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The Arts at Grace presents: Christmas Ancient and Modern

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Grace and Holy Spirit Church
13 Court Street
Cortland, NY 13045


The Arts at Grace presents its 14th Christmas concert at Grace and Holy Spirit Church, 13 Court Street, Cortland at 3 PM on Sunday, December 3.  The Cayuga Vocal Ensemble will perform Christmas Ancient and Modern. No admission charge.  A reception with the audience and ensemble members will follow the concert. The Arts at Grace series celebrates the 2017 holiday season with a wonderful concert by Ithaca’s premiere choir.  The Cayuga Vocal Ensemble will perform "Christmas Ancient and Modern", at Grace and Holy Spirit Church, 13 Court Street on Sunday, December 3 at 3 pm. The program will include stunning a cappella choral works for the season by master composers of the Renaissance including Palestrina, Hassler, Victoria, and Lasso, along with 20th- and 21st-century works by Francis Poulenc, Francis Pott, and Frank LaRocca. The concert is free and open to the public.  A reception for audience and CVE members will take place after the concert. For over forty years, the Cayuga Vocal Ensemble has shared its passion for choral music with the Ithaca community and surrounding region through performances that exemplify music’s unique power to touch the human heart and mind. A 20-voice professionally trained choral ensemble, they strive to offer outstanding performances of diverse repertoire reaching across genres, time periods, and cultures, bringing to varied audiences a deeper understanding and broader appreciation for choral music. For more information, visit cayuga-vocal.org Carl Johengen has been the Music Director of CVE since 2009.  He is a multi-talented artist who has earned a reputation of excellence as a conductor, singer, voice teacher, and composer. Holding the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Eastman School of Music and the Master of Music degree in Conducting from the Ithaca College School of Music, he is active as a church musician, conductor, and clinician. He has conducted festival choirs and choirs at high school Area All-State and All-County festivals.  He is the Choir Director at Wells College and is in on the voice faculty at the Ithaca College School of Music. Now in its 14th season, The Arts at Grace is a community outreach of Grace and Holy Spirit Church supported by individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations from the greater Cortland community, including the Cortland Community Foundation, the Wilkins Foundation, and CNY Arts/NYSCA. Free will donations at concerts are gratefully accepted.  For more information, please call (607) 753-3073 during business hours.

The Arts at Grace presents: Christmas Ancient and Modern

13 Court Street
Cortland, NY 13045

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