You are cordially invited to join us at the Michigan Festival of Sacred
Music (MFSM) as we celebrate the amazing musical diversity of the
many faiths on our planet. Appearing for the first time will be the
Native American musical group, Southern Straight Singers; organist David
Briggs; CUBE; Common Chords, a group that celebrates the common roots of
Muslim and Jewish music; The Afro-Semitic Experience, a cross-cultural band
that is “actively creating an artistic response to anti-Semitism and Racism of all
forms;” Tibetan singer, Techung; and the Klezmer band Hot Pstromi. Returning
are Bob Rowe, Ted & Company with Ken Medema, Rohan Krishnamurthy,
and Yale Strom and Elizabeth Schwartz.

Tickets at www.millerauditorium.com, by phone: 269.387.2300, in person at Miller Auditorium or Epic Center Box Office. Tickets also sold at the door. For more information and a complete schedule of free and ticketed events, to download a PDF of the festival brochure visit the Michigan Festival of Sacred Music Facebook page, www.mfsm.us or phone: 269.382.2910.

 

Special Festival Event: Gospel Concert by LaMont McCoy and Kevin P. Myles

Sunday, November 1, 2009, 7:00pm

Kevin P. Myles, Detroit-area gospel singer; Lamont McCoy and Kalamazoo gospel singers/groups present a concert at Galilee Baptist Church. A benefit for area shelters and food banks. Donations of food and personal care items will be accepted.

Galilee Baptist Church
1216 N. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

For more information, go to www.gbckazoo.org

Free will offering.

 

 

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Techung

Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8:00pm

Techung, a Tibetan folk and freedom singer/songwriter presents a contemporary performance of original and traditional music including some traditional Tibetan instruments. Techung, who grew up in exile in India, currently resides in the San Francisco Bay area.

First United Methodist Church
212 S. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

Tickets: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors; $5 Students

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Sweet Honey in the Rock®

Friday, November 13, 2009, 8:00pm

Miller Auditorium presents Grammy® award-winning Sweet Honey in the Rock®, an a capella sextet of African- American women who bring the message of the southern black church, the civil rights movement and the conscience of justice through musical expression. The NAEA GospelFest Choir opens the show. In conjunction with the Michigan Festival of Sacred Music.

Miller Auditorium
Western Michigan University
[Map and directions]

Tickets: $10-$35, group discounts available
Order tickets online at www.millerauditorium.com
or by phone: 269.383.2300 or 800.228.9853

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Rohan Krishnamurthy and Prasant Radhakrishnan

Saturday, November 14, 2009, 4:00pm

Internationally known player of the Mridangam, the South
Indian pitched drum, and Kalamazoo College graduate
Rohan Krishnamurthy performs South Indian Carnatic
music with saxophonist Prasant Radhakrishnan.

Dalton Theater
Kalamazoo College
[Map and directions]

Tickets: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors; $5 Students

 

 

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Pushkin Youth Choir

Saturday, November 14, 2009, 8:00pm

University of Pushkin Choir, directed by Irina Uvarova. This concert presented in collaboration with Kalamazoo Russian Festival.

First Congregational Church
129 S. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

Tickets: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors; $5 Students

 

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CUBE: Sounding the Sacred

Sunday, November 15, 2009, 3:00pm

Chicago’s CUBE Contemporary Chamber Ensemble specializes in chamber music for winds, piano, and percussion, often including voice, poetry, theatre,
dance, strings, and brass. The highly innovative programming of CUBE explores music from around the world and new works by esteemed Illinois artists and composers. Concert includes the premiere of a new work by Kalamazoo composer Elizabeth Start.

First Baptist Church
315 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

Tickets: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors; $5 Students

 

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Bob Rowe & Co.

Sunday, November 15, 2009, 7:30pm

Singer/songwriter Bob Rowe will present a program of original, traditional, and contemporary sacred and liturgical music from his recordings. He will be accompanied by Rendal Wall.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish
1150 W. Centre Ave.
Portage, MI
[Map and directions]

Free will offering

 

 

 

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The Afro-Semitic Experience

Monday, November 16, 2009, 8:00pm

The Afro-Semitic Experience is a cross-cultural band that delivers a positive and meaningful musical message in jazz about Black-Jewish relations. The group is dedicated to preserving, promoting and expanding the rich cultural and musical heritage of the Jewish and African diaspora. Through their concerts, recordings and workshops, they are actively creating an artistic response to anti-Semitism and Racism of all forms. Premiere of a new work commissioned by Chamber Music America.

First Baptist Church
315 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

Tickets: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors; $5 Students

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David Briggs

Monday, November 16, 2009, 8:00pm

David Briggs clinic with Grand Rapids American Guild of Organists in Grand Rapids.

First (Park) Congregational Church
10 E. Park St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI
[Map and directions]

For more information, go to: www.grago.org or www.parkchurch.org

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Morning: David Briggs choral workshop with four high school honor choirs.

Noon: Concert featuring David Briggs and singers from area high school honor choirs.

First Baptist Church
315 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

FREE Concert

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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 7:30pm

Screening of the 1925 silent film with organ improvisation by David Briggs.

