30th at 7.30 pm as part of "The Seven-Thirty Summer Evening Concert Series".
The title of the concert is Musical Postcards: Ireland An Irish Journey Through Time from the 15th Century to 21st Century and it will feature some classic Irish music arranged and composed by director Michael McGlynn. Pieces include the first performance of "The Last Rose" - a nine-minute suite arranged by Michael of Thomas Moore's melodies. Also included with be Anúna classics such as "The Rising of the Sun", "Silver River" and "The Coming of Winter", as well as better-known fare such as "Carolan's Farewell to Music" and "I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls".
Ticket details from HERE.
Anuna's latest CD is "The Best of Anuna", released in June, 2010.
LINKS FOR THIS ARTICLE:
Anuna.ie.
Vocalise to Appear on Kansas Public Radio
Dear Family, Friends and Colleagues,
Just a note to let you know that, happily, my Vocalise CD will be featured this coming week on Kansas Public Radio (7/26-8/2: 91.5 FM in Lawrence, KS, or online HERE). A big congratulations to all the outstanding performers and others who worked to make this disk worthy of airplay on KPR:
Matthew Herren, cello
Ellen Bottorff, piano
Sharon O'Connell Campbell, mezzo soprano
Jason Parr, solo tenor
Tami Lee Hughes, violin
Ruth Kuefler, violin
Leigh Miller Munoz, bassoon.
Choir: Melanie Melcher Cuthbertson and Amy Waldron, sopranos; Paula Brekken and Leah Jenkins, altos; Jay Van Blaricum and Jason Parr, tenors; Brady Shepherd and Benjamin Winters, basses; Brian J. Nelson, director; Krista Lang Blackwood, producer.
Colin Mahoney, recording engineer David Gnojek, graphic design Ultra Entertainment, CD Replication
If you don't already own a copy of Vocalise, register to win a free disc at the KPR website starting on Monday or purchase a copy through iTunes, CDBaby or Amazon (see links below).
Do take care and have a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Brian J. Nelson Composer
LINKS FOR THIS ARTICLE:
Vocalise on iTunes. Vocalise on CD Baby. Vocalise on Amazon.
Catholic Music Arranger Needed
A music-based, Catholic evangelization apostolate is searching for a music arranger who could work with our ministry occasionally to produce arrangements for a variety of church music styles. We are a non-profit youth ministry whose principle focus is the advancement of the culture of life by the promotion of authentic Catholic family values to today’s young people.We are "The Ladies of Cecilia", a vocal ensemble of orthodox, Catholic young women who wish to use our musical talents and knowledge of the faith to make a difference in peoples lives. The principle focus of our ministry is the advancement of the culture of life by the promotion of authentic Catholic family values to today's young people. It is our hope that, through the music we perform and the witness we give, we may lead others to a knowledge of Christ and His Church.
Please reply to olswa@sssnet.com.
LINKS FOR THIS ARTICLE:
TheLadiesOfCecilia.com.
Excellent Website for Catholic Worship
Catholic Worship leaders, Catholic sings, Catholic musicians, ALL Catholics for that matter, will enjoy this website.Tom Lelyo is a music minister in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and runs a site called TheCatholicWorshipBlog.com. The site features a wide variety of resources for Catholics, including podcast, music, tips for musicians, and many other resources.
The site features a variety of videos for musicians, and features the CW Podcast:
LINKS FOR THIS ARTICLE:
TheCatholicWorshipBlog.com.
H is for Haiti!
Mercy Corps has teamed up with Sesame Workshop to bring Elmo, Big Bird and other Sesame Street characters to the emotional recovery work we're doing with children in Haiti.
Sesame Workshop has created a special episode for Haiti's children that promotes values such as cooperation, self-esteem and hope. Together we're distributing at least 1,000 copies of the program to schools, orphanages and other children's centers across Haiti.
