A Vocal Recital You Do Not Want to Miss This Sunday!

Lindsey Tuller is doing a vocal recital in Taliaferro at St. John's Cathedral this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Her voice is no stranger to St. Mark's. In 2007 she sang the soprano arias from J.S. Bach's cantata "Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme." You will recall that, when she sang, the room was filled not only with her amazing voice but with the spirit of a woman who loves to sing.

Last September she appeared with the San Marco Chamber Music Society along with her husband Tim Tuller. She sang several works, but I especially enjoyed the three songs by Frank Bridge.

Other musicians appearing at this recital are Collin Patierno (guitar), Timothy Tuller (piano), and our own Ellen Olson (viola).

From Ms. Tuller's Facebook Event Page:
Enjoy the impressionistic vibes of Frank Bridge, the soothing & familiar tones of Charles Ives & Harry Burliegh, the avant garde beginnings of George Crumb, an expressionistic glimpse into Arnold Schoenberg's atonality and the haunting melodies & fiery passion of the great classical composer Manuel de Falla; An experience you will not want to miss.

A reception follows. You don't want to miss this event!!

All Saints Day at St. Mark's

This year we observed All Saints Day by inviting people to come forward and light a candle in memory of a loved one. We also specifically remembered the saints from St. Mark's who have joined the church triumphant since the last All Saints Day. They were Ruby Baacke Iisager (1923 - 2009), Najla J. Ayoub (1914-2010) Argene "Mittie" Betz (1914-2010), Bruce Reymond (1929-2010) and Mattie Ruth "Coonie" Krantz Smith (1921-2010). In addition to remembering these saints, we celebrated three new saints baptized in the last year!

Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. - Evangelical Lutheran Worship

Angels Spotted in the Choir Loft!!

Early last week, two angels showed up in the choir loft. I guess they had left their wings in heaven and exchanged them for a vacuum cleaner, broom, and other cleaning supplies. The choir loft in the nave got a complete makeover and it is now sparkling like new! They vacummed the chair cushions, cleaned the floor, and dusted the piano.
Thank you Margaret and Viki!

San Marco Chamber Music Society JDRF Benefit Results

The San Marco Chamber Music Society held its annual concert of chamber music to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund on September 12th. Along with Eric and Ellen Olson, Tim Tuller and Lindsey Tuller presented a varied concert with works by Szewczyk, Brahms, Krebs, Bridge, Mullikin, and Bach. The entire concert was wonderful, but I have to confess the three songs by Frank Bridge (1833-1879) were my favorite - perhaps because I'd never heard them before.

Contributions from individuals were $1,896.00. A matching gift of $500.00 from Thrivent Financial For Lutherans brought the total amount raised to $2,396.00!

Did you miss SMCMS's first concert of the season? Then you won't want to miss future concerts on 1/16/2011 (Jacksonville Oboists), 2/13/2011 (Strings and Flute), and 4/3/2011 (Make It a Double). All concerts are at 7:00. There is no admission charge, but an offering will be taken.

St. Mark's is proud to host these outstanding concerts!