“Music at Atonement” includes wonderful music that enlivens our Sunday 10 am service and 7 pm Taizé service, our Advent Lessons & Carols, Caroling, Christmas pageant, Lenten Meditations, Arts & Music Festival, chamber music recitals, Youth Ensemble and Young Instrumentalists, and other concerts and events.
SPECIAL at Atonement on Sunday, January 29 at 5:00 pm: “Amahl and the Night Visitors“- one of the most popular American operas by Gian Carlo Menotti, was performed in our beautiful Church.
Amahl and the Night Visitors is a timeless story of the power of faith and the meaning of love. The one-act opera tells the story of Amahl, a poor crippled boy, who lives with his mother in a village somewhere on the road to Bethlehem. When the Three Kings, following the star in the East, seek shelter for the night, the lives of Amahl and his mother are changed forever.Playing the lead role of Amahl was Tenafly High School junior, Maya Yaffee. The role of the mother was played by Geralyn Keely and the Three Kings was performed by Max DiFrancesco, Clyde Crewey and Steve Fredericks. The production was directed by Jim Millar was at the piano and accompanied by Bob LeClair on oboe. Jeff Pieper and Wilson Reimers designed and constructed the set.
HOLD THE DATE! SUNDAY, March 4, 5:00 pm
Our annual “Lenten Meditations” features readings and poems appropriate to the season will be interspersed between musical meditations offered by Jim Millar at piano playing Chopin’s “Nocturne in B minor,” Schubert’s “Moment Musicaux” and Ravel’s “Menuet.” John Hancock, baritone, will also sing Wolf’s “Auf Ein Altest Bild” and Faure’s “En Priere.” A free will offering will be collected with proceeds benefiting Atonement’s Arts & Music programs. For more info about John Hancock, to go www.johnhancockbaritone.com.
“THE ELIZABETHANS” – Friday, March 23, 7:30 pm - The Elizabethans, an a capella madrigal group from Williams College, will return to Atonement to offer a recital of sacred and secular music from the Middle Ages to the present. For more information about this group, to to www.elizabethans.org.
“BELCANTO KETTERING” – Saturday, April 7, 2:00 pm - This renowned a capella women’s choir from the U.K., under the direction of Barry Clark, will offer a concert on the eve of Easter. They will also join Atonement’s Choir and Soloists on Easter morning at 10 a.m.! More information to come. For more info about this group, go to www.belcantokettering.co.uk.
ADULT CHOIR
The adult choir rehearses on two Wednesday evenings per month, and on Sundays at 9 am. Under the direction of our Music Director, James, Millar, M.Mus., and assisted by professional soloists/section leaders, our choir helps to lead our worship, offers concerts and special services and events, and participates in our annual Arts & Music Festival.
There is no experience necessary to sing in our choir All that is needed is enthusiasm, dedication, and the ability to carry tune! We have a lot of fun and are always looking for new members. If you are interested, please contact Jim Millar through this website, or at jwmillar@gmail.com.
YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Our Youth Ensemble, led by Angie rispoli, M.A., is open to children and youth in grades 2 – 8. She provides musical leadership in weekly Children’s Services and at Family Services. Hand bells, drums, finger cymbals, liturgical movement and dance serve to enhance the music program. Children and Youth instrumentalists are encouraged to share their talents at worship. Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesday afternoons, 4:00 – 4:45 pm and Sunday mornings 11:30 – Noon. For further information, contact the church office or Angie Rispoli directly at arispoli@nj.rr.com.
Next Youth Ensemble rehearsal: Tuesday, January 17 at 4:00 pm.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! ANNUAL ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL - April 20 – 27, 2012
ATTENTION ARTISTS…that means you, your family, your friends, your neighbors, your school mates, and anyone else you know who enjoys creating art and you’d like to invite to participate. It’s time to start planning your submissions for the art exhibit at Atonement’s sixth annual Arts & Music Festival. The exhibit is non-judged with no entrance fee — and “all are welcome” to show.
The rules are as follows:
- A maximum of four pieces per art-ist (all and every type of creative endeavor will be accepted).
- Name, address and phone number must be included on an index card with all submissions.
Artists may or may not offer their work for sale; however, a contribution to Atonement’s Arts & Music Fund would be appreciated, no matter how great or small. - Artists of all ages and abilities are welcome to show their work.
- Artists are invited to attend the opening concert and Meet the Artists Night.
- Works of art must be delivered to the church by Tuesday, April 10th.
Come share your God-given talents and “celebrate creativity.” More details will be shared soon, but in the meantime if you have any questions please contact John Hancock at jchancock@optonline.net.