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On Friday, February 22, 2019 at 8:00 p.m., Concerts at Saint Mary will present harpist and composer Emily Mason as she performs an evening of music for harp. Ms. Mason will also be joined by internationally-acclaimed Philippine-born American tenor Allan Palacios Chan and organist David Uschold.
Originally from southern Virginia, Emily Mason now, for over eight years, calls District of Columbia area her home where she has an active career as a harpist, classical/jazz pianist, mezzo-soprano and organist. She has been heard in venues such as the World Health Organization, the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Saint Thomas More Cathedral in Arlington, Virginia, and events for the Library of Congress. In addition, she occasionally joins the Manassas Symphony Orchestra. Known for her original transcriptions of orchestral, piano and ensemble music for harp, she enjoys playing music which is unusual to hear on the harp – jazz, pop, and even classic rock. Ms. Mason is currently Director of Music at St. Veronica Church in Chantilly, Virginia.
The concert program which will be presented by Ms. Mason will include performances of a variety of repertoire from classical to secular and will feature two original transcriptions: Movement No. 2(“The Lyre of Orpheus”) from the fourth piano concerto by Ludwig van Beethoven arranged for harp and organ; and Love Bade Me Welcomefrom Five Mystical Songsby Ralph Vaughan William arranged for tenor, harp and organ. Admission to the concert is free and a free-will offering will be taken to support future Concerts at Saint Mary productions. Following the concert there will be a reception in the church’s Parish Life Center where there will be an opportunity to meet the artists and share fellowship with others.
We will be journeying with Bishop Barron this lent and participating in The Word on Fire~Engage Program. This program allows our entire parish to actively experience the series “The Seven Deadly Sins” electronically, with their family and/or small groups, married couples etc. This powerful series will be emailed to you weekly during Lent at no cost. You will have the opportunity to comment and ask questions directly to Fr. Mosimann as the material is presented. We look forward to this new innovative way to grow in our faith as a parish family. To sign-up for our Lenten Program, visit https://StMaryFredericksburg.flocknote.com/everyone to join Flocknotes via email and join the group entitled “2019 Lenten Parish Retreat”. JOIN TODAY! Note: If you are already a Flocknote member, you must go on the website and join the Lenten Group.
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