Free Advent Choral Concert, Featuring Pieces by Bach and Joanna Forbes L'Estrange

We're thrilled to announce this special concert, pairing classic composer J.S. Bach with modern composer Joanna Forbes L’Estrange!

Sung by the First UMC of San Diego Chancel Choir and Masterwork Chorale, the concert features Bach’s "Wachet ruft uns die Stimme" (Sleepers wake) and the world premier of L’Estrange’s "San Diego Service Magnificant."

Performed in First Church’s breathtaking Sanctuary in Mission Valley and accompanied by the largest pipe organ in San Diego County, the Advent Choral Concert is an annual favorite of many.

The concert is intended for all ages and free childcare will be provided.

Thanks to the generous support of the church’s Cultural Events Committee, the concert is free to the public – both in-person and via YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSanDiego

About Composer Joanna Forbes L’Estrange:

Joanna Forbes L’Estrange is a British classical/jazz crossover vocalist, choral composer, and choir director with over 25 years of experience. She is one of the Royal School of Church Music’s best-selling composers. She has an entire collection of Christmas choral pieces, which have been recorded by London Voices on the album Winter Light.

About The Cultural Events Music Series:

First United Methodist Church of San Diego’s cultural event music series brings a mix of classic and folk music to the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego. These free concerts take place throughout the year and are made possible through the support of generous donors. Learn more at: https://www.fumcsd.org/ministries/cultural-events-music-series/

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