The films are being integrated into Mercy Corps' Comfort for Kids program, which trains parents and other caregivers to help children emotionally recover from the earthquake. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
How You Can Help
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New Pro-Life Video and Website from Elizabeth Schmeidler
Just wanted to announce that I have posted a new pro-life video advocating adoption rather than abortion. This song/video also serves to comfort birth mothers/fathers who have already made the choice to place their child up for adoption. (See the video below).
Make sure you change the setting on the video to 480 dpi rather than 360 before viewing. The pictures will be much clearer.
I also wanted to let you know that I have a new website: www.willyoubemyvoice.com.
I know you are all busy, but I just wanted to share this with you in case you have someone in your life that would benefit from this video.
If you would be so kind, I would ask that you say a prayer for all who are making critical life choices. Thank you so much!
God’s peace to all of you.
Elizabeth Schmeidler
LINKS FOR THIS ARTICLE:
ElizabethShop.org
www.willyoubemyvoice.com
New Catholic Radio Station in Boston
The New York-based Holy Family Communications has announced the purchase of a Boston-area radio station, which will provide Catholic radio to the area's 5.5 million inhabitants.The new station at WBIX 1060 AM is expected to be operational by All Saints Day, which falls on Nov. 1. Previously the channel had a financial news and discussion format.
"We are very excited about bringing Catholic radio to the Boston community," Holy Family Communications president Jim Wright said in a press release.
WBIX president Alex Langer also lauded the move, stating that he was "pleased to welcome Holy Family Communications," according to the Boston Globe.
While there are other Boston stations that have Catholic-themed programming, Holy Family's station will be the only 24-hour format.
The new station, catering to the nation's fourth largest archdiocese, will feature programming from EWTN.
"We are grateful for the valiant efforts of Holy Family Communications and for the support of Cardinal Sean O’Malley," EWTN president and CEO Michael Warsaw said on Tuesday.
During their visit to the EWTN monastery in the mid-1990s, EWTN foundress Mother Angelica told Holy Family Communications founders Jim and Joanne Wright to go home to Buffalo, New York and start a Catholic radio apostolate.
The Wrights, who had no radio or media experience, launched the Station of the Cross to bring Catholic Radio to western New York. Dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, it began broadcasting in August 1999 on WLOF 101.7 FM Buffalo.
Another station, WHIC 1460 AM Rochester, began broadcasting in July 2003 and is dedicated to Our Lady's Most Holy and Immaculate Conception.
Holy Family Communications also runs iCatholicRadio to bring Catholic programming to mobile devices.
Click here to visit their website at HolyFamilyRadio.net..
CatholicTV to Hold Annual Telethon
WATERTOWN, MA (July 8, 2010) - On October 1, 2010, CatholicTV will broadcast its annual telethon. The CatholicTV telethon is one of the most unique live television broadcasts in the nation because it typically involves an almost unheard-of 12 hours of live television.
CatholicTV is a nationally-broadcasted television network headquartered near Boston. CatholicTV streams its broadcast simultaneously, 24 hours a day at www.CatholicTV.com in addition to its other broadcast outlets
Last year’s telethon included musical performances from artists from across the U.S. including musicians from Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and many others. The performers included Vince Ambrosetti, Kitty Cleveland, and others.
CatholicTV began as the world's first diocesan television station and has been broadcasting for over 50 years. The telethon has been part of the CatholicTV tradition for nearly 2 decades.
Because the live broadcast is so labor intensive, many CatholicTV viewers volunteer at the telethon by answering phones, and performing other duties.
CatholicTV's viewers have been called the "parish of the airwaves". CatholicTV employees (especially Director Fr. Robert Reed) consider the viewers "parishioners". Connie Murphy (one of CatholicTV’s "parishioners" from Medford, Massachusetts) along with his wife Cathleen have volunteered at the annual telethon for over 15 years. In a phone interview with Connie Murphy, he said, "It’s a lot of fun and we have met a lot of people while volunteering. Sometimes, viewers will call in and ask me to wave at them on live television."
