Join us tonight at 7pm for another concert in our 2025 Mid-Town Concert Series.
Mid-Town Concert Series - Early Music Missouri
The Four Season Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Christian Copyright Solutions License #: 1668445
La primavera (Spring) Il cimento dell’armonia e dell’inventione (1725) Op. 8, RV 269 Allegro – Largo e pianissimo sempre – Allegro pastorale Daniel Lee, violin soloist
Concerto for Viola d’amore (c. 1724) RV 393 Allegro – Largo – Allegro Timothy Eshing, viola d’amore soloist
Mid-Town Concert Series – March 2, 2025 Central Christian Church, Springfield, MO
Candace French Memorial Keyboard Concert
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Mark Lawley:
“Lotus Land” by Cyril Scott Piano Sonata number 8 “Pathetique” by Ludwig Beethoven II. Adagio “Cantabile 1st Arabesque” by Claude Debussy
John Akins:
“Two Nocturnes” by John Akins “Sonatina” by John Akins I. Allegro moderato II. Lento III. Vivace "Holy, Holy, Holy" arr. John Akins Interwoven with Beethoven
Hannah Messerschmidt:
“At Last” by Etta James “Only the Beginning of the Adventure” by Harry Gregson-Williams “All of Me” by Jon Schmidt
Mid-Town Concert Series
Central Springfield Community Choir
Central Christian Church, Springfield, MO
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Andrew Campbell - Director Vicky Claborn - Pianist
"O Love" - Elaine Hagenberg "Many Gifts, One Spirit" - Allen Pote "O Pulse of My Heart" - Karen Marrolli with Alicia Campbell/Soprano & Hayden Neally/Violin "Cantique de Jean Racine" - Gabriel Faure "I Love You" - Jay Rouse "Praise His Holy Name" - Keith Hampton "My Very Own" - Susan LaBarr "David's Lamentation - Joshua Shank "The Greatest Love" - Ken Medema "And So It Goes" - Billy Joel arr. Bob Chilcott with Lindsey Hollis/Soprano & Kajl Gillispie/Tenor "I Choose Love" - Mark A. Miller
Mid-Town Concert Series – November 3, 2024
The Garner Phillips Memorial Organ Concert Dr. Elisa Bickers Concert organist
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Pièce d’Orgue, BWV 572 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Finlandia Breanda Portman And Again I Say, Rejoice! (b. 1981)
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Johann Sebastian Bach BWV 565 (1685-1750)
Mid-Town Concert Series – October 6, 2024
Life Laughs Onward Kathy Pyeatt, soprano Melinda Jones, piano
With special guest Marvin Murphree, baritone
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Die drei Zigeuner Franz Liszt (1811-1886) O lieb, solang du lieben kannst!
Of a Certain Age Tom Cipullo (b. 1956) Magnolia The Garden
Rath einer Alten, Morike No. 41 Hugo Wolf (1860-1903) The secrets of the old Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
Goodby, Goodby World Lee Hoiby (1926-2011) Life Laughs Onward Gerald Finzi (1901-1956) from Till Earth Outwears, Op. 19, No.7
Der Ton Joseph Marx (1882-1964) I shall not live in vain Jake Heggie (b. 1961)
Climb E’vry Mountain -The Sound of Music Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) Sunrise, Sunset – Fiddler on the Roof Jerry Bock (1928-2010) Fable – The Light in the Piazza Adam Guettel (b.1964)
I’m Still Here – Follies Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021) Old Friends – Merrily We Roll Along Send in the Clowns – A Little Night Music
To Dream the Impossible Dream – Man of La Mancha Mitch Leigh (1928-2014) You’ll Never Walk Alone – Carrousel Richard Rodgers (1902-1979)
Mid-Town Concert Series – April 7, 2024
Mid-Town Concert Series – April 7, 2024 Central Christian Church, Springfield, MO
Quattro Voci
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Nous avons en tete une affaire (Carmen)-Bizet Ensemble+ with Angela Murphree
Mir ist so Wunderbar (Fidelio)-Beethoven Ensemble
Largo al factotum (Il barbierie di Siviglia)-Rossini Marvin Murphree
Una voce poco fa (Il barbierie di Siviglia)-Rossini Hayley Shoemaker
Pronta io son (Don Pasquale)-Rossini Madison King/Marvin Murphree
Spinning Quartet (Martha)-Flotow Ensemble
Un soave non so che (Cenerentola)-Rossini Hayley Shoemaker/Chris Goeke
Sempre libera (La Traviata)-Verdi Madison King
Nessun Dorma (Turandot)-Puccini Ensemble
I Want to Sing in Opera-David, Arthurs, Kern Chris Goeke
Bohemian Rhapsody-Mercury Ensemble
Shalom-Dan Forest Ensemble with Betsy Nace, flutist
Mid-Town Concert Series - Candance French Memorial Keyboard Concert
Mid-Town Concert Series – March 3, 2024 Central Christian Church, Springfield, MO
Candace French Memorial Keyboard Concert featuring Mia Kim
Christian Copyright Solutions License #: 1668445 Sonata in Eb, Hob XVI: 49 Franz Joseph. Haydn (1732-1809) I. Allegro II. Adagio e cantabile III. Finale: Tempo di Minuet Andante from the Sonata for Organ No. 4, BWV 528 J. S. Bach(1685-1750) transcribed by August Stradal (1860-1930) Notes of Gratitude Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962) from Suite for A Young Man Dinos Constantinides (1929-2021) I. Proud and Solemn II. First Kiss III. Beginning dancing Lessons Quejas ó la maja y el ruiseñor Enrique Granados (1867-1916) (Laments or the Maiden and the Nightingale, from the suite Goyescas) Five Short Pieces for Piano (1970) David Baker (1931-2016) I. Reve II. To Bird III. Passacaglia IV. Evening Song V. Blues Waltz (nee’ “Terrible T”) Variations, Op. 41 Nicolai Kapustin (1937-2020) from Seven Virtuoso Etudes on Gershwin Songs Earl Wild (1915-2010) Embraceable You I Got Rhythm
Mid-Town Concert Series - Flute & Harp Duo
Mid-Town Concert Series – February 4, 2024 Central Christian Church, Springfield, MO
Nace/Gram – Flue & Harp Duo
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Fantasie for Flute and Harp…………………………..C. Saint-Saens
Reverie for Flute and Harp……………………………..C. Debussy arr. Andrea Stern
En Bateau…………………………….C. Debussy arr. Faith Carman
Clair de lune from “Suite Bergamasque”…………………………….C. Debussy arr. Noel
The Invisible Red Thread…………………………………….John Prescott
Mid-Town Concert Series - December 3, 2023
Mid-Town Concert Series – December 3, 2023 Central Christian Church, Springfield, MO
Ozark Mountain Strings
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Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella…………………………..Traditional Arr. Matthew Naughtin
Christmas Time Is Here……………………………..Vince Gauraldi Arr. Daniel Powers
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen…………………………….Old English Carol Arr. Robert S. Frost
Frosty the Snowman…………………………….Steve Nelson/Jack Rollins Arr. Steve W. Mauldin
O Tannenbaum…………………………………….Traditional Arr. Samantha J. Bramley
Winter Wonderland…………………………………..Dick Smith/Felix Bernard Arr. Steve W. Mauldin
O Little Town of Bethlehem……………………………………..Lewis H. Redner Arr. Robert S. Frost
Carol of the Bells………………………………….Ukrainian Carol Mykola Leontivych Arr. Matthew Naughtin
Let It Snow………………………………………………..Sammy Cahn/Jule Styne Arr. Steve W. Mauldin
Skating………………………………………………..Vince Gauraldi Arr. Susan Steffens
Santa Claus is Coming to Town………………………………..Haven Gillespie & J. Fred Coots Arr. Steve W. Mauldin
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)………………………………………….John Lennon/Yoko Ono Arr. Unknown
Jingle Bell Rock…………………………………..Joe Beal/Jim Boothe Arr. Steve Mauldin
We Wish You a Merry Christmas…………………………Traditional English Carol Arr. Robert S. Frost
Members of the Ozark Mountain Strings
Jill Woodhouse-Violin Kelly Owens-Violin Kirsten Weiss-Viola Jessica Hunt-Cello
Mid-Town Concert Series – November 19, 2023
Erica Kollmeyer Suh Piano Concert
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Sinfonias by J.S. Bach (1865-1750) No. 8, BMW 794, in F Major No. 12, BWV 798, in A Major No. 15, BWV 801, in B Minor
Piano Sonata, K, 332, in F Major by W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) AllegroAdagioAllegro assai
Mazurka, Op. 7, No. 1 in B-flat Major by F. Chopin (1810-1849)
Mazurka, Op. 7, No. 4, in A-Flat Major by F. Chopin (1810-1849)
Nocturne, Op. posth., in C-sharp Minor by F. Chopin (1810-1849)
Prelude, Op. 28, No. 24 in D Minor by F. Chopin (1810-1849)
Ballade No. 4, Op.52, in F Minor by F. Chopin (1810-1849)
Mid-Town Concert Series - July 16, 2023
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Springfield, MO
Craig Moman, Tenor Julia Moman, Soprano Ethan Stahl, Piano
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Act 1, Scene III: "Una parole...Chiedi all'aura lusinghiera"...........G. Donizetti from "L'Elisir D'Amore"
"Tre Sometti di Petrarca," S. 270...................................................F. Liszt 3. I vidi in terra 2. Benedetto sia 'l giiorno 1. Pace non trovo
Act 2, No. 21-22: "All is prepared... Stay, Frederic, stay!"...........Gilbert & Sullivan from "The Pirates of Penzance"
Gretchen am Spinnrade" Op. 2, D. 118.......................................F. Schubert
"Clairieres dans le ciel" ................................................................L. Boulanger 3. "Pafois, je suis triste"
Act 4, No. 14: "Va! Je tai pardonne... Nuit d'hymenee"...............C. Gounod from "Romeo et Juliette"
2022-2023 Mid-Town Concert Series Schedule
Mid-Town Concert Series Marvin Murphree and Friends
Mid-Town Concert Series – March 26, 2023 Central Christian Church, Springfield, MO
Marvin Murphree and Friends
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Alzati, la tuo filio (Un ballo in Maschera) by Guiseppe Verdi Sung by Marvin Murphree
Un di, se ben rammentomi (Rigoletto) by Guiseppe Verdi Sung by Quattro Voci
Waltz No.2 by Dmitri Shostakoivich I Want to Hold Your Hand by John Lennon/Paul McCartney Sung by Marvin Murphree & Craig Moman
Eleanor Rigby by John Lennon/Paul McCartney Tango: Por Una Cabeza by Carlos Gardel, arr. by Matthew Naughtin Played by Ozark Mountain Strings
Interpretive Reading Read by Marvin Murphree
Someone to Watch Over Me by George Gershwin Sung by Claire Herzog
I’m a tenor with a Voice of Gold (Rigoletto) by Guiseppi Verdi/Jim Billings Sung by Quattro Voci
The Song that Goes Like This (Spamalot) by John Du Prez/Eric Idle Sung by Marvin Murphree & Claire Herzog
The Lord Bless You and Keep You by John Rutter Quattro Voci, Ozark Mountain Strings, CCC Chancel Choir, Vicky Claborn
Mid-Town Concert Series February 5, 2023
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From Die Schöne Mülerin............. Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Wohin? Danskagung an den Bach Am Feierabend Let Beauty Awake Ralph Vaughn Williams (1872-1958) Beau Soir Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Traum durch die Dämmerung ... Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Ideale Paulo Tosti (1846-1916) From Winter Words................... Benjamin Britten At Day-close in November (1913-1976) The little old Table The Choirmaster’s Burial (or The Tenor Man’s Story) Proud Songsters (Thrushes, Finches, and Nightingales) Sara Lee.......................................... John Kandor
Coffee, in a Cardboard Cup............. John Kandor (b. 1927) Laughing Matters......................... Dick Gallagher (1955-2005)
Sara Lee.......................................... John Kandor
Mid-Town Concert Series February 3, 2023 (2)
Chris Goeke (Tenor)
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From Die Schöne Mülerin............. Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Wohin? Danskagung an den Bach Am Feierabend Let Beauty Awake Ralph Vaughn Williams (1872-1958) Beau Soir Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Traum durch die Dämmerung ... Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Ideale Paulo Tosti (1846-1916) From Winter Words................... Benjamin Britten At Day-close in November (1913-1976) The little old Table The Choirmaster’s Burial (or The Tenor Man’s Story) Proud Songsters (Thrushes, Finches, and Nightingales)
Coffee, in a Cardboard Cup............. John Kandor (b. 1927) Laughing Matters......................... Dick Gallagher (1955-2005)
Sara Lee.......................................... John Kandor
Mid-Town Concert Series December 4, 2022
The Mid-Town Concert Series a ministry of Central Christian Church
presents
Glenda Austin piano _______________
All of the music played by Glenda Austin are her own arrangements.
