In 2010, for a Marian celebration when William Picher hired 2 trumpets, strings, flute and timpani for a Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, he asked me for an arrangement of Immaculate Mary. As this is a popular hymn for many Marian feasts, I eventually prepared a solo organ accompaniment version of the score. This reduced arrangement is included in their most recent CD of Marian Music: Ave Maria. It was always a pleasure to work with and write music for the Basilica Choir while I was in Orlando, and I am delighted that they continue to sing (and record) compositions and arrangements that I did for them.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Shrine’s famous display of 12,000 roses on Mother’s Day. This year the amount is “plussed” with the added plus of a concert by the Basilica Choir and Orchestra! Enjoy an afternoon in celebration of our moms, as well as the Mary, Mother of God. Hear a series of different settings of the beloved “Ave Maria” text as well as John Rutter’s magnificent setting of Mary’s own song, “Magnificat”.
The concert will include Glenn Osborne’s arrangement of Giulio Caccini’s Ave Maria for SATB choir, strings and solo instrument
Local university faculty and friends present World Premieres and other new music composed for a variety of sacred faith traditions. Featuring the Cathedral Choir and Orlando Deanery Boychoir and Girls Choir.
This concert will include the premier of the SSA version of God, Your Golden Doorway Beckons.
The first performance of my composition Watch! Take Care! Your Hearts Prepare! will take place during Mass on the Fourth Sunday of Advent at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. The Basilica Choir under the direction of William Picher will sing the piece at both the 9:30 and 11:30am Masses. The piece is a setting of a text by John Dalles for unaccompanied SATB choir.
Join us for a beautiful, fun and festive evening with your favorite Christmas classics and heart-warming renditions of music you’ll love. From bells ringing and lights gleaming to the warmth of a manger bed, start your season with this annual Christmas tradition for the whole family.
There will be three performances of this concert:
- Saturday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m.
Tickets for the concerts will be $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12. Children under 3 are free.
The concert will be in the St. Luke’s Sanctuary. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime and concert goers are encouraged to come early as all seats are general admission. Any tickets not claimed at Will Call five minutes before the start of the performance will be released.
Join us for a beautiful, fun and festive evening with your favorite Christmas classics and heart-warming renditions of music you’ll love. From bells ringing and lights gleaming to the warmth of a manger bed, start your season with this annual Christmas tradition for the whole family.
There will be three performances of this concert:
- Saturday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m.
Tickets for the concerts will be $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12. Children under 3 are free.
The concert will be in the St. Luke’s Sanctuary. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime and concert goers are encouraged to come early as all seats are general admission. Any tickets not claimed at Will Call five minutes before the start of the performance will be released.
Join us for a beautiful, fun and festive evening with your favorite Christmas classics and heart-warming renditions of music you’ll love. From bells ringing and lights gleaming to the warmth of a manger bed, start your season with this annual Christmas tradition for the whole family.
There will be three performances of this concert:
- Saturday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m.
Tickets for the concerts will be $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12. Children under 3 are free.
The concert will be in the St. Luke’s Sanctuary. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime and concert goers are encouraged to come early as all seats are general admission. Any tickets not claimed at Will Call five minutes before the start of the performance will be released.
The annual celebration of Advent and Christmas music, featuring seasonal favorites for choir and orchestra as well as John Rutter’s thrilling “Gloria”. And don’t forget the sing-along! This is the Basilica’s most popular concert, so come early for the best seats. Preceeding the concert at 5:30pm will be an open house at the Basilica Gift Shop and Museum with light refreshments.
Written for SATB Choir, unaccompanied, this piece is a setting of and Advent text by John Dalles based upon Mark 13:33-37. It will be premiered during the season of Advent by the Basilica Choir under the direction of William Picher. Scores will be available for purchase after the premier.
In conjunction with the CFCArts Symphony Orchestra, CFCArts Women’s Chorale will present a concert themed From Dark to Light. The choir will perform Faith is Like a Mystic Spirit by Wm. Glenn Osborne on the program.
This event is still being finalized.
