2008-2009 Season
For the 16th year we have put together a concert series
for members, guests and friends of St. Matthew's.
We look forward to sharing God's gift of music
with the community.

Sunday, December 14 --
8:30 & 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
St. Matthew’s Christmas Pageant

This story of Jesus' birth is given a fresh feel through music and dance. Come and see St. Matthew’s members and choirs present this timeless story through music, song and drama. (Photo from 2006 Pageant.)

Sunday, February 1, 2009 -- 2:30 PM
Organ Concert

Sponsored by the MacDowell Club of Milwaukee, this Concert will feature organists Sr. Mary Jane Wagner, Suzanne Pajunen, Hildegarde Fischer, David Bohn.

Saturday, February 14, 2009 -- 7:30 PM
Milwaukee Choral Artists

The "Women in Black" will entice your senses with the mysterious world of witchcraft, magic, and enchantment. And on Valentine's Day — what better theme than "that old black magic"? John Paradowski will be at the organ providing a little Dance Macabre as well. $25.00 Tickets. For more information, call: 262-375-2952.

Saturday, March 7, 2009 -- 8:00 PM
Concord Chamber Orchestra – “Fire”

Featuring the winner of the CCO Concerto Competition. In addition to the customary fiery performance by our concerto competition winner, we'll heat things up with some fire-themed favorites! Repertoire: Feuerfest Polka, by Josef Strauss, Concerto to be determined by the winner of the Dorothy J. Oestreich Concerto Competition, Ritual Fire Music, by Manuel de Falla, Symphony No. 2 by Jean Sibelius. Jamin Hoffman is Music Director. For more information contact the CCO at 414-628-6018.

New Creation Choir Musical

   

Sunday, April 26, at 8:30 & 11:00 AM Services

Join in a service of story telling through music with our New Creation Children's Choir telling a Bible story in music and drama. (Images above from the 2007 "Heroes of the Faith" and 2008 "Elijah" Musicals.)

Sunday, April 26, 2009 -- 3:00 PM
Lutheran A Cappella Choir

The aim of this 70-year-old choir is to sing the finest sacred music to the very best of the singers’ abilities. The goal is to do justice to the beautiful music and the uplifting words of the sacred selections. Director: David Mohr.

Friday, May 15, 2009 -- 7:30 PM
"St. Matthew’s Senior Choir in Concert"
David Mohr, Director

Sunday, May 17, 2009 -- 8:30 & 11:00 AM
"Music Sunday"

Join us celebrating God's gift of Music. Our Senior Choir will present special musical offering to enhance our service and proclaim the Word through music.

Sunday, May 17, 2009 -- 3:00 PM
Concord Chamber Orchestra – “Water”

From the Baroque to the 20th century, this concert views our most precious element through the lens of both past and present. Repertoire: Wassermusik, by Georg Philipp Telemann, Selections from the Water Music, by Georg Friedrich Handel, Victory at Sea, by Richard Rodgers, Mississippi Suite, by Ferde Grofe. Jamin Hoffman is the CCO Music Director. For more information call 414-628-6018.

Sunday, May 31, 2009 -- 3:00 PM
Brass and Organ Concert

Join organist John Paradowski and conductor Nick White as he directs the Gaudete Brass Ensemble and others in this truly remarkable concert of music for Brass and Organ. Bring a friend you will not want to miss this one!!