
About Our Concerts
Big Canoe Chapel is dedicated to bringing you the best in Baroque, Classical, Musicals, Drama and Creative Concert Programming!
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Celtic Vespers Concert March 14, 2010
Celtic Vespers Concert March 14, 2010
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Scotland the Brave - Norman Livermore, bagpipes and H.T. Smith, Celtic Drum (Photo by Ray Duncan)
Scotland the Brave - Norman Livermore, bagpipes and H.T. Smith, Celtic Drum (Photo by Ray Duncan)
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Oswald of Northumbria, "A Call to Humility" reading by Lamar Helms (Photo by Ray Duncan)
Oswald of Northumbria, "A Call to Humility" reading by Lamar Helms (Photo by Ray Duncan)
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Songs from the Celtic Isles with Brenda Bedingfield, tin whistle and flute, and Randy Case and Gordon Griffith, Dulcimers (Photo by Ray Duncan)
Songs from the Celtic Isles with Brenda Bedingfield, tin whistle and flute, and Randy Case and Gordon Griffith, Dulcimers (Photo by Ray Duncan)
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The Cumming Playhouse Ensemble, directed by Van McCollum (Photo by Ray Duncan)
The Cumming Playhouse Ensemble, directed by Van McCollum (Photo by Ray Duncan)
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Belle Voce Women's Choir of Big Canoe Chapel (Photo by Ray Duncan)
Belle Voce Women's Choir of Big Canoe Chapel (Photo by Ray Duncan)
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The Lord's Prayer set to an old Scottish tune with the Cumming Playhouse Ensemble, Belle Voce Choir, and percussion with H.T. Smith and Sam Holmes (Photo by Ray Duncan)
The Lord's Prayer set to an old Scottish tune with the Cumming Playhouse Ensemble, Belle Voce Choir, and percussion with H.T. Smith and Sam Holmes (Photo by Ray Duncan)
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Nancy Smith at the organ and H.T. Smith, percussion, playing John Bull's lively Irish Gig Rondo (Photo by Ray Duncan)
Nancy Smith at the organ and H.T. Smith, percussion, playing John Bull's lively Irish Gig Rondo (Photo by Ray Duncan)
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A message from Bill Gibson, Musica Variata Chairman (Photo by Ray Duncan)
A message from Bill Gibson, Musica Variata Chairman (Photo by Ray Duncan)
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A hearty meal of corned beef, potatoes, and cabbage was served to over 300 people attending the dinner (Photo by Valerie Doll)
A hearty meal of corned beef, potatoes, and cabbage was served to over 300 people attending the dinner (Photo by Valerie Doll)
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Good music, food, and fellowship marked a time to be merry with thanks be to God for our blessings (Photo by Valerie Doll)
Good music, food, and fellowship marked a time to be merry with thanks be to God for our blessings (Photo by Valerie Doll)
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Concert Schedule
2010–2011
Leading American Harpist
Elisabeth Remy Johnson
Principal, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, April 18, at 5:00 p.m. A reception will follow in Cousins Hall Read more ... Sponsored by the Music Variata Concert Series, the Casual Classics Concert Series, and the Pickens Arts and Cultural Alliance
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American Music
"Freedom and Fireworks" Sunday, July 4, 5:00 p.m.
Lemonade and Apple Pie Reception in Cousins Hall Patriotic hymns, Appalachian folk songs, popular in World War II songs, American Ballads, "The Battle of Trenton" for organ Readings, ragtime, marches, drama, and a visit from Martha Washington! Brass, organ, percussion, Bella Voce Women's Choir, Chapel Men's Choir
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An Autumn Musicale with The Cumming Playhouse Ensemble
Sunday, September 26, 5:00 p.m.
Reception to follow in Cousins Hall By popular demand, the Cumming Playhouse Ensemble, directed by Van McCollum, will present an eclectic concertof Sacred and Secular music. This is another free concert in the Musica Variata Series
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A Night at the Movies! Wednesday, October 27, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our Wonderful Wednesday Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite movie characters as we hear music and scenes from your Favorites.
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Flute Choir of Atlanta
Sunday, November 7, 5:00 p.m.
Reception to follow in Cousins Hall Under the direction of Kathy Farmer, the group plays music from Bach to ragtime and jazz. Come and enjoy this stunning performance of ethereal music.
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Festival of Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 12, 7:00 p.m. An elegant reception to follow in Cousins Hall
(Seating is limited, so pick up your free tickets in the Chapel Office) Join our Chapel Choir under the direction of Lamar Helms as they pleasure our ears with traditional Advent and Christmas anthems.
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"A Very Merry Medieval Christmas" Sunday, December 19, 5:00 p.m.
Medieval Reception to follow in Cousins Hall Wassail, fruitcake, and delights! A Christmas Concert with organ, percussion, cast of characters, and The Bella Voce Singers. Period costumes!
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"Celtic Vespers"
Sunday, March 13, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
Irish dinner to follow in Cousins Hall (Seating is limited, so pick up your free tickets in the Chapel Office)
Beautiful Celtic hymns, anthems, prayers and readings, accompanied by organ, Celtic percussion, bagpipes, tin whistle, dulcimers Bella Voce Women's Choir and special guests!
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The Georgia Festival Chorus Sunday, May 5, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
Reception to follow in Cousins Hall Join Director Frank Boggs as the chorus brings us the best in Sacred music. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, hymns, and spirituals— All beautifully rendered by this outstanding choir
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Be a Friend of Musica Variata!
| Vivace Contribution |
$501 + |
| Allegro Contribution |
$251-$500 |
| Andante Contribution |
$51-$250 |
| Adatio Contribution |
$1-$50 |
Your generous contributions will provide funding to continue excellent programming and concerts!
For information on any of our concerts, please contact Nancy Smith, Organist, Music Associate and Director of Musica Variata Concert Series, at 706-268-3203 or
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