Bundle up, put on your walking shoes and get yourselves ready for a tour of four beautiful downtown Columbus churches and an afternoon of music in sacred spaces.
The Great Hallelujah Holiday Tour is a great way for you to get in the holiday spirit and at the same time.
Join Columbus Landmarks and your favorite Classical 101 hosts Saturday, Dec. 2 to hear seasonal music and learn about the architecture and history of some of the landmark churches along Broad Street.
We'll be visiting St. Joseph Cathedral, Trinity Episcopal Church, Broad Street United Methodist Church and First Congregational Church.
Each of these downtown churches offers significant architectural beauty and fine music programs. We'll be experiencing both beginning at 2 p.m. Dec. 2. At each stop, you'll learn about the architecture, the history of the buildings and their modern mission.
, directed by d, will sing an Ave Maria setting. Here's a sample from a recent Compline service in the cathedral:
houses not one, but . is the minster of music at First Congregational Church, and he'll be demonstrating these great instruments for us Dec. 2.
At , you'll not only enjoy a beautiful space 鈥� you'll be singing! Music director will lead the Broad Street UMC choir in a Christmas anthem as part of a community carol sing.
And what would the holidays be without bells? Kevin Wines, music director of will offer a performances by Trinity's carillon bell sexton, Nick Tepe.
These four congregations are part of the Classical 101 family, hosting concerts that have been featured on , as well as the occasional live broadcast.
At the conclusion of the , Classical 101 donors will enjoy a members-only reception at . There'll be refreshments, hors d'oeuvres, the company of Classical 101 hosts and music provided by the .
before Nov. 27, and receive two tickets to the Great Hallelujah Holiday Tour and Classical 101 reception as a thank-you gift for qualifying donations.