Traditionally, the Cardinal Archbishop of Boston makes an appearance on the telethon. Last year, Cardinal Seán O'Malley visited the telethon and briefly asked viewers to consider making a donation to CatholicTV.
The telethon will air on CatholicTV on Friday, October 1st from 9AM until 10PM (Eastern). The telethon will be viewable at CatholicTV.com and will air simultaneously on CatholicTV. The show is produced by Kevin Nelson and is hosted by CatholicTV General Manager Jay Fadden and Director Father Robert Reed.
CatholicTV is a nationally-broadcasted television network streaming a live feed 24 hours a day at CatholicTV.com. Heeding Pope Benedict XVI's call to greater utilize the power of television and new media, the CatholicTV Network features its cable TV station, Catholic web site, mobile apps and widget. Celebrate Mass online; pray The Rosary; enjoy programs on prayer, the saints, the Scriptures and the Catholic Church on America's Catholic Television Network.
Click here to visit their website at CatholicTV.com..
Ceili Rain in July
Bob Halligan, Jr. and Ceili Rain are making the rounds in July and August.
Bob Halligan Jr will perform as Paul McCartney in the Beatlemania Stage Show on July 3rd at the B'Ville Diner (bvillediner.com) at 8:30 pm. Admission is free.
Bob Halligan Jr will perform as Paul McCartney in the Beatlemania Stage Show on July 28th at the Manalapan Recreation Center in Englishtown, NJ at 8:00 pm.
Ceili Rain will perform in concert on Friday, July 30th at the Sellersville Theater 1894 & Washington House Restaurant, 24 W Temple Ave, Sellersville, Pa (st94.com). 8:00 pm. Opening act is Na'Bodech.
Ceili Rain will perform in concert on Saturday, July 31st, from 7 to 11 pm, at the St. Patrick's Irish Fest, 216 N Lowell Ave, Syracuse NY. Call 315-475-2185 for information.
Ceili Rain will perform in concert on Monday, August 2nd, at Kingdom Bound Festival, Darien Lake, NY (KingdomBound.com), in the Worship Tent at 4:30 pm.
Bob Halligan, Jr. & Ceili Rain Website.
Kitty Cleveland to Release Two Projects This Summer
Singer Kitty Cleveland has two new album projects expected to be released this summer.
She is currently at work on her new CD, "The Seven Sorrows Rosary", which was inspired by her trip to Kibeho, Rwanda last year with Immaculee Ilibagiza.
The other project is being released by Lighthouse Catholic Media. It contains Kitty's testimony, as well as nine songs: three originals, Amazing Grace, and six chants.
To learn more about Kitty Cleveland, visit her website at KittyCleveland.com.
Lighthouse, a not-for-profit company located in the Chicago area, has distributed over 3 million CD's worldwide. To learn more about Lighthouse Catholic Media, visit their website at LighthouseCatholicMedia.org.
Mark Mattheiss Begins a Full-Time Ministry
Mark Mattheiss has been a music minister for the past 25 years, and recently felt the calling to take his ministry full time. Mark has played music for Masses, retreats, conferences, as well as at events like Catholic Underground, Connecticut, and Six Flags Great Adventure for the 2009 New Jersey Catholic Youth Rally. This September 17th to the 19th, he will be part of a benefit concert at "My Father's House" in Moodus, Connecticut.Mark has released a 3-song CD project called "Something More", produced by Dove Award winning producer Plink Giglio.
To learn more about Mark Mattheiss, visit her website at MJLMMusic.com.
