you're invited to our Nov. 16 concert!

[Mary C. Weaver]

Dear friend:

As you probably know, the Pope Benedict XVI Schola is pretty fond of its namesake, a true lover of sacred music. 

Ever since Benedict stepped down, I've wanted to honor him with a concert . . . and we've finally got a date, time, and place for it.

Here's the official announcement:

The Pope Benedict XVI Schola proudly presents a concert in honor of its namesake, the music-loving Pope Benedict XVI, on Saturday, November 16, at 2:30 p.m. at Holy Ghost Church in Knoxville.

There is no charge for the program, but donations will be gratefully accepted to support the group's music budget, which is entirely self-funded, as well as Holy Ghost Church.

The schola’s repertory for the concert includes several works by Benedict’s favorite composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. 

Sopranos Danitza Fisher and Maria Rist (of Harmonia Vocal Quartet) will perform Mozart’s Alleluia and, in conjunction with the schola, his three-movement Benedictus sit Deus.

The concert will also feature works in Latin and English by Renaissance masters such as Palestrina, Sheppard, Hassler, and Clemens non Papa as well as works by Vivaldi, Duruflé, and contemporary composer Louise Wyman. Organist Charles Walden, music director of Holy Ghost Church, will also perform.

The church is located at 1041 N. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917.

Schola members come from churches throughout Knoxville, and the group’s director is Mary C. Weaver. The Pope Benedict XVI Schola rehearses on Thursday evenings at Holy Ghost and welcomes singers ages 18 and up. For more information, call 865-437-8620 or e-mail ma...@b16schola.org.

I hope you'll join us for the concert!

See you soon,

Mary