For the first time since 2020, we can begin to plan and present a new Friends of Music Concert Series! In addition to two traditional programs offered by St. Monica Choir, Handbell Choir, Soloists and Chamber Orchestra, our 2021-2022 series will include concerts by other local artists and ensembles. To help make these programs a reality, I invite you now to become a St. Monica’s Friend of Music. You may send a check to the office designated St. Monica’s Friends of Music or use a credit card by going online to www.stmonicasnaples.org, and click on EGiving. Either enter your user ID and password information or choose “Quick Give.” Put in your donation amount and Click “Pay Your Pledge” in the drop-down menu and then change it to “Friends of Music.”
I hope you will plan to attend all our 2021-2022 programs and bring your family, friends, and neighbors to our new season of special concerts, even if we must “mask up!” Once again, thank you in advance for your continued support of St. Monica’s Music Ministry Program as a Friend of Music!
2021-2022 Friends of Music Concert Series
In addition to special instrumental accompaniment at our All Saints, Christmas, and Easter Services, our Friends of Music are planning to offer the following special programs this year:
- Monday, October 18, 2021 – 7:00 pm
Naples’ Nautilus Chamber Players present Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries
Featuring new compositions by Albert, Arakelyan, Goodwin, Larsen, Sargon and Turnage
Performed by Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Violin and Voice
A free-will offering received (suggested donation)
- Sunday, December 12, 2021 – 4:00 pm
A Traditional Service of Advent Lessons and Carols
Offered by St. Monica’s Choir, Handbell Choir, Soloists, Orchestra with Congregational Participation. A free-will offering received. A Festive Reception follows in the Parish Hall.
- Sunday, February 27, 2022 – 4:00 pm
Festival Evensong for the Last Sunday in Epiphany
Offered by St. Monica’s Choir, Handbell Choir, Soloists, Orchestra with Congregational Participation. A free-will offering received. A Festive Reception follows in the Parish Hall.
Additional Planned Programs to Be Announced Include:
Annual Student Scholarship Auditions and Recitals
Presented by The Music Foundation of Greater Naples
A Concert of Baroque Music
Performed by St. Monica’s Soloists and Instrumental Ensemble
Student Recitals from the Studios of St. Monica’s Resident Music Faculty
Katrina Rozmus, Jennine Burkwit, Theresa Miller and Dr. Ronald Doiron
Visit the “Music” link if you want to know how to join St. Monica’s Friends of Music