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Columbia Pro Cantare
2008-2009 CPC 32nd Anniversary Season
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Carol Orff Carmina Burana

October 25, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
The Jim Rouse Theatre at Wilde Lake
5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia, MD

On Saturday, October 25, 2008, Columbia Pro Cantare Chorus proudly begins its 32nd year celebration with a SILENT AUCTION and exuberant and sublime choral favorite Carmina Burana, joined by full orchestra, children's chorus, and outstanding soloists.  The Silent Auction begins at 6:00 p.m., and is followed by the concert at 8:00 p.m. 

TICKETS: Advance: $23, $20 for seniors/students. $2 more at the door. Group rates are available for 10 or more.  Credit card charges will be accepted.  Subscription concert. 

Handel: Messiah

December 7, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
The Jim Rouse Theatre at Wilde Lake
5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia, MD

Sunday, December 7, is the date of CPC's dramatic performance of Handel's Messiah at the Jim Rouse Theatre in Columbia.  An electrifying ensemble of soloists, including soprano Amy Van Roekel, mezzo Mary Ann McCormick, Metropolitan Opera tenor Mark Schowalter, and bass TBA, will accompany the orchestra and chorus.  Curtain time for this concert is 7:30 p.m.  A free pre-concert lecture will take place at 6:30 in the theater, and a reception will be provided after the concert.  

TICKETS: Advance:$23, $20 for seniors/students. $2 more at the door.  Credit card charges will be accepted.  Subscription concert. 

Program Notes

A Christmas Noël with the CPC Chamber Singers

December 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD

The CPC Chamber Singers will perform "A Christmas Noël" -- holiday music from the Renaissance to the present -- on Sunday, December 14 at 3 p.m.   Be inspired by the singing and the intimate setting of the Christ Episcopal Church, with its excellent acoustics, and hear 28 voices from the Pro Cantare, especially selected for their musicianship and vocal blend.

TICKETS: Advance:$15, $13 for seniors/students. $2 more at the door. Credit Charges will be accepted.  Subscription concert.

Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem

March 29, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
Church of the Redeemer
5603 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD  21210

On Sunday, March 29, 2009, at 4 p.m., Columbia Pro Cantare travels to Baltimore, where it is joined by the choir of the Church of the Redeemer and soprano Irida Herri, under the direction of Henry Lowe, to perform Brahms' moving Ein Deutsches Requiem.  

No tickets required -- Free will donations

A Tribute to Paul Robeson

May 2, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
The Jim Rouse Theatre at Wilde Lake
5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia, MD

CPC wraps up its 32nd season with a "A Tribute to Paul Robeson" on May 2, 2009, at 8 p.m., at the Jim Rouse Theatre in Columbia.  CPC is joined by one of this area's favorite bass soloists, Lester Lynch, as it celebrates the music of a true Renaissance man.  Stay tuned for developing information about this sure-to-be moving and glorious concert.

Tickets: Advance: $23, $20 for seniors/students.  $2 more at the door.  Credit charges will be accepted.  Subscription concert.

Season brochures detailing the concert schedule and ticket prices may be obtained after September 1 by calling 301-854-0107 or 410-799-9321.

Why not become a subscriber?  A subscription purchaser receives a 20% discount off individual concert ticket prices and receives tickets to 4 full chorus concerts and CPC Chamber Singers' inspiring "A Christmas Noël" on the afternoon of December 14 at Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia.  For information call 301-854-0107 or go to the tickets page.