22.11.09

Ninth Annual Festival of Carols


Celebrate the sounds of the holiday season with the Foothill Presbyterian Church Music Ensembles: Chancel and Children's Choirs, Glory Ringers bell choir, and the Peralta Consort Early Music Ensemble. The concert will also feature the Pac-View String Quartet, Voices of the Valley Community Choir, and many other special guests.

Suggested Donation: one non-perishable food item, and/or one toy for a child 8 years of age, and/or one gently-used, warm jacket. Donations will benefit the Lord's Pantry and Innvision to help families at-risk and in need.

Friday, December 11th, 7 PM
Foothill Presbyterian Church
5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133 x105

2.11.09

Doris Williams and Friends

Performing Celtic and Renaissance music of ancient and modern times, Doris Williams and Friends will feature Doris Williams on lute, vocals, bodhran, and tin whistle; Andrew Davis on violin and vocals, and Karl Franzen on classical and steel-string guitar, bouzouki, tin whistle, recorder, bodhran, dumbek, melodeon, and vocals.

Having received degrees from Oakland University of Rochester, MI, and Stanford University, CA in vocal music for the Renaissance and Baroque periods, Ms. Williams has performed with the California Bach Society, Philharmonia Baroque Chorus, and the San Francisco Choral Artists. Studying piano, violin, and voice at a young age, Mr. Davis continued his studies at Oberlin College in Music Composition and East Asian Studies. Listening to videogame soundtracks, and his father's medieval music collection inspired a newfound love of Celtic music, prompting him to rename his old violin a fiddle. Self-taught harmonica, mandolin, tin whistle, melodeon, and dumbek player, Mr. Franzen studied with East Coast guitarist Phil Cooper. Appearing on many modern folk recordings, he is currently playing with Alan Keith, Gary Breitband, Mr. Barky, Harmon's Peak, Luceo, Slainte of SF Bay (Peter Tommerup), and is also teaching music, privately.

Sunday, November 22nd, 3 PM
Foothill Presbyterian Church
5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105
Suggested Donation: $10 per person


South Bay Philharmonic

Having performed major works all over the Bay Area for over fifteen years, South Bay Philharmonic, formerly known as the HP Symphony Orchestra, will present a program that will feature Dvorak's Symphony No. 8, selections from Elgar's The Wand of Youth, and small chamber works.

Friday, November 13th, 7:30 PM
Foothill Presbyterian Church
5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105
Suggested Donation: $10 per person

7.10.09

Funk Train Express (FTX) In Concert

FTX is comprised of the vibe of talented musicians and true friends. Based in the San Jose Bay Area, their music has taken them on a journey up and down California with musical styles ranging from Classic R&B, Old Skool Funk, and the hits of today. On keyboard and vocals, Noli Magsino has made music a lifetime achievement performing with Bay Area bands including D'Groove, and Pacific Vibrations. Also an established trombonist, Noli enjoys covering the music of T.O.P, and E.W.F. On trombone and vocals, San Jose native Gerald Corpuz has been playing trombone and piano since age 9. Back from a seven-year hiatus, Gerald gets to showcase his love for music with FTX. On guitar, Noel Victorio was a former Rock/Metal Band singer whose musical influence includes Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Led Zepplin, AC/DC, Santana, Mike Elnziger, and Joe Satriani. The foundation of FTX, bass player Josh Daily's playing has been inspired by the classic R&B and Soul of James Brown, Chuck Brown, and Stevie Wonder. On drums, San Jose native Benny Vega has been playing drums since age 9. He has played with various groups including The Other Left. On trombone and trumpet, Keith Hunter is currently pursuing his studies at San Jose State for trombone performance and music education. He also plays with another group called the Cavalier. On trumpet and vocals, Darnell Johnson is a DCI World Champion who currently plays with the Santa Clara Vanguard and Renegades Drum & Bugle Corps. On vocals, Jen Estrada's soulful sound is inspired by a range of cross-cultural influences, from jazz to bossa nova to R&B, and hip-hop. On vocals, Honeybill Decter sings with the Minstrels of the Lord for Saint Francis of Assissi Church.

Sunday, October 18th, 3 PM
Foothill Presbyterian Church
5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105
Suggested Donation: $10 per person

27.8.09

Eastside Community Jazz Ensemble

Founded in 2007 by director and drummer Gabby Horlick, this jazz ensemble comprised of young and talented Bay Area musicians ages fourteen to twenty-five offers an eclectic repertoire featuring latin, funk, and swing styles. This concert will showcase fifteen young musicians from East San Jose featuring big band originals and a few arrangements of popular tunes.

Sunday, September 13th, 3PM
Foothill Presbyterian Church
5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105
Suggested Donation: $10 per person

29.7.09

The Ninth Annual Jazz On the Grass

Sit back, relax, and enjoy The Steve Turner Jazz Combo playing jazz standards. Sack lunch and ice cream will be provided. Sponsored by the FPC Music Series and Deacons.

Sunday, August 23rd, 12 noon
Foothill Presbyterian Church
5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105

Suggested Donation: $5 per person

28.7.09

Ninth Annual Jazz on the Grass & Deacon's Lunch

August 23, 2009
12 O'clock Noon

(Suggested Donation $5 per person)

13.5.09

Mid-Peninsula Recorder Orchestra (MPRO)

Formed in 1962 and directed by Frederic Palmer, this American Recorder Society Consort will feature William Boyce's Symphony No. 5 (Allegro ma non troppo), Guillaume de Machaut's Ballade Quant Theseus/Ne quier veoir, Harry Kandel's Der Shtiler Bulgar, Andrea Gabrieli's Quando'io ero giovinetto, Heinrich Isaac's Isbruck, ich muss dich lassen, Johannes Brahms's O Welt, ich muss dich lassen, and Johann Sebastian Bach's Gigue from the Orchestral Suite No. 3. MPRO appearances include those at KQED, KCSM, the Berkeley Early Music Festival, the Palace of the Legion of Honor, and those with the Palo Alto Madrigal Singers, the Congregational Oratorio Society, the Young Performers String Orchestra, the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra, and the California State University, East Bay Singers.  www.sfems.org/mpro/

Sunday, June 7, 2009, 3 PM
Foothill Presbyterian Church
5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105
Suggested Donation: $10 per person

22.4.09

Ragtime Americana!

