by Knoxville Handel Society | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, Concert
Witnesses to the American Spiritual Concert, performed November 18, 2018, recall the energy and charisma of Everett McCorvey, Guest Conductor.
American Spirituals Concert by Knoxville Handel Society exceeded expectations. It was a concert so highly anticipated that a matinee performance was added to the 7:00 PM original concert. Singers and audience became immersed in the sound and historical details of American Spirituals, engagingly portrayed and presented by Everett McCorvey.
Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus rang with rhythm and moving music. Four soloists from the American Spiritual Ensemble enhanced the concert with solo renditions. Kevin Thompson, bass, rendered an unforgettable “Ol’ Man River”; John Wesley Wright, tenor, touched heartstrings with the poignant “Bring Him Home” from Les Miserables. Hope Koehler, soprano, was featured soloist in “I Wanna Be Ready”; Jeryl Cunningham-Fleming, soprano, took us to Christmas with “Behold the Star.”
Lift Every Voice! | A Joint Concert by Knoxville Handel Society & American Spiritual Ensemble | June 27th 2020 at 3:00PM and 7:00 PM | Central Baptist Bearden | 6300 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919 | GET TICKETS *Tickets available on April 6th 2020
Lift Every Voice! is a vocal extravaganza, featuring Knoxville Handel Society jointly with the entire American Spiritual Ensemble, 21-professional voices strong. Knoxville is host to the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). Everett McCorvey and the American Spiritual Ensemble are providing leadership in this 56th annual NATS conference, a prestigious vocal and choral conference. Opportunities to reconnect with world-class musicians are extraordinary. Lift Every Voice! holds a world of promise for audience, as well as performers. Make plans to attend one of the performances.
Tickets will be available April 6 from KnoxvilleTickets.com. KnoxvilleTickets.com is the sole ticket source for this event. All tickets will be electronically scanned for entry to concerts.
by Knoxville Handel Society | Nov 11, 2019 | Blog, Concert
Knoxville Handel Society, a multi-generational community choir, will present The Magnificat by J. S. Bach and Messiah Part I by G. F. Handel. The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus provides the ideal sacred space for these premier choral masterpieces.
The Cathedral Concert Series supports the arts in its goal to provide opportunities for local, regional, national and international music ensembles to perform sacred and classical musical works for the community in the effort to foster an appreciation for sacred music in East Tennessee.
Magnificat & Messiah Part 1 |November 24th 2019 at 5:00 PM | Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus | 711 South Northshore Drive, Knoxville TN 37919
Knoxville Handel Society led the way as the first arts organization to perform in the Cathedral Concert Series, as shown in the photo below. This program of Christmas favorites is Knoxville Handel Society’s third return to the Cathedral Arts Series. These profoundly beautiful masterpieces will lead the way to Advent.
The Creation was performed in April 2018 to a capacity audience. Musicians and audience appear to blend together as one, producing powerful energy and involvement. Sight and sound converged in an unforgettable concert.
We encourage purchase of tickets in advance due to the expectation of a large audience.
Tickets are available now through Knoxville Tickets at 865.656.4444 or online.
Purchase tickets here at knoxvilletickets.com.
Adults $20; groups of 4 or more $15; College students $10; K-12 Students no charge. NO CHARGE tickets for Students K -12 must be ordered in person at the Thompson-Boling Arena Box Office.
by Knoxville Handel Society | Apr 8, 2019 | Blog, Concert
Our most recent concert at the beautiful First Baptist Church was, in many ways, the bittersweet realization of the vision of Knoxville Handel Society co-founders Don King and Wendell Boertje.
That vision has included the presentation of major choral works like Messiah (Parts II and III) with Guest Conductor Don Neuen; Haydn’s Creation, directed by Boertje; a program of spirituals with American Spiritual Ensemble soloists, directed by ASE director Everett McCorvey; great hymns and anthems from diverse traditions.
On April 28, 2019, Knoxville Handel Society members sang with full and heavy hearts as they, accompanied by organ, full orchestra, and bagpipes, presented How Great Thou Art: Glorious Hymns & Classical Anthems mere days after the passing of Don King, their beloved, energetic co-director who lovingly planned every detail of the concert.
From the opening procession of the piper, the wide-ranging musical selections, with audience participation in heritage hymns, the souls of all present were stirred in a beautiful tribute to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
Tears flowed in sadness and gratitude as we rested in the beauty of the evening.
(This description was written by a participating member of Knoxville Handel Society.)
How Great Thou Art | Glorious Hymns and Classical Anthems | April 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Venue: 510 W Main Street, Knoxville TN 37902.
by Knoxville Handel Society | Oct 16, 2018 | Blog, Concert
Knoxville Handel Society, a multi-generational community choir, returns to The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus for its fall concert of American Spirituals.
The performance of Haydn’s Creation on April 29 opened the Cathedral Concert Series to a standing-room-only audience. It was thrilling to witness the oratorio in the beautiful sacred space of Sacred Heart.