Two Hard Core Catholic Youth Ministers/Musicians Featured on CatholicTV
BOSTON- Jackie Francois was born in a "Von Trapp"-like family, full of musical talent. While participating in high school peer ministry, Josh Blakesley "vowed to be 'sold out' for Christ and to use his gift of writing music to glorify God." At the present, both Jackie and Josh write and perform Catholic music.During the week starting July 26th, "The Commons", a Catholic music show from spiritandsong.com which airs on the CatholicTV network, will feature Jackie Francois and Josh Blakesley. Josh will sing and discuss the song "Sing Hosanna". Jackie will sing and discuss the song "Your Kingdom is Glorious".
"The Commons" airs each week at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV at the following times (Eastern): Monday 6AM and 9:30PM, Thursday 2AM, Saturday, 11:30AM and 9:30PM.
Jackie Francois is a singer/songwriter/guitarist, speaker, and youth minister from Placentia, CA (the less well known part of "The OC").
In July 2007, Jackie moved back to Placentia, CA to begin full time music ministry, serving the wider Catholic Church. Jackie is currently a host for SpiritandSong.com's webcast, "The Commons," and for spiritandsong.com's Perfect Playlist Podcasts.
More information about Jackie can be found at JackieFrancois.com.
In addition to composing and recording music, Josh Blakesley serves as young adult coordinator and assistant music director at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Alexandria, Louisiana. He travels many weekends to other parishes throughout the U.S. doing concerts, conducting workshops for musicians, speaking at youth rallies and conferences, and leading praise and worship.
More information about Josh can be found at JoshBlakesley.com.
"The Commons", is a coffee house-styled music show which includes performances by Catholic musicians such as Jesse Manibusan, Matt Maher, Sarah Hart, and others. "The Commons" also includes interviews of the musicians in which viewers can get a glimpse into the lives and spirituality of the musicians.
"The Commons" is produced by spiritandsong.com (a division of ocp). "The Commons" is a video showcase giving viewers an opportunity to experience candid conversations with intimate and unplugged performances by your favorite spiritandsong.com artists. Learn more about the artists, and Spirit and Song at SpiritAndSong.com/commons.
CatholicTV is a nationally-broadcasted television network streaming a live feed 24 hours a day at CatholicTV.com. Heeding Pope Benedict XVI's call to greater utilize the power of television and new media, the CatholicTV Network features its cable TV station, Catholic web site, mobile apps and widget. Celebrate Mass online; pray the Rosary; enjoy programs on prayer, the saints, the Scriptures and the Catholic Church on America's Catholic Television Network.
Celebrate Radio Announces It New Schedule, Includes The Catholic Music Express
Known previously for their mix of secular and spiritual Indie artists, with regular NEWS and devotional spots, Celebrate Radio www.celebrateradio.com have just recently launched a brand new schedule with lots of exciting new long-form programs.
Now, in addition to their regular 1-min and 3-min devotional spots from Max Lucado, Anne Graham Lotz, etc., Celebrate Radio have introduced a completely new schedule -- including 'Shabbat Shalom', a 2-hour programme of Jewish Contemporary music on Friday evening/Saturday morning, with talks from LA Rabbi, David Wolpe, of Sinai Temple.
On Saturday there is a 2-hour programme of selected 'Kid's music', including, 'Radijo Jo', a childrens program from Germany, and Don Fass's, 'What's Up with God?' Also on Saturday, is a music and inspiration show from well-known California artist, Bryan Duncan, called, 'Radio Rehab -- Road to Redemption'.
There are several other new music sections, including, 'Rock-Pop-Hits'; 'Morning Europe', (with rock and EuroPop); 'Praise & Worship' and 'Celtic Roots' -- as well as the normal 'Celebrate Music Mix'.
The highlight of the new programming schedule is, of course, 'Worship Sunday' -- a 9-hour programme, (repeated, so 18 hours of inspiration!), with full-length music shows such as Jim O'Meara's, 'Catholic Music Express'; the 'New Christian Music' show, from Paul Davis and Andy Humphries in the UK; and, of course, Don's own music and interview show, 'Reaching Up! Radio'.
