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Independence Day concert Thursday, July 4 at 7:00 p.m.

 
Concerts at Arborlawn presents the Festival Chorus in the 24th Annual “A Salute to America” concert on Thursday, July 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
 

The entertaining evening includes the traditional standards: "God Bless America," "The Star-Spangled Banner," "I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy," "The Stars and Stripes Forever," and, of course, "America the Beautiful" among others.
 
Under the direction of Tom Stoker, the choir will be accompanied by Jerry Westenkuehler on the organ. The choir is open to anyone who wants to sing that evening. Singers, please wear your favorite red, white, and blue, and come to rehearse from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  Singers will enjoy a light dinner at 6:00 p.m., and the choir will then sing at the 7:00 p.m. concert. 
 
The “A Salute to America” concert was started 24 years ago by Robert MacDonald, former organist and choir master at Fort Worth’s First Presbyterian Church. Stoker and MacDonald teamed up for these annual patriotic concerts for many years.
 
There is no admission charge for the concert. The public is invited to attend.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Independence Day concert Thursday, July 4 at 7:00 p.m.

 
Concerts at Arborlawn presents the Festival Chorus in the 24th Annual “A Salute to America” concert on Thursday, July 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
 

The entertaining evening includes the traditional standards: "God Bless America," "The Star-Spangled Banner," "I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy," "The Stars and Stripes Forever," and, of course, "America the Beautiful" among others.
 
Under the direction of Tom Stoker, the choir will be accompanied by Jerry Westenkuehler on the organ. The choir is open to anyone who wants to sing that evening. Singers, please wear your favorite red, white, and blue, and come to rehearse from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  Singers will enjoy a light dinner at 6:00 p.m., and the choir will then sing at the 7:00 p.m. concert. 
 
The “A Salute to America” concert was started 24 years ago by Robert MacDonald, former organist and choir master at Fort Worth’s First Presbyterian Church. Stoker and MacDonald teamed up for these annual patriotic concerts for many years.
 
There is no admission charge for the concert. The public is invited to attend.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Winds & Pipes concert Sunday evening, May 19

 
Concerts at Arborlawn and the Fort Worth Chapter of the American Guild of Organists present Arborlawn organist Jerry Westenkuehler and The Brasses at Arborlawn in "Winds & Pipes! A Concert of Organ & Brass" on Sunday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
 

Don’t miss this wonderful recital featuring the music of Widor, Rimsky-Korsakov, Westenkuehler, Gabrieli, Ewald, Strauss, and Sousa, among others. Admission is free, but an offering will be received to underwrite the professional brass ensemble. Join us for Winds & Pipes!
 
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"Winds & Pipes!" concert Sunday evening, May 19

 
Concerts at Arborlawn and the Fort Worth Chapter of the American Guild of Organists present Arborlawn organist Jerry Westenkuehler and The Brasses at Arborlawn in "Winds & Pipes! A Concert of Organ & Brass" on Sunday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
 

Don’t miss this wonderful recital featuring the music of Widor, Rimsky-Korsakov, Westenkuehler, Gabrieli, Ewald, Strauss, and Sousa, among others. Admission is free, but an offering will be received to underwrite the professional brass ensemble. Join us for Winds & Pipes!
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

"Winds & Pipes!" concert Sunday evening, May 19

 
Concerts at Arborlawn and the Fort Worth Chapter of the American Guild of Organists present Arborlawn organist Jerry Westenkuehler and The Brasses at Arborlawn in "Winds & Pipes! A Concert of Organ & Brass" on Sunday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
 

Don’t miss this wonderful recital featuring the music of Widor, Rimsky-Korsakov, Westenkuehler, Gabrieli, Ewald, Strauss, and Sousa, among others. Admission is free, but an offering will be received to underwrite the professional brass ensemble. Join us for Winds & Pipes!
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Concerts at Arborlawn: Goodie bags for TCU students; TCU Concert Chorale singing here April 30

 
The TCU Concert Chorale is performing at Arborlawn on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. The concert is free of charge. The Chancel Choir has the privilege of hosting a meal for these students prior to the concert that evening. The Chancel Choir is also providing a small goodie bag for each of the 58 singers. If you would like to make a monetary donation to offset the cost of these goodie bags, please put "TCU Goodie Bags" on the memo line of your check. Thanks for your help!
 

