Friends of Music
Mission Statement
The mission of the Friends of Music is to bring quality programs by performing artists of exceptional merit to the families of the greater San Diego and east county community.
For our 20th season we will present excellent talent from Irish dance and song, to young San Diego musicians, to church productions that include many from our congregation.
We are grateful to our generous donors and Friends of Music members. The gifts of time, talent, and treasure from all of you make it possible to continue this concert series for another year. Thank you all so much for your support.
2008 CONCERT SEASON
Choral Scholars
Sunday, February 3, 2008 ~ 4:00 p.m. ~ Sanctuary
The Choral Scholars is the University of San Diego's premiere vocal ensemble. Supported by a special endowment given to the University, scholarships have been available to only a select number of gifted students. Under the direction of Dr. Edwin L. Basilio, the Choral Scholars perform a wide variety of challenging literature from all periods. In its programming, the ensemble is committed to enriching, entertaining, and challenging audiences with important, eclectic choral music.
Michael Viscardi, violinist
Saturday, March 29, 2008 ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ Sanctuary
Michael Viscardi is a talented sophomore at Harvard who is also working on a degree in Mathematics. He is also taking on a masters degree in Violin at the New England Conservatory, and is associate concertmaster in the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra. Michael has won many prizes, including the Westinghouse Award of $100,000 in mathematics and the locally prestigious Musical Merit, which he won on piano in 2005 and 2006.
Annual Pops Concert & Ice Cream Social
Sunday, June 29, 2008 ~ 4:00 p.m. ~ Social Hall
Musical groups from our church join to play and sing light-hearted favorites.