LOWER BRANDYWINE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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HADLEY MEMORIAL FUND
COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS CALENDAR
2009 - 2010
PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
Slyte of
Hand Celtic Music Saturday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.
There’s more to this trio than meets the eye! Ever changing and incredibly diverse, Slyte of Hand continually morphs the music into breathtaking arrangements and pure stellar musicianship. Slyte of Hand plays Traditional, Folk, Celtic, French/Breton, Colonial, Contemporary, and World music.
A wall of sound is created by three musicians, Jon Kmetz, Michele McCann, and Bill Russell. Collectively they play hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, Celtic harp, viola, hammered dulcimer, pennywhistle, mandolin, guitar, bodhran, spoons, chalumeau, and three-part vocals. The members of Slyte of Hand have performed concerts with national recording artists including Maggie Sansone, John Spillane, Ken Kolodner, Robin Bullock, and John Skelton.
Melanomie Baroque Instruments * Sunday, April 18, 3:00 p.m.
Mélomanie presents provocative pairings of early and contemporary works in innovative chamber music collaborations with guest performers and composers. Mélomanie’s early music programming brings to audiences Baroque, Renaissance, and early Classical music performed on period instruments. The ensemble’s contemporary repertoire features world premieres of works written especially for Mélomanie by such composers as Ingrid Arauco, Chuck Holdeman, Sergio Roberto de Oliveira, Mark Rimple, and Mark Hagerty, as well as works from the 20th Century. Mélomanie is: Kimberly Reighley, flutes; Tracy Richardson, harpsichord; Fran Berge, violins; Donna Fournier, viola da gamba; and Douglas McNames, cellos.
Hugh Sung Visual Recital, Music Seen, Visions Heard ** Friday, May 7, 8:00 p.m.
Pianist Hugh Sung has been an active soloist and chamber musician ever since his debut with The Philadelphia Orchestra at the age of 11. Two years later, he was accepted for studies at the Curtis Institute of Music. In 1993, Sung joined the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music, and currently serves as its Director of Instrumental Accompaniment and its world-renowned Student Recitals Series. He has performed in major cities throughout the Americas, England, Canada, South Africa, Japan, and Korea and has been presented at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, and The National Gallery of Art.
Sung is one of the founders of AirTurn, Inc., a company that develops innovative technologies for musicians. He is an early adopter of technologies like the Tablet PC, which has enabled him to completely convert his paper music library into a digital format, and innovative new performance presentations like the Visual Recital, which combines images, animation, and video clips in a live recital setting fully synchronized and controlled by the musician.
* Co-sponsored by Hadley Memorial Fund
** Sponsored by Hadley Memorial Fund
Church History
The Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church is one of the oldest in America and has a very long and interesting history. Our past is a tribute to the faith of our predecessors, who were determined that this house of God survive and grow. With God’s help, we have created a welcoming and vibrant church, committed to the shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the children of God.
Organized on October 15, 1720 – 56 years before the American Revolution – it came into being only four years after the New Castle Presbytery itself was organized. The present sanctuary was built in 1860; the beautiful colored glass windows were added in the 1890’s. In 1992, renovations included an elevator, making the church handicapped-accessible. The most recent addition includes new office and classroom space as well as a new Allen Custom Heritage Church organ.
Our vision is one of sharing the love of God with all people. Our doors are always open, and we hope that you will feel the warmth of the people and spirit here at Lower Brandywine. We cordially invite you and welcome you to join us in worship, service and fellowship!
Hadley Memorial Fund
The Hadley Memorial Fund annually presents a series of cultural and entertainment programs. The fund was established by Charles C. Hadley who stated in his will that all programs are to be free. The fund was augmented by his sister, Irene Hadley Baird, to honor their parents, Theodore D. and Elizabeth A. Hadley. The Fund is to present “a course of lectures and lighter attractions” to educate and entertain area residents. The Philadelphia Ethical Society and the Kennett Friends Meeting select members to direct the fund.
Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church
101 Old Kennett Road, Wilmington DE 19807
Across from Winterthur Museum at Rt. 52
302-658-2326 (phone) 302-658-1861 (fax)