The Arts at St. John’s 2011-2012 Events
Performing Arts Series: “For the Healing of the Nations”
Benefit Concert for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness
Sunday, February 5th, 7 pm
Featuring the Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble, Dr. Tim McMillan, conductor
Performing “Rejoice in the Lamb,” by Benjamin Britten
Mark & Sarah Garner performing songs by William Schumann
Benefit Concert for Relief and Aid to Citizens of Haiti
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10 am
Featuring Tropical Steel, Caribbean Steel Pan Ensemble, Stan Dahl, conductor
Benefit concert for Japan Earthquake & Tsunami relief
Sunday, March 11, (4 pm)
Featuring Akira Mori conducting the Drake Chamber Orchestra with guest soloist Momoko Tanno
The Grinnell College Connection
An Early Music Performance-practice Messiah by George Frideric Handel
Saturday, December 3, (4:00 pm)
The Baroque Band, Chicago, Garry Clarke, conductor and the Grinnell Singers, John Rommereim, conductor
Ellington Sacred Concerts: music from Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts
Sunday, April 22nd, 4 pm
Grinnell Singers, John Rommereim, conductor, Grinnell Jazz Ensemble, Damani Phillips, conductor
Creating in Community
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
“Creating in Community” is day in mid-winter dedicated to opening windows and doors of the spirit to the artist in each one of us. Classes and instruction are offered in about a dozen different areas and interests. Check the St. John’s website for details, costs, and registration deadlines as they become available.