Abendmusik Presents

Gwinnett Young Singers in Concert

at Christ the King

Plans are now being made over the summer for Abendmusik 2010-2011. A brochure with complete details will be available in August. Check back later for information on our upcoming season.

Abendmusik Concerts & Events
Abendmusik is our series of concerts, arts events and special worship services that is offered to the public (most of them free of charge). Programs are varied in nature. It is our mission to reach out into the community beyond our Christ the King campus and invite newcomers to our programs, and to make many of the programs child friendly.

A word about the inspiration for our series . .  Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) was one of the most renowned composers of his day. J.S. Bach is said to have walked 200 miles to hear him perform. An accomplished organist and composer, Buxtehude is also remembered for his "Abendmusik" concerts in the German city of Lübeck, where the Danish composer spent most of his adult life. Originally simple organ recitals for the Advent season, "Abendmusik" programs were expanded under Buxtehude's direction to become large-scale dramatic spectacles including solo vocal performances, polyphonic choral works and instrumental music. They were popular events, earning Lübeck, its church, the Marienkirche, and Buxtehude a prominent place in German musical history.  
 

Become a "Friend of Abendmusik" and support this vital ministry. Contact John Marsh for details on making donations, or make your check out to CtK and note in the memo line, “Abendmusik Concerts.” Your support will insure we continue to enjoy the best possible programs at CtK

Abendmusik Donors:
Cheryl & Jan Arnson
Donna & Sam Aven
Tennie & Charles Caldwell
Kathy & Carl Carlsen
Katherina Carlsen
Maxine & James Christ
Mary Lou & Glenn Coffman
Kathleen & Dick Collins
Nancy & Carlton Crawford
Joyce & Ray Crum
Cathy Davies & Larry Johnson
Delores & J. W. Donnelly
Carol & Hans Friedrichsen
Alfred Gantert
Sheri & Jeffrey Geyer
Jeanette & Mark Kleier
Joanne Maddalena
Ted & Linda Marcis
Judy Madson
John Marsh
John & Lynn Marshall
Pat & James Martin
Delores & William Mason
Nancy Matula
Wanda & Mal McSwain
Shirley & Raymond Meyer
Elaine Molzahn
Music Sprout Kids, Inc.
Wes & Norma Jean Myers
Eileen Nahser
Nalini & Baskar Parthiban
Margaret & Terry Pedersen
David & Nancy Petrie
David & Suzanne Rahn
Christine & Robert Reiss
Veloy & Robert Reynders
Elinore & Ramon Riley
Pastor Robert & Suzanne Sims
Marie Skandera
Ted & Anne Spitler
Billy Teague
Paul & Linda Thomas
Bernard Turgeon
Frances & George Wyers
Howard Yorek
Sara Younkin

2009-2010 Abendmusik Season of Concerts & Events

For a copy of the season brochure, click here.
We show all our season events (even those that have passed) to let you know the depth of our programs.

Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 3 at 10:00 am              
St. Francis of Assisi is remembered for many things . . . among them is his love for all God’s creatures.  Near his feast day, we  offer a short service of blessing for all our pets that are part of our  families.  Give your pet its due! 

Duo-Organ Concert - Linda Thomas and John Marsh, Organists
Saturday, October 3 at 7:15 pm 
John Marsh has invited his good friend and colleague from Kinsmen Lutheran Church, Houston, to join him for a “dueling” organist recital of organ favorites.  Great music — fun for the whole family — dessert bar following the concert!

Halloween Monster Concert & “Trunk or Treat”
Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 pm.
Put on your best Halloween costume and come to the sanctuary to hear some of your  favorite “spooky tunes” played by our own resident monsters, John Marsh  and Will Beaumont.  Afterwards, we’ll go out to the parking lot for “Trunk or Treat” hosted by our Sr. High Youth.

Peachtree Symphonic Winds Concert
Wednesday, October 29 at 7:30 pm.

Peachtree Winds use our facilities for rehearsal and provide us with special music throughout the year.  This program includes audience favorites.

Hanging of the Greens
Friday, November 27 at 6:00 pm
Come join us for a light supper before we “deck the halls” for the  holidays. We will be  trimming the Christmas tree, hanging garlands and getting all of us in the mood of this most blessed time of year.

Gwinnett Young Singers Christmas Concert: Friday, December 4, 8 p.m. -- Atlanta’s Grammy nominated children’s choir present their annual Christmas Concert.  Approximately one hundred children and youth of the GYS choirs will be participating in this festive concert, including the Treble Choir, Allegro Choir, Concert Choir, Hudgens Choir, Chamber Choir and the Georgia Young Men’s Ensemble.  Admission is $5 for adults & children (tickets sold at the door.)  Doors open at 7:30.  Bring the family to share the beauty of holiday music as we celebrate the season!!

Christmas Concert: Music for the Season
Choir Cantata The Winter Rose is the featured work.
Sunday, December 6 at 4 pm.
Refreshments in the Atrium starting at 3:30 pm.
Stories told through music of the night that changed the world. Carols, songs and instrumental music featuring all of Christ the King’s musical ensembles and audience participation singing Christmas carols.  The choir cantata will be featured on the second half of the concert.

Christ the King Cabaret: “A Rodgers & Hammerstein Valentine” Saturday, February 13 at 7:15 pm in the Sanctuary – Hosted by Nancy Petrie & Bernard Turgeon, CtK singers and orchestra will share the best of these most loved of Broadway composer- lyricists.  The program itself is free of charge.  All are welcome!  A catered fellowship dinner precedes the program at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  (Mexican Meal: $7; $4 under 6 years; $21 family max. - RSVP for dinner to Kelly Totten in the church office). Fun for the whole family!

Peachtree Symphonic Winds Concert
Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 pm
Peachtree Symphonic Winds will offer a concert of band music and audience favorites.  Come join the fun for young and old, and enjoy some of the best loved music around!

Good Friday Tenebrae
April 10, 7:00 pm.
The service of Tenebrae focuses on seven episodes in the Passion and Death of Our Lord.  Each section consists of a reading from the Gospel of Matthew or Luke, a choral meditation, and a responsive reading from one of the seven penitential psalms. The interwoven themes of grief, penitence, pity and forgiveness provide the backdrop to the central meaning of this holy season for all Christians.  Led by Chancel Choir.