December 4, 2022 – Messiah
Category: Concerts
Concert raises funds for Grace Church’s Mission and Service
Thank you to everyone who attended the January 30th CD release concert for the “Uplifting Guitar Hymns” album by Ron Pulcer. A Free Will Offering was made by attendees, which benefited the Mission and Service Committee at Grace Church.
In addition, CDs were sold after the concert and proceeds were shared with Mission and Service.
In total, $806 was raised for Mission and Service. A member of the M&S committee spoke at concert about the committee’s programs and support for non-profit orgs, including local organizations.
Thank you to the guest musicians who performed. Thanks also to Mission and Service committee members and volunteers who ushered the concert and sold CDs.
January 30, 2022 – CD Release Concert + Fundraiser for Mission & Service
A CD Release Concert + Fundraiser for Grace Congregational Church’s Mission and Service programs will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 2:00pm in the Sanctuary.
CD Release of “Uplifting Guitar Hymns”: Ron Pulcer and guest musicians will perform selections from Ron’s new album, which was recorded at Grace Church. The album includes 18 hymns, Spirituals and religious songs, and features instrumental fingerstyle guitar arrangements by Ron. Guest musicians include Marina Smakhtina (cello, guitar), Linda MacFarlane (dulcimer, guitar) and Phil Henry (djembe, guitar). For more info:
Concert: https://upliftingguitarhymns.com/cd-release-concert-01-30-2022/
Fundraiser for Mission and Service programs: A Free Will Offering at the concert will be given to the Mission and Service Committee at Grace Church, which in turn supports local non-profits. Also, a portion of CD sales after the concert will be shared with Mission and Service. A member of M&S Committee will speak to concert audience about their programs and plans. For more info:
Fundraiser: https://upliftingguitarhymns.com/2022/01/11/fundraiser-for-grace-churchs-mission-and-service/
For more information, please contact the church office, or email Ron Pulcer, or see album website.
Feb. 28, 2021 – Online Benefit Concert in aid of BROC
Mar. 1 ~ Frostiana, Benefit Concert
Help us add to over $10,000 already raised for local charities by the Grace Music Department and Friends!
When: March 1, 2020 at 4 p.m.
Where: Grace Church Sanctuary
About: The choirs of Grace Church, as well as singers and instrumentalists from the region, offer an afternoon of music to raise money for a local charity. Included in the concert will be a special performance of Frostiana by Randall Thompson. Help us add to over $10,000 already raised for local charities by the Grace Music Department and Friends!
July 16-18 ~ Shrek the musical
When: July 16 & 17 at 7:30 p.m., July 18 at 2 p.m. (Tickets on-sale May 1, 2020)
Where: Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St, Rutland, VT 05701
About: Shrek the Musical is a Co-Production of The Paramount Players and Grace Congregational Church
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all) and more! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Music by Jeanine Tesori. Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.Original production directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford.Shrek The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.
Mar. 8 ~ Joyful Noise Showcase
Come One, Come All! This year Joyful Noise presents Aladdin!
When: March 8, 2020 at 6 p.m.
Where: Grace Church Sanctuary
About: Joyful Noise Showcase of Talent
Our youth choir, Joyful Noise, will offer a medley of choruses and solos from Aladdin. The singers will be accompanied by a band of local musicians, and also be joined by choirs from local schools. Please come and support our talented youth, who will be raising money for the HEAL foundation. Refreshments will be available to purchase before and during the performance, which begins at 6 PM.
Support HEAL: Raising Our World One Child at a Time
Auditions for Shrek the Musical
Paramount Players and Grace Congregational Church present Shrek the Musical
When:
Principal Role auditions are by appointment only.
*To express interest in auditioning (and to schedule your principal role audition time) please email Eric at Eric@ParamountVT.org. Time slots (20-minutes) will be made available on a first-come-first-served basis for the following dates:
– Jan. 5, 2-5p.m.
– Jan. 7, 5-7 p.m.
– Jan. 9, 5-7p.m.
– Call backs, Jan. 11, 3-5p.m.
Ensemble Auditions:
– Jan. 11, 2p.m.
Where: Grace Church
About: We are excited to announce the first Paramount Theatre and Grace Congregational Church collaboration! The Paramount Theatre’s Paramount Players, directed by Eric Mallette, and the Grace Congregational Church music department will present the award-winning family show, Shrek the Musical, on July 16, 17 and 18, 2020, at the Paramount Theatre. Auditions are open to all, and will take place at Grace Church on January 5, 7, 9 and 11. Rehearsals will begin on June 7th.
Performance dates: July 16, 17 and 18, 2020
Dec. 19 ~ Fortnightly Christmas Concert
Fortnightly presents, A Christmas Concert with piano and cello.
When: Thursday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m.
Where: Grace Church Sanctuary
We are located on the corner of Court and West. For parking, enter our lot from
West Street. Street parking is also available on Court Street.
The handicap entrance may be accessed through the north side portico of Grace Church via the parking lot. The elevator is located in the central part of the building.
About: Grace Church music department is delighted to present the annual Fortnightly Christmas concert on December 19 at 2 p.m. This year, Alastair Stout will accompany local cellist, Marina Smakhtina, in a selection of seasonal favorites, including well-loved carols and other sacred and secular works.
Free admission, all welcome.
Nov. 22 ~ Ceciliafest Organ Recital
All are welcome to a joint organ recital given by William Gower-Johnson, Alastair Stout and John Riddle.
When: Friday, November 22, 2019 at 7 p.m.
Where: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Rutland, VT
About: In honor of St. Cecilia, patron saint of music and musicians, and in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Russell organ at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church three local organist will offer this organ recital, which will include works by Bach, Franck, Part and Gershwin.
Free admission.