The April 30 event is a spring concert under the baton of Dr. Dennis Shrock, TCU Concert Chorale Director. The Concert Chorale has a reputation for outstanding choral work, and we look forward to hosting these talented students.
 
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Concerts at Arborlawn: Texas A&M Century Singers April 21 / TCU Concert Chorale April 30

 
Texas A&M Century Singers: April 21 during 11:00 a.m. worship service
 
Concerts at Arborlawn welcomes the Texas A&M Century Singers on Sunday, April 21 during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. The group is on its Annual Spring Tour and will be performing "How Can I Keep from Singing: Celebrating 25 Years."
 

The purpose of Century Singers is to provide a great representation of Texas A&M, promoting choral excellence and offering the community an opportunity to experience classical masterpieces of choral literature.
 
TCU Concert Chorale: Tuesday, April 30, 7:00 p.m.
 
Concerts at Arborlawn welcomes the TCU Concert Chorale on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. for a spring concert under the baton of Dr. Dennis Shrock, Chorale Director. The Concert Chorale has a reputation for outstanding choral work, and we look forward to hosting these talented students.
 
Help us minister to TCU Concert Chorale students
 
The Chancel Choir has the privilege of hosting a meal for the TCU Concert Chorale students prior to the concert on April 30. We would also like to express hospitality to them by providing a small goodie bag for each of the 58 singers. If you would like to make a monetary donation to offset the cost of these goodie bags, please put "TCU Goodie Bags" on the memo line of your check. Join the Chancel Choir in extending a warm welcome to these wonderful students in our community!
 
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Concerts: Schola Cantorum, Texas A&M Century Singers, TCU Concert Chorale in April

 
Schola Cantorum: Monday, April 15, 7:30 p.m.
 
Schola Cantorum of Texas presents "Music for Those We Love" here on Monday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. The Faure Requiem highlights this concert with additional music of O’Regan’s Triptych for chorus and strings. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors/educators and may be obtained at ScholaTexas.com. Student tickets for $5 may be purchased at the door with student identification.
 
Texas A&M Century Singers: April 21 during 11:00 a.m. worship service
 
Concerts at Arborlawn welcomes the Texas A&M Century Singers on Sunday, April 21 during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. The group is on its Annual Spring Tour and will be performing "How Can I Keep from Singing: Celebrating 25 Years."
 

The purpose of Century Singers is to provide a great representation of Texas A&M, promoting choral excellence and offering the community an opportunity to experience classical masterpieces of choral literature.
 
TCU Concert Chorale: Tuesday, April 30, 7 p.m.
 
We welcome the TCU Concert Chorale back to Arborlawn for this spring concert under the baton of Dr. Dennis Shrock, Chorale Director. The Concert Chorale has a reputation for outstanding choral work, and we look forward to hosting these talented students.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Concerts: FWSO April 11; Schola, TCU Concert Chorale later in April

 
FWSO at Arborlawn: Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
 
Join us as the renowned Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs Mozart's Requiem at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. Under the baton of conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya, the FWSO musicians join with TCU Concert Chorale (Dr. Dennis Shrock, Chorale Director) in this majestic concert. Tickets are $20 and are available at the FWSO box office by calling 817-665-6000.
 

Schola Cantorum: Monday, April 15, 7:30 p.m.
 
Schola Cantorum of Texas presents "Music for Those We Love" here on Monday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. The Faure Requiem highlights this concert with additional music of O’Regan’s Triptych for chorus and strings. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors/educators and may be obtained at ScholaTexas.com.
 
