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Musica Variata

About Our Concerts

Big Canoe Chapel is dedicated to bringing you the best in
Baroque, Classical, Musicals,
Drama and Creative Concert Programming!



You are invited to participate and help with the Series


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
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Sponsored by the Music Variata Concert Series, the Casual Classics Concert Series, and the Pickens Arts and Cultural Alliance

 

Elisabeth Remy Johnson

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

 



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

VanMcCollum


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.

night at movies


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.

Flute Choir


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.

Choir


"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!

Medieval Christmas


"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!

Celtic Music


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

GA Chorus

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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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it