Orange County Chapter events
January
Lynette Ball McGee at First Presbyterian, 838 N. Euclid St., Fullerton. With catered dinner.
February
2:30 pm – Tour of the Abbey Church (Fr Jerome or Edmund)
3:00 pm – Organ Tour/Recital with Lawrence
3:45 pm – Light Reception in Conference Rooms 1 and 2
4:20 pm – None, Rosary, Vespers (for those interested)
March
Christ Cathedral. 18-Hour Bach-a-thon with various organists hosted by David Ball.
April
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Other area events
December 7 & 8, 4:30pm
Wonder—St Andrew’s Christmas Concert
St Andrew’s Presbyterian, Newport Beach
Kick off the Advent season with our annual Christmas Concert: Wonder! This highly anticipated event
will sell out, so get your tickets while they last.
$22 Adults, $16 Youth
Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Christmas Organ Recital
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church,
3646 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Studio City, Calif. 92604.
Program featuring Christmas works by Bach, Purvis, Tchaikovsky, Dupre and more. Free.
Sunday, December 8 at 7:00pm
We Sing as One
48th Annual Christmas Concert
University United Methodist Church
18422 Culver Dr. Irvine.
Featuring Choir and Orchestra
Tickets $20
Monday, December 9, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
LA-AGO (annual) Holiday Dinner and Program
Church of the Angels
1100 N. Avenue 64, Pasadena, Calif. 91105
A beautiful, festive, candlelit concert of voices, poetry, and instruments including the church’s 1889 Roosevelt 1-manual pipe organ played by Timothy Howard and Michelle Kardos. 6:00 p.m.=social time, 6:30 p.m.=dinner, 8:00 p.m.=program. (The nave of this historic church has a rather limited seating capacity.) For more information go to laago.org and click on Newsletter.
Friday December 13, 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Christmas at the Cathedral: A Service
of Lessons and Carols
Christ Cathedral
Celebrate the Christmas season at Christ Cathedral with the centuries old tradition of the Service of Lessons & Carols. Immerse yourself in a candlelit evening featuring Choral Christmas favorites and Congregational Carols complementing some of the most beloved scripture readings about the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
No tickets or reservations required.
Friday December 13, 7:30pm &
Saturday December 14, 2:00pm & 5:00pm
The Sounds of Christmas
Jubilate Choir, Cathedral Singers, Cathedral Bells,
Festival Orchestra
St, John’s Lutheran 185 S Center St, Orange
“Glory to God in the highest!” A splendid symphonic Christmas story is told in THREE concert performances in the beautiful St. John’s Sanctuary. The birth of Jesus Christ is at the heart of this stirring concert experience. Jubilate Choir, Cathedral Singers, Cathedral Bells, strings, winds, percussion, soloists, and the mighty pipe organ – all join forces to lead us in hearing (and singing!) the joyous carols of Christmas.
Sunday , December 15, 8:30pm
Advent Concert
First German United Methodist
556 W Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA
Advent Concert featuring choir, violin, cello, oboe and organ.
Free.
Friday December 20, 7:30 PM
Handel’s “Messiah” at the Cathedral
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as the DREAM Orchestra presents Messiah at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Experience the power of Handel’s masterpiece in person, surrounded by the stunning architecture of the cathedral. Prepare to be moved by the soaring voices and enchanting melodies that will fill the sacred space. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to witness a truly extraordinary performance. General Admission: $30.
Note that this information is subject to change. Check with the sponsoring organization for the more current information.
he Orange County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists sponsors many musical opportunities during each year. Click here to view the upcoming events.