First Congregational Church
165 Main St, Amherst, MA
Music on Main
Welcome to the Ninth Season of Music on Main (Concerts at First Church, Amherst)
This year we offer a variety of programs with appeal to people of all ages. Join us for one of more of these unique musical events.
Encore: Sixteen Hands (plus two) at Two Grands
Sunday, February 26, 2012, 3 p.m.
Back by popular demand! The church’s two Steinway Grands will be heard again in a unique piano event. Eight pianists (Shelby Anderson, Nancy Haffey, Kenneth Langley, Richard Matteson, Linda Smith, Anne Stanek, Gail Weirick, and Meg Kelsey Wright) will perform pieces by Olson, Grainger, Handel, Milhaud, Sibelius, Lavignac and others for four hands at two pianos, eight hands at two pianos, and sixteen hands at two pianos. Pianist Catherine Kay will make a guest appearance. This is a one-of-a-kind two-piano extravaganza not to be missed!
The Four-Story Players present “Peter and the Wolf”
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10 a.m.
Storyteller/puppeteer Tom Knight teams up with percussionist Russ Nieman and duo-pianists Meg Kelsey Wright and Christine Olson to present “Peter and the Wolf” by Serge Prokofieff. In addition to this well-known musical fable, Knight and Christine Olson will share an original story, “The Sorcerer’s Cauldron,” which is set to colorful piano pieces by William Gillock. Mix one evil sorcerer, a good witch, a dash of humor and a measure of audience participation for a delightful tale appropriate for younger children. The short musical interludes throughout the program are a great introduction to themes of classical music and will appeal to all ages.
"With a Voice of Singing": Amherst Area Churches' Choir Fest
Sunday, April 29, 2012, 3 p.m.
Choirs from a variety of churches in the Greater Amherst area will come together to fill our sanctuary with glorious sound. Each group will perform a piece, there will be hymns for all to sing and the combined forces will raise the roof with two all-singers anthems. This is a FREE event, but attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items for the Not Bread Alone Food Pantry located at First Church.
Fanfare Brass Choir & Strawberry Shortcake
Saturday, June 23, 2012, 1 p.m.
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and join us on the front lawn of the Church for an afternoon of brass music by the ten-piece Fanfare Brass Choir accompanied by homemade strawberry shortcake. A free concert, the only cost will be for shortcake and beverage. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the church’s sanctuary.
Parking for Music on Main is available in the church lot behind the church, corner of Spring and Churchill Streets, as well as on nearby streets (restrictions do not apply on Sundays).
First Church sanctuary and lounge are accessible to all from Main Street.
Programs and dates are subject to change.
In lieu of tickets, we invite concert goers to make a donation as they are able. Proceeds from concerts will benefit the church’s piano and organ long-term maintenance fund.
For information about the church’s musical opportunities and events, consult the Music Ministry page of the church’s website: www.firstchurchamherst.org
First Congregational Church, UCC
165 Main Street
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
(413)253-3456
Email: firstchurch_amherst@comcast.net