TCU Concert Chorale: Tuesday, April 30, 7 p.m.
 
We welcome the TCU Concert Chorale back to Arborlawn for this spring concert under the baton of Dr. Dennis Shrock, Chorale Director. The Concert Chorale has a reputation for outstanding choral work, and we look forward to hosting these talented students. Watch for more details.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Concerts at Arborlawn: FWSO, Schola Cantorum, TCU Concert Chorale in April

 
FWSO at Arborlawn: Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
 
Join us as the renowned Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs Mozart's Requiem at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. Under the baton of conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya, the FWSO musicians join with TCU Concert Chorale (Dr. Dennis Shrock, Chorale Director) in this majestic concert. Tickets are $20 and are available at the FWSO box office by calling 817-665-6000.
 

Schola Cantorum: Monday, April 15, 7:30 p.m.
 
Schola Cantorum of Texas presents "Music for Those We Love" here on Monday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. The Faure Requiem highlights this concert with additional music of O’Regan’s Triptych for chorus and strings. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors/educators and may be obtained at ScholaTexas.com.
 
TCU Concert Chorale: Tuesday, April 30, 7 p.m.
 
We welcome the TCU Concert Chorale back to Arborlawn for this spring concert under the baton of Dr. Dennis Shrock, Chorale Director. The Concert Chorale has a reputation for outstanding choral work, and we look forward to hosting these talented students. Watch for more details.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Concerts at Arborlawn: Kinderconcerts March 26; FWSO April 11 with choral masterworks

 
Concerts at Arborlawn welcomes Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra as it performs the 2013 edition of the Kinderconcerts series on Tuesday, March 26. Children Ages 3-6 can enjoy "Peter Rabbit and Friends in the Orchestra" that day at 9:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. in Arborlawn's Sanctuary.
 

The concerts are conducted by Andres Franco. The FWSO brings children's classics "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" and "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" to life musically with the help of a narrator. The performances include an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. The cost is $4 per person, and tickets are available online.
 
FWSO at Arborlawn: Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
 
Join us as the renowned Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs in its new series at Arborlawn with choral masterworks on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.
 

Under the baton of music director Miguel Harth Bedoya, the FWSO musicians join with area choral forces in this majestic concert. Tickets are $20 and are available at the FWSO box office by calling 817-665-6000.
 
Schola Cantorum: Monday, April 15, 7:30 p.m.
 
Schola Cantorum of Texas presents "Music for Those We Love" here on Monday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. The Faure Requiem highlights this concert with additional music of O’Regan’s Triptych for chorus and strings. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors/educators and may be obtained online.
 
TCU Concert Chorale: Tuesday, April 30, 7 p.m.
 
We welcome the TCU Concert Chorale back to Arborlawn for this spring concert under the baton of Dr. Dennis Shrock, Director of Choral Activities. The Concert Chorale has a reputation for outstanding choral work, and we look forward to hosting these talented students. Watch for more details.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Concerts at Arborlawn: Lenten Recitals; Kinderconcerts; three April events

 
Arborlawn's 2013 Lenten Noon-day Recitals wind down on Wednesday, March 20. The 30-minute recital starts at 12 p.m. in the Sanctuary. We invite you to stay afterward for a light lunch in the Family Life Center. Enjoy a concert of piano duets by Tom Stoker and Karen Gossett. Invite your friends to join us!
 

Concerts at Arborlawn welcomes Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra as it performs the 2013 edition of the Kinderconcerts series on Tuesday, March 26. Children Ages 3-6 can enjoy "Peter Rabbit and Friends in the Orchestra" that day at 9:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. in Arborlawn's Sanctuary.
 

The concerts are conducted by Andres Franco. The FWSO brings children's classics "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" and "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" to life musically with the help of a narrator. The performances include an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. The cost is $4 per person, and tickets are available online.
 
