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MUSICAT RIVERSIDE

The Riverside Church in the City of New York

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Cover: Music Window, Nave, The Riverside Church

Welcometo another year of Music at Riverside

The tradition of excellence in music at The Riverside Church continues this year with old favorites and new faces. Join us for

unique and innovative concerts in Riverside’s grand Nave and intimate performances in Christ Chapel. We are thrilled to present this plentiful and diverse calendar of musical offerings and hope you will attend often.

We hope you’ll help us continue this rich musicaltradition by becoming a “Friend of Music” at Riverside.

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Choral Events AT RIVERSIDE

The RIVERSIDE INSPIRATIONAL CHOIRWhat Good Is a Song?In the midst of all our trials and tribulations, our faith sustains us as it has so many of the generations that have come before us. Join the Riverside Church Inspirational Choir as we lift your spirits, inspire, and send you on your way renewed — singing praises to our awesome God.$20/$15. Tickets available at the door.

Photo credit: Makea McDonald

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 at 3:00 P.M. NAVE|

SUNDAY, MAY 12 at 3:00 P.M. NAVE|

Choral Events

The RIVERSIDE CHOIR, SOLOISTS, & ORCHESTRABrahms RequiemOn Mother’s Day, The Riverside Choir offers A German Requiem – one of the great masterworks of

the choral and orchestral literature – initially composed as a response to the death of his dear friend, the composer Robert Schumann. Brahms’ universal message of solace, comfort and hope, composed as a personal musical memorial dedicated to his mother, uses biblical texts different from those found in the traditional Latin Requiem.$25/$20. Tickets available at the door.

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Christmas AT RIVERSIDE

The RIVERSIDE CHURCH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PAGEANTMatthew Hommez, Director

The ANNUAL RIVERSIDE CHURCH CANDLELIGHT CAROL FESTIVALThis longstanding tradition at The Riverside Church has become an essential part of Christmas in New York City. This service of music and light combines carillon, organ, harp, and all of the choirs of The Riverside Church, culminating in a ritual sharing of candlelight illuminating the Nave. Musical prelude begins at 3:00 p.m.$25/$15. For tickets, call the Box Office at 212-870-6784.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 at 10:45 A.M. NAVE|

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 at 4:00 P.M. NAVE|

Christmas

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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICESService for Children and Families, 4:00 p.m.Service of Lessons and Carols, 8:00 p.m.

NeW YeAR’S eVe WATCH NIGHT SERVICE10:00 p.m. Carillon Recital by Dionisio A. Lind, Carillonneur10:30 p.m. Organ Recital by Christopher Johnson, Organist11:00 p.m. Service of Worship

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 at 4:00 & 8:00 P.M. NAVE|

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 at 11:00 P.M. NAVE|

Holy Week AT RIVERSIDESUNDAY, APRIL 14 at 10:45 A.M. | NAVE

PALM SUNDAY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 at 7:00 P.M. | ASSEMBLY HALL SPACE FOR GRACE FOOT-WASHING SERVICE

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 at 7:30 P.M. | NAVE MAUNDY THURSDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 at 12:00 NOON | NAVE GOOD FRIDAY SEVEN LAST WORDS SERVICE

SUNDAY, APRIL 21 at 8:45 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. | NAVE EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES

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Christ Chapel Chamber Series AT RIVERSIDE

Virtuoso GuitarRenowned guitarist Francisco Roldán performs an inspiring program of diverse music showcasing rhythms and melodies from J. S. Bach to Andrés Segovia and the gorgeous Latin flavors of Barrios.

Pennies from HeavenCelebrate the Great American Songbook with soprano Tammy Mesic and jazz pianist Matt King as they team up for solos and duets of American classics and show tunes from the 1920’s to today.

Four Hand Band An entertaining tag team piano-four hand duo, Sasha Papernik and Alexander Wu perform a crossover range of music from Broadway and Classical to Jazz and Tango.

