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Ken Dake Directing The Music Ministry at Marble, led by Director of Music and Organist Kenneth Dake, has a well-founded reputation for its rich tapestry of offerings: from sacred classics and contemporary spirituals to Shaker and Southern folk hymns, this is music to stir your soul and enlighten your mind. Whether toddler or adult, there's music for everyone at Marble Church.

SEPTEMBER 28 | 7:30pm
"Endings and Beginnings." Organ recital by Kenneth Dake

OCTOBER 31 | 2pm
"Life After Life: Music of Paradise." Sanctuary Choir Concert for All Saints' Day. Pre-concert lecture/Adult Education class at 1:30pm

DECEMBER 5 | 2pm
"All My Heart This Night Rejoices." Advent Concert with Festival of Voices, Sanctuary Choir and chamber orchestra.

JANUARY 16, 2011 | 2pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. the Marble community Gospel choir in concert; Djore Nance, Director.

MARCH 27 | 2pm
"Credo: Music of Faith and Doubt." Kenneth Dake directs the Sanctuary Choir concert with special guests: Marble's In Harmony Children's Choir and the Training Choir of the American Boychoir School, Fred Meads, director. Pre-concert lecture/Adult Education class at 1:30pm.

MAY 15 | 2pm
"Then Sings My Soul." A Spring Choral Festival with the Gospel Choir, Festival of Voices and Sanctuary Choir. Pre-concert lecture/Adult Education class at 1:30pm.

One of America's pre-eminent professional vocal ensembles, the Sanctuary Choir leads the congregation in God's praise through an eclectic array of exceptional music each Sunday, September-June.

The Sanctuary Choir's newly released CD, With Many Voices, has been received with enthusiastic nationwide acclaim. Craig Jessop, Music Director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, comments that the choir "represents the highest standard of choral music in the churches of America today." Membership is by competitive audition from among the city's best ensemble singers and professional musicians.

Click here for audition information.

The Festival of Voices is looking for motivated volunteer singers who believe passionately in the power of music to shape worship and transform lives. Under the leadership of Kenneth Dake, the Festival of Voices presents a broad range of choral repertoire in worship each month and in concerts throughout the year. Monday evenings’ high-energy rehearsals leave people feeling inspired and challenged. Two half-day Saturday retreats provide fun, fellowship, and deeper exploration of inspiring texts and soul-stirring harmony. The nurturing and supportive community of the choir offers a vital spiritual resource and forges lasting relationships with others on the journey.

Rehearsals are held Monday evenings, and the choir is featured in an annual Advent Concert, in the Good Friday liturgy, and as part of a grand Spring Choir Festival. Potential volunteers should be able to read music and commit to regular attendance. Contact Ken Dake at 212 686 2770 ext. 436 or Music Administrative Assistant Miriam Chaudoir at ext. 711 for information on how you can become a member of this ministry.

Marble Community Gospel Choir Marble's Community Gospel Choir is a joyful group of volunteers and professional singers who are committed to "singing a new song to the Lord" once a month in the Sunday worship service. Its repertoire includes spirituals, hymns, and contemporary gospel pieces. The Choir rehearses every Sunday, following the 11am service.

Contact director Djore Nance, 212-686-2770, for more information about joining the gospel choir.

ENDINGS AND BEGINNINGS
Tuesday, September 28 | 7:30pm
Organ recital by Kenneth Dake

To kick off his 15th year at Marble, Music Director Kenneth Dake puts our pipe organ through its paces with a concert of brilliant keyboard fireworks, including masterworks of Bach, Mendelssohn, Liszt and Vierne. The concert also celebrates the imminent release of Prayers and Alleluias, Ken's debut solo organ CD on the Dorian Sono Lumiuns label. This will be the last chance to hear the Austin pipe organ in concert before we bid it a fond farewell for approximately 14 months. (It will be removed during the sanctuary construction and replaced temporarily by an electronic organ.)

ADVANCE PURCHASE
General Admission: $20
Students/Seniors: $15

Purchase online with credit card
or call 212-686-2770.

AT THE DOOR
General Admission: $25
Students/Seniors: $20

Songs of Simple Faith
Marble Sanctuary Choir
$20.00

With Many Voices
Marble Sanctuary Choir

$20.00

God Is Able
Marble Community Gospel Choir

$17.00

Toddlers Music
Toddlers have a unique program where they are introduced to the world of music through song, movement, and musical instruments.

Cherub Choir
An opportunity for children in Pre-K through Kindergarten to explore their musical talents. The choir sings at both Family Worship and Sanctuary services, and at special events throughout the year.

For information, contact Toddlers Music and Cherub Choir Director Karie Brown.

Amazing Grace & In Harmony
Kids, Grades 1-6, learn to communicate God's message through song at worship services in the Sanctuary, church functions, and special events.

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