Bible teaching and interview programs include: Todd Spitzer @ 'Regeneration' in Oakland, CA; Fr. Stan Fortuna's, 'Digital Audio Deli', from New York City, NY; Raymond McCullough's, 'Fresh Bread', (talks), and 'In tha Name a' Gawd!' ('music, news & interviews'), shows from Northern Ireland; Carl Anderson's, 'Born to Blaze', from Buffalo, MN; and Dr. Jim Meyer, from Bay Farm Community Church, Alameda, CA.
Worship Sunday begins at 6 a.m. CET, (5 a.m. UK/Ireland), with Praise & Worship music in between the scheduled shows, continuing until 3 p.m. CET, when the programme is repeated for the USA, (beginning 6 a.m. PDT, 9 a.m. EDT). The full schedule, for several Time Zones, is available at: www.celebrateradio.com/schedule.
Celebrate Radio began in 2004, when veteran radio broadcaster, Don Fass -- of '80s cult show, 'Don & Deanna On Bleecker Street', fame -- met up for lunch with Italian broadcaster, Alfredo Controneo, in San Francisco. In 1988, New York Jewish native, Don, left a lucrative journalistic career -- hobnobbing with the Beatles, Jackson Brown and Steppenwolf in the '70s -- to spend 16 years rescuing teenagers from drugs, etc. on the streets of New York, LA and San Francisco with 'StreetCats Foundation' and 'One Heart for Kids' ministries. The outcome of that meal with Alfredo was the decision to set up a new radio station, Celebrate Radio -- and Don returning to his radio roots.
CEO Don has had a number of volunteers involved over the past few years and, in early 2006, he was joined by Raymond McCullough, a folk/rock singer/songwriter and media producer from Northern Ireland and director of Precious Oil Productions Ltd.
Raymond took over a lot of the technical side of the programming, collecting up existing shows and recording and mixing new ones. "The mix of Celtic and Jewish minds has been a fruitful one -- aided by Window's Messenger and Skype!" says Raymond, who extended a 2007 filming trip to Canada/Minnesota to spend a couple of days in San Francisco, meeting up with Don in person. The pooling of ideas and vision has culminated in the recent launch of the new schedule.
Raymond continues, "It has taken a lot of time, money and effort to get to this stage, but we now have a real 'product' to put out there in the radio marketplace. Celebrate Radio has great potential now and, although at present we are only available on the internet, that will very soon change. Don's original vision -- to broadcast on satellite all over the world -- is still in the pipeline, but we fully intend to make it a reality!"
Don, a firm advocate for Social Justice, who was nominated to Who's Who in America for 1999-2000, adds, "In the meantime we are marketing compilation CDs of our independent artists, syndicating programs to AM/FM stations in USA and around the world, and putting together an aggressive advertising campaign in the US and Europe, to make the church, the Jewish community and the wider public aware of the excellence of our product."
Celebrate music is a deliberate mix of CCM, P&W, Gospel, 'holy Hip-hop', etc. with secular Rock, Pop and Country from independent artists -- what Don refers to as, 'positively music.' The ethos of the station is to reach out to a needy and lost world, "You can't do that if you're just playing CCM all the time." says Don, "They won't be listening!"
Tune in now at www.celebrateradio.com!
Amanda Vernon: New Vocation, Flourishing Ministry, and Growing Family
Internationally acclaimed Catholic recording artists Amanda Vernon is now sharing her love of Jesus Christ through her Vocation. Amanda and her best friend, David Shaheen, entered into the Sacrament of Marriage on September 5th, 2009. In the past year, Amanda and David also formed a new apostolate called "Chastity FORCE", to promote purity as a daily commitment for people of all ages and walks of life. The website is located at www.chastityforce.com. The couple joyfully anticipates the birth of their first child in October, 2010!
