St. Paul's To Launch 2013/2014 "Brooklyn Sounds" Concert Series

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Under the direction of Vince Peterson, Choirmaster and Organist, St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Clinton at the corner of Carroll Street is becoming an amazing musical venue, offering a diverse repertoire of genres and styles. For the 2013-2014 season, Paterson is launching a concert series entitled "Brooklyn Sounds" that will offer a diverse and innovative musical experience.

Below are some of the upcoming concerts. A full schedule of performances and to purchase individual or season tickets, click here.


October 14th, 2013, 8pm
Brooklyn Sounds Concert Series Invocation and Dance - Chameleonic and Choral Chameleon


To kick off the new season throughout the month of October, members of Chameleonic and Choral Chameleon will present a free public outreach performance commemorating the 15-year anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death. This program, by turns poignant and joyful, will celebrate life and the beautiful diversity of our community while raising awareness about important social issues that affect us all. Come and hear David Conte's Elegy for Matthew and two Whitman settings by Conte and Michael Hennagin: Invocation and Dance and Give Me the Splendid Silent Sun. Artistic Director Vince Peterson tops off the program with his surprising setting of The Carpenters' timeless song Top of the World. Please bring everyone you know and share this experience with us! For more information, visit www.choralchameleon.com

October 20th, 2013, 5pm
Brooklyn Sounds Concert Series Methodical - Choral Chameleon
Choral Chameleon Sings in the Language of Music


Explore the language of music in solfege, and the intricate relationship between music teacher and student in this eclectic concert that only Choral Chameleon can present. Experience choral music by Moyse, P ärt, Bernstein, Higdon and the obscure Mexican Baroque composer Manuel de Sumaya, paired with the likes of popular songster Gene de Paul and the Jackson 5. Curious? Be a good student and show up to class! For more information, visit www.choralchameleon.com


November 15, 2013, 8pm
Brooklyn Sounds Concert Series Pojďme zpívat! Let Us Sing! - Cerddorion


An all-Czech program, incuding Dvořák’s Songs of Nature, Op. 63, works by Petr Eben, and an American premiere by Zdeněk Lukáš. Single tickets: $20 online, $25 at the door. Student/senior tickets: $10 online, $15 at the door. For details and advance tickets, visit www.cerddorion.org.



December 8th, 2013, 5pm
Brooklyn Sounds Concert Series Go Where I Send Thee - Chameleonic
Chameleonic Celebrates the Season Around the World!


Ring in the season with traditional holiday and winter music from everywhere BUT here. Experience the celebratory voices of South America, Africa, and the Far East as Chameleonic leads you in song on a musical journey through continents and traditions. At the heart of this concert are two profound Christmas works: Conrad Susa's unparalleled Carols and Lullabies for choir with harp, guitar, and marimba; and Ariel Ramirez's Navidad Nuestra, a deeply moving musical testament to the strong Christian faith of Argentina. For more information, visit www.choralchameleon.com


December 15th, 2013, 7pm
Brooklyn Sounds Concert Series Sing-It-Yourself Messiah - St. Paul's Church


A lively performance of Handel's masterpiece conducted by Music Director, Vince Peterson, and sung by YOU with baroque consort and a host of fabulous soloists from St. Paul's Choir and beyond. Bid in our special silent auction for your chance to get on the podium and conduct the famous "Hallelujah Chorus." Join us for this special holiday event, benefitting St. Paul's Church. It's not to be missed!

St. Paul's 
199 Clinton Street 
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn