EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 2006

CHRISTMAS IN THE CATHEDRAL 2006
9 December 2006 2.pm
A FREE CONCERT
SPECIAL ITEMS FOR CHILDREN
Program
Russell Gray, Popular UK Cornet star/conductor
South Brisbane Federal Band, Trevor Bremner, conductor
Birralee Boys choir, Julie Christiansen, Director
Queensland Highlanders, Champion Pipe Band
The Classic Quintet, Wind ensemble
Mark Ham, Compere
Pam Schryver, Producer
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL
Enquiries to BCC Call Centre 07 3403 8888
Seating is limited once the cathedral is full

A special Christmas Concert in the cathedral
9 December 2006 7.30pm

Award winning Sunshine Coast choral group the Oriana Concert Choir join forces with Gold Coast Harpist, Rosemary Hallo, to present Benjamin Britten’s acclaimed Ceremony of Carols at St John’s Cathedral.

Britten composedthis work in 1942 whilst aboard a cargo ship in the Atlantic ocean, in his cabin next to the refrigeration plant.

The works unlikely beginnings have done nothing to prevent the undeniable magic and mystery the piece evokes, and Britten’s masterly arrangements make the most of the acoustic peculiarities of a church environment.

Music lovers may remember the Oriana Concert Choir from the successful ABC Classic FM Choir of the year competition where they achieved second place in the Queensland finals held at the Conservatorium Theatre in July.

This concert will also feature many other beautiful Christmas
works including pieces by John Rutter and traditional carols.

Tickets will be available at the door of the concert which will commence at 7:30. Discounts are available for group bookings by emailing: orianaconcertchoir@hotmail.com

BORIS
Brisbane Organ Recitals International Series 2006

A dozen fabulous organ recitals of international music with players from across the world.

3pm on one sunday each month

Recitals last 50 minutes, followed by refreshments

Program details

Tickets:
Single recital $15, $10 conc
Series of 12 recitals $150, $100 conc

Enquiries:
Rupert Jeffcoat
Ph 07 3835 2264
rjeffcoat@anglicanbrisbane.org.au

TAIZE BASED PRAYER WORKSHOP

Exploring contemplative prayer using songs of prayer from the Taize Community

Friday 18 February 2006
1.30 - 5.30pm Workshop
with Br Nathan-James SSF
Cost: $15, $10 non-waged / concession
5.30pm BYO Dinner
6.30 - 7.30pm Ecumenical Prayer Service.

Bookings / Enquiries: Jane Mitchell Ph 07 3878 3348
Email: admin@brookfieldcentre.org.au

In keeping with the spirit of the Taizé community this workshop and prayer service is designed to be an ecumenical venture; members of all denominations are warmly invited to attend.

The workshop has been structured so as to provide participants with an understanding of the context in which the songs of prayer from Taizé emerged. The concept of prayer is explored, particularly in relation to song as prayer. There will also be an opportunity to explore the structure of prayer as used in the Taizé community and ways for adapting this in a local situation. There will be opportunity for both ‘singers’ and ‘instrumentalists’ to explore songs as prayer with their own respective ‘instrument’. Participants will then put together all the information that has been discussed by preparing and participating in a contemplative prayer service using the songs of prayer from Taizé.

People wishing to bring instruments may do so, bear in mind the style of music from Taizé is suitable to instruments like, keyboard, strings, reeds, woodwind; if doing so please advise at time of Booking.