After a recent guest appearance on EWTN's "The Choices we Face", Amanda's summer performance schedule includes releasing a new music video with "Outside da Box" Ministries, co-directing a Young Women's Discipleship Camp for the Diocese of New Ulm, Minnesota, and providing Entertainment for two Steubenville High School Youth Conferences. As Amanda answers the call of Pope John Paul II for a "New Evangelization", please keep her marriage, her ministry, and her growing family in your prayers.
To learn more about Amanda Vernon and her Catholic music ministry, visit her website at www.AmandaVernon.com, or call toll free 1-888-PSALM-98.
Sarah Hart Co-Wrote Top 10 Song for Amy Grant
Amy Grant's latest single, "Better than a Hallelujah", was co-written by Catholic artists Sarah Hart, which can be found on Grant's "Somewhere Down the Road" album.
The song is at number 10 on Billboard's Christian Songs chart as of May 28th, and appears to still be on the rise. It's been on the chart for 14 weeks so far. Grant's album, "Somewhere Down the Road", is currently at # 11 on the Christian Album chart.
One of the comments on Billboard regarding the song: "Great song, Great melody. The words help us to remember those kinds of moments God enjoys most."
View the video -- click HERE for the YouTube video.
Learn more about Sarah Hart at her website, SarahHartMusic.com.
New "Magnificat" Released by Ireland's "Blue Mantle Music"
"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,My Spirit has rejoiced in God, my Saviour".
To celebrate the feast day of The Visitation (31 May) and Our Lady's great prayer of praise and thanksgiving to the Lord, Blue Mantle Music, a new Catholic music minstry in the west of Ireland, has released its rendition of "The Magnificat".
The song has been chosen to feature on the 2010 Rocking Romans CD – an international compilation of best new Catholic music, to be released on 4 June at the Atlanta Eucharistic Congress.
"The Magnificat" is sung by Cilla Horan, one of Ireland's leading Praise & Worship singers. Cilla frequently sings at Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock and is a founding member of popular Irish praise band, Elation. "The Magnificat" was written by Ian Rafferty who leads the music ministry at Emmanuel House of Providence in Clonfert.
Blue Mantle Music also recently launched "Send Your Fire", sung by Tom Pyne.
"Sing (play or review!) a new song to the Lord"!
Please download the songs free from the following links on www.yousendit.com
The Magnificat
Send Your Fire
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Nóirín Rafferty
www.BlueMantleMusic.com.
Catholic Rock Band Katholicus Keeping Busy
A lot has been happening for Katholicus. They have songs appearing on numerous compilation CDs: Catholic, Christian, and even secular ones. So Catholic teaching is reaching folks who normally would not hear it, especially in high-energy rock music.
Here are some examples:
- Six of the band's songs (from two separate CDs) appear on the "Saints and Sinners" compilation CDs by Halfway House Studios: two on "The Lighter Side" volume, and four on "The Darker Side" volume. SaintsAndSinnersMusic.com.
- Their song "Fly On His Wings" appears on the "Glory Rock, Vols. 1 & 2," CD by Versailles Records. And also on it are former and/or current members of such groups as Aerosmith,Cinderella, Bride, Neon Cross, and Petra. Wow! Little 'ol Katholicus with such big music names! God be praised!
- Celebrate Radio's, "Positively Music, Vols. 3 and 4", and the "Faith Rocks, 2010" comp. CD feature three different songs of theirs.
- "The Narrow Road" is on the "Auditory Assault" comp. CD by Bare Metal Records (a sonic tribut to the U.S. military) and was distributed to more than 1000 service men and women over-seas. Katholicus' song is the only non-secular song on it.
The band also has songs appearing on soon-to-be-released comp CDs by the following: Broad Horizen Records; Raging Storm Records: "2010 Positive Music Sampler".
And Katholicus' song, "There's A Home," has been selected as the theme song for Foster Enterprise Foundation whose mission is to provide homeless youth and those who have aged out of the child welfare system with a home, family, education, tutoring, vocational training, skills for jobs, and more. This is a solid Christian organization founded by a faithful Catholic that is providing a much needed (and neglected) service. FosterEnterpriseFoundation.org.
