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2008-2009 
Great Music Inspires the Soul...
Join us for a season of great choral music!

The Language of the Spirit

 Lakeshore Chorale & Youth Chorale

Saturday, October 25, 2008 
7:30 PM
First United Lutheran Church
2401 Kohler Memorial Drive, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

“Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life, bringing peace, abolishing strife.”  
–Kahlil Gibran

Our 26^th season begins with John Rutter’s Mass of the Children, a breathtaking work for adult choir, children’s choir, and soloists. This inspiring work includes all of Rutter’s signature elements: peaceful melodies, captivating rhythms, and rich harmonies. Sacred pieces and hymn arrangements complete an evening of great choral music.

Lessons and Carols

 Lakeshore Chorale & Youth Chorale

Sunday, December 21, 2008 
2:00 PM
St. Peter Claver Church
1444 South Eleventh Street, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year."  –Charles Dickens

Celebrate the holidays with Lakeshore Chorale’s presentation of lessons and carols. Antonio Vivaldi’s festive Gloria is interspersed with scripture lessons and traditional carols that relay the story of Christ’s birth. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to relax and reflect in the midst of your holiday preparations. The Youth Chorale hosts a reception in the fellowship hall after the concert.  

Mendelssohn: The Bach Connection

Lakeshore Chorale & Sheboygan Falls High School Concert Choir

Sunday, March 1, 2009
2:00 PM
St. Paul Lutheran Church
730 County Trunk PPP (off Hwy. 28), Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

"The aim and final reason of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the spirit.”  –Johann Sebastian Bach

In celebration of Mendelssohn’s 200^th birthday, the Chorale presents two of his chorale cantatas, along with two Bach works based on the same text and tunes—a unique look at the influence of Bach upon Mendelssohn’s life and music. The Sheboygan Falls High School Concert Choir is our special guest.

Join us after the concert for a special 200^th birthday reception!

Inspiring the Future

Lakeshore Youth Chorale

Sunday, April 19, 2009
2:00 PM
First United Lutheran Church
2401 Kohler Memorial Drive, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

“Music isn't just learning notes and playing them, you learn notes to play to the music of your soul.”
 –Katie Greenwood

Children inspire us, and in them we see our future unfolding. The tender voices of the Youth Chorale will touch your hearts and brighten your afternoon with their renditions of well-known folk songs, part songs, solos, and as always, a few surprises! Cookies and punch follow this delightful concert.  

Our Corner of the Planet

Lakeshore Chorale

Saturday, May 2, 2009 
7:30 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
824 Wisconsin Avenue, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

“So long as the human spirit thrives on this planet, music in some living form will accompany and sustain it and give it expressive meaning.” –Aaron Copland 

We conclude our season by celebrating the rich and varied musical heritage of the United States. The Lakeshore Chorale presents the best of American music—from classics to Broadway and everything in between! Join us for an enjoyable evening of great music originating from our own corner of the planet.

 
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