If you experienced The Creation with KHS, the impact of that evening has had profound effect. Choir, soloists, orchestra and conductor Wendell Boertje were invigorated by the eager faces of the audience. It was intimate and deeply moving. Knoxville Handel Society continues to present dynamic masterworks and promote the Choral Arts.
Dr. Everett McCorvey is Guest Conductor for American Spirituals Concert November 18
Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is the setting for the American Spirituals Concert. Everett McCorvey is Guest Conductor. McCorvey is founder and Music Director of internationally recognized American Spiritual Ensemble, a dynamic group of professional musicians. Four soloists from American Spiritual Ensemble will join Knoxville Handel Society to add vibrancy to this performance of American Negro Spirituals on November 18. Well-known spirituals will be powerfully presented by Knoxville Handel Society. This concert will stir hearts and spirits, and encourages broader participation in the community. Purchase tickets early to ensure your enjoyment of a spectacular event!
Tickets are available now through Knoxville Tickets at 865.656.4444 or online.
Purchase tickets here at knoxvilletickets.com.
Adults $20; groups of 4 or more $15; College students $10; K-12 Students no charge. NO CHARGE tickets for Students K -12 must be ordered in person at the Thompson-Boling Arena Box Office.
by Knoxville Handel Society | Apr 23, 2018 | Blog, Concert
Almost one year has passed since the fledgling community choir, Knoxville Handel Society, brought its first concert, Handel’s Messiah Parts 2 & 3, to the Tennessee Theatre. With a commitment to perform choral masterworks and to promote Choral Art, Knoxville Handel Society presented a concert of best-loved classical masterworks November 12, accompanied by orchestra and magnificent pipe organ.
We are elated to announce our Spring Concert, The Creation, by Franz Joseph Haydn. The oratorio will be performed Sunday, April 29 at 7:00 PM in the newly completed Sacred Heart Cathedral. Many of you have watched the progress of this impressive structure over two years of construction. It is a dream come true to anticipate singing in this inspiring sacred space. We are extending this extraordinary opportunity for you to be part of the first performance of the Cathedral Concert Series in the new Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral. The multi-generational KHS choir will be enhanced by 30-piece orchestra and professional soloists: Jami Rogers-Anderson, soprano; Michael Bundon, tenor; and Andrew Wentzel, bass. Wendell Boertje, KHS Music Director, will conduct.
Hayden’s The Creation |April 29 at 7:00 PM | Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus | 711 South Northshore Drive, Knoxville TN 37919
The Creation is the highly esteemed oratorio depicting the Creation of the world, based on the Genesis biblical account of creation, and John Milton’s poem, Paradise Lost. The KHS performance will include selected solos and choruses, somewhat abbreviated, due to the original score being quite lengthy.
Tickets for The Creation are available online at KnoxvilleTickets.com or by calling Knoxville Tickets at 865.656.4444.
Adults $20; groups of 4 or more $15; College students $10; K-12 Students no charge. We encourage purchase of tickets in advance due to the expectation of a large audience.
by Knoxville Handel Society | Nov 12, 2017 | Blog, Concert
Knoxville Handel Society will present Alleluia! Music of the Masters on November 12 at 4:00 PM at James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Hall, on the University of Tennessee campus. You are invited to experience an exuberant collaboration of choir, orchestra and pipe organ, performing well-loved masterworks by classical composers. This singular opportunity features the Knoxville Handel Society choir, 32-piece orchestra and the magnificent James R. Cox Auditorium organ. Brenda Goslee is the featured organist.
Perhaps you were present at the inaugural concert of Knoxville Handel Society, Messiah Parts II and III at the Tennessee Theatre on April 2; or this may be your first exposure to our multi-generational community chorus.
Alleluia! Music of Masters | November 12, 2017. |. 4:00 PM, James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Hall
Our vocalists represent the 5-county Knoxville metropolitan area. We share a mutual love for classical choral music. Today our program features masterworks from Bizet, Brahms, Beethoven, Franck, Holst, Mozart and others.
Knoxville Handel Society is a multi-generational community choral organization, established in 2016 for the enjoyment and performance of classical masterworks and to promote the Choral Art.
Alleluia! Music of the Masters | Don King – Conductor, Brenda Goslee – Organist
1. Christ the Lord is Risen Today—Eric Thiman
2. Christ the Lord is Risen Today—John Rutter
3. Gloria in Excelsis Deo—W. A. Mozart
4. Holy Art Thou (from Xerxes)—G. F. Handel
5. Salvation is Created—Paul Tschesnokoff
6. O Lord, Most Merciful (Panis Angelicus)—Cesar Franck, Seth Tinsley – Tenor
7. For the Beauty of the Earth—John Rutter
8. Psalm 148—Gustav Holst
9. Old Hundredth Psalm Tune
10. Hallelujah Chorus (from Mount of Olives)—Ludwig van Beethoven
11. Oh, Divine Redeemer—Charles Gounod, Rebecca Price – Mezzo Soprano
12. Lamb of God—Georges Bizet, Seth Tinsley – Tenor
13. Alleluia—Randall Thompson
14. How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place—Johannes Brahms
15. Alleluia—W. A. Mozart, Jami Rogers-Anderson, Soprano
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