2008
AUGUST
Goodrich Gallery Exhibit: Jim Finger – oil
Reception in the Gallery on Sunday, August 3: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Variations Senior Dinner
Sunday, August 24
6:00 p.m. at the Efflers
Auditions for Dancing at Lughnasa, by Brian Friel
Monday, August 25 and Tuesday, August 26
7:00 p.m. – Wortley-Peabody Theatre
Marilyn Kittelson, director
SEPTEMBER
Goodrich Gallery Exhibit: Dallas Area Fiber Arts
Reception in the gallery on Sunday, September 7: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Children’s Choirs Begin Rehearsals
Sunday, September 7
Singing choirs for Kindergarten – 6th Grade kick off a new season of making music
NEW SUNDAY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR CHILDREN’S CHOIRS!
3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
Steeple Ringers – Handbell Room
Cymbala Ringers – Room 214
Orff Class – Third Grade Classroom
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Carol Choir – Third Grade Classroom
Cantate Choir – Patio
Counterpoint Choir – Choir Room
Variations Youth Choir Kick Off
Sunday, September 7
Lunch: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Rehearsal: 1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Youth Choir for 7th-12th Grades
Chancel Choir Retreat
Saturday, September 13
8:30 – 4:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s UMC in Plano
Guest Clinician: Dr. Jerry McCoy from the University of North Texas
Children, Youth, and Adult Handbell Choirs Begin
Sunday, September 14
Steeple and Cymbala Ringers for 4th – 6th Graders
Carillon Ringers for 10-12th Grades
Tower Ringers for 7th-9th Grades
Alleluya Ringers (adult)
Celebration Ringers Begins Rehearsal
Monday, September 15
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Bell Room
Service of Prayer and Choral Meditations by Vox Nova
Sunday, September 28
5:30 p.m. – Sanctuary
Mount Vernon Music Concert
Tuesday, September 30
7:30 p.m. – Sanctuary
Great music performed by Joel Schoenhals, piano; Mark Miller and Kristin Jutras, violins; Ute Miller, viola; and Jolyon Pegis, cello;
Tickets available at the door
OCTOBER
Goodrich Gallery Exhibit: Marc Oxford – Photography
Reception in the gallery Sunday, October 5: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel
October 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25
7:30 p.m. – Wortley-Peabody Theatre
Marilyn Kittelson, director
Ticketed Event
NOVEMBER
Goodrich Gallery Exhibit: Donna Finch Adams – oil
Reception in the gallery Sunday, November 2: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Organ Recital: Mary Preston, organist
Sunday, November 2
7:00 p.m. – Sanctuary
Reception following in Crossroads Center
Thanksgiving Sunday
November 23: 11:00 worship
Children’s Choirs provide music for worship
DECEMBER
Goodrich Gallery Exhibit: Membership Show
Reception in the gallery on Sunday, December 7: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m
Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti
Saturday, December 6
7:30 p.m. – Sanctuary
Karon Cogdill, director; Tim Effler, conductor and Beth Wortley, choreographer
Ticketed Event
Children’s Sunday
December 7: 11:00 worship - Sanctuary
Children’s choirs and handbell choirs provide music for worship.
Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti
Sunday, December 7
7:00 p.m. – Sanctuary
Karon Cogdill, director; Tim Effler, conductor and Beth Wortley, choreographer
Ticketed Event
Children’s Choirs sing at C. C. Young
Monday, December 8
6:30 p.m.
A Service of Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 14
11:00 a.m. Sanctuary
Chancel Choir and instrumentalists lead the congregation in a worship service of scripture and music
Youth Sunday
Sunday, December 21: 11:00 worship - Sanctuary
Variations Choir, Carillon Ringers and Tower Ringers provide music for worship
Christmas Eve Services
Wednesday, December 24: 5:00 p.m. – Family Worship in the Sanctuary
Children’s Pageant and Communion
11:00 p.m. – Candlelight Worship in the Sanctuary
Music provided by the Christmas Eve Choir, directed by Dana Effler
JANUARY 2009
Goodrich Gallery Exhibit: Diana Chase - sculpture
Reception in the gallery on Sunday, January 4: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Variations Fundraiser Retreat
Sunday, January 4
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Children’s Choirs Resume Rehearsals
Sunday, January 7
Counterpoint, Cantate, Carol singing choirs
Steeple, and Cymbala handbell choirs
Orff Ensemble
Youth and Adult Handbell Choirs Resume Rehearsals
Sunday, January 4
Carillon, and Tower
Alleluya Ringers
Celebration Ringers Resume rehearsals
Monday, January 12: 6:30 p.m. in the Bell Room
Auditions for Rumors by Neil Simon
Monday, January 12 and Tuesday, January 13
7:00 p.m. – Wortley-Peabody Theatre
Paul Callihan, director
FEBRUARY 2009
Goodrich Gallery Exhibit: Summer Holbrook: travel photography
Reception in the gallery on Sunday, February 1: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Variations presents Stars and Stripes Forever
Sunday, February 22
7:00 p.m. – Sanctuary
Variations Youth Choir fundraiser program
Ticketed Event
MARCH 2009
Goodrich Gallery Exhibit: TBD
Reception in the gallery on Sunday, March 1: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Rumors by Neil Simon
March 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28
7:30 p.m. – Wortley-Peabody Theatre
Paul Callihan, director
Ticketed Event
APRIL 2009
Goodrich Gallery Exhibit: Patty Regan – oil
Reception in the gallery on Sunday, April 5: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Brahms’ A German Requiem
Sunday, April 5
7:00 p.m. – Sanctuary
Presented by the Chancel Choir and Orchestra, Dana Effler, conductor
Tenebrae Worship Service
Good Friday, April 10: 7:30 p.m - Sanctuary
The crucifixion of Christ is commemorated in music and scripture by the Chancel Choir,Vox Nova,
Variations and Instrumentalists
Easter Worship Services
Sunday, April 12: 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
Identical services include the Chancel Choir and Brass conducted by Dana Effler and our traditional
Easter banner processional
MAY 2009
Goodrich Gallery Exhibit: Rachel Myre – watercolor
Reception in the gallery on Sunday, May 3: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Children’s Musical Program
5:30 p.m. – Dining Room
Cantate and Counterpoint Children’s Choirs, directed by Kathy Mallick and Janet Slaughter
Carol Choir, directed by Lindsey Mason, present pre-show music
Auditions for for Annie by Strouse, Charnin and Meehan
Monday, May 18: 7:00 p.m. – Sanctuary
For Girls – 9-18 years old
Beth Wortley, director/choreographer and Tim Effler, music director
Auditions for for Annie by Strouse, Charnin and Meehan
Tuesday, May 19: 7:00 p.m. - Sanctuary
7:00 p.m. – Sanctuary
For Adults
Beth Wortley, director/choreographer and Tim Effler, music director
JUNE 2009
Goodrich Gallery Exhibit: Melissa Sobotka – fabric
Reception in the gallery on Sunday, June 7: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Variations tour to Washington, DC:
Wednesday, June 10 – Sunday, June 14
JULY 2009
Goodrich Gallery Exhibit: Carol Cook - sculpture
Reception in the gallery on Sunday, June 5: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Annie by Strouse, Charnin and Meehan
July 17, 18, and 19
7:30 p.m. – Sanctuary
Beth Wortley, director/choreographer and Tim Effler, musical director
Free Admission
Free Childcare on Sunday, July 19
For more information call the Music and Arts office
at 214-220-2727,
ext. 218.
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