First United Methodist Church
212 S. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

Tickets: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors; $5 Students

 

 

 

 

 

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Live from Jacob’s Ladder

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 8:00pm

Concert version of “Live from Jacob’s Ladder,” a music theater comedy drama about the power of forgiveness, based on the Genesis account of twins Jacob and Esau, and their paths of deception, estrangement, and reconciliation; starring Ted Swartz and Ken Medema.

Galilee Baptist Church
1216 N. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

Tickets: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors; $5 Students

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Yale Strom

Friday, November 20, 2009, Noon

Lunch/lecture: Yale Strom on the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra "Sacred Seasons" program.

The Park Club
219 W. South St.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

Cost: $15, includes tax and gratuity.

To reserve a seat, call 269.381.0876 by November 13, 2009.

 

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A Great Day on Eldridge Street

Friday, November 20, 2009, 3:00pm

"A Great Day on Eldridge Street," Yale Strom’s documentary film is a musical and photographic celebration of the opening of the Eldridge Street Museum and the re-opening of the Eldridge Street Synagogue on Manhattan’s Lower East Side in October 2007. More than 100 Klezmer musicians participated in the celebration.

Kalamazoo Valley Museum
230 N. Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

FREE!

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Sacred Seasons, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra

Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00pm

This program, sponsored in part by MFSM, includes Four Seasons by Vivaldi, and works by Bloch and Prokofiev on Jewish themes.

Miller Auditorium
Western Michigan Unviersity
[Map and directions]

To order tickets online: www.kalamazoosymphony.com
Phone: 269.387.2300
Reserved seats: $19-$49, Harvey’s Hideaway: $5 in advance, $7 at the door.
Group discounts available.

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David Briggs Organ Master Class

Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00am

David Briggs organ master class with Southwest Michigan Chapter, American Guild of Organists at First United Methodist Church.

First United Methodist Church
212 S. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

FREE!

Briner Lecture: David Briggs

Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00pm

2009 Briner Lecture: David Briggs lecture on transcription and improvisation will be supplemented with organ playing to illustrate his points.

First Presbyterian Church
321 W. South St.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

FREE!

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Southern Straight Singers

Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:30 and 3:30pm

Southern Straight Singers present Native American Pow Wow music and dance representing sacred and social traditions of the Three Fires Tribes, known as the Bode’wadmi, Ojibwe & Odawa (Potawatomi, Ottawa and Chippewa). Program includes informative commentary and dancers in regalia. Presented by MFSM with sponsorship by Kalamazoo Public Library.

Kalamazoo Public Library
315 S. Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

FREE!

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David Briggs Organ Master Class with Choir

Saturday, November 21, 2009, 3:00-4:30pm

David Briggs master class with mass community choir culminating in Evensong at 5 p.m.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
247 W. Lovell St.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

FREE!

Evensong with Community Choir and Organist David Briggs

Saturday, November 21, 2009, 5:00pm

Evensong with mass community choir and organist David Briggs.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
247 W. Lovell
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

FREE!

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Klezmer Concert: Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi

Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:00pm

Klezmer Concert: Yale Strom and his band, Hot Pstromi. Sponsored by Arts Midwest.

Congregation of Moses
2501 Stadium Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

Tickets: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors; $5 Students

 

 

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Common Chords Workshop with The Muslim Youth Choir

Sunday, November 22, 2009, 10:30am

COMMON CHORDS was created by Queens College’s “Bridging the Divide” program, which fosters dialogue and cooperation between Jews, Muslims, Hindus and Christians. Common Chords promotes global peace and interethnic understanding the best way we know how: through music and activism. Their first single, “What Time Will It Be?” is now up on YouTube:

Part one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ1KqHet2wk

Part two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S05ozJQjQpc&feature=related

Common Chords will appear at the festival and play at Congregation of Moses. Sponsored by Arts Midwest.

Congregation of Moses
2501 Stadium Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

FREE!

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David Briggs Organ Recital

Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:00pm

David Briggs organ recital, including premiere of new Briggs work for organ, trumpet and soprano commissioned by MFSM. Performers include soprano Susan B. Anthony and trumpeter Scott Thornburg. Text written by Kalamazoo poet Conrad Hilberry. Sponsored by Arts Midwest.

First Baptist Church
315 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

Tickets: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors; $5 Students

 

 

 

 

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Common Chords: Celebrating the Common Roots of Muslim and Jewish Music

Sunday, November 22, 2009, 4:30pm

Common Chords: concert celebrating the common roots of Muslim and Jewish music, featuring Pakistani rock star Salman Ahmad, virtuoso tabla player Samir Chatterjee with Yale Strom and members of his band Hot Pstromi. Sponsored by Arts Midwest.

First Presbyterian Church
321 W. South St.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

Tickets: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors; $5 Students

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Messiah Sing
Sunday, November 29, 2009, 4:00pm

14th Annual Messiah Sing, MFSM collaboration with First Congregational Church. More information.

First Congregational Church
129 S. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI
[Map and directions]

Free will offering

 

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