Desert Friends of Music
SAVE THE DATES FOR GREAT MUSIC... 2010-2011
Full descriptions of each concert will be included in the annual brochure which will be mailed in July.

Sunday, November 14
ST. MARGARET’S DAY with special music at 10 am

Sunday, December 12, 7:00 p.m.
The annual presentation of A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS
With choir, orchestra and readers.

Thursday, January 13, 7:00 pm
THE CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEN’S GLEE CLUB
Throw out all stereotypes. This premier collegiate ensemble for male voices, with a diverse repertoire of classical, folk, and traditional Cornell University songs, has performed world-wide and has brought music to millions of people as part of their national and international tours.

Sunday, January 23, 4:00 p.m.
FREDERICK SWANN, Organist
The Dean of American organists in his annual concert, this year celebrating his tenth season as Organ Artist-in-Residence at St. Margaret's.

Sunday, February 13, 7:00 pm
SHOWTIME
A free performance of solo, duo, and ensemble selections from the standard Broadway repertoire, sung by members of the St. Margaret's Choir.

Sunday, February 27, 7:00 pm
THE WESTMINSTER CHORUS
The 2009 Choir of the World Pavarotti Trophy winner and the 2007 International Chorus Gold Medalist of the Barbershop Harmony Society. This group of forty young men will completely blow you away with an incredible sound and exuberant choreography. Check out their website at www.westminsterchorus.org and view some of their exciting videos of competitions.

Sunday, March 27, 4:00 pm
CHRISTOPHER HOULIHAN, Organist
One of the brightest stars in the new generation of American organists. Join us for an exciting afternoon and add your name to the growing ranks of "Houli Fans."

Monday, April 18, 7:00 pm
THE BACH COLLEGIUM SAN DIEGO
In a performance of the St. John Passion of J. S. Bach, with singers and orchestra. On the Monday in Holy Week, you will want to include the Bach St. John Passion as part of your Lenten experience.

If you would like to become a donor to the 2010-2011 season,
please call 346-2697 x 109.

In past seasons, the DFOM has featured such outstanding choral performers as CHANTICLEER, (four times) including the Chanticleer Christmas CONCERT (twice), The American Boychoir, The Nordic Choir, The Vienna Choir Boys, The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys from San Francisco, The Texas Boys Choir, The Westminster Choir, and Ensemble Amarcord, organists Frederick Swann, John Obetz, Todd Wilson, Robert MacDonald, Richard Elliott, James O'Donnell, John Scott, and John Wright. Canadian Brass has made two appearances here. Other concerts have included The West Coast Opera Theatre, The Idyllwild Arts Academy Orchestra, The Side Street Strutters Jazz Band (from Disneyland), silent movies with organ accompaniment, and more.