First Inspiration Concert Series 2009-2010

First United Methodist Church Richardson is proud to announce its third year of First Inspiration Concerts. The music ministry strives to bring meaningful and inspirational music to all who worship in a variety of styles and musical settings. Whether by bells, voices, brass or strings; and whether contemporary or traditional, our purpose is inspiration. The First Inspiration Concert Series also seeks to provide musical passion through a variety of artists.

First Inspiration is a unique series of concerts designed to lift the hearts and spirits of all who hear. From contemporary artists to choirs to bands to orchestras to organ recitals, First Inspiration is a wonderful way for FUMCR to open its doors to an entire community. All concerts will be performed in the sanctuary. May all the people be uplifted through music; may all be inspired.

Michael Lightfoot

Director of Music Ministries

Richardson Symphony Orchestra, featuring the FUMCR Klais Organ

Saturday, April 10, 8:00 p.m.

The Richardson Symphony Anshel Brusilow, music director conductor presents

A Thrilling Evening of Keyboard Masterpieces for Organ and Piano

Saturday April 10, 2010 8 p.m.

Join Maestro Brusilow and the Richardson Symphony for an inspiring evening of performances of both piano and organ masterworks. This concert features renowned organist Colin Howland performing on the new Klais organ at First United Methodist Church in Richardson as well as the Dean of the School of Music at Yale University and world-famous interpreter of Mozart, Robert Blocker, performing the sublimely beautiful 23rd Piano Concerto in A major. Performances of organ works with orchestra are rare indeed and this concert will be your opportunity to hear the German-built Klais organ in full voice as Mr. Howland and the RSO perform Camille Saint- Saën’s monumental Symphony #3 in c minor, Op. 78...the Organ Symphony.
PROGRAM
Johann Sebastian Bach: Passacaglia and Fugue in c minor, BWV 582
Colin Howland, organ
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto #23 in A major, K. 488
Robert Blocker, piano
INTERMISSION
Camille Saint-Saëns: “Organ” Symphony in c minor, Op. 78
Colin Howland, organ
Tickets are now available by calling 972-234-4195
or order on-line at fumcr.org.

Opportunities to join "First Inspiration Series"

Names of supporters will be listed in each concert program

First Givers	$50-$99	1 ticket to one concert
Concert Level	$100-$249	2 tickets to one concert
Classical Level	$250-$499	4 ticekts to one concert
Baroque Level	$500-$749*	4 tickets to all concerts
Renaissance level	$750-$999*	4 tickets to all concerts
Chant Level	$1,100-$2,499*	6 tickets to all concerts
First Inspiration Giver	$2,500 and above**	6 tickets to all concerts