October 17, 2008, 7:00pm
Friday Night at the (Silent) Movies with Live Organ Accompaniment
Take a step back in time – before the first “talkie” came out in 1927 – and laugh as the great comedians of the silver screen come alive with the extraordinary talent of theatre organist, Michael Britt.

November 2, 2008, 4:00pm
Evening Prayer for All Saints, Sung Vespers
A service remembering the faithful departed in which the word of the psalms and lessons is illuminated by music. Music for the service will include settings of the service music and canticles along with choral and organ works by Bach, Parry, Bourgeois, Wood, Vaughan Williams, Farrant, and Mozart.

November 8, 2008, 8:00pm
Handel Choir of Baltimore – “O Eternal Fire”, Music of G. F. Handel and J. S. Bach
The Handel Choir continues its new tradition of pairing two hallmark baroque composers, Handel and Bach. Handel's The King Shall Rejoice, written to celebrate the coronation of King George II in Westminster Abbey (1727), is set for festive baroque orchestra and voices. Bach's Cantata BWV 12, an introspective work, depicts the transformation from sorrow and fear to the joy of “blossoms of blessing” through faith. Resplendent in its orchestration, Cantata BWV 34 implores God to bestow peace upon Israel. The opening chorus's lively figuration, inspired by the licking flames of the Holy Spirit (“Feuer”), is contrasted with the trumpet's long notes illustrating eternity (“ewiges”). This is Bach at his most mature, insightful and robust. And a special bonus — the Handel Period Instrument Orchestra performing one of Handel's quintessential concerti grossi. A pre-concert lecture begins at 7:00 pm. For tickets or more information on the choir and its events, please visit http://www.handelchoir.org or call 410.366.6544.

November 30, 2008, 10:00am
Advent Lessons & Carols
This traditional service is a wonderful way to prepare for the coming Christmas celebration. Following the reading of each of seven lessons, a carol will be sung by the choir, followed by a hymn sung by the congregation. Music will include choral and organ works by Palestrina, Stanton, Ord, Goudimel, Vaughan Williams, Ley, Arcadelt, and Manz, along with many traditional favorite hymns.

December 14, 2008, 4:00pm
Handel Children's Choir Family Holiday Concert
An ecumenical feast of musical delight! The Handel Children's Choir, joined by the Handel Choir, will perform music for the season. For tickets or more information on the choir and its events, please visit http://www.handelchoir.org or call 410.366.6544.

December 21, 2008, 2:00pm
Christmas Organ Concert, R. David Huggins
This concert, on the fourth Sunday of Advent, heralds the joy of Christmas with classical organ works by Buxtehude, Bach, Franck, Fleury, Buck, Cook, and Carter. The concert will conclude with the spectacular Variations on “Adeste Fidelis” by Marcel Dupre.

January 18, 2009, 2:00pm – 6:00pm
American Composer Organ Marathon
Eight local organists will perform in a marathon of organ music written by great American composers.

February 15, 2009, 2:00pm
Vocal Recital
Karen Myers, soprano and Christopher Douglass Rhodovi, baritone present an afternoon concert of delightful vocal selections. Ms. Myers and Mr. Rhodovi perform frequently in the Baltimore area having appeared with such companies as Baltimore Opera, Washington National Opera, Washington Concert Opera, Washington Summer Opera, Young Victorian Theater Company, Peabody Opera Theater, Oregon Ridge Dinner Theater, Baltimore Symphony, Annapolis Chorale, Harford Choral Society, and the Baltimore Bach Concert Series. Ms. Myers and Mr. Rhodovi have frequently performed together, most recently as Magnolia and Gaylord in Showboat with the Annapolis Chorale, and as soloists for the Baltimore premiere of Directions in Singing by Andrew Fowler.

April 3, 2009, 7:00pm
April Fools Concert
Join us for a concert of odd, funny, unusual, and unmusical works and second-rate poems, many of which were written by justifiably forgotten and neglected composers and authors. Hear The Angle Worm Wiggle, The Preacher & the Bear, A Word on My Ear, A Thankful Parson, The Foolishness Rag, Ave Maria et Agnus Dei. Sing along with Marching with the Heroes, The Royal Telephone, ...and much more!

May 3, 2009, 3:00pm
Spring Concert by the Children’s Chorus of Maryland
Giggling over funny words in a rhyme... Listening to the gentle melody of a lullaby... Puzzling over a riddle... Saying prayers at night before bedtime... Remember the days of youth? Join us as the Children’s Chorus of Maryland takes a look at life through the eyes of a child through traditional rhymes and riddles, as set to music by classical and contemporary composers.

For over 33 years, Children’s Chorus of Maryland (CCM) has empowered musical children and promoted the fine art of music by imparting true musical literacy at an early age and by providing the highest quality musical performances in collaboration with professional musicians and ensembles. CCM currently serves up to 120 children, ages five to eighteen, from diverse social, economic, and religious backgrounds. For tickets or more information on the Children’s Chorus of Maryland, visit http://www.ccmsings.org or call 410.494.1480.

May 17, 2009, 4:00pm
Handel Children’s Choir Spring Concert
The Handel Children's Choir, founded in 2000, gives children, ages seven to seventeen, an opportunity to learn and share classical, multicultural, contemporary and folk music. For tickets or more information on the choir and its events, please visit http://www.handelchoir.org or call 410.366.6544.

June 28, 2009, 2:00pm
Independence Day Organ Concert, R. David Huggins
American organ music of the 19th century is unique. It is clearly American, even though rooted in old-world European forms and styles. Characterized by sentimentality, cheerfulness, grandiosity, excitement, exuberance, and a sense of awe and wonder, this music is purely enjoyable. This concert is sure to put you in the patriotic mood.

Location

First English Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at:

3807 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21218-1806

The Church is located on the Southeast corner of Charles and 39th Streets, a few blocks North of University Parkway.

Directions

For directions and a map of the area, please follow this link to mapquest.

Parking

Street parking is available around the church building. In addition, parking is available in the lot behind the Scottish Rite Temple located across the street from First English Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Handicapped parking is located in the driveway of First English Evangelical Lutheran Church located on 39th Street.

Handicapped Access

A handicapped accessible entrance to the Church is found on the south side of the Church.

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