La Jolla Presbyterian Church

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7715 Draper Ave. La Jolla CA 92037 Phone: (858) 454-0713http://www.ljpres.org

LJPC Concert Series Committee

Helga Halsey (Chair), Sally Ashburn, Tanya Chen, Bob Franks, Sally Fuller,

Candace Magee, Pat Nelson, Elizabeth Nichol, Ron Smith

Friends of the LJPC Concert Series

Frank Baker, Karen Carroll, Miles Hall, Jim Sedgwick, Lori Thrower.

LJPC Worship and Arts Committee

John Boyd (Chair), Jaime Aguilar, Donna Baker, Jeff Blankman, Elsie Land,

Candace Magee, Jen Marchesini, Sam Swanson

Contact Ron Bolles

Director of Worship and Arts Concert Series Manager

(858) 729-5511 ronb@ljpres.org

Music at La Jolla Presbyterian Church

In our music presentations during worship at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, we aim to inspire and celebrate God’s Story through His gift of music. Each week, new stories can be experienced in music that transcends mere words. We are blessed at LJPC to have nine music ensembles featured in our Sunday services. We invite you to frequently refer to the adjoining chart to see when each group will be leading worship. Whether you enjoying singing and playing music or prefer to listen and be inspired… there is a place for you and your story at LJPC!Chancel Choir: Leads weekly worship in our 8:45 and 11:00AM servicesWorship Team: Leads weekly worship in our 10:00AM contemporary servicesLa Jolla Brass: Volunteer musicians play in services once a month and for special eventsLJPC Orchestra: Volunteer musicians play in services every other month and for special eventsHandbell Choir: All ages musicians play in services once a monthGloria Deo: Youth choir for students 5th - 12th gradeJoyful Sound: Children’s choir 1st - 4th gradeSonshine Singers: Children’s choir ages 3 - KConcert Series: Outreach events, free of charge, starts at 4:00PM on noted SundaysSummer Choir: Open to all to sing in 8:45 and 11:00AM services during JulySpecial Event: Special worship services, concerts, or other events

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In June of 2018, the Chancel Choir and friends will travel to Northern Italy, soaking in the sights of this historically and musically rich area for ten days. Along the way we will sing in some of Europe’s most storied and significant cathedrals, churches and sites. Our concert will feature the music we are preparing as we share the story of the good news with audiences from around the world. We invite you to join us for a musical send-off.

Oct 154PM

AN ITALIAN ITINERARY!

www.chelseachen.comChelsea Chen’s story is unique among this year’s concerts. One of our favorite LJPC Concert Series artists, organist and composer Chelsea Chen was raised in La Jolla and attended LJPC. By popular demand, she’s back once again to fill the sanctuary with wonder and amazement through her talent and our church’s magnificent pipe organ. Regarded as one of the most promising organists of her generation, she has electrified audiences throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia. She has composed several original compositions, and has adapted music ranging from major classical repertoire to video game soundtracks to Taiwanese folk songs for the organ and other instruments.

CHELSEA CHEN ORGAN CONCERT

Celebrate the story of our nation through music! A rousing concert of music, marches, heart-stirring patriotic music and selections from the “Great American Songbook” presented by a very special music ensemble to be named closer to the concert date! You won’t want to miss this one!

During the month of December, watch for announcements about our surprise ensemble!

Join the LJPC family for a joyful celebration of the “Many Moods of Christmas!” The Chancel Choir, Children’s Choirs, La Jolla Brass, and Handbell Choir will create a moving retelling of the Christmas story through song and scripture in two performances of this annual concert, a favorite in the community. The concert will feature many carols, including Suite Three of Robert Shaw’s iconic “Many Moods” collections, as well as Vivaldi’s well-known setting of Mary’s song for soloists and choir. The congregation will also lift its voices in song in a program accompanied by a professional orchestra. Come join us for the “feel-good” concert of the year! Reception after the 7pm concert.

www.musicalmerit.orgWe are thrilled to be joined by three incredible musicians who play well beyond their years. Come celebrate and be inspired by the amazing stories of our emerging artists in our 2nd Annual Young Artists Showcase co-sponsored by the Musical Merit Foundation of San Diego. The mission of the Musical Merit Foundation is to discover, encourage and present young music students of exceptional talent. This year we will enjoy the following MMF scholarship winners:

Nicholas Newton, bass-baritone

Erica Hwang, violin

Jason Kim, piano

YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE

THE MANY MOODS OF CHRISTMAS FEATURING VIVALDI’S MAGNIFICAT! FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA

THE MISSION OF THE LJPCCONCERT SERIES

www.ljpres.org/concert-series/We bring great music to La Jolla!

As an outreach of the Worship and Arts Ministry of La Jolla Presbyterian Church, the LJPC Concert Series is a community service program that provides inspiring music, free of charge, to our congregation and community. The Concert Series is a perfect example of the intersection of God’s Story, Our Story, and Your Story as they are revealed through God’s gift of music.

All concerts include...

Free admissionFree underground parking

Free reception with the artists

YEARS OFCONCERTS

Jun 104PM

Mar 114PM

Feb 114PM

Dec 10PM4 & 7