SUNDAYS at 2:00 P.M. in CHRIST CHAPEL

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13

Christ Chapel Chamber Series

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Christ Chapel Chamber Series AT RIVERSIDE

Phenomenal WomenMarch comes in like a lion when members of The Riverside Choir and friends perform a collection of songs by female composers and artists in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Organ & Piano DuosChristopher Johnson & Christopher CreaghanThe organists of The Riverside Church play music for two!

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

A free-will offering for the artists will be taken at the door.

Christ Chapel Chamber Series

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Special Events AT RIVERSIDE

41ST ANNUAL eNGLISh hANDBeLL FeSTIVALDebbie Rice, Winston-Salem, NC Guest Conductor

3:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.

Carillon Recital by Dionisio A. Lind, CarillonneurOrgan Recital by Christopher Creaghan, Associate OrganistCombined Choirs of the Annual English Handbell Festival

The Riverside Ringers host a weekend gathering of bell choirs from throughout the region, combining forces to perform a glorious concert on Sunday afternoon, under the leadership of special guest conductors Eileen Laurence and William H. Griffin. As always, the performance will be a sight to behold and will fill the Nave with splendor!$20/15. Tickets available at the door.

“PLAYING (WITh The) PoST oFFIce”The Riverside Choir Benefit TeaDale Zurbrick, Master of CeremoniesJoin us for a delightful afternoon of song as Riverside Choir members kick in their two cents with songs related to the many commemorative stamps of the past few years. We promise you will never enter a post office again the

same way! Proceeds benefit The Catherine Van Buren Riverside Choir Endowment Fund.$20/$15. Tickets available at the door.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 at 2:00 P.M. 9T|

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 at 4:00 P.M. NAVE|

Special Events

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The RIVERSIDE RISING VOICES SPRING CONCERT AND FAMILY LUNCHEONMatthew Hommez, Director

Celebrate the talents of our gifted young people in an afternoon of music and fellowship. This year’s program will feature spirituals, gospel music, and contemporary compositions from around the world. The members of the Rising Voices will also perform musical solos and share special poems.$10 suggested donation at the door.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 at 1:00 P.M. 9th FLOOR, TOWER|

FRIeNDS oF MUSIc at The Riverside Church

FRIENDS OF MUSIC at Riverside was established in 1984 to insure the continuation of distinguished musical presentations at The Riverside Church. You are invited to become a Friend by sending a contribution in the enclosed envelope or by mailing a contribution to Friends of Music, Music Office, The Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027.Contributors are acknowledged on concert programs and are invited to attend artist receptions scheduled throughout the season. Contributions are tax deductible.

SUNDAY, MAY 7 at 1:00 P.M. | 10TH FLOOR TOWER

THE RIVERSIDE RISINGVOICES SPRING CONCERTAND FAMILY LUNCHEONMatthew Hommez, Director

Celebrate the talents of our gifted young people in an afternoon of musicand fellowship. This year’s program will feature spirituals, gospel music, andcontemporary compositions from around the world. The members of theRising Voices will also perform musical solos and share special poems.

$10 suggested donation at the door.

Special Events

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 at 2:00 P.M. | 9TH FL. TOWER

Time After TimeThe Riverside Choir Benefit TeaDale Zurbrick, Director

Years, Months, Weeks, Days, Hours,Seconds: Units of time have providedinspiration for dozens of songs. Join the versatile, timely, watchful Riverside Choir members as they remind us of things which happened “Yesterday,” “Today,” and “Tomorrow.”

$20/$15. Tickets available at the door.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 at 4:00 P.M. | NAVE

39TH ANNUALENGLISH HANDBELLFESTIVALTimothy Waugh, Guest Conductor

3:00 p.m. Carillon Recital by Dionisio A. Lind, Carillonneur3:30 p.m. Organ Recital by Christopher Creaghan, Organist4:00 p.m. Combined Choirs of the Annual English Handbell Festival

The Riverside Ringers host a weekend gathering of bell choirs fromthroughout the region, combining forces to perform a glorious concert onSunday afternoon, under the leadership of special guest conductor TimothyWaugh. As always, the performance will be a sight to behold and will fill theNave with splendor!

