2018-2019 Concert Series
of the
Painesville United Methodist Church
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Stephen Buzard, Concert Organist
Friday, October 19, 2018
7:00 p.m.
“Buzard paints the color and shape of every phrase with a maturity belying his youthfulness… ...if this level of skill doesn't dazzle you, then I do not know what will.”
- The Diapason
"Mr. Buzard’s brilliance as a performer, with a deep understanding of music and the instrument, is unmistakable. But a surprise standout gem that lingers in the memory is his own transcription of Schubert's "Du Bist die Ruh." - ArkivMusic
"His playing was brilliant, displaying his virtuoso technique..."The American Guild of Organists
Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players
Friday, November 16, 2018
6:30 p.m.
Kid-Friendly, Family Fun Concert
Pizza Party @ 5:30 pm before the concert!
Contact us to join us for pizza: 440-354-3642 or Use this RSVP Form!
Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players…
...Unexpectedly Intelligent and Whimsically Rocking Music for Kids
Three-time GRAMMY Nominee Justin Roberts is truly one of the “all-stars” of the indie family music scene. For more than 20 years, Justin has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives, crafting songs that navigate the joys and sorrows of growing up. Justin’s latest recording for families titled Lemonade, is “an absolute gem” according to Paste Magazine. He logs thousands of miles on the road each year performing for his devoted fan base. Live shows include classics like the fist-pumping “Pop Fly” and parent favorite, “Stay-At-Home Dad” with its very own 80’s pop anthem song break. It’s the spontaneity and humor that really shows the band’s polish and love of performing for young audiences. That’s what’s made Justin Roberts one of the genre’s most enduring musicians.
Lakeland Civic Orchestra
Monday, December 10, 2018
7:30 p.m.
The Lakeland Civic Orchestra is comprised of musicians of all ages and abilities, having very diversified backgrounds, from music teachers to office workers, college students, professionals and [many] others. The Willoughby Community Orchestra was organized around 1955 as a recreational group with Charles Ruddick as its conductor. The orchestra served as an outlet for area musicians to perform, but it also provided concerts in the parks, in nursing homes and performed other service functions.
Burning River Brass
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Since 1996, Burning River Brass has been dazzling audiences from Alaska to Taiwan with "power and virtuosity," "harmonious blend," and "consistently stirring performances." Composed of twelve of the finest brass and percussion players in the country, Burning River Brass is an ensemble on fire!
The ensemble made its debut in September of 1996 in Tremont, Ohio under the auspices of Arts Renaissance Tremont and by 1998 was touring nationally.
Jim Hendricks
Sunday, February 10, 2019
4:00 p.m.
Pianist Jim Hendricks grabbed the attention of musicians and family members as a young child with the uncanny ability to play anything he heard on records and memorize any printed music that came across the piano. While still in grammar school, Jim was able to transcribe by ear complex harmonies nd melodies – without the use of a piano. He continued intensive musical studies and was considered a professional as a teenager.
While he was on tour with the Glenn Miller Orchestra (the band still continues its concert tours since Miller’s death in the War), Jim felt a very strong call from the Lord to use his musical gifts for the glory of God. Already being a dedicated Christian for many years, he knew it was time to follow his calling into Christian ministry.
Jim has performed more than 1,300 Christian piano concerts in churches all across the land, including several appearances at the former Crystal Cathedral. He has made fourteen piano recordings, performed on ABC, CBS, TBN and PAX, authored the book Contemporary Arrangements for Today’s Church Pianist, and been featured in Clavier piano journal. The Lord has greatly blessed his decision to bring glory to Christ through music.
Willoughbty Fine Arts Association Choir
Sunday, March 31, 2019
4:00 p.m.
The Fine Arts Association Community Chorus is a concert you won't want to miss. The Chorus is comprised of Fine Arts faculty and select members of the community along with guest performers. Under the direction of Phyllis Spiers, the love of music drives these performers to perfect such offerings as Mozart's “Coronation Mass”, “Te Deum” by Haydn”, “The Heavens are Telling” from the “Creation” by Haydn Connor Marrott, and "Pie Jesu" by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Dennis Scott, silent film orgaanists
presents
The Boat & The Navigator
Friday, May 17, 2019
7:00 p.m.
Dennis Scott will "wow" us by accompanying two, Buster Keaton silent films, The Boat & The Navigator. From IMDB, The Boat is about Buster and his family going on a voyage on his homemade boat that proves to be one disaster after another. And, The Navigator, is about two spoiled rich people who find themselves trapped on an empty passenger ship.
Dennis is house organist at Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre, playing weekend intermissions, the annual Sing-Along Sound of Music, the annual Music Box Christmas Sing-Along, several themed film festivals, special events, and the award-winning Second Saturday Silent Cinema Series, which was named Best New Film Series of 2011 by Chicago Magazine and Best Matinee Film Series of 2012 by the Chicago Reader.
Dennis is the official organist for the International Buster Keaton Society and accompanies silent Keaton films every year for their convention, held in Muskegon, Michigan, where Buster spent much of his childhood.
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