Sunday, October 16, 2005 / 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 6, 2005 / Postlude Recital
Sunday, November 20, 2005 / 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 18, 2005 / 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 22, 2006 / Postlude Recital
Sunday, February 26, 2006 / 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 12, 2006 / 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 23, 2006 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 16, 2005 / 3:00 p.m.

A gifted and versatile ensemble of violin, cello and piano based in New York City, the Manhattan Piano Trio is joined by Russian-American soprano Svetlana Strezeva. Their program, "An Enchanted Afternoon of Music," features pieces from the world's finest composers.

Sunday, November 6, 2005 / Postlude Recital

Lori has sung throughout the United States, the United Kingdom and the West Indies. A sought-after singer, Lori has two recordings on the Westney Productions label. Known for her excellent interpretation of song, Lori sings a program of spirituals in this postlude recital.

Sunday, November 20, 2005 / 3:00 p.m.

Hailed as "Electrifying, reflective and always engaging" by Guitar Review Magazine, the Arc Duo has dazzled audiences with its technical virtuosity, style and enthusiasm. In 2003 they received the Artist International Chamber Music Award and they made their Carnegie Hall debut to a sold out audience in 2004. The Duo is in residence at the Diller-Quaile School of music in New York City. For more information on the performers, visit www.arcduo.com.

Sunday, December 18, 2005 / 5:00 p.m.

The combined choirs and orchestra celebrate the season with the Poulenc Gloria, "a gorgeous soul-affirming work that combines modern brevity and freshness with traditional creed and technique." Rounding out this concert entitled "A Rose in Winter" is a selection of Christmas songs and carols.

Sunday, January 22, 2006 / Postlude Recital

Dr. James Lee, professor of Composition at Morgan State University, performs pieces by Franz Liszt in this postlude recital. A gifted pianist and composer, Dr. Lee has studied at Tanglewood and has had his compositions performed by noted musicians.

Sunday, February 26, 2006 / 3:00 p.m.

The Newark Boys Choir is the premier choir from the Newark Boys Chorus School in Newark New Jersey. A world-renowned performing group recognized widely for their unique artistry, this choir of boys in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades has performed throughout the United States, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Russia, China, New Zealand, Finland and Latvia. They were also featured at the 2005 American Choral Directors Convention in Los Angeles. The Choir performs a wide repertoire including African Folk songs, Classical Music (Renaissance to the 20th century), Spirituals, Contemporary Show Tunes, Pop music and Jazz.

Sunday, March 12, 2006 / 4:00 p.m.

Dr. Terry is a critically-acclaimed concert organist who has performed throughout the United States and the Bahamas. He has been broadcast on Public Radio International's Pipedreams, the official radio program of the American Guild of Organists. He is also featured on the Albany Records Label playing works by the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer George Walker and on the Minnesota Public Radio Compact Disc Pipedreams Premieres, Volume 2.

Sunday, April 23, 2006 3:00 p.m.

Markus Williams, joined by noted pianist Edmond Charles, presents a recital of vocal and piano works. An advocate for the song recital, Markus is known for his artistry of interpretation of Baroque, German Lieder and works of the 20th century. He has performed throughout the United States and in 2001 was the featured vocalist for the Amnesty International Convention in Orlando, Florida.

All performances are in the Sanctuary of Christ Congregational Church. Guests are invited to a reception immediately following the concert, during which they may meet the performers. Note that Postlude Recitals follow the 10:30 Service of Worship and will start at 11:30 a.m.

This concert series is designed to bring talented performers to the Silver Spring community. You may help support this program by becoming a patron for "Music for a Sunday Afternoon." As a Saint, Angel, or Friend of the concert series, your name will be listed in the program brochures.

"Music for a Sunday Afternoon" was conceived and planned by Markus Williams, Interim Director of Music at Christ Congregational Church (CCC). The concert series revives a tradition established by Al Neumann, Director of Music at CCC for over 30 years.

This concert series is made possible by generous donations to the Memorial Fund of Christ Congregational Church, UCC, and by the Church's Board of Trustees, which approved the use of memorials dedicated to music to underwrite this series. Free-will donations will be accepted before and after each concert and will help enable the concert series to become self-sustaining.