Our 2009-2010 Hurst Series promises to be exciting!

Music has the power to uplift us and inspire us like nothing else can—we hope you will join us for these wonderful musical events.

In September, we welcome Earlene Rentz to September Songs. The Music Ministry will join forces with two area choir programs—Central and Harwood Junior High schools of HEB ISD—to present a concert of original music by a contemporary composer. Dr. Rentz is a sought-after composer and clinician, and you will enjoy her music and these fine choirs.

In December, Organist/Artist-in-Residence Dong-ill Shin will present an organ concert featuring compositions by William Bolcom, César Franck and C.M. Widor, and other selected seasonal favorites. His artistry and technique at the organ is phenomenal, and you won’t want to miss this extraordinary concert.

December also brings Festival of Carols, an annual presentation from our Music Ministry to the community, featuring a full choir, professional orchestra and handbells— all playing your favorite Christmas music! Tickets for these performances are free, but go very quickly. Please order your tickets early.

In March 2010, the Hurst Series presents Keyboards Alive! featuring the talents of organist Dong-ill Shin with pianist Shield Collins Bray, principal keyboardist of the Fort Worth Symphony. This dynamic duo will present an electrifying concert of works written for piano and organ that will leave you mesmerized.

Each year, the Music Ministry presents a major choral work on Good Friday. This year’s work is the Requiem by Gabriel Fauré to be presented with choir, orchestra and soloists. Fauré’s music is lyrical, melodic and distinctly French, providing a beautiful message of hope and resurrection against Good Friday’s stark images of crucifixion.

In May, the Hurst Series welcomes the professional chamber choir Orpheus—24 of the finest singers in the Metroplex. They will be joined by the Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas.

This season of the Hurst Series promises something for everyone!
I look forward to seeing you here.

Greg Shapley, Minister of Music and Worship

2009–2010 Hurst Series brochure

The Hurst Series: At a Glance

September Songs with Earlene Rentz 
           In Concert with the FUMC Hurst Music Ministry
           and the choirs of Central and Harwood Junior High Schools
           7 p.m. Sunday, September 27

Dong-ill Shin Advent Organ Concert 
           7 p.m. Sunday, December 6

Festival of Carols
           Music Ministry and Orchestra           
           5 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 13
           7:30 p.m. Monday, December 14

           Reserve free tickets beginning December 1:
           817.282.7384 or www.festivalofcarols.org

Keyboards Alive! Concert for Piano and Organ
           7 p.m. Sunday, March 21
 
Good Friday Presentation: Requiem by Fauré
           With orchestra, chorus, and soloists
           7 p.m. Friday, April 2

Orpheus presents Choral Currents
           7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 2

           Adults $25–35 • Seniors $20–30 • Students $5–15
           Childcare Available

           Tickets available at 214.546.1252 or online.

All concerts are in the Sanctuary.
Admission is free (with the exception of Opheus); an offering will be taken at some concerts.

September Songs with Earlene Rentz Sunday, September 27 • 7 p.m. Free Admission Childcare Available Choral composer Earlene Rentz joins the Music Ministry and the choirs of Central and Harwood Junior High Schools of HEB ISD for a concert of her compositions. In addition to her current work as a free-lance choral music writer, Dr. Rentz is a speaker and clinician in choral music education techniques, and frequently conducts choral ensembles in district, regional and state events. She has conducted All-State Choirs in Georgia, Florida, Kentucky and Alabama. She has received an ASCAP award every year since 1998, and has published more than 300 choral compositions for school and church.

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Dong-ill Shin Advent Organ Concert  Sunday, December 6 • 7 p.m. Free Admission • Childcare Available Organist/Artist-in-Residence Dong-ill Shin presents a recital of music from composers Bolcom, Franck, Widor and Near, plus other seasonal selections. Mr. Shin is the 2006 Grand Prix de Chartres International Organ Competition winner, and returns from recent concert tours of Germany, France, England and Australia.

Festival of Carols
FUMC Hurst Music Ministry and Professional Orchestra        
Greg Shapley, Conductor
Sunday, December 13, 5 and 7:30 p.m.
Monday, December 14 • 7:30 p.m.
An offering will be taken • Childcare available

Reserve your free tickets: Call 817.282.7384 or visit www.festivalofcarols.org beginning December 1.

A Christmas tradition! The Music Ministry presents Festival of Carols. Enjoy the glory of your favorite Christmas music with full professional orchestra and chorus.  Handbells, brass, organ, strings, and wonderful voices!

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Keyboards Alive!
Duo Concert for Piano and Organ
Dong–ill Shin, Organ • Shield Collins Bray, Piano
Sunday, March 21
7 p.m.
Free Admission
Childcare Available

Shield Collins Bray, principal keyboardist for the Fort Worth Symphony joins Organist/Artist-in-Residence Dong-ill Shin for a concert featuring the music of Dupré, Franck and Karg-Elert, and hymn arrangements. Mr. Bray is the Artistic Director for Special Projects for the Van Cliburn Foundation and has appeared with symphony orchestras of Dallas, New Orleans and Jacksonville, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.