$20/$15. Tickets available at the door.

FRIENDS OF MUSICat The Riverside Church

FRIENDS OF MUSIC atRiverside was established in1984 to insure the continua-tion of distinguished musicalpresentations at The RiversideChurch. You are invited tobecome a Friend by sending a contribution in the enclosedenvelope or by mailing a contribution to Friends ofMusic, Music Office, TheRiverside Church, 490Riverside Drive, New York,NY 10027.

Contributors are acknowl-edged on concert programsand are invited to attendartist receptions scheduledthroughout the season.Contributions are tax-deductible.

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Christopher Creaghan Associate Organist The Riverside Church, New York City

Summer Organ Series AT RIVERSIDETHE KING OF INSTRUMENTS

Riverside’s annual series features some of the world’s most outstanding organists performing on The Riverside Church’s famed Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, one of the most magnificent instruments of its kind.

Alcee Chriss First Prize winner of the 2017 Canadian International Organ Competition

Damin Spritzer Assistant Prof. of Organ at the University of Oklahoma Artist-in-Residence for Cathedral Arts of St. Matthews Dallas, Texas

Richard Elliott Principal Organist, Tabernacle Choir Salt Lake City, Utah

J. Clark Wilson Resident Organist, Ohio Theatre Columbus, Ohio A special concert of live organ improvisation on the silent film classic “Ben Hur” (1925). Run time, two hours

Carillon recitals on the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Carillon will precede each organ recital at 6:30 p.m. $20/$15. Tickets available at the door.

Christopher Johnson Director of Music and Organist The Riverside Church, New York City

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SUMMER TUESDAYS at 7:00 P.M. NAVE|Summer Organ SeriesTHE KING OF INSTRUMENTS

Season at a GlanceOct. 14 Christ Chapel Chamber Series - Virtuoso Guitar

Nov. 18 Christ Chapel Chamber Series - Pennies from Heaven

Dec. 9 The Riverside Church School Christmas Pageant - Matthew Hommez, Conductor

Dec. 16 The Annual Riverside Church Candlelight Carol Festival

Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services

Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Watch Night Services

Jan. 13 Christ Chapel Chamber Series - Four Hand Band

Jan. 27 The Riverside Choir Benefit Tea - Dale Zurbrick, Master of Ceremonies

Feb. 24 The Riverside Inspirational Choir - Nedra Olds-Neal, Conductor

Mar. 10 Christ Chapel Chamber Series - Phenomenal Women

Mar. 24 41st Annual English Handbell Festival Deborah Rice, Guest Conductor

Apr. 14 Palm Sunday

Apr. 17 Space for Grace Foot-washing Service

Apr. 18 Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service

Apr. 19 Good Friday Seven Last Words Service

Apr. 21 Easter Sunday

May 5 The Riverside Rising Voices Spring Concert and Family Luncheon Matthew Hommez, Conductor

May 12 The Riverside Choir Spring Concert - Brahms Requiem

Jun. 2 Christ Chapel Chamber Series - Organ and Piano Duos

Jul. 2 Summer Organ Series – Christopher Johnson

Jul. 9 Summer Organ Series – Christopher Creaghan

Jul. 16 Summer Organ Series – Alcee Chriss

Jul. 23 Summer Organ Series – Damin Spritzer

Jul. 30 Summer Organ Series – J. Clark Wilson

Aug. 6 Summer Organ Series – Richard Elliott

MUSIC at RIVERSIDEThe Riverside Church New York City

www.trcnyc.org

MUSIC STAFF

Christopher JohnsonDirector of Music and Organist

Christopher CreaghanAssociate Organist

Matthew HommezDirector, Riverside Rising Voices

Dionisio A. LindCarillonneur

Nedra Olds-NealDirector, Riverside Inspirational Choir

Daniel PotterDirector, Riverside Ringers

Robert PearsonCurator of Organs

Angela Haddock Administrative Assistant

A Tradition of Excellence in Music

Email: music@trcnyc.org

Phone: 212-870-6722