Hymns: “The First Noel” Chalice Hymnal No. 151, v.1&5 “Away in a Manger” Chalice Hymnal No. 147, v.1&3 “There’s a Song in the Air” Chalice Hymnal No. 159 v.1&3 “Once in Royal David’s City” Chalice Hymnal No. 165, v.1&4 “Silent Night” Chalice Hymnal No. 145, v.1&4
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Mid-Town Concert Series: Vicky Claborn
PROGRAM Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BVW 654, by Johan Sebastian Bach
Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, by Johan Gottfried Walther
Selectins from Six Short Pieces for Organ, by Herbert Howells, edited by Robin Wells I. Tranquillo, ma con moto II. Allegro Scherzando III. Aria IV. Allegro Impetuoso
Rhapsody Op. 25, “In memorium Herbert Howells” Ian Venebles
Exultate: A Liturgical Suite, by Craig Phillips I. Kyrie II. Gloria III. Sanctus IV. Agnus Dei V. Ite Missa Est
Badinerie on “LOBE DEN HERREN”, Op. 64, No. 7, by Rachel Laurin
Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor (Bryn Calfaria), by Aaron Shows
Mid-Town Concert Series
- The Program -
Three Festive Trumpet Tunes Jerry Westenkuehler “Trumpet Tune on Amsterdam” “Trumpet Tune on Westminster Abbey” “Trumpet Tune in D Major” Kristine Harris & Vicky Claborn
Anne Landa Preludes Carl Vine “Thumper” “Chorale” Melinda Smashey Jones
Sonata for Trumpet & Piano Debra Lynn I. Il Vaggio Kristine Harris & Melinda Smashey Jones
Hymn Suite “All Creatures of Our God and King” arr. Jay Althouse “When Peace Like a River” arr. Jay Althouse “I Will Sing of My Redeemer” arr. Rich Heffler Kristine Harris & Melinda Smashey Jones
“How Great Thou Art” arr. Mark Hayes Melinda Smashey Jones
Hymn Suite “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship” arr. James Curnow “I Will Arise and Go to Jesus” arr. Faye & Mark Lopez “When I Can Read My Title Clear” arr. Faye & Mark Lopez Kristine Harris & Melinda Smashey Jones
“Amazing Grace” arr. Victor Labenske Melinda Smashey Jones
Hymn Suite “There Is a Redeemer” arr. Michael Lawrence “Lift High the Name of Jesus” Keith & Kristyn Getty Kristine Harris & Melinda Smashey Jones Alan Munde, banjo
Mid-Town Concert Series - Part 2
Mid-Town Concert Series - Candance L. French Memorial Piano Concert featuring Matthew Bengtson
"Patterns" Luke Carlson (b. 1983) Little Green Zigzags Roundel in Red Black Arabesques
"Meditation (Glocken)" Ingrid Arauco (b. 1957)
"12 Estudios rítmicos y sonorous, Nos. 1-6" Roberto Sierra (b. 1953)
"Csárdás Obstinée S. 225 no. 2" Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
"Jeux d’eau" Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
"Nocturne No. 12 in E minor, Op. 107" Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
"Prelude, Chorale, and Fugue" César Franck (1822-1890)
Mid-Town Concert Series - Part 1
Mid-Town Concert Series - Candance L. French Memorial Piano Concert featuring Matthew Bengtson
"Patterns" Luke Carlson (b. 1983) Little Green Zigzags Roundel in Red Black Arabesques
"Meditation (Glocken)" Ingrid Arauco (b. 1957)
"12 Estudios rítmicos y sonorous, Nos. 1-6" Roberto Sierra (b. 1953)
"Csárdás Obstinée S. 225 no. 2" Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
"Jeux d’eau" Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
"Nocturne No. 12 in E minor, Op. 107" Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
"Prelude, Chorale, and Fugue" César Franck (1822-1890)
Mid-Town Concert Series
February 6, 2022
The Program
Rinaldo G. F. Handel “Lascia ch’io pianga” The Magic Flute “Queen of the Night’s Vengeance Aria” W. A. Mozart
“Panis angelicus” Cesar Franck Messiah G. F. Handel “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” “My Heart Ever Faithful” J. S. Bach
“My Star” (poem by Robert Browning) John Akins “Peaches” (poem by Kate Barnes) John Akins Lonely Journey? (poems by Dr. Robert MacBride) John Akins “Lubec” “Mirrors” “Old Fashioned Bouquet” “Spring in Maine” “Snowing” “Lonely Journey?”
“Chiquitita la novia” F. J. Obradors Gianni Schicchi G. Puccini “O mio babbino caro”
Die Fledermaus J. Strauss “Adele’s Laughing Song” (“Mein Herr Marquis”) My Fair Lady F. Loewe “I Could Have Danced All Night”