Concert Series
 
The Concert Series at Torrey Pines Christian Church started in the fall of 2008. It follows in a tradition of special musical events dating back 50 years.
 
The first season opened with "A Night at the Opera" featuring outstanding area singers directed by music director Timothy Todd Simmons. Two programs were given by the Chancel Choir of the church, directed by Simmons. These included performances of C.P.E. Bach's "Magnificat" and Respighi's "Laud to the Nativity" in Advent and in the spring, Durufle's "Requiem" and other French music. Additional programs included the UCSD Gospel Choir and the "Mariachi Garibaldi."
 
The 2009-2010 Season
 
The 2009 - 2010 Season began with "Voices of Hope and Joy," again featuring a quartet of operatic soloists.
 
World renowned pianist Gustavo Romerowas presented in a concert of Beethoven Sonatas.
 
The choir presented Bach's "Christmas Oratorio" with guest soloists and orchestra in Advent and in the spring the "Heiligemesse" of Haydn.
 
On Valentine's Day there was a cabaret performance by the guitar-flute duo, "Synergy."
 
 Chelsea Chen, rising international organ star, gave a concert in association with violinist Dr. Lewis Wang.
 
The 2010-2011 Season
 
The first event of the season was "Songs from the Silver Screen". Director of Music, Timothy Todd Simmons, lead four outstanding singers in classical and popular songs which have been used in popular movies.
 
Celino Romero, of the famed Romero guitar Quartet, was indeed favoriate evening.
 
The annual Christmas concert by the Chancel Choir presented the "Magnificat" of contemporary British composer, John Rutter, along with his arrangements of familiar Christmas carols. The concert was performed by the TPCC Chancel Choir, as well as guest soloists and musicians, directed by Dr. Nicolas Reveles.

The New Year began with the Millennia Consort. and featured the Presidio Brass, organist Alison Luedeke and percussionist Beverly Reese Dorcy. The group presented a wide variety of music from classics to folk songs.

The Second Avenue Klezmer Ensemble brought the Eastern European Jewish klezmer music which is often joyous and happy, though it comes out of a time and place of suffering.
 
The finale of the season was an all-Mozart program, with instrumental and vocal music and featuring the Chancel Choir and guests in the sparkling "Coronation Mass."
 
 
The 2011-2012 Season  
 
 
September 25 -- Best of San Diego Youth Competition Winners
 
November 6 -- Canyon Crest Academy Jazz Band
   
December 11 -- Annual Christmas Concert
 
February 12 -- St. Paul's Cathedral Choristers of Boys and Men
 
April 1 -- Sacra/Profana
         
This 24-voice ensemble specializes in a unique blend of classical and contemporary styles, with a repertoire of everything from Schoenbert and The Smashing Pumpkins to Leonard Choen and Legeti.
 
May 20-- Spring Concert featuring "Lux Aeterna" sung by the TPCC Chancel Choir
         
In addition to the "Lux Aeterna," the program will be supplemented by several other profound works from the 20th century.
 
 
 
 
All concerts begin on Sundays at 5pm. There is no admission charge, but a freewill offering is received.
 
 
 
 
 
 



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