FWSO at Arborlawn: Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
 
Join us as the renowned Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs in its new series at Arborlawn with choral masterworks on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Under the baton of music director Miguel Harth Bedoya, the FWSO musicians join with area choral forces in this majestic concert. Tickets are $20 and are available at the FWSO box office by calling 817-665-6000.
 
Schola Cantorum: Monday, April 15, 7:30 p.m.
 
Schola Cantorum of Texas presents "Music for Those We Love" here on Monday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. The Faure Requiem highlights this concert with additional music of O’Regan’s Triptych for chorus and strings. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors/educators and may be obtained online.
 
TCU Concert Chorale: Tuesday, April 30, 7 p.m.
 
We welcome the TCU Concert Chorale back to Arborlawn for this spring concert under the baton of Dr. Dennis Shrock, Director of Choral Activities. The Concert Chorale has a reputation for outstanding choral work, and we look forward to hosting these talented students. Watch for more details.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Concerts at Arborlawn: Lenten Noon-day Recitals; Wyeth event postponed; Kinderconcerts

 
The 2013 edition of an Arborlawn favorite returns on Wednesdays Mar. 6, 13, and 20 with the Lenten Noon-day Recitals, presented by Concerts at Arborlawn. The 30-minute recitals start at Noon in the Sanctuary. We invite you to stay afterward for a light lunch in the Family Life Center. On Mar. 6 we welcome Organist Jeff Ford in recital.
 

Talents of Arborlawn perform on Mar. 13, and the series concludes on Mar. 20 as Tom Stoker and Karen Gossett perform a recital of piano duets. We hope you will enjoy the musical blessings of this sacred Lenten season with us. Please invite friends in the community to join us.
 
Wyeth Quartet concert postponed
 
The Wyeth Quartet had planned on playing here on Mar. 3, but that event has been postponed. We will report in The Vine when the group is rescheduled. You can also always read more at MusicatArborlawn.com.
 
FWSO: Kinderconcerts here March 26
 
Concerts at Arborlawn welcomes Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra as it performs the 2013 edition of the Kinderconcerts series. Children Ages 3-6 can enjoy "Peter Rabbit and Friends in the Orchestra" on Tuesday, Mar. 26 at 9:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. in Arborlawn's Sanctuary.
 

The concerts are conduced by Andres Franco. The FWSO brings children's classics "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" and "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" to life musically with the help of a narrator. The performances include an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. The cost is $4 per person, and tickets are available at FWSymphony.org/education.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Lenten Noon-day Recitals: Wednesdays March 6, 13, and 20

 
The 2013 edition of an Arborlawn favorite returns on Wednesdays Mar. 6, 13, and 20 with the Lenten Noon-day Recitals, presented by Concerts at Arborlawn. The 30-minute recitals start at Noon in the Sanctuary. We invite you to stay afterward for a light lunch in the Family Life Center.
 

On Mar. 6 we welcome Organist Jeff Ford in recital. Talents of Arborlawn perform on Mar. 13, and the series concludes on Mar. 20 as Tom Stoker and Karen Gossett perform a recital of piano duets.
 
We hope you will enjoy the musical blessings of this sacred Lenten season with us. Please invite friends in the community to join us.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Concerts at Arborlawn: Community Band February 24; Wyeth Quartet event postponed

[Editor's Note, 2/26/13: The Wyeth Quartet concert we were previously describing in this entry has been postponed. Please check back at this Category for future announcements about Wyeth Quartet concerts.]
 
Concerts at Arborlawn welcomes the Greater Fort Worth Community Band, under the direction of conductor Henry Schraub and associate conductor Christine Beason, as it performs here at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24. The band will be playing marches and other exciting repertoire. The event is free.
 
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FWSO performing Kinderconcerts here March 26; "Peter Rabbit and Friends"

 
Concerts at Arborlawn welcomes Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra as it performs the 2013 edition of the Kinderconcerts series. Children Ages 3-6 can enjoy "Peter Rabbit and Friends in the Orchestra" on Tuesday, Mar. 26 at 9:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. in Arborlawn's Sanctuary. The concerts are conduced by Andres Franco.
 

