Casual Concerts:

A Sweet Evening of Songs from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s
Friday, September 18, 7:30 pm; $12

In the 1920's, gin came in a bathtub and making love could simply be sweet words whispered at the train station.  In the 1930's, Busby Berkeley cast a kaleidoscope of dancing beauties on the silver screen to help people forget the breadlines outside.  In the 1940's, crooners and torch singers kept those longing for love, and those lamenting it, sighing into their cocktails.  Lizann Bassham and Darryl Fenley perform those sweet songs from the 20's, toe tappers from the 30's and songs of the heart from the 40's.

Stories Seldom Told
Friday – Sunday, September 25 – 27, 7:30pm $12

 “Stories Seldom Told,” written and directed by Lizann Bassham, is a readers theater and music piece celebrating the familiar and not so familiar biblical stories of women and men who have often been repressed or silenced by culture and literature.  The women, speak their own version of the story.  The stories echo through into this century for anyone who has ever been betrayed, searched for meaning, been maligned, spoken up to injustice, or simply struggled with family. The production features April Krautner , Katie Ketchum , Shoshana, Evelyn McFadden,  Michal Victoria,  Krissy Campbell and Pamela Tinnin. 

Marilyn Thompson and Carol Menke
Friday, October 23, 7:30 pm. Tickets $20 advance/$25 door

Pianist Marilyn Thompson has given countless recitals in the United States and abroad, and has been the featured soloist in concerti of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, Martinu, Hindemith, Barber and others. She has performed virtually the entire standard chamber music repertoire.
Soprano Carol Menke is a member of the music faculty at Santa Rosa Junior College and directs the choir at the Church of the Incarnation in Santa Rosa. She also directs Cantiamo, a 16-member choral ensemble composed of talented professional and amateur singers from throughout Sonoma County.

 

The Santa Rosa Children’s Chorus Holiday Concert
Friday, November 20, 7:30 pm. Tickets $12 advance/$15 door

The Santa Rosa Children’s Chorus, under the artistic direction of Carol Menke, will perform traditional holiday favorites as well as contemporary pieces for chorus by Bob Chilcott, Paul Caldwell, Javier Busto, John Rutter, Kirke Mechem, and more! The performance is generously underwritten by Stone Sculptors Supplies. Proceeds from the performance benefit Center’s Music Program.

 

Sing-Along Messiah – An Annual Holiday Family Event
Saturday, December 19, 3:00 pm at the Methodist Church, 500 North Main Street. Admission $6 or $15 for a family of four.

Ever secretly longed to belt out the Hallelujah chorus? If so, you can join in exhilaration when SCA & Sebastopol United Methodist Church present the 16th annual Sing-Along Messiah, directed by John Maas and featuring local instrumentalists and soloists to bolster timid voices. No previous experience or vocal ability is necessary. Refreshments are provided and some scores are available for loan. Interested singers can rehearse with Director Maas on Sunday, December 13, 4 - 6 pm at the Center for the Arts.

 

“Green” Gilbert & Sullivan Sing-Along
Saturday, January 16, 7 pm.  Admission $10. Seating limited!

Sebastopol Savoyards, Ltd., invite you to a new “Green” Gilbert & Sullivan Sing-Along.   The 8th in a Series of Savoy Celebrations, the evening will feature songs exploring the Flora, Fauna and Facets of Nature’s Bounty as given us by Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan.  You’ll become characters from Operas less familiar (The Sorcerer, Princess Ida, Ruddygore), but which contain no less sprightliness, beauty and charm. Words and music for these numbers will be provided!
            You’ll meet “Cox & Box” and spend time at “The Zoo” (Sullivan without Gilbert), and read one of the “Bab” Ballads (Gilbert without Sullivan).  Of course, favorites from past years will be yours to sing, as well as additional melodies from these well-known Operas.
            Kermit the Frog has said: “It isn’t easy being green” – but it IS different and it IS relevant.  As always, Sebastopol Savoyards along with Chris Alexander at the piano will lend their talents and support to help you join in the fun – however much or little as you want to participate -  or, just sit back and enjoy Gilbert’s timeless words and Sullivan’s always-fresh music as they Compliment each other and Cleverly Combine to Create the Savoy Art.