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GOD'S TROMBONES
by James Weldon Johnson
An Original Musical Dramatization by Ted Swindley
Thursday & Friday, February 11 & 12, 7:30 PM

A New Musical Drama Based On James Weldon Johnson’s Folk Sermons

On February 11 and 12, the traditional historic space of Christ Church Cathedral will be transformed by the raw power of James Weldon Johnson’s African-American folk sermons. Celebrating Black History Month, the Sacred Space for the City Arts Series and the Cathedral’s Civic Committee in collaboration with the DESTINY THEATRE EXPERIENCE will mount an extraordinary new dramatization of Johnson’s second collection of poetry, God’s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse written in 1927.

Performances are Thursday, February 11 and Friday February 12 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 and $5 for students and are available HERE  or at the Cathedral during business hours. Group rates are available for advance sales only. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door if performances are not sold out.

As the author wrote when the poetry was published, “It was through the old time black preacher that the people of diverse languages and customs who were brought here from diverse parts of Africa and thrown into slavery were given their first sense of unity and solidarity. He was the first shepherd of his bewildered flock. It was the preacher who for generations was the mainspring of hope.”

The presentation of this historic poetry will be staged in a colorful and unusual theatrical presentation with original music including jazz and new age selections, along with traditional gospel music and dance. Ted Swindley (author and director of the hit musical, ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE) conceived this performance art piece with creative consultant Shawn Whitsell of the Destiny Theatre Experience. Swindley co-directs with Mary McCallum, an actress/playwright/producer/ director and owner of SistaStyle Productions and one of the co-founders of the Shades of Black Theatre Festival with Whitsell. The cast includes Jacqueline Springfield, Rodrikus Springfield, David Chattam and Tamiko Robinson. The Rev. Dolores Nicholson, Deacon at Christ Church Cathedral, will deliver the opening prologue. Award-winning Nashville composer Rolin Mains will provide original music and direct a five piece instrumental ensemble, and Dr. Jane Warren of the Belmont University School of Music will direct the gospel ensemble.

Dramatized sermons are The Creation, Noah And The Ark, Let My People Go, The Prodigal Son, Go Down Death - A Funeral Sermon, The Crucifixion, and The Judgment Day. Traditional songs include: His Eye Is On The Sparrow, Steal Away; Go Down Moses; and When The Saints Go Marching In.


Organ Concert and Lenten Choral Evensong
February 21, 3:30 pm

On the first Sunday in Lent we welcome guest organist Daniel Stipe, Assistant University Organist at the University of the South in Sewanee. Choral Evensong will be sung by the Cathedral Choir at 4:00 pm. In addition to the Evening Prayer canticles they will sing three Tudor anthems for Lent. Plan to come and let this afternoon of organ and choral music set the tone for the beginning of your Lenten devotions. A reception will follow the concert and Evensong. Childcare is provided.

Contemplative Concert with Rolin Mains Trio
Sunday, February 28, 6 p.m.

Take an hour and let the improvised musical landscapes of this trio refresh your mind and spirit. Bring a blanket and pillow and stretch out in a pew; watch the fading light from the stained glass windows as your mind goes wherever the music leads. Center your mind and peacefully prepare for the week ahead. Admission is free.

4th Annual BACHanalia
Friday, March 26, 2010

Christ Church Cathedral will pull out all the stops for the fourth annual BACHanalia, a 6-hour musical marathon celebrating the genius and mastery of Johann Sebastian Bach, the quintessential church musician. Music begins at 5 p.m. and continues non-stop though 11 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2010. Admission is free.

Audience members may come any time and stay as long as they like. Food will be available for sale in the Parish Hall.

BACHanalia is a gift from 200-plus talented professional and semi-professional Nashville musicians to the Nashville community, who offer the works of J.S. Bach in expected and unexpected ways.


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