Having performed widely in the USA and abroad, classically trained Jack and Chris Bradshaw produce a crisp, colorful, and varied sound reminiscent of old-time piano rolls.  Featuring ragtime piano music from the past 100 years, this program will feature Scott Joplin's Cleopha, Joseph Lamb's Bohemia Rag, Charles N. Daniels' Margery, Charles L. Johnson's Dill Pickles, Charlotte Blake's Gravel Rag, Galen Wilkes's Cakewalking through Kansas, and Harry P. Guy's Pearl of the Harem.  http://cdbaby.com/cd/jacknchris

Sunday, May 17, 3PM
Foothill Presbyterian Church
5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105
Suggested Donation: $10

"The Group Formerly Known As Hewlett-Packard Symphony Orchestra"

Having performed major works all over the Bay Area for over fifteen years, this ensemble will present a program that will feature small chamber works, and the popular Dvorak Symphony No. 9 (New World).  www.hpsymphony.org

Friday, May 15, 7:30 PM
Foothill Presbyterian Church
5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105
Suggested Donation: $10

25.3.09

National Association of Composers USA (San Francisco)

Written by living composers, the musical offerings will feature Carolyn Hawley's Nocturnes No. 3, No. 1 for piano, Simon Bokman's The Puppet Show (Prologue) for mezzo-soprano and piano, L. Peter Deutsch's Sunset at Montlimar for flute, cello, and piano, Monica Lynn's Ye Xiang Gu for Gu-zheng and percussion, Nancy Bloomer Deussen's Two Pieces for Piano, John G. Bilotta's Madison Sketchbook, Set 1 for piano, Karl Schmidt's Three Spirituals for clarinet quartet, and Liam Wade's Silver Apples for soprano and piano.  http://nacusasf.org

Foothill Presbyterian Church
5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Sunday, April 26th, 3 PM
Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105
Suggested Donation: $10 per person

American Recorder Orchestra of the West (AROW)

AROW performs "Viva Italia!"  The program will feature music from the Renaissance such as madrigals by Caccini, Donato, Gesualdo, Vecchi, Monteverdi, and Tu es Petrus by Palestrina; music from the early baroque such as canzonas by Gabrieli and Frescobaldi, and Vivaldi's Double Trumpet Concerto in C Major as well as music from the 19th century such as operatic arias by Donizetti and Verdi.

Foothill Presbyterian Church
5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Saturday, April 18th, 3PM
Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105
Suggested Donation: $10 per person


23.2.09

Flauti Dolci & Amici I

The first of two, this concert will bring together some of the Bay Area's most skilled and talented recorder consorts and mixed ensembles.  The Peralta Consort, Recorder Journey, and Rondeau will perform recent compositions as well as works from the Renaissance and Baroque eras.  www. foothillpc.org

Foothill Presbyterian Church
5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Sunday, March 1, 2009, 3 PM
Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105
Suggested Donation $10 per person


11.2.09

Nothing set Ensemble

Comprised of a continually shifting cast of composers and performers, Nothing set Ensemble strives to promote recent and seldom-heard masterworks from all musical genres.  This concert will feature Ted Hine's arrangement of Hindemith's Konzertstuck for violin and alto sax, Messiaen's La Mort du Nombre for soprano, tenor, violin, and piano, Ligetti's Balada si joc for two violins, Ted Hine's arrangement of some of Bach's works for mixed chamber ensemble, Argento's To Be Sung Upon the Water for soprano, clarinet, and piano, and Darren Jones's arrangement of Piazzolla's Verano Porteno for large chamber ensemble.  www.nothingset.com

Foothill Presbyterian Church
5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Contact: Jay Jordana, (408) 258-8133x105
Suggested Donation: $10 per person

28.1.09

Monteverdi Brass Quintet

Having individually performed with numerous Bay Area ensembles including the California, Oakland, Santa Cruz Orchestras, and Symphony Silicon Valley, five musicians come together to share their love for chamber music and Renaissance literature.  Trumpet players Richard Roper and Robert Wilkins, trombonists Don Bensham, Frank Bunfer and Mike Cushing will play works by Palestrina, Schein, Isaac, and Victoria on modern instruments.

Foothill Presbyterian Church
5301 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Tuesday, February 10, 7:30 PM
Suggested Donation: $10 per person

Music Series: Winter 2009

  • Tuesday, February 10, 7:30 PM - Monteverdi Brass Quintet featuring works by Palestrina, Schein, Isaac, and Victoria
  • Sunday, February 22, 3:00 PM - Nothing set Ensemble featuring works by Andriessen, Hindemith, Messaien, Piazolla, and living composers
  • Sunday, March 1st, 3:00 PM - Flauti Dolci & Amici I featuring some of the Bay Area's most skilled early music ensembles such as The Peralta Consort, Recorder Journey, and Rondeau
  • Saturday, April 18, 3:00 PM - American Recorder Orchestra of the West (AROW) featuring traditional, and non-traditional early works on the entire recorder family
Suggested Donation: $10 each person per concert