Learn more about Katholicus at their website, Katholicus.com.
Trish Foti Genco Donating Proceeds of CD Sale to Help with Oil Cleanup Relief Efforts
Singer, songwriter, and composer Trish Foti Genco is doing her part to help with the cleanup efforts in the terrible oil spill situation going on in the Gulf of Mexico.
Trish has pledged 50% of all the sales of her "Inspired Classics" CD to be donated to Gulf Aid, a 501 C3 nonprofit corporation. Their address, if wanted, is P.O. Box 6917, Metairie, LA 70009. Information on this group is located at GulfAid.org.
Trish, along with Kitty Cleveland and Lorraine Hess, will be performing a concert to aid in the Haitian Earthquake relief efforts that are still going on.
"3 Sopranos: Praise to Raise" will be held at St. Clement of Rome Church, 4317 Richland Avenue, Metairie, LA, on June 10th at 7:30 pm. All proceeds from this concert will go to Croation Relief Services, online at www.croatianrelief.org.
Visit Trish's website at TFotiGenco.com
VoiceTrek Featured on 5-CD Set of Liturgical Music
Introducing five recordings featuring pianist Steven C. Anderson, vocalist Vicki Kueppers, and vocal ensemble Voice Trek, who combine their talents to produce reverent and prayerful music specific to the Liturgical Calendar.
The Music for the Liturgical Season series was developed to help Christians live their daily lives more fully around the Liturgical Year. They are a daily prayerful accompaniment. Each CD contains 15 sacred songs, each beautifully performed and professionally mastered.
The Liturgical Year directs our worship of God, teaches the sublime truths and mysteries of our Faith, and guides and strengthens us by grace to follow Christ in the pathway of holiness leading to the supreme goal. In other words, the Liturgical Year is at one and the same time – the Church praying to God, the Church instructing the world, and the Church sanctifying her members.
MusicForTheLiturgicalSeason.com
Unity Awards To Hold Catholic Music Conference
The 10th Annual Unity Awards are scheduled for August 28th in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.One of the biggest changes this year is the addition of a Catholic music conference to be held August 27th as part of the festivities.
The conference theme is: "Called to Serve: The Vocation of Music Ministry". The conference will features a number of seminars on a variety of issue of interest to Catholic musicians:
Bob Halligan Jr. Singer/Songwriter/Founder Ceili Rain
Songwriting 101
Bill Bleistine
Marketing Skills that get Results
The Priests Panel
Clergy Thoughts on the Catholic Music Movement
"Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask"
Jerry & Cricket Aull SFO
"The Balance of a Spiritual Life, Listening, Detachment & Providence"
Christine Mader PHD, Former Director of Liturgy, Catholic Diocese of Calgary
Concerts in the Sacred Space
Father Bob Mitchell OFM/Fr. Kevin Lynch OFM
"Francis Rebuild my Church"
Jose Melendez
"The Vocation of a Catholic Musician"
Lorraine Kneier, Former Fine Arts Director
Calgary Catholic School District
"Music a Window to the Soul"
Plus...
* Resources for Today's Indie Christian Artist
* Open Mic at the Franciscan Café
* Delegates Directory
* How to Book a Tour
* Round Table Discussions
* Bernie Klien Memorial Tribute
* Daily Mass, Adoration, Reconciliation
Click here for registration information.
2011 Voices In the Hall - Looking for Choirs
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice, or sign up with John Angotti!
John Angotti Music Ministries is looking for choirs to join them on their "2011 Voices in the Hall" performance at Carnegie Hall January 13 - 15, 2011, with a performance at Carnegie Hall on January 14th.
Choirs will practice (pending confirmation) at St. Patrick's Cathedral, will enjoy dinner and sightseeing as well.
Visit John Angotti's website at JohnAngotti.com to download a brochure with all the details including costs and requirements.