The FWSO brings children's classics "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" and "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" to life musically with the help of a narrator. The performances include an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra.
 
The cost is $4 per person, and tickets are available here.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Lenten Noon-day Recitals: Wednesdays March 6, 13, and 20

 
The 2013 edition of an Arborlawn favorite returns on Wednesdays Mar. 6, 13, and 20 with the Lenten Noon-day Recitals, presented by Concerts at Arborlawn. The 30-minute recitals start at Noon in the Sanctuary. We invite you to stay afterward for a light lunch in the Family Life Center.
 

On Mar. 6 we welcome Organist Jeff Ford in recital. Talents of Arborlawn perform on Mar. 13, and the series concludes on Mar. 20 as Tom Stoker and Karen Gossett perform a recital of piano duets.
 
We hope you will enjoy the musical blessings of this sacred Lenten season with us. Please invite friends in the community to join us.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

FWSO performing Kinderconcerts here March 26; "Peter Rabbit and Friends in the Orchestra"

 
Concerts at Arborlawn welcomes Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra as it performs the 2013 edition of the Kinderconcerts series. Children Ages 3-6 can enjoy "Peter Rabbit and Friends in the Orchestra" on Tuesday, Mar. 26 at 9:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. in Arborlawn's Sanctuary. The concerts are conduced by Andres Franco.
 

The FWSO brings children's classics "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" and "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" to life musically with the help of a narrator. The performances include an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra.
 
The cost is $4 per person, and tickets are available here.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

"A Festival of Hymns": Sunday, February 10; sing with us in the Festival Chorus

 
Join us as Concerts at Arborlawn presents "A Festival of Hymns" at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening, Feb. 10 in Arborlawn's Sanctuary. Arborlawn organist Jerry Westenkuehler will join with The Festival Chorus, directed by Tom Stoker, in an evening of the great hymns of our faith.
 

You are invited to be a part of The Festival Chorus by joining us on Sunday afternoon from 4-6 p.m. in the Sanctuary. We will rehearse for the evening festival, take a break with a light dinner at 6 p.m., and return for a wonderful evening of hymn singing. Dress is casual, and we'll provide the music. Invite your friends and fellow choir members to join you.
 
Westenkuehler is one of America's leading organ improvisationalists. His settings of hymns are published by Hal Leonard and Alfred, and he has a new collection to be published next year by MorningStar Music. A graduate of William Jewell College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Jerry is sought after as a clinician in organ improvisation and handbell techniques.
 
Spread the word about this Sunday's Festival of Hymns at Arborlawn. We hope to see you Sunday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Concerts at Arborlawn: "A Festival of Hymns" Sunday, February 10; join us in the Festival Chorus

 
Join us as Concerts at Arborlawn presents "A Festival of Hymns" at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening, Feb. 10 in Arborlawn's Sanctuary. Arborlawn organist Jerry Westenkuehler will join with The Festival Chorus, directed by Tom Stoker, in an evening of the great hymns of our faith.
 

You are invited to be a part of The Festival Chorus by joining us on Sunday afternoon from 4-6 p.m. in the Sanctuary. We will rehearse for the evening festival, take a break with a light dinner at 6 p.m., and return for a wonderful evening of hymn singing. Dress is casual, and we'll provide the music. Invite your friends and fellow choir members to join you.
 
Westenkuehler is one of America's leading organ improvisationalists. His settings of hymns are published by Hal Leonard and Alfred, and he has a new collection to be published next year by MorningStar Music. A graduate of William Jewell College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Jerry is sought after as a clinician in organ improvisation and handbell techniques.
 
Spread the word about this Sunday's Festival of Hymns at Arborlawn. We hope to see you Sunday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org